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dustydee:
No where does it say Sanusi will invest $5b but rather Black Rhino.

who owns black rhino and who owns dangote?

dustydee:
http://businessdayonline.com/2016/03/black-rhino-dangote-conclude-plans-to-invest-10bn-in-kano-south-east-ipp-projects/

It amazes me when people don't ask the right questions. Na where Sanusi see $5b? Chei this guy must have bled 1st bank and d CBN dry. No wonder d country is facing challenges.

LEGALAide:
TO TITHE OR NOT TO TITHE: WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES.

Tithe: A tenth of the produce of the earth consecrated and set apart for special purposes.

MALACHI 3:10 (New International Version):
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it".

Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing.
In some churches tithing is over-emphasized at the expense of giving to the needy.
Tithing is an Old Testament concept. The tithe was a requirement of the Law in which the Israelites were to give 10 percent of the crops they grew and the livestock they raised to the tabernacle/temple
- see Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:26; Deuteronomy 14:24; 2 Chronicles 31:5.
In fact, the Old Testament Law required multiple tithes—one for the Levites, one for the use of the temple and the feasts, and one for the poor of the land—which would have pushed the total to around 23.3 percent.
Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites in the sacrificial system.


NOTE: Tithes were awarded to the Levites for their priestly service because they would not receive land in Canaan see: Num 18:19-21.
They, too, gave a tenth of what they received (v. 26).

Donation of a tenth portion, or tithe, was common apparently because most peoples counted in tens, based on ten fingers.

Tithing first appeared in the Bible when Abraham gave one-tenth of the spoils of war to Melchizedek, the priest-king of Salem see: Gen 14:18-20.
The writer of Hebrews presumed that tithes were paid to a higher authority and inferred that there was a greater priesthood than Aaron's see: Hebrews 7:4 Hebrews 7:9.

GENESIS 14:8-12:
The kings of Sodom and Gomorrah (Plus their allies) fought a battle against king Chedorlaomer king of Elam (plus his allies). Chedorlaomer king of Elam and his allies won the battle and took all the food supply and other goods from Sodom. They also took Lot, Abram's nephew, and his possessions and departed, for he (Lot) was living in Sodom.


GENESIS 14:9-17:
The incident was reported to Abram and he took 318 of his trained servants and defeated Chedorlaomer king of Elam. Abram brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative, Lot, with his possessions, and also the women, and the people.


GENESIS 14:18-20:
After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer, Abram was met by Melchizedek king of Salem and a Canaanite priest of God Most High, refreshing them with bread and wine and he blessed Abram. The blessing was given to Abram, a very important fact to remember. In response, Abram gave one-tenth (10%) of all the goods of Sodom that were stolen by Chedorlaomer to Melchizedek. Abram DID NOT tithe from his own possessions, an essential fact to refute tithing practices in the new covenant.


GENESIS 14:21-24:
The king of Sodom offered to give Abram all the goods of Sodom that were recovered for himself, but Abram refused, taking not one single item, to give honor to Yahweh, lest people say this pagan king of Sodom made him rich. This is a very important point, because Abram took NO INCOME and the tithe he gave to Melchizedek did not come from his goods, but those of the Sodomites and 1/10 of Lot’s recovered goods.


CONCLUSION:
If Abram’s aforementioned encounter is used by clergy men to justify the practice of tithing from one’s gross income, then they are justifying Christians paying 10% of goods and money they do not own!
Even worse, paying tithes this way means they have to find someone who has been robbed and recover the stolen goods.
For example, if jewelry was stolen in a burglary, the tithing Christian must first return the stolen goods to the rightful owner, who must not be a Christian, (in keeping true to the symbolism of Abram and Melchizedek) and then use 10% of the recovered goods as a tithe to the church.
This is an outlandishly absurd example and it ought to be ample proof for rejecting this false doctrine of church tithing.

The modern practice of church tithing is not supported by the teachings of scripture.
Church tithing began in the late nineteenth century when a Wesleyan Church in Cincinnati hosted multiple fund-raising events to erase its enormous debt.Fledgling on the brink of bankruptcy and devoid of options, a layman came up with the idea of, “storehouse tithing.”
It was an instant success and soon the news spread like wildfire throughout Christendom and the practice of storehouse tithing caught on.
At the time, it seemed the answer to the debts and financial woes of churches whose church members gave indiscriminately.

Today storehouse tithing is a deep-rooted tradition that is promoted on a regular basis by clergy men that misuse the context of Malachi 3:8-11.
Pastors insist that every church member is obliged (as a matter of righteousness) to pay 10% of his or her gross income.
In addition to the tithe that church members give, most churches teach that a, “freewill offering,” over and above the 10% tithe should be given to again to the church or any charitable cause, with the stipulation that his or her “local church” is always to receive the “tithe.”

The New Testament nowhere commands, or even recommends, that Christians submit to a legalistic tithe system. The New Testament nowhere designates a percentage of income a person should set aside, but only says gifts should be “in keeping with income” -see 1 Corinthians 16:2. Some in the Christian church have taken the 10 percent figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving.

The New Testament talks about the importance and benefits of giving.
We are to give as we are able. Sometimes that means giving more than 10 percent; sometimes that may mean giving less. It all depends on the ability of the Christian and the needs of the church. Every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom in the matter of participating in tithing and/or how much to give -see James 1:5. Above all, all tithes and offerings should be given with pure motives and an attitude of worship to God and service to the body of Christ.
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”- see 2 Corinthians 9:7.

Nowhere does the New Testament require Christians to tithe in the sense of giving 10 percent, but it does reiterate many things associated with tithing:
those who minister are entitled to receive support - see 1 Cor 9:14;
the poor and needy should be cared for- see 1 Cor 16:1; Gal 2:10;
those who give can trust God, as the source of all that is given- see 2 Cor 9:10,
to supply their needs -see 2 Cor 9:8; Php 4:19;
and giving should be done joyously- see 2 Cor 9:7.

Paul's vocabulary and teaching suggest that giving is voluntary and that there is no set percentage. Following the example of Christ, who gave even his life ( 2 Cor 8:9), we should cheerfully give as much as we have decided ( 2 Cor 9:7) based on how much the Lord has prospered us ( 1 Cor 16:2), knowing that we reap in proportion to what we sow ( 2 Cor 9:6) and that we will ultimately give account for our deeds ( Rom 14:12).

The New Testament directs that taxes be paid to the state- see Rom 13:6-7, which replaced Israel's theocracy.
In the days of Abraham and his contemporaries, there was no tax system. Society was largely theocratic. Tithes therefore, were next to modern day taxes. Jesus is seen in Matthew 17:24-27 asking Peter to pay their taxes.
Matthew 17:24:
When Jesus and the others arrived in Capernaum, the collectors for the temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your teacher pay the temple tax?”

25 “Yes, he does,” Peter answered.
After they had returned home, Jesus went up to Peter and asked him, “Simon, what do you think? Do the kings of this earth collect taxes and fees from their own people or from foreigners?”

26 Peter answered, “From foreigners.”
Jesus replied, “Then their own people don’t have to pay.
27 But we don’t want to cause trouble. So go cast a line into the lake and pull out the first fish you hook. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Use it to, pay your taxes and mine.”
Nowhere did we find Jesus speaking about tithe. This is because the essence of tithing, which is anchored in the law, is giving from one's abundance. Jesus came to fulfill the law. He therefore gave, not from His abundance, but His all - His life.
Christians today are called to look beyond ordinary tithing, submitting their lifes to God!
That is the perfect tithe.

WHY DON'T WE READ ABOUT THE TITHE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?

Jesus actually called his followers to a standard of giving that went far beyond the tithe. He called us to give up everything and follow Him. The early Christians were able to do this. However, as the Church expanded throughout the world, its followers needed to be reminded that generous giving is a hallmark of the Judeo-Christian tradition. The Church Council of Macon in 585 A.D. ordered payment of tithes. In the 8th century, Charlemagne made tithing to the Church a civil law. The Council of Trent (1545-1563) also reiterated the call to tithe.

“Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life.” -1 Timothy 6:17-19
A New Testament teaching on giving which may be helpful to you is found in 1 Corinthians 16:2:
“On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income.” This passage brings out four points: we should give individually, regularly, methodically, and proportionately.
The matter of your giving is between you and God, and He always takes into account our circumstances. He knows when they are beyond our power to direct and control. The important thing is that we see giving (not just to the church, nay a pastor) as a privilege and not a burden. It should not be out of a sense of duty, rather out of love for the Lord and a desire to see His kingdom advanced.

- O.S. EMEJULU Esq.

There are a couple of misconceptions i'll like to correct in ur write-up. First and foremost Abraham gave as he was led in the spirit to give. Spirit giving is the most unique form of giving. U can be led to give all of ur income or a part of it.
Abraham was led in d Spirit to give 10% to Melchizedek d great high priest, Jacob swore 10% to God if he was led safely to his uncle Laban and back. This was the original reason for 10% until Moses commanded them to tithe 10%.

Another misconception was the 10% d Isrealites submitted as commanded by Moses. In Deut 14:22-29 & Deut 26:12-13 the Lord explicitly stated what we were to do with d tithes. Our tithes were meant to be eaten by us and our family and loved ones at a place set apart by God. In the 3rd year, we were to bring the tithes to the storehouse and it will be distributed evenly to the levites, aliens, widows, fatherless, destitutes generally.

In the new testament Jesus knew that some people formed a government upon themselves and demanded for tithes, firstfruits, offerings, etc. All of these Jesus came to abolish by offering himself as the only sacrifice ever accepted by God for the remission of sins and the neutralizing of curses as contained in Lev 26:14-39.

Finally, to buttress spirit-led giving I take you to 2Corinthians 9:6-8, St Paul admonishes us to give from our heart, not grudgingly, not being compelled to but rather as you are led by the Spirit to give.

How much is it?

U didn't know this b4 buying the bus? How can u embark on a business without a business plan? Uve just set urself up to fail. To rectify this u must draw up ur business plan b4 putting that bus on the road. Whether u will drive it or ure giving out to someone to drive.

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KingEbukasBlog:
Dont just state , explain why you think its murder or suicide

If we say its a suicide then we'll assume that after writing a suicide note the man turned around to back the mirror. Held the gun to his side head and pulled the trigger with his right hand. After the shot rang out, his blood splattered over the wall. The problem with this is why is there just blood on the wall and no place to show where the bullet is logged? Why is the gun still firmly in his grasp? Why would he have to back the mirror after drafting the suicide note to pull the trigger? Assuming he was facing the mirror when he shot himself, why isn't the gun in his left hand?
I believe the killer made him write a suicide note, shot him from a bit of a distance and placed the gun in his hand. The killer's mistake was placing the gun in his right hand.

Pinkiecutie You are a virgin, your mum's sick, your dad's passed on and it looks all bleak so? You won't be the first and wont be the last. People are going through worse but u should be glad you have a 2.1 and you're healthy and still alive. Get on your knees and pray girl. From what you've written it looks like your faith is wavering and you're thinking let me just sleep with him and get over with it. There's going to be a next case, another and another. The devil is going to suck you down so badly that he'll make you feel worthless and he'll give God a compelling reason why you should be a candidate for hell by taking your life early. You've kept your virginity thus far hence you should be able to call on the name that's above every other name. At the mention of it every knee will bow, all problems submit. Physical forces, spiritual forces in the heavens, on earth and beneath the earth.
What happens if God decides to call back your mother?
What happens if you don't get a job for 5yrs?
What happens if you get struck by sicknesses?
What happens when there seems to be no help forth coming?
Will you still love God?
Will you preserve his temple that hosts your soul?
Will you still praise him no matter your situation?
Will you still praise, worship, call upon him and wait upon him?
When all else fails will you still love God?
God has made you his temple so have you decided to throw out all other forces that seeks to replace the Lord Jesus as the Great High Priest in your temple?

Darling, after reading this just get up from that sit of yours or bed if you're lying down and just praise Yahweh. Praise the Lord who can do things because we ask. Praise the Jehovah that breaks the hold of Satan around you. If all else fails will you still praise and love God? Break from your weak mentality and enter one reserved for children of faith. Abraham had faith in God and was ascribed to him as righteousness. Daugther of Abraham, carefully crafted and pampered by he who created all things. Change your mindset and be renewed in your spirit.

saiprojects:
Your point is

35cl coke has 14 cubes of sugar. How many does a cup of coffee/tea have again?

Pls stop deceiving urself and trying to deceive others.

politricks:
But Gej started TSA buhari only implemented it. So can we also call it GEJ poison?

Yes GEJ started it but was implementing it with sense gradually. Then comes BUHARI to bambooze it in with a N60b scandal. The person wen start am use sense dey implement am cos he knew it will negatively rob off on banks.

Champi:
More pics

http://gossipatrol..com.ng/2016/02/they-want-to-disgrace-me-linda-ikeji.html?m=1

Chei see free advert. Now Nigerians go rush d bag to show that they have arrived.

I came on nairaland some months ago to educate people on what our police force has turned into. I was called all kinds of names. Just pray that d Lord's prayer works for u anytime u step out of ur abode. "Lead us not into temptation"

VampireeM:
Ve come to understand most times snoring has to do with fatigue...

Oh is there a cure for it? Never knew. Really you ve time oo.... Most elderly Nigerian parents snore esp Women

Well let the doctors in the house come

Sorry about your wife.. I pray she gets well soon Amen

snoring is a result of fat accumulation around d nasal area. So get her to eat less. Remove oily foods from her menu, as well reduce cabonhydrates in her diets. Eliminate all forms of sucrose from her diets. Reduce each meal but increase frequency from 3 to 5 or 6. Each meal should be less than a fist full

robertic:
My estate and resorts

this guy is a thief and a fraudster.

The continuous distortions of Benin history is appalling. Where exactly do these people get th3ir facts from? The holy aruosa church is indeed d 1st church ever established in Nigeria. It was established by the Roman catholic church through Portuguese missionary explorers from d papal see. It was they who got the Oba's son to Portugal and educated him. Under d agreement between d Binis and d portuguese, bilateral trade relations were to be establised between both kingdoms. Under the terms of agreement was to allow a 3 churches to be setup in Benin of which d holy aruosa church is d only one standing. The church was rebuilt after d British massacre of 1897 and in actual fact has lost d right to be called a church.
If u look at gown worn by the palace chiefs of d Oba you'll notice a striking resemblance to the Catholic priest soclace.
It is most annoying when people cook up fables that do not hold water.

Some salient questions the president and the Chief of Army Staff must answer.
1. If your men(soldiers) came down and were begging the supposed terrorists to vacate the road how then was there an attempt made on the COAS?
2. Were shots fired in the air to disperse the crowd?
3. Who ordered the troops to fire.
4. Why did the army return to the sect's leader's house to arrest him and in so doing slaughtering his family?
5. Did they have weapons? If they did where are they?
6. How many people were killed?
7. Does the army have any right to engage a civilian population in anyway outside the CIC orders?
8. Outside the president, can soldiers engage a protesting people using live bullets?
9. Does the army have the right to effect any arrest of a citizen when a state of emergency has not been declared? Can the COAS or the army invite or forcefully invite anyone? What then is the role of the police?

Generalpiper:
Lighting effects

Ole! Ole!! Ole!!! Go and work. Ure looking for who u'll swindle. Thief

Urbana:
Lol funny pictures

this guy is a thief. Everyone beware

Hadarms:
Yes, Nigeria is a multi-secular state and every of the multi attribute. Unfortunately, no one has ever wonder the mystery behind the term 'majority carries the vote'. It is well used in politics, religious issues, even in some tic-tac social and societal problems arising. If this rule of 'majority' could be effectively used in almost every decision making, I see no reason why it couldn't be used by outside worlds in determining what country Nigeria is. I am afraid to say, Nigeria is an islamic country as it has more muslims than the number of christians. A religion which allows the privilege of many wives, many children; large family, has the tendency of outgrowing other religion in population no matter how people try to depopulate it with their beastly talks.

U must be a Muslim that's why ure making such misleading statements. Nigeria has more Christians than muslims. Google is ur friend if in doubt

osazeeblue01:
You see the mess those that voted APC put us into. I wish this happen during GEJ you will see the way Fashola will condemn it.

Fashola condemned it during d campaign.

kestolove95:
Cluelessness at it peak...but buhari is worst

and ur English is worstess

I just wonder where people got 60degrees from.
12sides = 12 equal angles
360/12=30degrees

scofieldsimba:
I just want to know if it is right for our Central bank to print more monies in order to heal our wounded economy..


We are deficit infrastructural. I think it won't be a bad idea if there is a special fund created by CBN to build roads,improve power, improve health care, and create more industries..

I heard most countries at some point in time had to resort to this....

Seasoned economics in the House, I need your contributions..

This is how d APC tries to hoodwink Nigerians by misleading people. Printing more naira equals devaluation but since majority of d populace dont know dis they might be deceived to support this. Bunch of lying bastards

oloyedayo:
wike would have won in river state without rigging, the essence of him rigging the election to a high degree is still baffling me.

rigging was required to make him control d house of assembly. He knows no matter d number of times that election is held he'll win.

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You'll get all the resources u need there.

McCarlito:
It won't won't be long before he gets back to the rehab...

I reject that in Jesus name. Pray u never get addicted to anything. Very silly of u.

Atlantian:
This is Itedo Road my friend. Lekki Phase 1 is the left hand side of the road, and Itedo community is at the right side of the road. That road is abandoned because poor people live on the right hand, and Lekki Phase 1 is left side of the road. I used that road 3 days ago by mistake. Thank God I was using the Range Rover, I had put the vehice on High Suspension height to navigate out of the terrible spot. I dont know why government hates to fix roads where poor people live.

that road is called freedom road. It is Lekki Ph1. So pls get ur info right next time. Like u rightly said Itedo is to the right of the road when entering Ph1, so also is Ikate Elegushi but that road is part of Lekki Ph1.

Angelchinny has anything good ever come out of revenge? Scheme from now till tomorrow u'll only regret in the longrun.
If u'll listen to d advice I have for u perhaps u'll get a better result than u have. First of all, its all about prayer. You need to pray ceaselessly. Fervent, intense prayers availeth much. Take some days in the week to fast every week. What fasting does is to weaken d efficacy of d devil in ur members and constantly keeps u in tune with God. When u observe something u don't like speak little, channel ur anger to meditation and prayer.
As regards ur husband, prepare very tasty meals for him, encourage ur kids to go to him. Let them make jokes, play family games, play family mind games. Call him frequently, try to know how he fared for the day. When ure spiritual u'll be pre-warned through visions, dreams. Most might involve him. Get involved in church activities. Share ur problems with older and wiser women. Get very busy with taking care of God, ur husband, kids, extended family (his and urs), alms and philanthropy, and soul winning. Make sure u play with ur family regularly. Impose some rules. Savings, vacation, dinner together, Sunday lunch with friends, variety in meals, bedroom games(if u don't know google is ur friend) and monthly Saturday barbecues with friends. Buy books and make sure u read together and develop d art of storytelling through each others senses.
Ur hubby is an adventurer hence u must be creative, look sharp and sexy. Make sure u invite his friends let him see the hunger in their eyes during bbqs. Stroke him seductively, feed him with ur fingers. Create a bond and not a gulf. Learn from d internet how courtesans kept kings and d nobles spell bound to do their bidding. Mastery cookery, instill discipline, master self and make ur hubby lord.
If u do all these I believe u'll owe me a bbq treat or a very hearty thank you. God be with u as u make a uturn in ur circumstances.

Blizzyblinkzy:
Have u heard 4rm her 2 confirm that she did an abortion ?

no he should wait until he catches her riding on her virgin land before he knows its all over. Yey e dey smell

missmary:
You can still be with her if you wont bring up the past.. Could be devils expenditure to break you and she fell into the trap... Maybe nothing happened.. No one knows... Goodluck

very silly advice. Maybe its something uve done before. once a cheat, always a 'cheetah'.

There was a serious fight in Oshodi yesterday afternoon. Thank God I wasn't driving but I hear whin cos there were no buses out. The riot police had to be called in to restore order.