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Family › Re: Husband Wakes His Wife Up With Breakfast In Bed, Her Smile Is Priceless (Photos) by Venerable612(m): 8:05pm On Oct 13, 2017

Lordygram:
And he had to post it online to seek attention.... what nonsense and the woman is even laughing, allowed him to post it online... Africans are too shallow minded,, This is a practice that have been going on amongs white couples and in the western world,, what seems normal is now something Africans wants a round of applause for..... We build a house, we want people to know.... The government gives a communtiy a new transformer,, the public praises the government... Africans are celebrating mediocricy and this is why almost the whole of Africa are still under developed...

People do this all the time here in the Uk bro: and I guess other part of the world too LIKE YOU MENTIONED. I get your point... buh I guess there is no hard and fast rule about appreciating your woman.

Thing is... we gat to do what we gat to do to make ourselves feel happy - the world is too messed up abeg. Plus, I have learnt to stop drawing inferences when a black man does something a white man do or do not do. First off, we'all humans and social media has created a splendid avenue for social/cultural integration. second, it ridicules us when we discredit an act simply because the whites do or do not do same (the recent dove cream advert is an example).

With the government showcasing small projects thingy... spot on sir!

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Celebrities › Re: Photos From DJ Olu Abiodun Burial; Davido, B-Red And Special Spesh Attend by Venerable612(m): 2:31pm On Oct 12, 2017

Papiikush:
And that was the end of Olu. Lived a life that doesn't glory God.

Lesson learnt...

1. Say you be Bad guy No mean say you get two lives. You die, we cry, the party continues.

2. Follow me make we go drink, follow me make we go do faaji, join me make we smoke igbo... When you die, you are definitely going to be on your own and the faaji continues the following weekend.

3. Don't pray to be rich and live big like some people cause the way they will go down ain't go'n be nice.

4. Living fast and furiously will only lead you to one destination. 6ft under.

Let the dead bury their dead. Rip

As much as you have good intentions... I don't think it's right to judge another. The psalmist says. If we are to mark for sins, who can stand?. Don't cast the first stone sir.

Business › Re: Q3 2017: United Capital Posts N6.2bn Earnings, N3.3bn Profit by Venerable612(m): 11:12am On Oct 10, 2017

Many of these news are PR. Accounting firms like PwC and KPMG help them to make their account look good just to attract investors. Where are the Lehman Brothers of this world. I hope people who read these stuffs do more due diligence before buying their shares.

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Sports › Re: NFF Celebrates Asisat Oshoala On Her 23rd Birthday Today by Venerable612(m): 5:20pm On Oct 09, 2017

Very rare to see female African players that are pretty like normal females. She is blessed!

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Christianity Etc › Re: Gloria And Mike Bamiloye Celebrate 29th Wedding Anniversary In Style (Photos) by Venerable612(m): 4:52pm On Oct 09, 2017

vpaymoney:
Wow! Cute family. Someday me too will mark mine with my grown up kids like this. Glory be to God. I love them. Congratulations!!!

By Gods grace bro. Nd me too

Politics › Re: Osinbajo Delivering A Speech At The Financial Times Africa Summit by Venerable612(m): 3:43pm On Oct 09, 2017

I am impressed with the Foreign Policy of this government. But I m more impressed with Osinbajo. Truly, seesth thou a man diligent in his ways... he shall stand before kings and not mean men!

Politics › Re: Osinbajo Delivering A Speech At The Financial Times Africa Summit by Venerable612(m): 3:36pm On Oct 09, 2017

kennygee:
I love this man for no reason, why did he have to be a vice president in this government.

Divine order my sister!

Christianity Etc › Re: Big Pot Placed On A Pastor’s Head While Praying (Pictures) by Venerable612(m): 3:22pm On Oct 09, 2017

I don't think there is anything wrong with this. If you read the bible very well, God himself works with symbolism.Ezekiel and Revelation are perfect examples.

Career › Which Is Better To Have - Dreams, Visions Or Goals? by Venerable612(op): 6:27am On Oct 09, 2017

I have struggled with these concepts. Is there really any difference, which of them should we aspire towards, and how do we imbibe it into our lives? Thing is - it just seems many dreams do not come true.

I am hoping we can relate with this dilemma and share our thoughts on this.

Celebrities › Re: Spesh Reacts To DJ Olu's Death "They Should Tell What They Used Him For" by Venerable612(m): 5:26pm On Oct 08, 2017

It is well...

Death is a given and no respecter of persons. An average 105 people die every minute over the world - so I don't think it's important whether 2 of the deaths occurred to members of same crew. Whatever the cause of the deaths, I think the wrong message is being passed.

I think Ts a time to reconsider our steps and remind ourselves that riches and beauty is fleeting and frail; a short while, we'all be dead. At death, we will realise the futility of things. Let's live humbly and piously.

Shalom

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Education › Re: Tstv User Review: The David To Dstv’s Goliath; All You Need To Know by Venerable612(m): 4:49pm On Oct 08, 2017

I pray they succeed. Nigeria s usually difficult for startups. I hope we can all embrace the venture and tbh it's high time we encourage our companies. After'al DSTV is a foreign product, and who says we can't export this anytime soon. That's how the nation can be prosperous.

Jokes Etc › Re: A Nairalander's Funny Whatsapp Conversation With A Scammer by Venerable612(op): 6:49pm On Aug 12, 2017

Venerable612:
I was jejely doing some stuffs on my PC this morning o. Na so my Google hangout just beep. Its quite unusual because I have just 2 colleagues on it - and they hardly send a message via that account since we'all on Whatsapp.

And here comes the shiny head lady with big gugus (Glasses). Well I grew up in Ikotun -Ipaja axis so as a lagos boy - I just play along dey look how she (he) won come get my money. To cut the long story short - read the ensued conversation.

The crux is to be really careful. I still find it hard to imagine how these guys could make so much money off these cheap scams - but their juju didnt work on me sha. Please be careful - not all that glitters are gold.

Jokes Etc › A Nairalander's Funny Whatsapp Conversation With A Scammer by Venerable612(op): 6:47pm On Aug 12, 2017

I was jejely doing some stuffs on my PC this morning o. Na so my Google hangout just beep. Its quite unusual because I have just 2 colleagues on it - and they hardly send a message via that account since we'all on Whatsapp.

And here comes the shiny head lady with big gugus (Glasses). Well I grew up in Ikotun -Ipaja axis so as a lagos boy - I just play along dey look how she (he) won come get my money. To cut the long story short - read the ensued conversation.

The crux is to be really careful. I still find it hard to imagine how these guys could make so much money off these cheap scams - but their juju didnt work on me sha. Please be careful - not all that glitters are gold.

Phones › Re: Bob Risky Develops Breast In New Snapchat Photo by Venerable612(m): 7:52am On Aug 12, 2017

johnstar:
some ppl never touch am self

Smile... abi. Some people can't even afford to buy any smart phone at all.

As long as we are all happy, chasing new gadgets is fleeting and frail. Unless the world comes to an end: it will outlive us. My best friend who died last year didn't even witness the emergence of iPhone 7. I pray God preserves all our souls and help us to focus on the most important things.

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Christianity Etc › Re: Are Tongues Meant To Be Understood? by Venerable612(op): 7:11am On Aug 10, 2017

mzhorlah:
tongues can be interpreted. some people receive the understanding to what they are saying when they speak in tongues, in fact when you speak in tongues and your mind is sensitive to receive from God, you will receive something and that's the interpretation to your tongues.

Please, is it possible to confirm this comment via a scripture?

I think that will really help. In my experience, I have found that our mind, even when we pray in tongues, paints a picture of what we want it to mean. I do not say you are wrong that people receive understanding of what they pray about. But I prefer to have a biblical authority for the matter so we could learn from it.

Christianity Etc › Re: Are Tongues Meant To Be Understood? by Venerable612(op): 7:06am On Aug 10, 2017

olarwhumy6:
Hmmmm, so speaking in tongues is different frm prophesy? Pls I'm also curious, Wat if one speaks in tongue nd immediately deres an another also in d spirit interpreting Wat d first was saying? Wat will one call dat?

Hello,

I believe you are referring to the form of prophecy and interpretation found in our traditional churches and Celestial and K&S. I think that that is prophecy. It is a gift to those who can speak and interprete the tongues, and it is perhaps the one that apostle Paul was referring to as what we should aspire towards in I cor 14... because only prophecy edifies the church.

However, I do not think it is a sign of the Holy Ghost baptism. The ability to speak in tongues comes when a person receives the Holy Spirit, put differently l, baptised in the Holy Spirit after they give their lives to Christ. This kind of tongue, I assume, cannot be interpreted by anyone except God gives the person speaking understanding - but apostle in I cor 14 himself said our understanding is unfruitful here because God himself prays through us.

Crux.

I think prophesy is a spiritual gift - just like the gift of faith, words of wisdom, interpretation to tongues etc in I cor 12. Not every one can have it, buh we can all pray for it and it's for the edification of the Church (the body of Christ)

Speaking in tongues is a sign of Holy Ghost baptism, Acts 1:8. Every Christian is entitled to this. And it's more for the edification for the Self.

I hope this helps.

Christianity Etc › Re: Are Tongues Meant To Be Understood? by Venerable612(op): 6:48am On Aug 10, 2017

Outofsync:
Sighs.

That is the problem today. Pastors seeking to impress the congregation will start doing what they know is unscriptural. Please don't ever say Amen to those. It is not biblical and even dangerous.

Prophecies are one ofGod's way of edifying us Christians.

Simply put, they are God's words and instructions to the congregation.

I'm on mobile right now so I really can't type long.

Suffice to say prophesies always comes out of a true Christian gathering.

I think you are right. We are not meant to say Amen when others pray in tongues... even pastors... because we do not understand what he they are praying for. We can only do so when they prophesy. I just do not know if prophecy can also come in form of tongues. It was as if Apostle Paul was referring to Prophecy as some form of tongues too. It's a shame that there is not much authority on the matter.

TV/Movies › Re: Can We Switch NTA Off? by Venerable612(op): 6:39am On Aug 10, 2017

Nigerdeltaboi:
NTA is an eyesore, the only time I remember them is 9pm or if I need to watch NDA parade

Lol... at least you still do. It's the same graphics since I was a kid. It's a waste of tax payers money. If NTA has a satellite dish, is being watched all over Africa, covers extensive news from the African continent - or put differently, is the CNN and Al Jazeera of Africa... that would have been so lovely considering how far back they established it. Funny enough, the reception was so bad in my area in Ayobo, we hardly even can watch bit without twisting and turning the antenna back then�

Wish the OP can move this to front page at least to sensitize the government and necessary individuals of these issues. They really need to consider revamping their programs.

Autos › Re: Photos From The Abeokuta Bikers Converge 2017 by Venerable612(m): 7:24pm On Jul 29, 2017

Interesting! I was hoping to see power bikes. Nice bikes though.

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TV/Movies › Re: Can We Switch NTA Off? by Venerable612(op): 6:51pm On Jul 29, 2017

toocoded:
You can watch it for a whole day or two to enable you confirm

I haven't been in Nigeria for a while so I wouldn't know. Buh ai stream Channels on YouTube to keep up with Niaja news so my judgement may be bias. I just wish they can stop wasting task payers money on that NTA.

TV/Movies › Re: Can We Switch NTA Off? by Venerable612(op): 11:06am On Jul 18, 2017

asuustrike2009:
There are a lot of persons still watching NTA till date. Haven't you wonder why their advertisement are many?
Why most businesses still advertised there?

I am not sure you have a data to back up the assumption that they still have a lot of readers. I suppose it depends on your definition of 'a lot' and how it fairs in comparison with its competitiors.

With regards to your point on advertisement, I am not an advertisement expert, but I would imagine price and network coverage plays huge roles. No one is arguing they do not have airview anymore, the problem is they have simply refused to innovate.

TV/Movies › Re: Can We Switch NTA Off? by Venerable612(op): 10:44am On Jul 18, 2017

toocoded:
Well, TVC News has taken over

Is TVC news Better than Channels'?

TV/Movies › Re: Can We Switch NTA Off? by Venerable612(op): 6:12am On Jul 11, 2017

Its a representation of the failure of Nigeria as a state. CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera and the likes are state owned and look at how much they have developed over the years.

NTA - same graphics, same old, dull and obsolete programs, no innovation. No good offerings - Very pathetic. I wish this could make FP may be this could make everyone, including the government, conscious of this and perhaps the people concerned can pack up or innovate.

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TV/Movies › Can We Switch NTA Off? by Venerable612(op): 8:10am On Jul 09, 2017

“I know very well that I’m one of the last five people who still watch NTA in this world. If you doubt me, tell me when last did you sit to watch the station for three straight hours? Trust me, it’s not because I love what they do…perhaps it’s because old habits die hard. I grew up like many of my generation, watching NTA being the inspiration in some ways. But as at today, I think it’ll be a good idea to switch NTA off perhaps for one year…because it is such a bad sell inside the country and worst of all, a terrible export for us (Not to worry, I do want the staff to be paid to save families and avoid some third mainland inspired moments).

Quite honestly, as a broadcaster and broadcast manager, I don’t think you need more than one quadrant of your brain to fix NTA within a two-year plan and make it the most-watched channel once again. So tonight, while working, I sat and ended up with NTA news, then some show with Al Mustapha on called then some show by Aliyu Baba Barau called “Moment for Thought”. I think everyone in NTA should be mandated (like they say to all NTA stations when expecting them to hook up to the network service) to watch the show. Sadly not for the content, but for the title. They really need a moment for thought!

As if that was not enough, then came one “funny show” by our legend, Segun Odegbami (I preferred his shows on Saturday morning back in the early 90s). I love the man and he is a national treasure, I will skip.

It hurts to see the “potential” goldmine that NTA is, and how the talents it can help develop in our nation going to waste. How can you have over 40 channels and physical stations and not have content competing with or surpassing the BBC? How can you have a country of 190 million potential content providers, viewers and more and yet have your name not on the front row of all the major global TV content events?

How on earth do you inspire some of who have gone ahead to do so well in stations around the world, birth great broadcasters, a great chunk of the pioneers of Nollywood and then leave them out in the cold and now look like you were barren all your life?

Does the minister of information even make up that list of five people watching NTA with me? Does the acting President at least put up an “act” and try to watch NTA? I won’t mention the president, so it doesn’t become a political conversation!

Perhaps the next I will be watching NTA would be when my aunt in Kaduna calls to tell me to watch because the NTA team came to their church and they’re going to air the programme at 9pm. Anyhow, let me just stop my “vex” and do what we all thankfully can do (sadly at the expense of NTA)…change the channel. Someday, I hope in changing channels, I will be flipping to stop at an NTA channel due to some world- class offering which I am hopeful will come again. But until then…I can do with some #soundcitytv #trybetv #spicetv #ontv or just “kuku” switch off the TV and turn on “man’s most faithful companion”…the radio!

Meanwhile, whoever is in charge of NTA, my two cents is that they should not waste any more of tax payers money in buying diesel to fuel all those “NTA” stations. That ship, the one filled with eager viewers appears to have sailed on to better ‘waters’ of better picture, better sound, neutral reporting, great series, documentaries and thought engaging game shows.

And what’s this I hear about 30 (or is it 60 million?) people watching NTA? Someone needs to change the information to “30/60 million people ‘used to’ watch NTA. Remember, we are only five people still left, please.”

James Jonathan Lyamgohn

Abuja.

http://punchng.com/can-we-switch-nta-off/

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Business › Re: Photos: Aliko Dangote Celebrate Salah On His Yatch With Femi Otedola And Others by Venerable612(m): 9:00am On Jun 26, 2017

Tolexander:
lol bro!

There is a well drawn line between "well fed" and "being successful".

Don't mind those politicians using the tactics of divide to rule us.

If Atiku eventually succeeded in achieving his age long ambition of becoming the President of Nigeria, do you think he could grant the secession of any part of the country?
Do you think he can grant the secession of Biafra, since he is calling for secession?

Of course, you can't tell he will. But at the same time you can't tell he will not either. Atiku is just another cog in the wheel of those who think seperating is the best bet out of the woods for Nigeria. The fact that he is a politician doesn't mean he is wrong either.

My final year thesis was on Nigeria's political framework. And you will be dazed at the avalanche of literatures on this subject. Nigeria is a failed state. The population should have been a blessing, but its not. The population is not productive at all. Everyone relies on the government and blames the government for everything. Too many people getting married and having kids in penury.

Very few people thinks. The society is too fragmented. Little or no regional development. Each state is supposed to generate its power, or at least, given responsibilities to do so. 180 million people only manage 5000 watts of energy and SA, just abt 50million, generates 45,000 watts. So much sunlight and wind, and we can't even harness these resources.

The sooner we realize we can do better for ourselves divided, the better.

Our kids should not be born into this chaos.

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Business › Re: Photos: Aliko Dangote Celebrate Salah On His Yatch With Femi Otedola And Others by Venerable612(m): 8:48am On Jun 26, 2017

[quote author=989900 post=57847956][/quote]Did you have anything to say? I didnt catch ur point pls

Business › Re: Photos: Aliko Dangote Celebrate Salah On His Yatch With Femi Otedola And Others by Venerable612(m): 8:43am On Jun 26, 2017

farihafaheemah:
Reference to Atiku statement is out of point, remember Atiku is a politician and he says what people want to hear in order to buy vote from them. Believe any politician statement at your own peril

Spot on with the Atiku thingy. He is just another politician. But the business men u referred to go with the flow as well.

You may have,as well, got my comments wrong. I m nt abt the veracity of secession, even though I have bias for it. I just wanted you to know that smiling faces doesn't mean smiling hearts.

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Business › Re: Photos: Aliko Dangote Celebrate Salah On His Yatch With Femi Otedola And Others by Venerable612(m): 7:46am On Jun 26, 2017

Tolexander:
The three tribes represented.

These successful people will never call for the balkanization of Nigeria, only the unsuccessful Nigerian citizens will agitate for secession.

I disagree with you bro. Well-fed Nigerians and elites like Atiku have called for secession.

The fact that they share a table during sallah doesn't mean they are happy with each other. It also doesn't mean that they are not either. I will try to avoid making prima-facie inferences.

Christianity Etc › Re: 43 Signs You Are An Ogbanje by Venerable612(m): 7:23am On Jun 26, 2017

Everyone will be Ogbanje's by all these signs. Tell me one person who doesn't have some of these experiences and qualities.

The logic is highly flawed, No offence!

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Christianity Etc › Re: Are Tongues Meant To Be Understood? by Venerable612(op): 12:17pm On Jun 11, 2017

Outofsync:
hmm

This is deeper than is presented.The answer is both yes and no.

Yes, OP, in the sense that tongues are meant to be interpreted. Paul clearly says this in 1Cor chapter 14 vs 13.

Again, no in the sense that tongues are a spiritual language.
Whoever is conversing in tongues is speaking directly to God and no man can understand him naturally.

Let me say this, every Christian should speak in tongues. Its not something mystical reserved for the few.

Shalom.

I get this dilemma. I think when we pray in tongues, we pray to God and the Spirit Itself helps to pray, so that we do not need to understand what we are praying for. But when Pastors do this on the pupilt and people say Amen, do the pastors pray in tongues by faith, or they understand what their prayers means. I am also curious as to what prophecy means; I mean the one to be interpreted - I cor 14:3.

Christianity Etc › Re: Are Tongues Meant To Be Understood? by Venerable612(op): 11:47am On Jun 11, 2017

joe4real12:
Acts 2:6-8 says speaking in tongues means speaking languages understood by people to teach them them God's word.
Read Acts 2 verses 9 to 11

You see this verse confuses me if you consider it with I corinthians 14: 2- 3.

"2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a] does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfocomfort."

I wish someone can enlighten me

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