franchasofficia:
Prof Wole Soyinka that I so much respected before now have really disappointed me so so much, it was heartbreaking.

Peter Obi have never for one day attacked or condemned or criticized Prof Wole Soyinka or that useless fugitive called Reno Omockery. But they have been busy attacking a man that did them no wrong unprovoked just because he is from the Igbo tribe that they love to gangup against.


Peter Obi have never for once told any supporter to start a protest against government or Soyinka. Peter Obi have never for one day called for protest or attack on any government or person. All Peter Obi has been preaching is patriotism and good governance by making Nigeria a productive nation than a nation that depends on imports only by encouraging youths to be productive via agriculture, tech and trade.


Peter Obi have been condemning government officials spending lavishly while the nation is bleeding while youths are languishing in unemployment.

Peter Obi only preached against government wastage and instead encouraged government officials to save, live frugal life and rather focus on investing in Nigeria's youth population and agriculture as a way of moving Nigeria from just a consuming nation to a productive nation. This is the man Prof Wole Soyinka and senseless fugitive Reno Omockery has been busy attacking unprovoked.


Peter Obi won an election and got robbed openly by INEC, he refused to tell his willing supporters waiting for him to give them order to start nationwide protests, Obi instead told his supporters to remain calm that he will go through the court even when his vice Datti Ahmed was ready calling for protest. Prof Wole Soyinka and other Nigerian hypocrites didn't credit Obi for remaining calm in midst of open cheating unlike Buhari that lost election clearly in 2010 but refused to be calm but rather charged his supporters to kill oppositions and burn down Nigeria. Prof Wole Soyinka and other Nigerian hypocrites didn't ever condemn Buhari, they even supported Buhari to emerge President later because he is not Igbo, so his sins does not count, but calm Peter Obi preaching patriotism and frugality in governance is who this old man has been busy attacking, it is well with Nigeria.


And you guys think God is not watching you all, no wahala

Instead of supporting such a man, Prof Wole Soyinka decided to tag Peter Obi as the worst candidate claiming that Peter Obi supporters are a mob this and that and people are clapping for Soyinka without shame.


It is well.


Thank God time exposed Prof Wole Soyinka and he didn't die with the massive respective he enjoyed across borders. Now he has been exposed.


Anyway, I know that what Bola Tinubu cannot corrupt does not exist.


My last word for all Nigerians is this:


The living God, the God of justice have ordained an Igbo person to be the one to liberate Nigeria from decades of leadership failure. God have ordained an Igbo person to lead Nigeria to a communal prosperity and no matter what any other person try, they will fail until that Igbo person emerges President of Nigeria and set things right. This is God's ordinance and nobody can change it, no prayer can change it, so the earlier Nigerians embrace this sad truth the better for all Nigerians.


If you doubt me, pray to be alive for the next 50 years, you will see what the Lord can do.

ProjectsCityNG:




Next action is to accelerate prayer intensely over an extensive period

The National Anthem bill was passed on Thursday after it scaled first second and third reading at the same sitting.

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed a bill to revert to the old National Anthem. The process was done in the green chamber amid opposition from lawmakers across party lines. The bill, sponsored by the House Leader Julius Ihonvbere (APC, Edo) and titled: “Act to Provide for the National Anthem of Nigeria, and for Matters Related,” was given a speedy passage during plenary.

Tinubu’s Interest in Old Anthem
The manner of passage of the bill in the House and the Senate gives the impression of vested interest in the legislation. President Bola Tinubu has in the past advocated the adoption of the old National Anthem in place of the current anthem.

In 2011, Mr Tinubu, as the leader of one of the main opposition parties, called for the adoption of the anthem in place of the current one. “Abandoning the post-independence anthem, which arguably evoked a strong spirit of patriotism and brotherliness, to compose a very drab replacement, is far less inspirational,” Mr Tinubu said during a speech at the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, Jos, Plateau State.

During the presidential campaign, Mr Tinubu also expressed hope to return to the old anthem. He will mark a year in office on Wednesday. Although the president has ordered a low-key celebration, however, this old anthem may provide a symbolic win. The 2014 National Conference also recommended the adoption of the old anthem. The conference regarded the old anthem as a better symbol of unity, peace and prosperity.

Closed Door Session
The House commenced Thursday’s session around 11:15 a.m. but later dissolved into executive session that lasted about 40 minutes. It is unclear what the lawmakers discussed behind closed doors though sources said it was not unconnected with the issue of the anthem.

Upon resumption, the lawmakers continued legislative activities, but the presiding officer, Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu, later introduced a supplementary order which had only the Anthem Bill.

From First to Third Reading
Following the introduction of the bill, Mr Ihonvbere led the debate on its general principle. He said the current anthem lacks the rigour of the old.

“I have taken time to look at the old anthem and the new, and as a Nigerian who has been involved in the struggle to make Nigeria a better place either as a student to the student union movement including the “Ali must go” movement or as a university teacher; having been secretary, vice chairman and chairman of ASUU or as a pro-democracy activist who spent twelve and a half years in self-exile, I believe that the old anthem, encompasses, contains, exudes the kind of energy, resourcefulness and a sense of vision that I believe is good for Nigeria,” he said.

Speaking on the bill, the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, countered the submission of the leader, stating that the old anthem is a symbol of the past. He also highlighted the fact that it was written by Lillian Jean Williams and composed by Frances Berda, who he described as a “symbol of colonialism”.

“While it is our function to make laws, but for every law there must be a spirit to it. If we are asked what is the essence of this law?” Mr Chinda, a lawmaker from Rivers State, said.
He said there must be a “clear cause” to make law, and that the lawmakers will be taking “ourselves back” by passing the bill to revert to the old National Anthem.

“What value will it add to us as a nation? I stand to oppose it. I asked the leader to withdraw the bill,” he said. Ahmad Satomi (APC, Borno) also spoke against the bill by calling into question the usefulness of the bill to hunger and insecurity. “Let’s do something that will bring development in the eyes of the international community. Let us think of something that will bring progress,” he said.

Another Borno State lawmaker, Ahmad Jaha (APC, Borno) supported the bill by questioning the content of the current anthem. Following the conclusion of the debate, Mr Kalu put the bill to voice vote and the voice of those who said “nays” were louder but he ruled in favour of those who said “ayes”. The ruling generated mild uproar in the House as some lawmakers expressed disapproval.

Unperturbed by the dissenting voices, the deputy speaker, rather than referring the bill to a committee for public hearing, listed it for consideration at the Committee of the Whole. At the Committee of the Whole, the opposition to the bill appeared to have waned as only the minority leader raised concerns over the typos in the bill but Mr Kalu got his way. Following the clause-by-clause consideration at the committee, Mr Kalu listed the bill for the third reading and it scaled when it was put to vote.

Content of the bill
Clause three of the bill makes it mandatory for the anthem to be recited at some of the following events:

-Opening and closing ceremonies of Federal Executive Council, and State Executives Council meetings.

-Opening and closing of sittings of Legislative Houses in Nigeria,

-Constitutional oath-swearing ceremonies,

-Flag-raising ceremonies,

-Major celebrations, major award ceremonies, major commemorative ceremonies, national memorial ceremonies and the like, which are organized by MDAs,

-Major diplomatic activities,

-Major sporting events,

-Other occasions as may from time to time, be determined by the minister responsible for education with the consent of the president.

Furthermore, clause four forbids the alteration of the lyrics of the anthem. “The Performance and singing of the national anthem shall follow the lyrics prescribed by the Federal Government of Nigeria,” clause 4 of the bill reads.

The bill also proposed that ”The Ministry responsible for information shall organise the review and approval of the standard for performance of the national anthem, and record the official recording of the national anthem to be played.

“The standard and official recorded versions of the national anthem shall be published on the Federal Government of Nigeria’s website.” According to the bill, the lyrics of the anthem is going to form parts of the civic education curriculum in primary and secondary schools.

“Primary and Secondary schools shall make the lyrics of the national anthem part of the civic education and organize pupils and students to learn the national anthem,” clause seven reads.

The bill is proposing to make “the second stanza of the current national anthem the national prayer.” The bill also passed second reading in the Senate and is expected to be passed by the upper chamber before it is sent to President Tinubu for assent.

Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, former Emir of Kano, has arrived the ancient city.

The whereabouts of the monarch has been unknown since he was sacked by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Thursday.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) controlled House of Assembly had repealed the law which ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje assented to on December 5, 2019.

After assenting to the law, Ganduje split the emirates into five and appointed Emirs in charge of each.

But while signing the repealed Kano Emirates Council Law, Yusuf gave all the Emirs affected by the law 48 hours to vacate their palaces and hand over to the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affair.

He had subsequently announced the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, whom Ganduje deposed in 2020.

The governor issued a reappointment letter to Sanusi on Friday and he led Jumat prayers at Government House, Kano.

But in the early hours of Saturday, Ado Bayero returned to Kano to a crowd of supporters.

The aircraft which conveyed the monarch touched down at the Aminu Kano International airport at 4:30am.

He was immediately thronged by his supporters, who were chanting a verse from Surah Al-Fatihah in the Holy Quoran.

“You (alone) we worship, and you (alone) we ask for help (for each and everything).”

While some others were saying, “God the Almighty will kill your enemies.”

The former Emir, who was fully dressed in royal regalia, did not respond to the crowd as he took his steps consciously.

He later observed Subhi (dawn prayer) at the airport.

Flows001:


Na He-Goats like una don make this generation dey the way e dey...

I've been dating my babe for 3 years now, and I'm proud of the fact that I encouraged her to keep herself all this while, and she was able to do so, I've gone to see her parents, and would gladly pay any amount on brideprice and spend anything on my treasured virgin babe.

A virtuous lady who fears the Lord is every man's prayer point..

No be my fault say more than 30 niggas don ruthlessly and recklessly drill your babe/wife before you, some even drilled for free, while many used 1k, 2k, indomie and egg..

Darell2002:
He is the prayer warrior of the team

oz4real83:
It seems there is a propaganda by some powers to make Israel look like the aggressor, instead of the victim . I will always stand by Israel, if you don't like it, na your toro be that.

Nonexisting1:
This one never chop am sef and he dey call her 'my babe'.

Franktom247:
This Awaziem call up does not sit well with me
Finidi should come and explain the rationale behind it

sweetbasy:





Thank you very much,
I am yet to conceive, maybe my prayer is about to be answered

ProjectsCityNG:
Blessings and prosperity are within or coming into your territory.. This may mean opportunities. It could as well mean good opportunities coming through people and the need to be pleasant to people you do not know as they may be carriers.of information that would bless your life

Ayomikun0207:


https://blueprint.ng/happening-now-kano-agog-as-sanusi-returns-gets-appointment-letter-lead-jumuat-prayer/

JetStar:


The second stanza of the national anthem says

O God of creation
Direct our noble cause
Guide our leaders right
HELP OUR YOUTHS THE TRUTH TO KNOW

It's very unfortunate that God hasn't answered that prayer. If not how on earth will a Nigerian youth spewing this rubbish supporting leaders who rigged themselves to power? Would you say Ododo got real votes, how about Fubara? How about Hope Uzodimma?

Livingdeath:
God took me from the church because the "Catholic church" is not a christian church.but now within the catholic church there are some of them who are actually christians who dont follow in their false teachings but hold only the teaching that christ is the Saviour.
and please, every catholic church prays to mary and the saints. If you are praying your rosary,do you say it is a 'prayer with mary'? dont you say 'prayer to mary'? just like the prayer 'to' st michael the archangel? so its a norm for catholics to pray to her,even more blasphemous of the Catholic church is when st alfonso de ligouri wrote a book called the "Glories of Mary" a famous catholic book in which he stated that we should pray to Mary as a mediator and look to her as an object of trust for answered prayers and that she rules one half of God's kingdom,she rules the kingdom of mercy while Jesus rules justice(limiting christ)
and also there is not just one teaching that the Catholic church wants you to see as divine revelation,there are numerous. like the veneration of Mary,confession to a priest,baptism of infants,eucharist being the true body and blood of christ. none of these have 'solid' roots in scripture.

immortalcrown:
At first, you claimed that Catholics are not Christians. You later admitted that the statement is wrong.

You claimed that God took you away from the Catholic because Catholics are not Christians. You later said that God did not tell you that Catholics are not Christians. This shows that you tried using your sentiment to condemn Catholics.

Now, answer the following questions:
1.
You have said that the Catholic taught you to pray to Mary. Please which Catholic parish or Catholic priest taught you to pray to Mary?

2.
I asked again, what is that teaching of men that the Papacy present to you as God's law?

Georgry:



You got 71k and you're taking someone with 540k to court? Like the court should erase 450k vote out of your opponent vote or what?

AbuTwins:
In the Bible, there are several instances where Jesus was alone or sought solitude. These moments of solitude or being alone were often recorded in the Gospels, i just wonder how these many instances were recorded.

Here are some examples of these instances in the Bible:

1. Mark 1:35:
- "And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed."
- This verse from the Gospel of Mark highlights Jesus seeking solitude in the early morning to pray.

2. Luke 5:16:
- "And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed."
- In this passage from the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is depicted as withdrawing to the wilderness to pray, emphasizing his need for solitude and communion with God.

3. Matthew 14:23:
- "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone."
- This verse from the Gospel of Matthew illustrates Jesus sending the crowds away and retreating to a mountain to pray alone.

4. Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus was tempted alone
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a] by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[b]”
Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:

“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’[d]”

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”

Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

These instances in the Gospels portray Jesus intentionally seeking solitude, often for prayer, reflection, rest, etc.

Since there was no one with Jesus, how were these incidences vividly portrayed as if there was a recorder around with Jesus?

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Possible Postulations
The Gospel writers, Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John, recorded the moments when Jesus was alone through various means, even though no one else was physically present with Jesus during these private moments.

Here's how they could have captured and conveyed these instances:

1. Through Jesus' Later Communication:
- Jesus may have later shared these experiences with his disciples, and they could have recounted these moments based on his descriptions. The disciples, especially those who were close to Jesus, could have preserved these intimate details in their memories.

The error in this is that Jesus couldn't have told them what happen with such details and clarity! And Jesus never met Luke and Mark!

2. Through Divine Inspiration:
- The Gospel writers believed to have been inspired by the Holy Spirit to write down the accounts of Jesus' life and teachings. It is possible that the Spirit guided them to include these private moments in their narratives, even if they were not physically present during those times.

The error in this is that the holy spirit would never make mistakes! There have been many mistakes found in the gospels. So we can rule out any Holy Spirit divine inspiration. More so, Luke confessed in Luke 1:1 that Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, so all of them were just drawing up accounts based on hearsays, eyewitnesses and other documents handed over to them!

3. Through Disciples' Observations:
- While the disciples may not have been present during every solitary moment of Jesus, they could have witnessed him seeking solitude on various occasions and understood the importance of these moments in his ministry. They might have highlighted these instances based on their observations of Jesus' habits.

While this can be true to a large extent, it can't give a clear picture as to what Jesus was doing!
For Example:
Who was peeping when Jesus was alone?

4. Through Jesus' Actions and Teachings:
- Jesus' actions and teachings often reflected his need for solitude and prayer. The Gospel writers could have inferred these private moments of Jesus based on his behavior, words, and the significance he placed on prayer and communion with God.

This could be true. But inferences can never be passes off as reality!
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More Criticism

1. Absence of Direct Witness:
- One counterargument is that without direct witnesses to Jesus' solitary moments, the Gospel writers may have relied on speculation, creative interpretation, or theological reflection to include these details in their narratives. This lack of firsthand observation raises questions about the accuracy and authenticity of the accounts.

2. Literary Devices:
- Critics may argue that the Gospel writers used literary devices, symbolism, or narrative techniques to convey spiritual truths or theological themes rather than strict historical accuracy. The inclusion of alone moments could be seen as a literary device to emphasize Jesus' divine nature or spiritual significance. But which kind literary device be that?

3. Community Traditions:
- Some scholars suggest that the Gospel writers were influenced by community traditions, oral stories, and theological beliefs of early Christian communities. The inclusion of Jesus' alone moments could have been shaped by the theological agendas or perspectives of these communities rather than direct historical accounts. I still don't get why you'll create alone moment to create a theology around your own belief!

4. Theological Interpretation:
- Another counterargument is that the Gospel writers may have interpreted Jesus' actions and teachings through a theological lens, emphasizing his divinity, messianic mission, or role as the Son of God. The portrayal of Jesus' alone moments could reflect theological themes rather than strict historical accuracy. Theological themes again?

5. Narrative Harmonization:
- Critics of the Gospel accounts may highlight the practice of narrative harmonization, where later writers or editors sought to harmonize and reconcile different Gospel narratives. The inclusion of Jesus' alone moments across multiple Gospels could be a result of this editorial process rather than individual eyewitness testimony. This is harmonization gone too far! Why edit this much?

immortalcrown:
whatever you think about the Catholics respecting the Virgin Mary does not matter here. What matters here is that you have not been able to use any bible passage to condemn the act of respecting the Virgin Mary. Therefore, you have no fact against the Catholic Church in this case.

Abia Christians celebrate Israel at 76, pray for peace


Christians in Abia State have celebrated the state of Israel at 76 years of statehood while praying for peace in that region.

Under the auspices of the Abia State chapter of Christian United for Israel prayer Outreach, they include orthodox churches under the umbrella of the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Federation of Nigeria.

During the occasion, prayers were offered to God to continue to abide by his people, the state of Israel, which came to be on 14th May 1948 through a six-day war led by one-eyed General, Moshe Dayan.

In his brief remark during the occasion, the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Michael Freeman, who delivered a letter from the state of Israel to CUFI through the 2024 state coordinator of CUFI, Rev. Dr. Chris Nwachukwu, said, “It is my honour and pleasure to celebrate with you today and to express my gratitude to the management, and all involved with the Christian United For Israel prayer Outreach and the incredible young people who have come together from different parts of the country to celebrate Israel at 76.

“This year, we mark and celebrate our 76th Independence Day, but our hearts are still heavy with the memory of 1200 Israelis and others who were brutally murdered by Hamas on October 7.

“And still today, 132 Israelis and other citizens are still being held by Hamas in their terror dungeons in Gaza. Together we must demand their release and pray for their safe returns.

“Israel continues to thrive as a diverse and vibrant democracy, a leader in agriculture and technology, entrepreneurship and innovation and human development and ingenuity. Together with our friends and partners in Nigeria, we will continue to build a better future for all of us, our children and grandchildren.

In his opening address, the 2024 state coordinator of CUFI, Rev. Dr. Nwachukwu, called for prayers for the unity of Christians and churches and prayers for Israel, stating that as of date, many had been displaced and the land divided into three units.

He said that the great golden dome in the region signifies Islam, which occupies the major part of Israel, noting that Muslims and Jews occupy 76 per cent of Israel, with Palestine wanting to occupy Gaza, making the Christians not to have control of the land.

In his admonition, the state chairman of the PFN, Bishop Chikezie Elekwa, described God as a “convent-keeping God,” noting that Israel has passed through a lot, adding, “They went from one captivity and enslavement to another. They were scattered everywhere, dead, and dried and had no idea that they would come up alive again. Today, this nation of Israel is standing as a great army and will never be defeated.”

Abia State governor, Alex Otti, represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Religious Matters, Apostle K. C. Wiper, said as Israel is the firstborn to God, Nigeria is the second born, stating, “As Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, Abia State is the capital of Nigeria.”

Archbishop Chibuzo Raphael Opoko of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Umuahia Archdiocese, who was represented by the Bishop of Umuahia East Diocese, Right Rev. Ikechukwu Nkulo, used the opportunity to advise the state government to institute and solidify its pilgrims’ board.