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- How To Stand Victorious In The Midst Of Spiritual Warfare
- Beautiful Pre-Wedding Photos Of A Soldier & His Fiancee
- How You Can Succeed With God's Perfect Timing
- 5 Ways To Focus On What Matters Most
- Ladies, 5 Ways to Take Care Of Your Mental Health
- (Photo)They stripped my house bare- Jonathan confirms theft by 6 policemen | Mr Olumide's Blog
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- Police arrest lunatic for killing of step-sister | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Sheer madness! Kim K lets it all hang out | Mr Olumide's Blog
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- How Nigeria can end violence, by IPCR DG, Oshita
- Industry minister, Enelamah emerges WTO vice chair
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- We’ve put creative Industry in the front burner – Minister
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- NAF trains more special forces
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| How To Stand Victorious In The Midst Of Spiritual Warfare Posted: 02 Aug 2017 03:46 AM PDT  Friends, I'm talking about the "fat and happy" weight gain that comes with marital bliss. Perhaps I could blame the domestic diva that took over my body—the one who suddenly felt the need to bake casseroles and cupcakes every day. Or maybe, just maybe, it was the fact that we stayed up late at night our first year of marriage watching Friday Night Lights on Netflix while munching cereal. I can't quite blame the nuptials entirely, but I will confess that I was shocked when, after the first year of wedded bliss, I had gained a whole dress size. One day I finally got fed up with my clothes not fitting, so I decided to do something about it. We cut out our late-night cereal indulgence (RIP Raisin Bran), and I decided to buy a workout video advertised on TV. Here's a little fact about me: I love infomercials. You know, those thirty-minute commercials filled with amazing before-and-after stories. I am a big fan of any transformation: dirty carpet that looks brand-new, acne-prone skin turned baby soft, or a dramatic weight-loss story. I am not safe around infomercials. I've pretty much purchased everything: skin creams, exercise machines, food storage containers. Buying the latest fitness video was right up my alley. I'll never forget the day the package arrived. I was full of hope that the extra weight I'd packed on would be gone in just twenty- one days. I opened the DVD, popped it into the player, and hit play. A few minutes in, I realized a big problem: I was sitting on my couch, in my pajamas, eating chips and salsa. Yep, you read that right. Sure, I learned the moves. Sure, I watched other people break a sweat. Sure, I felt motivated. But I didn't do a single thing to apply what I was learning. It's not enough to know that something is true; we must put it into action.I needed to get up, stand on my feet, and actually exercise. I could know all day long that lunges and squats burn calories, but if I didn't get off my tail and do the squats, I would never experience transformation. Faith is not passive; it is active. There is a vast difference between having a knowledge of the truth and believing the truth. We can learn Scripture day in and day out, but information alone does nothing to resist the Enemy. The realities we face on a daily basis as believers require us to put feet to our faith and stand. We might sit in church or attend Bible studies and learn amazing truths about God but remain defeated if we don't learn to resist the Enemy and stand firm in our faith. We can hear testimony after testimony of victory and watch others live out their faith, but all our learning doesn't help if we don't put into action what we know. All too often we sit on our proverbial spiritual couches, eating chips and salsa while other people experience victory. To stand firm against the Enemy, we have to engage with truth, not just know the truth. We must put into practice the power and privileges we have as children of God. Many Christians can quote Scripture but do not live it. We must do both if we are going to stand firm in victory. How to Stand Firm Against Spiritual Warfare. 1. Remember… The Battle is the Lord's! "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's." 2 Chronicles 20:15 When a vast army surrounded God's people, the Lord told King Jehoshaphat, "The battle is not yours, but God's." Likewise, when we face spiritual warfare, we must remember that we do not engage the enemy in our strength or power, but we stand in the victory that Jesus already accomplished. Knowing that we fight from a place of victory is the first key to standing firm. This mental starting point is imperative to victory. I'm going to shoot straight with you: we live in a war zone. This world is not neutral. We have a spiritual Enemy who seeks to "steal and kill and destroy" (John 10:10). But the good news is rooted in the gospel. Jesus triumphed over Satan at the cross. He "rescued us from the dominion of darkness" (Col. 1:13) and transferred us to the kingdom of God. We are now seated victoriously with Christ. We don't fight for victory but rather from a place of victory. Knowing the difference is a game changer. 2. Remember… To Plant Your Feet on the Solid Rock One of the primary ways the enemy attacks Christ followers is with shame. The enemy begins with a temptation to lead us away from Christ then turns on us with condemnation just as soon as we've fallen. Therefore, the surest way to overcome Satan's fiery darts of condemnation is to actively plant our feet firmly on the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ. But what does it mean to plant our feet on the Solid Rock? Jesus teaches us: Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. Them the rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash. (Matt. 7:24-27) To plant our feet on the Solid Rock means two things: First, we hope in Christ alone for salvation. We recognize that we are fully dependent upon Him for our righteousness. Therefore the enemy has no basis to accuse or condemn us. When we plant our feet firmly on Christ, then we can stand firm against these accusations. Second of all, to plant our feet on the Solid Rock means we obey Christ's teachings. Jesus warns us to not only "hear" His words but to also "put them into practice.Obedience to God's commands is not only right and beneficial, but it also proves to be a supernatural shield against the enemy. Scripture teaches us that when we willfully choose to disobey God that we open ourselves up to the enemy's attacks." Practicing righteousness proves a powerful protection against Satan's schemes. Likewise, in Ephesians 4:22-27, the Apostle Paul teaches us to "put off" our old sinful nature because those things create an "opportunity" for the devil. 3. Remember… To Put on the full Armor of God In my book, Stand, I take several chapters to explain the Armor of God, which is the supernatural protection we've been given to resist the enemy. Each piece represents an aspect of our identity and inheritance in Christ. The armor of God is not meant to be just words we memorize, but actual truths that we clothe ourselves in that empower us to resist the schemes strategies of the evil one. The book of Ephesians teaches us that "when the day of evil comes," we are to stand our ground and "put on the full armor of God." Do you hear the call to action? There is an engagement that takes place when we utilize the weapons the Lord has given us for victory. We are not passive but active in standing firm! 4. Resist! Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Speaking of resisting, this may be one of the most overlooked and underutilized strategies when it comes to standing firm against spiritual warfare. Many Christ-followers live in unnecessary fear of the enemy or take a posture of defeat when the exact opposite should be true. The more we come to comprehend the victory of Jesus accomplished for us, the more we can stand boldly against the forces that oppose us. We are not victims; we are victorious in Christ. We are not defeated, we are more than conquerors in Jesus. Standing firm in this truth is what enables us to resist when the enemy hurls fiery darts of temptation, accession, or condemnation. Friends, as one who was defeated more times that I care to admit, I am here to testify that Jesus wins! When we take God at His Word and apply it to our lives, we can experience real victory. We can stand firm against the darkness. Whether you are in a battle today with temptation, condemnation, or any form of darkness, I pray you experience the fullness of God's power working for you and in you as you stand in Christ. [written by Marian Jordan Ellis]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Beautiful Pre-Wedding Photos Of A Soldier & His Fiancee Posted: 02 Aug 2017 03:16 AM PDT  "I've fought battles upon battles. Seen people rise and fall. Seen soldiers retreat and soldiers fight to the bone but nothing has touched my my heart like your love. Nothing keeps my heart at peace but your smile. I love you."    culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| How You Can Succeed With God's Perfect Timing Posted: 02 Aug 2017 02:11 AM PDT  July 1 was the drop-dead date for a contract so she could withdraw from her teaching contract. But weeks ticked by and the house sat. As the months dragged on, they began to worry. They were praying, so why hadn't the house sold? Their plans seemed on hold or worse, thwarted. At what felt like the last possible opportunity, a buyer came, the house sold, they found a wonderful new house and – as only God can do – the wife was able to help another family desperate for a tutor. We may know God's timing is perfect, but we don't always know the full implications of His perfection. Knowing how God works through time can help us rest rather than fret. Here are 7 reasons we can trust God's timing. 1. God created time and rules over it. Genesis 1 tells us that "In the beginning, God created…" and one of the first things He created is time. God is uncreated and exists outside of the time limits of our world. (Psalm 90:1-2) And like all things He created, God rules over time. We see this clearly in Joshua 10, when Israel fought the Amorites and Joshua asked God to make the sun stand still until Israel had not just won, but defeated the entire enemy. "The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day. There has never been a day like it before or since, a day when the Lord listened to a human being." (Jos 10:13-14) 2. God chooses to work gradually over time. God could do things instantly. He could answer prayers immediately, heal instantaneously, provide on the spot. But it pleases God to unfold His plan over time. "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…" (Ecc 3:1) God took six days to create each aspect of heaven and earth. And though He promised a Redeemer when Adam and Eve sinned, it would be thousands of years before that Redeemer was born. "But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship." (Gal 4:4-5) We can rest knowing that what God is doing now is part of His plan as much as what He will bring us to next. 3. God isn't bound by deadlines. "There is no panic in heaven" Corrie Ten Boom has famously said. And as my friends waiting to sell their house discovered, God is never late. The corollary? He's never early. We set up deadlines but God is not bound by any limits. Henry Blackaby tells about waiting on a $60,000 wire transfer to complete their church building. After multiple delays, the money still hadn't come. Amazingly, the money was finally wired on the only day the Canadian exchange rate fell so much that it provided an additional $60,000. (Experiencing God, Henry Blackaby) 4. God knows the end from the beginning. When we hit a hard place, we want to know when and how it will end. As I read books on grief after my husband died, I always turned to the epilogue first – I wanted to know whether this widow had remarried and whether her kids were okay. When we're in between, we can trust God with the ending. Isaiah 46:9-10 says, "Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure." God doesn't just know now what will happen; He's known it from eternity past. 5. Time is not our enemy. Since God created time, it is good. We know that God uses time for His purposes and specifically determined the time each of us would be born as well as the span of our life. (Acts 17:26; Psalm 139:16) Because God rules over time, there is enough time this day, this year, this life to complete the full will of God for our lives. When we feel rushed and pressed, we need to remember that time is not our enemy. We may have taken on tasks not meant for us or we may waste time given us, but God has provided the perfect amount of time for each of us to do His will each day. 6. There is no Fear of Missing Out. Ever scrolled through your newsfeed and felt like all the opportunities were passing you by? We're apt to think we're missing out and those opportunities will never come again. As the weeks and months and years roll by, we see our hopes, our dreams, our callings as fleeting. But there is no missing out in God's timing! Sarah and Abraham thought they'd missed out on a child but God was revealing Himself in the wait. Joseph hadn't been passed by as he languished in prison; God was waiting for the perfect opportunity to catapult him to prominence and influence. And Paul realized the chains keeping him from the mission field actually advanced the gospel – far beyond what even he could see as we read today letters he was compelled to write in prison when he couldn't visit the churches. (Phil 1:12) 7. God works everything for good – in His timing. When Romans 8:28 promises God works all things "for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" we tend to add three little words – "in our lifetime." But those words aren't there and they limit the timing of God's work. God is eternal and His work continues long after our life is over. Truth is, we may not see the fullness of God's good in our lifetime. Hebrews 11 tells us of persecuted believers who died never seeing the fulfillment of God's promised Redeemer because God was waiting for His perfect timing. Yet, they are commended for trusting God's promise and His timing. [written by Lisa Appelo]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| 5 Ways To Focus On What Matters Most Posted: 02 Aug 2017 01:41 AM PDT  And yet, God designed it. Love is a matter of the heart, and biblically, the heart is the center of our emotions and will. Oh, and by the way, since God has designed it…. The enemy is after it. Our hearts are under fire by a culture that romanticizes, fantasizes, and strives to realize love its' own way apart from God. It's a brilliant tactic by "pseudo-love's" main sponsor – Satan. Think about it. The more distracted we can become by it, the less we can connect with the true purpose for it. When Jesus was asked to rank the most important commandment in Mark 12, I imagine if He had a microphone He would have turned up the volume and shouted: "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." --Mark 12:29-31 Notice Jesus says the first way to Love God is with all your heart. I don't think it was an accident He put the heart first. So, is it any wonder why the top target that the enemy attacks is the numero uno commandment that God gives? And the strategy is to distract it. By dreaming, chasing and investing in romantic love, the enemy can open up his arsenal of lies and deception to derail the most important purpose for our heart -- to love God with all of it. How to Focus On What Matters Most Guard it Your heart is enclosed within a rib cage for protection. So too, we should enclose our emotional heart with spiritual protection. We need to avoid exposing our hearts from being distracted from an all-consuming pursuit for romantic love. "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." -- Proverbs 4:23 Attach it Give God your heart, and He will give you all the rest. God knows you. He loves you. You are His. His son or daughter and He calls you a friend. Give your pursuit of romantic love to God, and when you are ready, He will place you with an ideal mate. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." -- Romans 8:38-39 Scan it Our heart's emotions and intentions need to be continually under scrutiny. As we open our hearts to relationships, or fantasies, there is room for the enemy to creep in and create chaos with temptation. It's better to let God search your heart and help you identify any chinks in your armor. "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." -- Psalms 139:23-24 Deal with it Should our affections go AWOL, our relational capital gets overdrawn and creates blockage in our ability to hear from, and love God with all our heart. That blockage is called sin, and after God's heart scan reveals it, we need to deal with it with a little heart surgery by owning it, confessing it, and changing it -- also called repentance. "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." -- James 5:16 Connect it Loving God with all our heart requires a life-support system. For men, it's other men. We need a group of guys who we can openly share what's on our heart with to give us the benefit of their experience, perspective and accountability. You wouldn't put the most important issue in the hands of an amateur. No, we need to treat this issue with respect and connect with other men to allow the "body of Christ" to serve its function. Here's the kicker -- what you do and how you do it will have impact on your son or daughter, and their sons and daughters. Many times, the Bible explains the actions of men have repercussions. Others are watching. Your kids, co-workers, vendors, colleagues and family members. So connect your heart to other men, and demonstrate that you love God with all your heart. "His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation." -- Luke 1:50 Love the Lord with all your heart, Jesus says is the top of top priorities. Shouldn't we take an honest look at what -- or who -- we love that much? If the answer is anything other than God, then your heart is under fire. Get your focus back on what matters most, and enjoy knowing your creator. [written by Kenny Luck]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Ladies, 5 Ways to Take Care Of Your Mental Health Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:46 AM PDT  1. Know your breaking point. We tend to live our lives based on obligations and the expectations of others. We tend to stretch ourselves too thin and then wonder why we can't be great at everything we do. But we keep at it, believing the message of our culture that not only can we do anything and everything, but we deserve to do anything and everything. Even some Christian advisors tell us to keep "doing" by misapplying Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." So we keep going, we keep doing, and for many of us, this causes our mental health to suffer. We must remember that we are limited in our abilities, and that God limited us for our own good. We simply can't do anything and everything and we should stop trying. Know your breaking point. Know when to say no. We hesitate to say no because we don't want to appear weak, lazy, or we simply don't want to miss out. But saying no is actually a sign of maturity and wisdom. We can only do so many things well. We ought to be wise enough to know how many plates we can juggle before our mental health suffers, and we ought to be honest enough to say no when we've reached our max. 2. Be open, honest, and silly. We need to start being open with our friends and family about the things in our lives that cause our mental health to suffer. For some, it might be wise to ask close friends or family members to hold you accountable to saying no, or to taking time for yourself to recover from the ongoing stresses of life. In Galatians 6:2, we're told to bear one another's burdens. You'll probably find that those closest to you need your support as much as you need theirs. While we all need trusted people in our lives to open up to and cry with, we also need people in our lives to laugh and be silly with! Laughter decreases stress hormones and releases endorphins, which are the body's natural feel-good chemicals. We've all heard it said that laughter is good medicine; it just might be true! So be intentional about watching a funny movie, playing silly games or spending quality time with people who bring a smile to your face. 3. Eat right and exercise. We all know that a proper diet and regular exercise will help keep us physically healthy, but we often forget that it also helps maintain mental health. Studies show that a healthy diet and regular exercise can lessen the affects of depression, anxiety, insomnia and many other symptoms that affect our mental health. 1 Corinthians 6:19 & 20 asks a very important question: "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." There are many ways to apply this particular verse; keeping our bodies healthy in order to maintain our mental health is certainly one of them. 4. Be in the Word and in prayer. We're quick to nourish and hydrate our bodies, but we often forget that our souls need nourishment too. Matthew 4:4 tells us that, "Man shall not live on bread alone, but from every word that comes from the mouth of God." The Word is not only profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16), but the Word is the very lifeblood of our being and is vital for our mental health. Being in the Word daily will strengthen your faith, give you hope and fill you with the joy of Lord so that you can work for His glory in all that you do. We often forget that prayer is our best defense and, when we find ourselves suffering mentally, prayer is often the last thing that comes to mind. While God knows our every need, it's to our benefit to talk with him, asking him to keep us mentally strong and healthy. Jesus often withdrew to desolate places to pray (Luke 5:16) and we should follow that example. Humbling ourselves before the Lord, the very lifeblood of our existence, can be nothing but beneficial. 5. Take time to refuel. Extroverts tend to refuel by being with people. Introverts tend to refuel by being alone. It's important to figure out what recharges your battery, and then make a point to do just that on a regular basis. Do something you enjoy and don't feel guilty about it! This might mean listening to music, watching television, reading, hiking, fishing, napping or simply being still before the Lord. Taking time for ourselves is difficult for many of us, we tend to feel guilty about doing for ourselves rather than doing for others. But we must remember that we can better serve others if we take time to care for ourselves. Taking time to refuel can relieve stress, increase concentration and productivity, energize your body and rejuvenate your mind. Taking time for yourself can help you refocus and better prioritize your obligations. No tank can run on empty. Taking time to refuel will also lead to a greater appreciation and dedication to your walk with the Lord. [written by Beth Ann Baus, a wife and mom of two boys]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| (Photo)They stripped my house bare- Jonathan confirms theft by 6 policemen | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:38 AM PDT  Jonathan, who spoke through a statement issued by his spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze, last night, said "Following series of enquiries from journalists and other concerned Nigerians on the extent of the reported vandalisation and theft in the house of former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan located in Gwarimpa, Abuja, we, therefore, would like to make the following clarifications: The theft was discovered last month upon which a report was duly lodged with the relevant police authorities. "The police immediately commenced investigations which led to the arrest and detention of some suspects, six of whom were policemen, even as investigations continue.  "The house, which the former President bought from CITEC estate developers in 2004, was totally stripped bare by the thieves who stole every movable item in the house, including furniture sets, beds, electronics, toilet and electrical fittings, as well as all internal doors and frames. "However, contrary to exaggerated reports in some media, only six television sets, three refrigerators and one gas cooker were stolen. Being that the house is a modest, a 4-bedroom duplex, it couldn't have been fitted with "36 Plasma television sets and about 25 refrigerators" as falsely reported by some media outfits. "We thank all Nigerians for their show of concern and wish to convey the former President's goodwill to all Nigerians."  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Davido shows off his expensive shoes | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:38 AM PDT  These expensive , these is Red Bottoms these is Bloody shoes !! Cotonou !! meet me at the stadium !! Boutta be legendary!!!! 🇧🇯  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Police arrest lunatic for killing of step-sister | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:38 AM PDT  Amaraizu said that the suspect and his victims were residents of Umuagali Amala in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu. "The reason for his attack on family members is not known, but the account by witnesses indicated that he used an axe to kill the step-sister and inflict injuries on his-step mother and another step-sister," he said. He stated that the suspect was being interrogated, while those injured were battling for survival at Bridget Hospital, Obollo-Afor. The body of the deceased had been deposited at the hospital's mortuary, he explained. (NAN)  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Sheer madness! Kim K lets it all hang out | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:38 AM PDT |
| Bovi's epic response to fan who begged him for money for child's naming ceremony | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:38 AM PDT  Bovi then said W,when he was ''pushing that baby forth through copulation,you didn't have to spend.Why should you spend to give the child a name"? Obviously not pleased with the response, the fan sent back a cryptic reply about helping those you meet on your way up because no one knows tomorrow . Read below   culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Beauiful model hangs herself during video call with her husband | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:08 AM PDT  Risila Binte, 22, was found unresponsive at her home in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, at around 2pm on Monday and taken to a nearby hospital. But the fashion model and mother, who first took to the catwalk in 2012, was pronounced dead on arrival and sent for an autopsy,Times of India reports. The Gulshan Police station Officer-in-charge Abu Baker Siddique said that the model was potentially having disputes with her husband. The young daughter was at her grandmother's house   culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Farmers lament distribution of expired agric inputs in Bauchi Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:27 PM PDT
Women farmers in Bauchi State have expressed worry that the distribution of expired agricultural inputs may hinder bumper harvest envisaged under the Anchor Borrowers Programme. A lone voice, Malama Iyaji Shehu from Kwagal in Kirfi LGA of Bauchi State said women farmers' group in Kwagal Community had never benefitted from such schemes. from peoples daily |
| How Nigeria can end violence, by IPCR DG, Oshita Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:27 PM PDT
Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Prof. Oshita Osang Oshita has expressed the need to build the capacities of many institutions in Nigeria as a means to wipe out war against culture of violence. from peoples daily |
| Industry minister, Enelamah emerges WTO vice chair Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:27 PM PDT By Ab'eku 'kachukwu Abuja Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelam  The Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah ah, has been elected the Vice-Chairperson representing Africa, for the 11th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference. from peoples daily |
| Make children’s education first priority, NOUN VC urges parents Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT  National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) From Mohammed Ibrahim, Kaduna National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu has called on parents to make their children education their first priority in life so as to make their contribution towards development of the country in future. from peoples daily |
| Ensure sanity of public payroll, Tambuwal charges ANAN Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT  Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Tambuwal By Ese Awhotu Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Association of National Accountants (ANAN) to ensure all public pay systems are sanitized for the benefit of the generality of the populace. from peoples daily |
| We’ve put creative Industry in the front burner – Minister Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT By Umar Muhammad Puma The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the ministry has succeeded in putting the Creative Industry in the front burner of national discourse due to its critical role in the diversification of the economy. from peoples daily |
| NAF trains more special forces Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT By Ese Awhotu The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has approved the training of 450 carefully selected Regiment personnel as Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces to be trained in 3 batches, the first of which was formally flagged off during the weekend. from peoples daily |
| 150 women benefit from IFAD/VCDP rice processing in Niger Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT From Yakubu Mustapha,Minna. At least 150 women in Niger state have benefitted from training in rice processing through the use of false Bottom Technology this year from Agricultural Value Chain Programme. from peoples daily |
| NAF trains more special forces Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT By Ese Awhotu The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has approved the training of 450 carefully selected Regiment personnel as Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces to be trained in 3 batches, the first of which was formally flagged off during the weekend. from peoples daily |
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The military's initial reaction said 9 soldiers were killed in the ambush while "all" 12 NNPC officials were rescued. However, social media reports and a video clip released by the terrorists showing 3 captured members of the exploration team pleading for their lives revealed the military was wrong. On July 31, Brigadier Gen. Sani Usman, director, Army Public Relations, issued a second statement, acknowledging the mistake, with an apology. The second statement described the July 25 ambush and the military's initial claim as "unfortunate and highly regrettable". It also clarified the earlier statement, saying this time that "additional bodies of five soldiers, 11 JTF (the civilian force supporting the military) and five members of the exploration team" have been recovered. We, at Peoples Daily, commend this new openness of the military. Before now, it was not forthcoming with information about the conduct of the counter-insurgency, let alone talk of admitting the excesses of troops, wrongs that rights organisations including Amnesty International have repeatedly complained about. However, we must point out that the "apology" given does little to assuage the fear gripping Nigerians that Boko Haram is on the rebound, after the government, last year, declared it "technically defeated" it. It will seem that announcement was premature. The result is that the military hierarchy and soldiers dropped their guard, top commanders retreating to their comfort zone in Abuja. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has reacted well to this setback by ordering chief of army staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai and his commanders to return to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where the insurgency has been localised. Again, Buratai's order to his war commanders to arrest Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau "dead or alive" , an order widely reported in the local media, was not necessary. Everybody, including Shekau, knew that his capture was the ultimate goal of the Nigerian military. Making it public was saying the obvious; it gave the enemy the excuse to prove that it was not the spent force it was believed to be. Before the July 25 ambush, Boko Haram had been sending out a strong message it still retained a fighting capability though now much reduced. It had frequently attacked the University of Maiduguri, markets and highways, using suicide bombers. In the light of that, we consider it highly irresponsible of our military authority to have allowed the oil exploration team to enter uncharted enemy territory, escorted by a small number of lightly armed infantry men. One of two persons that escaped capture said the Boko Haram fighters were in their hundreds and they displayed "superior firepower" during an exchange that lasted "over two hours". The military told a visiting African Union (AU) defence delegation Monday in Abuja that what happened on July 25 was a failure of intelligence. Independent security experts suspect sabotage by possibly politicians and members of the civilian joint task force (JTF). We call for a high powered inquiry to get to the root of this embarrassing military debacle; anyone found to have, in any way, compromised themselves must be made to face the music. The searchlight must reach the highest level of the military hierarchy. from peoples daily |
| Addressing challenges of hawking in major cities Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT  Street hawkers operating yesterday near Karu bridge, in Abuja. By Uguru Uchechukwu Okanagba Over the years, Nigerian children and young persons have been subjected to hawking and begging in the major cities of Nigeria, like Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt, etc, base on the untold hardship and life challenging situations they find themselves. Barr. Uguru Uchechukwu Okanagba is a Public Affairs Analyst. from peoples daily |
| Yobe gov. queries N274bn spending by predecessor Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT From Uche Uche, Damaturu. Yobe state governor, Alh. Ibrahim Gaidam has expressed doubt over how a total sum of N274 billion that the state received eight years before the inception of his government was expended, stating that there is nothing on ground to prove that something worth N5 billion out of the total sum was expended for any socio-economic development of the state. from peoples daily |
| Bauchi: CITAD urges stakeholders support for education sector overhaul Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:18 PM PDT From Lawal Sa'idu Funtua, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari has warned officials handling this year's Hajj operations to be alive to their responsibilities or face sanctions for any wrong doing during the exercise. from peoples daily |
| EL’RUFAI says Flights Will Boost Kaduna Economy Posted: 01 Aug 2017 08:07 PM PDT  Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai Mohammad Ibrahim, Kaduna Ethiopian Airline yesterday commenced regular international flights from Kaduna State to Addis Ababa Airport. from peoples daily |
From Ahmed Kaigama, Bauchi
By Ochiaka Ugwu
The Nigerian military has officially apologised for misinforming the citizenry about the deadly Boko Haram ambush on July 25 in the Lake Chad area of Borno state. An oil exploration team, made up of officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and experts from nearby University of Maiduguri was being escorted by armed troops when they ran into the ambush. It happened in Bornoyesu district in Magumeri local goverment area.| You are subscribed to email updates from Mr Olumide's Blog. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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