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Neymar's father is on track to becoming one of the most expensive signings of the summer transfer market 2017. On Monday, as SPORT exclusively revealed, Barcelona will pay him 26 million euros in relation to the contract his son signed last summer, linking him to the Catalan club until 2021, which he will never fulfill.


 
 
And next week, when his move to Paris Saint-Germain goes through -- it's still not known if the French club will pay the buyout clause or a deal will be struck -- Neymar Sr. stands to earn another 36 million euros as as a signing on fee. It's not bad. In total, 62 million euros without his son even playing his official game this season.

It's a dizzying amount. And to that, you can add what Neymar will earn in terms of a signing on fee, plus the contracts that will be signed with Qatar for commercial deals. The Brazil international will become the best paid player on the planet, even though, throughout his career, he's not yet had a genuine chance to win the Ballon d'Or.

Ney Jr. and Sr. have played their cards. The forward wants to be the leader of a project which can win the Champions League (even though it's in a lesser league) has been the big pull in addition to the huge money on the table.

All teams pay their stars signing on fees when they renew. Barça played their cards by reducing the 40 million euros Neymar Sr. wanted down to 26 million euros. In theory it was a 14 million euros saving at the time.


Among the agreements being lined up between Neymar and PSG is a transfer bonus of 36 million euros. A low amount if you consider, as a minimum, the deal will cost 222 million euros.

That money will not 100 percent fill Neymar Sr.'s pockets, because a percentage (a small one, mind) is for Israeli intermediary Pini Zahavi, who has helped push the deal through.
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Five school girls from Kenya: Stacy Owino, Cynthia Otieno, Purity Achieng, Mascrine Atieno and Ivy Akinyi, will be Africa’s only representatives at Technovation in California next month.
A competition where girls aged 10 to 18 develop mobile phone apps to end problems in their communities for a chance to win $15,000. The Kenyan team have designed an app for young women at risk of Female Genital Mutilation.

Their app is known as the I-cut, its main aim is to put an end to FGM. I-cut presents a total assistance mechanism to girls at risk of FGM. It also connects victims with rescue centres and gives legal and medical help to those who have been cut.



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We have been enjoying light for 12-14 hours for many months in my Area. My Area is Alagbole Akute, Ogun State

Isologschools, Ojodu Lagos recorded 100% in the SSCE Result released recently by WAEC.

The best result is by Comfort Adedeji, who also was the best of the 2017 graduating set.

She obtained the following grades:

1. Data Processing. A1
2. Economics. A1
3. Civic Education. A1
4. English Language. A1
5. General Mathematics. A1
6.Agric Science. A1
7. Biology. A1
8. Chemistry. A1
9. Physics. B2.

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An 18-day-old baby has died after she contracted a life-threatening herpes infection through a kiss. Baby Mariana was born healthy on July 1, however, on July 7, which was her parents’ wedding day, she became ill and had to be rushed to the hospital where doctors tried unsuccessfully to save her life.


Iowa couple, Shane and Nicole Sifrit had to cut their wedding reception short to take their 6-day-old daughter to the Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. At the hospital, doctors said the child had become infected with meningitis HSV-1, which is caused by the herpes virus. The virus is usually passed through sexual contact or transmitted from mother to child. Both parents of the child tested negative to the herpes virus, suggesting the baby had become infected through someone who had visited the family and kissed her.

“It immediately went downhill from there. Within two hours she had quit breathing and all of her organs just started to fail,” Shane Sifrit said.
In the next 48 hours, Marianne had a half-dozen blood transfusions, but her kidneys failed, requiring that she be put on dialysis. Later her liver stopped functioning properly as well, which resulted in internal bleeding. On July 10, she was airlifted to the University of Iowa hospital, where teams of specialists tried to stop the deadly infection.
Just after 8.40am on Tuesday, Mariana lost her fight against the virus and passed away in her father’s arms. Her mother who had been posting regular updates on Mariana’s health crisis on her Facebook page announced her death on the social platform.

She wrote: “She is now no longer suffering and is with the Lord. In her 18 days of life she made a huge impact on the world and we hope with Mariana’s Story we save numerous newborns life. R.I.P. sweet angel”.

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Nigerian Colonel Kazir graduates with a distinction beating others from 71 nations at US Army School, also awarded the best graduate.

Show him some Love



#UpNigeria
#OneAfrica

You see ladies at any event taking selfies with their phones.

The question is can't ladies do without selfies?

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For a lasting, loving and rewarding marriage, each spouse needs to feel appreciated, loved and respected.
It is the lack of balance that can easily create resentment.
When bitterness takes root in the heart, a breakdown of that shared intimacy is dangerously close.
It is in doing the little things and being attentive to one another over time that can add up to a loving marriage.

Jesus taught that when we pray, we should go into our closets where men do not know or hear our prayers, but God alone sees and hears our prayers.
Therefore, we should demonstrate humility and gratitude for the things we have been blessed with. What we do in secret motivates and blesses our lives publicly.
The same is true in housework and marriage.

What you do for your wife in secret is really what makes all the difference. Cleaning house is something you can do without sharing your sacrifice with others. It’s a gesture of love for your wife that speaks to her personally, “I love and value you.” What you do in secret will bless your life, and your relationship, outwardly.

Here are some chores husbands can help their wives do in the house:

Dish washing: Dish washing can be fun especially when husband and wife are together in the kitchen and are talking and joking with themselves. Nothing can be sweeter than jokes coming out of the kitchen when wife is cooking or chopping tomatoes and husband is helping out with dish washing. This act of helping one another will surely increase love, trust and togetherness in the family.

Ironing of cloth: Most men often iron their own cloth, leaving out the cloth of their wives. This sometimes brings resentments at home. Husbands can help with pressing the cloths of wives especially on weekends. Ironing can be lovely especially when done as family members are watching movies together. While husband is ironing, wife can be arranging the cloth on the hanger or inside wardrobe.

Cleaning of ceiling, walls and windows: Although this is men’s job, wives can support their husbands when this chore is to be executed. When husband is sweeping and clearing cobweb with broom, wife can help out with water to clean glass surfaces.

Laundry: Gone are the days when washing of clothes used to be a hard chores, but with the advent of washing mashing, washing of cloths is fun. Thank God for invention of washing machine. Husbands can help reduce the burden of their wives by helping them to load the washing machine with dirty clothes arranged for washing, while the wife engages herself with other chores at home.

Cooking: Women love a man who can cook. Not only does it show that all important independence and basic life competence, but women too love to eat. Women are turned on when they see their husband cooking. When you help your wife with cooking it makes her happier, and increases her love for you. This makes women feel safe and gives them a feeling of being in the hand of competent man.

In conclusion, When you take your time with the family to do house chores, I promise you, you will discover a sense of accomplishment. Your family will experience unity. And more than likely, you will have a happier and more successful life.

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Kokomaster Dbanj may have just become the richest artist in Africa.

The singer and father of one just shared a post on his official Instagram page saying the Cream Platform, a company he floated in July 2016 has just been valued at over $100 million dollars which is over 35 billion naira with the current exchange rate. He wrote;

"7:7:17 a dream that started on paper and went live today exactly a year ago, to help Creative talents find their Dreams across Nigeria. A year later it has become the channel that I was looking for in 2012, It has gotten a Global Label Distribution Deal for my people (African Talents) to birth the Label @DCREAMRECORDS and has just been Valued above a $100 million Dollars. I'm so humbled, just want to thank God, my family, my FANs, ACS, critics and my partners. and  i want to tell you no matter what, believe in God and Believe in yourself! #kingdonCome

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Applications are invited for DAADscholarships from developing countries’ students. The scholarships are available for pursuing a postgraduate degree at German institutions of Higher education... https://www.daad.de

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries.

The DAAD supports over 100,000 German and international students und researchers around the globe each year – making it the world’s largest funding organisation of its kind.

The last academic degree (usually a Bachelor’s degree) should have been completed no longer than six years previously.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue a postgraduate degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.

Study Subject(s): DAAD Scholarships are awarded for pursuing development-related postgraduate courses.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship includes:

Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral candidates
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
Number of Awards: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility: Scholarship criteria is:

Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience
Candidates fulfill the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully
complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
Candidates have a Bachelor degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
Candidates have at least two years’ professional experience
Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training/scholarship
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Nationality: Students (on the DAC List of the OECD) from following developing countries can apply:

List of Subjects: Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Rep., Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and Belarus; North Africa: Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. Sub-Saharan Africa: Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ivory Coast (Côte D’Ivoire), Djibouti, Eritrea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Kenya, Comoros, Congo, Congo, Dem. Rep., Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Sâo Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Somalia, St. Helena, Sudan, South Africa, Southern Sudan (new), Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Chad, Uganda and Central African Republic; North and Central America: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago; South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Columbia, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela; Near and Middle East: Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian territories and Syria; South and Central Asia: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan; East Asia: China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, East Timor and Vietnam. OCEANIA: Cooki Oslands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement:

The last academic degree (usually a Bachelor’s degree) should have been completed no longer than six years previously
At least two years’ relevant professional experience
Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme.

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How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or electronically.

Required documents (in the following order):

DAAD application form
Hand-signed CV
Hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
Research exposé (if required by university)
Academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
Professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
Proof of language abilities
– English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted)
– German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
– Copies of awarded academic degrees
– Copies of academic transcripts
– A copy of School Leaving Certificate
Note: Some courses may require additional documents. For detailed information, please see the relevant course description on the following pages. All documents must be submitted as identical duplicates.
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Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) who was the Nigeria's past Agriculture minister will be recognized as the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. The monetary reward that comes with this award is $250,000.

Through his roles over the past two decades with the Rockefeller Foundation, at the newly established Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), and as Minister of Agriculture of Nigeria, Dr. Adesina has been at the forefront of galvanizing political will to transform African agriculture through initiatives to: expand agricultural production, thwart corruption in the Nigerian fertilizer industry, and exponentially increase the availability of credit for smallholder farmers across the African continent.

Background

Born February 6, 1960 in Ebadam, Nigeria, Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina was the second of four sons born to Roland Folorunso Adesina and Eunice Adesina. He grew up in a one-room house without electricity or plumbing and slept side-by-side with his brothers on mats on the floor. Although his grandfather and father worked as farm laborers, his father was eventually able to receive some education as a teenager, which led to employment as a civil servant and provided the means to send his own sons to school. Roland told his son that education was a way out of poverty, a “leveler.”

Adesina attended a village school rather than a city school because his father thought it was important for him to see the reality of rural poverty experienced by smallholder farmers and their families. This was a defining period for the young Adesina as he learned early in life about the crucial link between agriculture and livelihoods. His father told him, “You never know what you’ll become in life. If you rise to a position of influence, then having known poverty first-hand will place you in a better position to help the poor.”


He applied to the University of Ife in Nigeria where he studied agricultural economics and completed his Bachelor’s of Agriculture degree at the top of his class. Adesina met his wife Grace in a Christian fellowship group at the university, and they married in 1984. The couple has two children, Rotimi and Segun.Adesina went on to earn both his Master’s (1985) and Ph.D. (1988) in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. The Purdue graduate years were at times financially difficult for Adesina and Grace, but several professors and their families provided friendship, mentorship, and helped sustain them. In 2015, Purdue recognized Adesina with an honorary doctorate.

From 1990 to 1995, Adesina served as Senior Economist at WARDA (West African Rice Development Association, later known as Africa Rice) in Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire – where Dr. Monty Jones (2004 World Food Prize Laureate) was breeding new rice varieties known as NERICA. Later, as Minister of Agriculture, Adesina brought this “new rice for Africa” to Nigeria, which resulted in significant increases in rice production that helped the country become self-sufficient in rice. He next served as Senior Economist at IITA (International Institute for Tropical Agriculture) in Ibadan, Nigeria from 1995 to 1998.

In 1998, he was recruited to join the Rockefeller Foundation as Senior Agricultural Scientist in New York, and a year later he was appointed the first Director of the Foundation’s newly opened Southern Africa Regional Office in Harare, Zimbabwe. In 2002, he became Rockefeller’s Associate Director, Food Security.

An early initiative of Adesina’s was his development of the concept of agro-dealers. Working with international and local NGOs, he helped design a selection, training, and certification process that converted small village shop owners selling sodas and soap into small agro-dealers who sold seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs, and advised farmers on their proper use. The success of the agro-dealers initiative convinced Adesina that local, private-sector entrepreneurs could play a major role in serving farmers and empowering agricultural development.

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Sometimes changes that seem normal can be signs of cancer, though.
The key is to pay attention to your body so you can notice when something’s different, says Robyn Andersen, PhD, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Cancer is more curable when detected early. Although some cancers develop completely without symptoms, the disease can be particularly devastating if you ignore symptoms because you do not think that these symptoms might represent cancer
Well, if you have a family history of cancer, then you should be really mindful particularly if you see signs or signs that are weird for your body. You must be all the time visit or talk to your doctor often to track for the particular signs and take all the preventive steps.
But, lots of people still cannot spot the signs of cancer. The cancer market promotes awareness for several cancer types just, that is why we miss out on the signs of cancer and act far too late. It is very important to understand as much as possible the early indications of cancer due to the fact that early detection is the very best prevention.

Universal Cancer Symptoms and signs:
Every cancer type has different signs considering that it depends upon the place of the cancer cells and how extensive they have ended up being. But, there are some symptoms which are the very same for numerous numerous types of cancer.
Many of them are related on how the method the body reacts to unwanted organisms. In this short article we are going to present you a list of 18 cancer caution signs which bulk of individuals presume aren’t harmful.
Persistent cough or blood-tinged saliva
These symptoms usually represent simple infections such as bronchitis or sinusitis.
They could be symptoms of cancer of the lung, head, and neck. Anyone with a nagging cough that lasts more than a month or with blood in the mucus that is coughed up should see a doctor.
Modifications in the stool size, frequent diarrhea and irregularity are often an indication of digestion tract cancer. If they’re accompanied by continuous discomfort in the abdomen it can likewise signify cancer.

Changes in Urination:
If you observe that you need to the washroom more often than generally and you encounter discomfort related to urinating, can be an indication of cancers affecting the prostate or bladder.
Sores
Sores signify oral cancer, skin cancer, and cancer impacting the genitals. Consult your physician immediately after you see them.

Trouble Swallowing:

Occasional trouble swallowing is nothing to worry about. But when it happens often, especially with vomiting or weight loss, your doctor may want to check you for throat or stomach cancer.

Bleeding:
Bloody stool or urine, coughing up blood or bloody discharge, it may suggest numerous cancer types. Consult your medical professional as soon as possible.
A doctor always should investigate blood in your stool.
Hemorrhoids frequently cause rectal bleeding, but because hemorrhoids are so common, they may exist with cancer. Therefore, even when you have hemorrhoids, you should have a doctor examine your entire intestinal tract when you have blood in your bowel movements.
With some individuals, X-ray studies may be enough to clarify a diagnosis.
Colonoscopy is usually recommended.
Sometimes when the source of bleeding is entirely clear (for example, recurrent ulcers), these studies may not be needed.
Lumps
If you observe that your new lump or an old one is changing in size, you ought to definitely consult your physician. It can be associated with several kinds of cancer.
Lumps in the testicles
Most men (90%) with cancer of the testicle have a painless or uncomfortable lump on a testicle.
Some men have an enlarged testicle.
Other conditions, such as infections and swollen veins, can also cause changes in your testicles, but any lump should be evaluated.
Men are advised to conduct monthly testicular self-examinations

Indigestion:
The most misdiagnosed symptom is indigestion due to the fact that it is an extremely common concern. Nevertheless, the symptom can also show upper gastrointestinal track cancer, specifically if it’s accompanied by consistent stomach discomfort and trouble swallowing.

Modifications in Freckle or Mole:
Any modification in the color, shape, or size of the freckle or mole can suggest cancer, should be taken seriously and consult a medical professional in case you notice anything uncommon, particularly in a case of pain.
Breast lump or breast discharge
Most breast lumps are noncancerous tumors such as fibroadenomas or cysts. But all breast lumps need to be thoroughly investigated.
A negative mammogram result is not usually sufficient to evaluate a breast lump. Your doctor needs to determine the appropriate X-ray study which might include an MRI or an ultrasound of the breast.
Uncommon Hair Development
Unusual hair growth, suggests cancer. But you do not need to stress because there are times that it’s just something else. Nevertheless, make certain to consult your medical professional in order to detect the problem.

Skin Changes:
Red, Yellow or darkened skin is the most common caution signs of cancer but, it does not need to mean that a skin change is cancer. Consult your medical professional.

Discomfort:
If you are having experiencing consistent pain like a headache or back pain, it can be an indication of some type of cancer. Any persistent discomfort seeks medical attention.
Fever
Most frequently, fever is connected to cancer of the immune system, however it can also suggest to any kind of cancer which is starting to infect other organs.

Weight Loss:
If you are losing too much weight without working out or a diet, it might be a sign of cancer. According to The American Cancer Society, the majority of cancer patients experience abrupt weight-loss.

Coughing:
Persistent cough and scratchy throat are purchased indications of cancer of the breathing tract, such as throat or lung cancer. Consult your doctor if the cough doesn’t go away.

Unusual Lymph Nodes:
If your lymph nodes are unexpectedly inflamed or tender and uncomfortable. you must look for medical attention.

Fatigue:
It may sound strange, but fatigue can likewise be a caution sign of cancer as it is the natural action of the immune system. Some cancers can likewise trigger blood loss, which also triggers fatigue. Consult your physician in case you feel chronically tired.
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Note: Despite which of the above mentioned signs you experience, ensure to consult your medical professional. Reacting on time is of utmost importance as it increases the chances of beating the cancer prior to it infects other body parts.

Many giant strides have been recorded by the trio of Bosun Tijani, Femi Longe and Tunji Eleso, ever since they founded Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in 2010. But…wait! Did you know the career path of Tijani who now serves as CEO of the social innovation cum startup incubator could just have taken a different direction entirely?


Tijani told the audience at the Social Change Summit 2017 how his father, who owned a bakery in the metropolis of Lagos, enrolled him as an apprentice because the father wanted him to become a carpenter.
Aptly couched in a design thinking question, the theme (How Might We Connect More Africans to More Opportunities to Move up the Socio-Economic Ladder?) and summit were the right opportunities for Bosun Tijani to tell the touching, yet thought-provoking story of his life. Bosun’s story underscored the social mobility theme of the summit. The summit which was organized by CcHub in partnership with Omidyar Network and Union Bank of Nigeria, was held at the Federal Palace Hotel on Thursday June 22, in Lagos.


“My father was one of the few people who started ‘Agege’ bread in Lagos,” he said. They would take the bread to places like Mushin, Ilasa and some other major spots. That was how people started getting to know Agege bread, until it became a brand that went across the whole of Lagos State.
According to him, there was this TV series which had ‘Akanni’ as one of the characters. That name was also the traditional name given to Bosun Tijani by the family. So, because Akanni was a carpenter in that TV series, Bosun was therefore nicknamed ‘Akanni the Carpenter’, whenever family members wanted to mock him.

“They would call me the name when they wanted to make fun of me. But unfortunately for me, the name stuck and people started calling me ‘Akanni the Carpenter’. When I got into senior secondary school, I chose technical class. I had the option of either doing metal work or wood work,” he said.
The hall erupted with laughter when the CcHub boss jokingly asked the audience at the summit to guess which subject he eventually chose, before adding that he chose wood work.
He continued: “My dad didn’t believe you had to go to school to be successful. He thought my path was already carved and I was going to be the carpenter in the family. He was going to do everything to make me the carpenter. He enrolled me into carpentry class after school. When I finished school around 1.p.m, I would find something to eat and resume at the carpentry class at 3 p.m.”
According to him, he failed in his final senior secondary exams, because most of his evenings were spent in a carpentry workshop. That was a perfect opportunity for the dad to perfect his plan. Tijani was brought from the city where he was schooling, to Lagos to continue full-time apprenticeship. However, it took a severe punishment meted to him by one senior apprentice at that workshop to change the course of his life, forever.
“I was in secondary school in Abeokuta, he took me back to Agege and enrolled me in full time carpentry school. I was going to do it for three years. My father had promised to get me the best machinery, but I went late to the carpentry school one day and a senior took the saw used in the workshop and he was whipping me with it. Because they [seniors] wanted you to feel the pain, they would twist it a bit and so the sharp edge would get into your skin.

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The Lagos State Police Command has raised an alarm over the new tactics used by kidnappers. Below is a statement issued by the Spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Dolapo Badmos.

“Please if any one send credit to you and the person later calls you that it was a mistake that you should send it back to them. If you send it back, they will still call you to ask for more details about you that they want to appreciate what you did and pray for you. Do not listen to such and give out your details please. Its a new gimmick that kidnappers are now using to get victims.
Please let’s exercise caution and be careful in our day to day activities in order not to fall victim.
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please take caution!!!

I deserve a raise! These are words you may say to yourself, but best left unsaid when negotiating a salary.
Good negotiating is not just about what you say, but how you say it and what qualities you reflect.

When applying for a new job, or renegotiating your existing work contract you will need to know how to negotiate your salary effectively. We will look at how to negotiate a salary for a new job in this post, although the ideas presented can be adapted for renewing a work contract.
Before entering into negotiations the best way to succeed, is by preparing yourself.
Prepare by answering the following questions:
How much is my time worth based on my skills?
How many hours will this job demand of me?
What am I being asked to do?
What will the commute to work cost me in time and resources?
The answers can help you to determine an estimate of what your time is worth to you. Keep in mind your prospective employer will probably have a different idea of what your time is worth. Therefore, the goal is to find an amount that is reasonable to them but which also makes you feel appreciated and that your efforts are valued.

The Do’s
Do prepare for the meeting, learn about the company and what it does.
Do, listen first to what the employer is offering, the job description and what the job entails. They may even throw a Salary number at you from the very beginning, hoping you will accept it immediately as it is the number they have in mind.
Do listen respectfully and acknowledge their offer. By doing so, you will establish your respect for the employer, and they may be more inclined to hear and accept your counteroffer.
Do question the details, for example:
When would they require you to begin?
What comes with the job, for example, a company vehicle, an expense account?
Is there room to grow in the company?

Ask relevant questions about the job that will help you determine an appropriate counteroffer.
Do mention your unique abilities that would benefit the employer, abilities which no one else can bring to the table.
Do justify your counteroffer with a well thought out explanation of why you are asking for more. Is it the job’s requirements, your unique abilities, information about the company you discovered during your preparation or a combination of these points?

The Don’ts
Don’t accept the offer immediately. Demonstrate your analytical abilities to gather information and weigh up the pros and cons.
Don’t delay too long in making a counter offer. It is a negotiation, and you are the subject of the negotiation. It is acceptable to ask when an answer is required and if the salary is negotiable. If the answer is no, then perhaps discuss the extras that could be included with the job.
Don’t make an unreasonable counteroffer. Never base your counteroffer on your opinion of yourself. If you overestimate your worth, you may lose their respect and soon be shown the door.
Based on the facts provided and what your research revealed about the company salaries of its current employees, calculate your counteroffer. Remember also, the answers to the questions, which you prepared before your meeting, how much is my time worth based on my skills?
Don’t become upset if they reject your counteroffer. At this stage you have two choices, walk away thanking them sincerely for the opportunity, or ask what changes to your counteroffer would allow them to accept your offer.

How to ask for a raise
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The application for the 2018 Selection Process for the Young Professionals Program is open from June 14 – July 28, 2017. Please, make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements before you start the application process.

Every year, around 40 applicants are accepted into the program. Young Professionals are offered a five-year renewable term contract, spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities.


The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group.
It is a unique opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World Bank Group (WBG). The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources and others.
To be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.
We value diversity in our workplace and encourage qualified men and women with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. Since its inception, the YP program has hired over 1,700 people who hold or have held positions ranging from entry-level to vice presidents and managing directors. It is a unique opportunity to experience development and gain exposure to the World Bank’s operations and policies.


Minimum Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.
Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group
Be born on or after October 1, 1985
A PhD or Master’s degree and relevant work experience
Fluency in English
Full proficiency in one or more of the WBG’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish is desired but not required
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Lam ko Lam ni !!!!

A young Lagos-born entrepreneur-but-now in California is extending the boundaries of impossibilities. Oshiorenoya Agabi runs Koniku which operates at the intersection of biotechnology and electronics. According to an entry in Crunchbase, the startup proclaims thus:
Koniku is the world’s first Neurocomputation company. We start with a premise that the human brain is the most powerful computer ever devised. We show that capturing that computational power is an engineering problem. Koniku proceeds to meet that challenge with clear solutions.

With his startup Koniku, Oshiorenoya Agabi is working to integrate biological neurons and silicon computer chips, to build computers that can think like humans can. Faster, cleverer computer chips are key to solving the next big batch of computing problems, like particle detection or sophisticated climate modeling — and to get there, we need to move beyond the limitations of silicon, Agabi believes. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Agabi is now based in the SF Bay Area, where he and his lab mates are working on the puzzle of connecting silicon to biological systems.

“Koniku eventually aims to build a device that is capable of thinking in the biological sense, like a human being. We think we can do this in the next two to five years.” — Oshiorenoya Agabi
Agabi had raised $250,000 in seed funding. He did that in Sept 2015. He followed with another $1.4 million in venture funds last August. He is hoping to be in the markets with his chips later this year (87 days from today, exactly).
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AbA!!!!!!!!!! Ogun state alone is richer than The whole of South East (5 states) or North East (6 States) or North Central (6 states) or North West ( 7 states)

www.Tellmystory.com.ng Came across a young and dynamic Philip Alabi, a Nigerian with a strong vision for helping Nigerian and African students to access resources needed in their quest for learning.

Who is Philip Alabi

Philip Alabi , a graduate student of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (from May 2016-March 2017) who was also the first to run a book drive to deliver over 1000 books from SIUE to his Alma-mater, – Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria. The idea, according to him, started when he noticed how many books are thrown away every year by American universities. He decided to collect them, raise some funds, and send them to his home school.

About efiwe.org

Efiwe is a non-profit organization based in the US that hopes to collect relevant post-secondary textbooks and send them to tertiary institution libraries in Africa. This is to help students gain access to resources needed and increase the quality of education received in these institutions. The need for access to relevant resources like books, equipment, journals etc. are fundamental to educational institutions and their success.
Any current or past student in public African tertiary institution will immediately see the utter lack of resources and the student’s struggle to seek knowledge amidst this lack of resources. efiwe.org is a non-profit organization that was initiated in March 2017 to give African post-secondary institution students access to the relevant materials needed for success in their tertiary education. With a mission to send over one million (1,000,000) books to African post-secondary Institution libraries by 2030, The goals are fixed.

In the words of the founder, Philip Alabi – “My ultimate desire will be to see these books in the hands of a student (back home) enjoying the read and learning new things from the texts, illustrations and pictures displayed. The lasting social and economic change that comes from more Africans knowing better is what I seek to achieve.”
efiwe.org was conceived after a similar book drive ran by the founder Philip Alabi saw the delivery of about 800 books from the US to Tai Solarin University of Education (his alma mater). He has ever since been motivated to attempt similar feat but with more scale and reach. efiwe.org aims to have student organizations all over the US conduct book drives and send these books to different tertiary institutions in Africa.
Current needs of the project are listed below: ·
Recruiting more volunteers in the US for book collection and recruiting volunteers as writers (location doesn’t matter) ·
Recruiting volunteers in Africa for logistics and reaching out to institutions ·
Forging partnerships with tertiary institutions ·
Forging partnerships with corporations and organizations for delivery of the goals of efiwe.org and value exchange.
See efiwe.org to read more.

Read More:

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The aim of efiwe.org is to collect books here in the US and send to tertiary Institution libraries in Africa Our strategy is to collect the books here and upload the book details to a platform online (currently being built by 11 volunteer developers in Nigeria), the books will then be accessed and selected by Tertiary Institutions in Africa. Then there will be fund raising and the selected books will be shipped to selected African University libraries.
Who will collect the books in the US? The books will be collected by running book drives in US Universities. The book drives will be run by a student organization separately registered in the US University for this goal.

Please feel free to reach us +13123990694 | whatsapp: +16182160266 |+2347039818617 info@efiwe.org, www.efiwe.org, @efiwengo(twitter)https://www.facebook.com/efiweNGO/


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www.Tellmystory.com.ng Came across a young and dynamic Philip Alabi, a Nigerian with a strong vision for helping Nigerian and African students to access resources needed in their quest for learning.

[center]Who is Philip Alabi[/center]

Philip Alabi , a graduate student of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (from May 2016-March 2017) who was also the first to run a book drive to deliver over 1000 books from SIUE to his Alma-mater, – Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria. The idea, according to him, started when he noticed how many books are thrown away every year by American universities. He decided to collect them, raise some funds, and send them to his home school.

[center]About efiwe.org[/center]

Efiwe is a non-profit organization based in the US that hopes to collect relevant post-secondary textbooks and send them to tertiary institution libraries in Africa. This is to help students gain access to resources needed and increase the quality of education received in these institutions. The need for access to relevant resources like books, equipment, journals etc. are fundamental to educational institutions and their success.
Any current or past student in public African tertiary institution will immediately see the utter lack of resources and the student’s struggle to seek knowledge amidst this lack of resources. efiwe.org is a non-profit organization that was initiated in March 2017 to give African post-secondary institution students access to the relevant materials needed for success in their tertiary education. With a mission to send over one million (1,000,000) books to African post-secondary Institution libraries by 2030, The goals are fixed.

In the words of the founder, Philip Alabi – “My ultimate desire will be to see these books in the hands of a student (back home) enjoying the read and learning new things from the texts, illustrations and pictures displayed. The lasting social and economic change that comes from more Africans knowing better is what I seek to achieve.”
efiwe.org was conceived after a similar book drive ran by the founder Philip Alabi saw the delivery of about 800 books from the US to Tai Solarin University of Education (his alma mater). He has ever since been motivated to attempt similar feat but with more scale and reach. efiwe.org aims to have student organizations all over the US conduct book drives and send these books to different tertiary institutions in Africa.
Current needs of the project are listed below: ·
Recruiting more volunteers in the US for book collection and recruiting volunteers as writers (location doesn’t matter) ·
Recruiting volunteers in Africa for logistics and reaching out to institutions ·
Forging partnerships with tertiary institutions ·
Forging partnerships with corporations and organizations for delivery of the goals of efiwe.org and value exchange.
See efiwe.org to read more.

Read More:

http://tellmystory.com.ng/why-i-want-to-send-one-million-books-to-african-university-libraries-by-2030-with-efiwe-org-philip-alabi/

The aim of efiwe.org is to collect books here in the US and send to tertiary Institution libraries in Africa Our strategy is to collect the books here and upload the book details to a platform online (currently being built by 11 volunteer developers in Nigeria), the books will then be accessed and selected by Tertiary Institutions in Africa. Then there will be fund raising and the selected books will be shipped to selected African University libraries.
Who will collect the books in the US? The books will be collected by running book drives in US Universities. The book drives will be run by a student organization separately registered in the US University for this goal.

Please feel free to reach us +13123990694 | whatsapp: +16182160266 |+2347039818617 info@efiwe.org, www.efiwe.org, @efiwengo(twitter)https://www.facebook.com/efiweNGO/


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Tellmystory.com.ng came came across a young and dynamic Philip Alabi, a Nigerian with a strong vision for helping Nigerian and African students to access resources needed in their quest for learning.

[center]Who is Philip Alabi[/center]

Philip Alabi , a graduate student of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (from May 2016-March 2017) who was also the first to run a book drive to deliver over 1000 books from SIUE to his Alma-mater, – Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria. The idea, according to him, started when he noticed how many books are thrown away every year by American universities. He decided to collect them, raise some funds, and send them to his home school.

[center]About efiwe.org[/center]

Efiwe is a non-profit organization based in the US that hopes to collect relevant post-secondary textbooks and send them to tertiary institution libraries in Africa. This is to help students gain access to resources needed and increase the quality of education received in these institutions. The need for access to relevant resources like books, equipment, journals etc. are fundamental to educational institutions and their success.
Any current or past student in public African tertiary institution will immediately see the utter lack of resources and the student’s struggle to seek knowledge amidst this lack of resources. efiwe.org is a non-profit organization that was initiated in March 2017 to give African post-secondary institution students access to the relevant materials needed for success in their tertiary education. With a mission to send over one million (1,000,000) books to African post-secondary Institution libraries by 2030, The goals are fixed.

In the words of the founder, Philip Alabi – “My ultimate desire will be to see these books in the hands of a student (back home) enjoying the read and learning new things from the texts, illustrations and pictures displayed. The lasting social and economic change that comes from more Africans knowing better is what I seek to achieve.”
efiwe.org was conceived after a similar book drive ran by the founder Philip Alabi saw the delivery of about 800 books from the US to Tai Solarin University of Education (his alma mater). He has ever since been motivated to attempt similar feat but with more scale and reach. efiwe.org aims to have student organizations all over the US conduct book drives and send these books to different tertiary institutions in Africa.
Current needs of the project are listed below: ·
Recruiting more volunteers in the US for book collection and recruiting volunteers as writers (location doesn’t matter) ·
Recruiting volunteers in Africa for logistics and reaching out to institutions ·
Forging partnerships with tertiary institutions ·
Forging partnerships with corporations and organizations for delivery of the goals of efiwe.org and value exchange.
See efiwe.org to read more.

Read More:

http://tellmystory.com.ng/why-i-want-to-send-one-million-books-to-african-university-libraries-by-2030-with-efiwe-org-philip-alabi/

The aim of efiwe.org is to collect books here in the US and send to tertiary Institution libraries in Africa Our strategy is to collect the books here and upload the book details to a platform online (currently being built by 11 volunteer developers in Nigeria), the books will then be accessed and selected by Tertiary Institutions in Africa. Then there will be fund raising and the selected books will be shipped to selected African University libraries.
Who will collect the books in the US? The books will be collected by running book drives in US Universities. The book drives will be run by a student organization separately registered in the US University for this goal.

Please feel free to reach us +13123990694 | whatsapp: +16182160266 |+2347039818617 info@efiwe.org, www.efiwe.org, @efiwengo(twitter)https://www.facebook.com/efiweNGO/


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Before the book from Microsoft Corp titled, People Who Inspire Us ( Vol 2), little do we know of Marvelous Adewopo, who lives in Akute, outskirt of Lagos, who was born with hearing impairments , who as at today has represented Nigeria in two Special Olympics Games in 2015 and 2017 , winning both Silver and Gold medals respectively. This young Man is 18years old and he is passionate about arts leveraging technology.

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The book from Microsoft Corp titled, People Who Inspire Us ( Vol 2) which the foreword was done by Chris Capossela, Chief Marketing Officer at Microsoft. The Interesting thing about this book is that, the cover carries the name of twelve individuals that inspires us as individuals and as an organization by what they do, leveraging technology.

Thank You Microsoft, for recognizing Marvelous as one of the People Who Inspires this great Organization.



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Flawless, radiant and healthy skin- desired by everyone, but possessed by very few. But why? What is the reason behind the scars and marks which make our skin imperfect? Pimples! the root cause of all our skin issues. Most of us believe that pimples are caused due to hormone secretions so we can’t do anything about them. While this belief is true, 95% of the times pimples are caused because of careless and bad habits and not due to hormones. And yes pimples can be avoided and flawless skin is possible. You just need to follow some simple tips and tricks and get rid of pimples forever. http://tellmystory.com.ng/20-simple-tips-to-avoid-pimples/
1. Cleanse:

One of the main causes of pimples is dirty skin. Your skin is subjected to lots of dust and pollution throughout the day. The dirt mixes with sebum produced by our skin and clogs the pores resulting in pimples. Add to that the un removed makeup we put on and forget to wash before sleeping. All these makeup particles are breeding grounds for pimples. So what is the solution? Simple! Cleansing.Wash your face properly and do it twice a day, Once before sleeping and once in the morning.
2. Tone:

If your skin is too oily, mere cleansing might not alleviate your pimple problems. You will need to use a toner to remove the traces of dirt and excess oil that your cleanser failed to remove. It is recommended to use a toner which has salicylic acid or glycolic acid, both of which are effective acne fighting ingredients
3. Moisturise:

It is a very popular myth that people with oily faces should not use a moisturiser as it will augment their pimple problems. Well, myth busted! a moisturiser does the exact opposite of that. It inhibits the production sebum by moisturising your skin externally. So no matter what, never skip a moisturiser.
4. Exfoliate:

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead cells by using a scrub. Exfoliation not only removes dead cells, it also prevents the pores from getting clogged with dead skin, thus reducing formation of pimples. Exfoliate your skin twice a week, religiously to stay immune against pimples forever.
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5. Oil Cleansing:

This is the most effective way to banish pimples. All you need to do is blend two or more oils together. Massage your skin after applying the mixture all over your face. Finally wipe the oil off with a piece of cloth dipped in warm water. This method is based on the principle of chemistry that states “like dissolves like”. So the oil mixture will dissolve all the dirt and oil clogging your pores giving you a clear skin.

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6. Good food:

What goes inside is reflected outside. Studies prove that addition of certain items rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, to the diet can drastically reduce acne breakouts. So start eating more unprocessed food like green vegetables, fruits and nuts. Antioxidant rich drinks like green tea are a saviour when it comes to reducing pimples. Add these food to your daily meals and watch your pimples vanish.
7. Avoid Junk Food:

Just like healthy food fights against pimples, junk food promotes breakouts and acne. Junk food and food with high levels of sugar content spike the insulin levels and the blood sugar level rises. Consequently hormonal fluctuations occur, which causes acne. So if you want a clear skin, you have got to resist your temptations for coke, burgers and other junk food.
8. Stay hydrated:

Water cleanses our body internally. Drinking at least 2 litres water everyday won’t necessarily solve all your acne issues but it will detoxify you body as well as your skin and keep it clean.
9. De-stress:

Emotional stress affects our endocrine system, digestive system, respiratory system, immune system, and various other bodily systems. Studies have shown that people usually breakout more when they take lots of stress. So make it a habit to take time out of your busy schedule, for meditation. Or just breathe more deeply and relax your mind and soul.

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10. Aloe Vera:

Aloe vera contains hormones called gibberellins and polysaccharides which contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which fight with bacteria thriving in the clogged pores. It absorbs the excess oil from the skin which prevents clogging of pores. It is recommended to use unprocessed aloe vera gel, from a freshly cut plant. Massage your face with aloe vera gel daily to get a clear and glowing face.
11. Use clean pillow covers,bedsheets and towels:

Using dirty pillow covers and towels will put your skin at the risk of clogged pores which will ultimately cause pimples. So wash them regularly to prevent any kind of dirt from clogging your pores.
12. Sun Protection:

UV rays damage the skin, weakening the natural barrier and causing it to lose moisture. While at first this means your oily zones dry up, your skin tries to fix this by producing more and more of its own oils. Instead of preventing or lessening breakouts, sun exposure worsens the root of the problem. Hence try to avoid the sun as much as possible and always apply sunscreen with spf above 35 (Even if you stay indoors).

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13. Do not pop:

I know its tempting but it is only gonna worsen the situation. Even touching the pimple will damage the skin around it and thus increase the inflammation and redness. So no matter what, don’t even think about popping your pimples.
14. Exercise:

Yes! you read it right. If nothing else works, just sweat it out. Cortisol is responsible for triggering your oil glands. Exercise lowers the stress level which in turn lowers the cortisol levels. So exercising on a regular basis keeps pimples at bay. However do not forget to shower away all the sweat after a workout. You don’t want all that sweat to attract dirt particles and clog your pores.
15. Use Earphones:

If you are one of those people who talk for long hours on phone, buy a nice pair of earphones with a mic. The dirt particles on the screen of your phone can cause pimples on your cheeks. So switch to earphones and keep your cheeks clean and happy.
16. Makeup:

Say no to makeup products containing comedogenic (pore clogging) ingredients. Some makeup products have a tendency to block your pores, so you must check the ingredients and product reviews before buying anything for your face. Also never forget to remove your makeup before going to sleep.
17. Be careful with hair products:

Some hair products like hair serum, leave in conditioner, comedogenic hair oils etc, should not come in contacts with your face as they tend to clog your pores. So make sure you apply these products very carefully and wash your hands properly once you are done applying.
18. Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide:

Use products containing salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or glycol. These ingredients curb bacterial growth and thus prevent pimples. However they can also dry your skin out, so be careful with the amount of product you use.
19. Clay Masks:

Applying homemade face masks containing ingredients like fullers earth and sandalwood will tighten your pores and give a healthy glow to your skin. Since tightened pores cannot be clogged easily, hence the risk of getting pimples is reduced.
20. Dermatologist:

If nothing works, what else can be better than going to a skin specialist. A professional dermatologist can tell you the reason behind your pimples better than anyone else and then he can help you tackle the problem medically.
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John 20:11-18



Death is never easy to deal with. Most of the time we can avoid it or postpone it or keep it far away from us. But sometimes death stares us in the face and we don’t know what to do or how to respond. And that’s why Mary was standing alone at the Garden Tomb about 6:30 a.m. on the first Easter Sunday.
I. Mary’s Sorrow

“But Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?’ ‘They have taken my Lord away,’ she said, ‘and I don’t know where they have put him’” (John 20:11-13).

If the tomb is empty, why is she still there? Either you know the answer and I don’t have to explain it, or you don’t, and there isn’t much I can say. If you’ve ever lost a loved one who meant more to you than life itself, you know why she was there. She had loved Jesus in life, now she loved him in death. She served him in life, now she meant to serve him in death. She was there at the tomb, alone, because death could not destroy her love.

Some of you got up this morning and remembered friends and loved ones who are not with you this year. Perhaps later today you will go to a quiet cemetery and stand by a grave alone. In your heart, you may even talk to the one who is now gone and tell them again how much you miss them. If you have ever done that, you know why Mary was there.

She weeps because the tomb is empty. She is weeping over an empty tomb! What should have been good news broke her heart! We would say today that the empty tomb is one of the greatest proofs of the Resurrection. Yet Mary weeps. This shows us that evidence alone will never persuade anyone. Unless the evidence is accompanied by proper understanding and an open heart, no one will be changed. Mary had all the right facts but she still jumped to the wrong conclusion. We often do the same thing. When faced with trials and unexplainable tragedy, we often weep over our circumstances, when if we had God’s perspective, we wouldn’t weep at all.

And consider this. If Mary had gotten her wish, we would be the ones weeping today. If she had found Jesus’ body still in the tomb, we would have nothing to celebrate because Easter would not exist.
II. Mary’s Love

“At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. ‘Woman,’ he said, ‘why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?’ Thinking he was the gardener, she said, ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him’” (John 20:14-15).

Why didn’t she recognize the Lord? The text doesn’t say but several answers come to mind. Certainly she was not expecting to see him. All of us have “contexts” in which we place our friends. We have people we know from work or from the neighborhood or from a family reunion at Christmastime. I know many of the people who attend our worship services, especially if they sit in the same place every Sunday. But let me run into some of those same people at the grocery store on Thursday afternoon, and I’m likely to draw a blank. They’re out of context for me. Certainly Jesus was “out of context” for Mary that morning. And she had been weeping and was overcome with emotion. But the main reason seems to be that Jesus deliberately veiled his own identity much as he did with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). Jesus did not want Mary to recognize him at first so that he could teach her an important truth. She had to learn that he is always present even when he is invisible to the naked eye. From this we learn that our Lord is often closest to us when we feel the most alone. Many times while going through a dark valley, we think God has abandoned us. But if only our eyes could be opened, we would see the Lord walking with us every step of the way. Just because we don’t see him doesn’t mean he isn’t there.

Note the question Jesus asked: “Who are you looking for?” Not “What are you looking for?” That’s a different question. Mary was looking for a what, a dead body. She was looking for something; Jesus pointed her to someone. The answer to our deepest needs is not something, but someone, the Lord Jesus Christ.
III. Mary’s Faith

“Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.’ She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, ‘Rabboni!’ (which means Teacher). Jesus said, ‘Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, “I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”’ Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: ‘I have seen the Lord!’ And she told them that he had said these things to her” (John 20:16-18).

“Mary.” He still knows her name!

“Rabboni.” She calls him, “My Master!”

Think how much emotion can be conveyed in just one word: “Father.” “Mother.” “Dad.” “Mom.” “Son.” “Child.” “Daughter.” “Sweetheart.” “Dearest.” When Jesus called her name, he was conveying many things to her. “I am here. I am back from the dead. I still know you and I still love you.”

She knew his voice. And he knew her name. This fact is of supreme importance. Death cannot destroy human personality. The essence of who we are passes through death undisturbed. The “real you” lives on and passes through the doorway marked “Death” to enter the great eternity that lies just beyond the threshold.

Then he says, “Do not touch me,” or better, “Stop clinging to me.” Perhaps she knelt down and wrapped her arms around his feet so that he would never leave: “I thought I had lost you, but now that I have you back again, I’m never going to let you go.” In Jesus, Mary had found a man she could love and trust. But she was clinging to that which she must give up. Her clinging meant, “I think everything is the same as it used to be.” The words of Jesus mean something like, “No, many things are different now.” Very gently Jesus begins to unfold the future before her eyes. He will soon ascend to the Father where he will take his place at the right hand of the Majesty on high. From there he will intercede for his followers and will commune with them through the Holy Spirit. He will be closer to them in the future than he has been in the past. If he stays on the earth, his ministry will be limited to the few who see him face to face. He must ascend or we will not be saved. He must leave the few so he can save the many, which includes all of us who follow him today. On that day Mary could touch him. Once ascended, we can all “touch him” through faith and prayer and worship.

Mary’s desire is understandable and her fear at losing him again is very human indeed. But it cannot be that way. All of life is a letting go, a releasing of those things we hold dear, a giving up and letting go of loved ones that they might fulfill God’s mission. We must say goodbye to the good in order that God’s best for us may come.

“Don’t be afraid. He gets up again!”

So Mary went and told the disciples what she had seen and heard. The Greek is very vivid. Literally, “Mary came telling!” She couldn’t stop talking about her encounter with the risen Lord. The mourner has become the missionary! So it is with all who meet the risen Lord. We are called to do as Mary did—to run and tell all who will listen that we have seen Jesus! Mary has firsthand knowledge and so do we.

There is great power in the words of someone who can say, “I was there. I saw it. I heard it. I am giving you an eyewitness account.” A Baptist church in Bangladesh was showing the “Jesus” film to an audience filled with people who had never heard the gospel before. Little children sat in front and in the aisles. The adults stood in the back. As the story of Jesus’ crucifixion unfolded, there were tears and audible gasps. As the Bengalis watched, one young boy suddenly spoke up, “Do not be afraid. He gets up again! I saw it before.”

This is our message to a world overwhelmed with the reality of death. God has given us the answer. We can say to those who feel bewildered and heartbroken, “Fear not. Jesus Christ has come back from the dead. We have seen the Lord!”

Dr. Muhammed in Christ

This week I received an e-mail from a young man in Pakistan. I do not know him and never had any contact with him until last Tuesday. He found my e-mail address at the back of my book, An Anchor for the Soul. Someone in America had donated copies to a mission agency that distributed them in Pakistan. Somehow a copy fell into his hands. He read it, visited our church web site (www.calvarymemorial.com), downloaded some sermons on prayer, and then decided to write me. As you probably know, Pakistan is overwhelmingly Muslim. There is a Christian community there, but it is quite small and often persecuted. The young man titled his message, “Dr. Muhammed in Christ.” Here is part of what he wrote. For his protection, I have omitted his name and other identifying details.

“Dear Pastor Ray, Greetings from Pakistan. I am 26 years old and am a graduate from one of the most prestigious medical institutes in my country. About one and a half years ago, due to some miraculous circumstances in my life, I started a search about the TRUTH with true heart and mind. In my search I read: Old Testament, New Testament, background of Bible, lot of Christian web sites, lot of Anti Christian sites, views of Muslims on Christianity, views of Jewish Talmudic Scholars on Christianity, views of Christians on Islam, correspondence with different Christians by e-mail, denominations of Christianity, Reformation, views of atheists on God, self search on dead sea scrolls, manuscripts of Koran and Bible, history of Islam and lot more.

After my entire search and quest about the TRUTH, my whole Spirit shouted for Jesus in these words, “My Lord and my God.” Surely “He is the way the life and the truth.”

Now I am reading the Bible daily. I have five versions of Bible: KJV, NKJV, NASB, NIV and Easy to read version. Scripture is my food. The more I read the Bible the more I meditate upon the word of God. I want to walk with God to the end, as I know His promise that He is with me even to the end of the age.”

If you know anything about Muslim evangelism, you will understand how remarkable that e-mail is. Here is a man who found Christ after a long search for the Truth. He eventually said the same thing Thomas said when he saw the risen Christ: “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28). David Seamands tells of a Muslim in Africa who became a Christian. When his friends asked him why he made that decision, he told them, “Suppose you were going down a road, and suddenly the road forked in two directions, and you didn’t know which way to go. Then you saw two men at the fork, one dead and one alive. Which one would you follow? I decided to follow the man who is alive.”

That is what we have done. We have followed the Man who is alive. Here’s a good test that will help you know which religion to follow: Find the religion whose founder rose from the dead. That’s the true religion that comes down from heaven. Only one religion meets that standard—Christianity—because only one man in history meets that qualification: Jesus Christ. Follow him and he will lead you to heaven.

Can you say, “I have seen the Lord”?

Can you truly say to Jesus, “My Lord and my God”?

If you don’t know Jesus, or if you aren’t sure, there is no better time than Easter Sunday to put your trust in him. Here’s a very simple prayer that you could pray to express the desire of your heart. If you sense God is calling you to come to Christ, and if you truly want to know him, this little prayer could change your life:

“Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I confess that apart from your grace, I will never go to heaven. Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. I believe you died on the cross for me. Thank you for taking my punishment and dying in my place. I believe you rose from the dead on the third day. With all my heart, I trust you as my Savior and Lord. Come into my heart and save me now. I gladly receive your gift of salvation. Amen.”

When I led the congregation in this prayer on Sunday, I reminded them that prayer isn’t magic. We aren’t saved by prayer; we are saved by Christ alone. But a prayer like this can express the faith that reaches out to the Lord Jesus Christ. When I asked people to raise their hands so that I would know they had sincerely offered that prayer to the Lord, there were so many hands raised, I could not count them all. Since God alone knows each heart, we leave the results with him. But if you prayed that prayer to the Lord, here are two things you can do. First, if you have a printed copy of the sermon, write your name and today’s date by the prayer as a reminder of your commitment. Second, tell someone else that you “prayed the prayer” and that Jesus is now your Lord and Savior. Share the good news with someone so that you can encourage them. Your faith will grow and your doubts will vanish as you tell others what Christ has done for you.

I close with the question Jesus asked Mary, only I would like to ask each person who reads my words: Why are you weeping? The time for tears is over. The time to tell the Good News has come. He is risen! He is risen indeed! Amen.

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