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- Yoruba Actress Lizz Anjorin Says Most Women Are Witch
- Wanted Billionaire Kola Aluko puts $51m apartment on sale
- For Real? Thief Congratulates Police For Arresting Him
- Vacancy: Society for Family Health needs Fresh Graduates and Others
- Notorious Cultists Who Killed Over 30 People Paraded With Other Criminals (Photos)
- What baby mama drama! Diamond Platnumz ' lady Zari Hassan shares stunning photos | Mr Olumide's Blog
- EFCC Probes Akpabio Over Alleged N1.4B Bank "Gift"
- 12yrs Old Girl beats Nigeria’s Okwuchi to win America's Got Talent (Photos)
- Wife forgives husband who hacked off her fingers and toes with machete | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Teenager rapes man at knifepoint while filming incident | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Police Demolish Three Shrines In Lagos, Rescue Couple
- Single Mother Kills Her Boyfriend, Cuts Body Into Pieces
- Produce Kanu in 7 days or...IPOB warns FG | Mr Olumide's Blog
- God told me 2019 elections may not hold’ – Apostle Suleman declares | Mr Olumide's Blog
- This is the last straw': Pregnant Coleen Rooney 'urges husband Wayne to grow up' after drink driving ban | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Mango Leaves Revealed to Be Good for Kidney Treatment
- EFCC declares George Turnah's wife, Jennifer wanted over N1Billion Fraud
- Mo Abudu dazzles in new photo | Mr Olumide's Blog
- 10 Things Real Christian Women Shouldn’t Do
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| Yoruba Actress Lizz Anjorin Says Most Women Are Witch Posted: 21 Sep 2017 04:34 AM PDT  Well, from my experience both as a regular man and now as a Pastor, I can tell you for free that there are many ladies who are witch and agents of witchcraft and marine kingdom rooming the streets, who are not even aware of the demonic spirits inside them. If you bring 10 ladies to a Real Prophet for prayers, more than 5 will MANIFEST. This is reality. Anyway, read what Lizz Anjorin posted below: "99% of women are born WITCH, STINGY & HEARTLESS; moment you have one woman, stay away from another woman, stay away from friends/family, if possible take her to everywhere like your mobile phone. if you can do all this you will be at peace for the rest of your life but if u can't do all my brother you are in trouble. The witch spirit and it's full band boys in women can be mean and terrible; women can get angry and be restless on baseless issues, they can use their last kobo to do and undo; women are so secretive and heartless - moments she caught u with another woman or u give attention to what she doesn't like, yeparipa. "It takes glory of God to survive it, you will see her praying for you but when you turn back na curse.. Women can keep secret for years with facts and she will even allow you to sleep with her, give you food and everything, but pray not to go broke because if you do, she will release all your secret with her and won't give you money because she will believe you will give the money to another woman or on something she doesn't like, even if the money is flowing in her bag, she will become so STINGY. "If you are too arrogant and confronting, na only God can save you because while you are away, she will never think of her life or kids, her thought becomes evil and she will be contemplating on whether to pack out, quit or kill you; she will become HEARTLESS... While u are feeling like, I'm the man, she can't dictate for me; mama has gone nude cursing and speaking in tongue on top your matter, if care is not taking u can crumble in everything u lay ur hand on.. Women don't need to fly or have feathers to become witch, some women prefer their man to go broke just for him not to have another woman."  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Wanted Billionaire Kola Aluko puts $51m apartment on sale Posted: 21 Sep 2017 04:34 AM PDT  The man who's said to be evading the EFCC, Kola Aluko, has put up his $51 million plush Manhattan apartment for Sale for just $39 million. It was gathered that the luxurious Manhattan apartment is up for sale for $11million less than he bought it. The 48-year-old wanted businessman who is being hunted by the EFCC and facing corruption charges alongside the former petroleum minister, Diezani Allison Madueke, bought the property called 'Apartment 79' in the One57 building in 2014 for $51.9million. According to Politics NGR, as he tries to evade arrest - the penthouse apartment is up for sale for just $39.9m. He listed the property as a 'motivated seller', in order words he is looking for a quick buyer. The 6,240 square foot apartment is described as a four bed, four-and-a-half bathroom penthouse with stunning views of Central Park, the Hudson and East rivers, the Empire State building and the Statue of Liberty. It is described as a 'once in a lifetime investment opportunity' as it's the 'last remaining full floor residence at Manhattan's New Crown Jewel, One 57 Condominium. Aluko who is also accused of bribing Diezani in a $1.76billion dollar scheme to defraud the country's oil sale profits is believed to be hiding out on his yacht as he has not been seen publicly since May. Investigations by Politics NGR reveal that he was last seen in Hong-Kong but his yacht, a 213-foot Galactica Star, worth $80 million is currently in the Bahamas.    The EFCC is trying to get an order against the plush apartment and other assets linked to Aluko.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| For Real? Thief Congratulates Police For Arresting Him Posted: 21 Sep 2017 03:59 AM PDT  In a viral video on social media, Boubacar Diallo, a student at a technical college in Mamou, Guinea, said he knew the gravity of his crime and acknowledged that he could be jailed. Diallo and his accomplice admitted to stealing 50million Guinean francs (N2million) from a phone shop in the north-western city. In the clip, Diallo rallied support for the police, saying more resources should be given to them. He said, "The national police head office should be congratulated. I also want to say that the police need equipment because it has well-trained officers. Serious." Diallo said he regretted his action and would never go back to crime.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Vacancy: Society for Family Health needs Fresh Graduates and Others Posted: 21 Sep 2017 03:59 AM PDT  Society for Family Health seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following graduate and experienced positions below: 1.) Brand Advisor 2.) E-Commerce Associate 3.) Graduate Demand Creation Representative (DCR) – Rivers 4.) Graduate Demand Creation Representative (DCR) – Ondo 5.) Graduate Demand Creation Representative (DCR) – Oyo 6.) Graduate Pharmacy Associate Scheme (PAS) – SBE (Maiduguri) 7.) Graduate Pharmacy Associate Scheme (PAS) – SBE (Lagos) 8.) Graduate Pharmacy Associate Scheme (PAS) – SBE (Port Harcourt) 9.) Graduate Pharmacy Associate Scheme (PAS) – SBE (Imo) Source: GraduateJobs NG Application Closing Date 30th September, 2017.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Notorious Cultists Who Killed Over 30 People Paraded With Other Criminals (Photos) Posted: 21 Sep 2017 03:59 AM PDT  Highman Lucky 'm', Bobo 'm', Wisdom 'm', and Daniel 'm', he confessed to have beheaded Highman. He is a member of Dey-Gbam cult group. He is helping the Police and will be due in court soonest. Also the Anti-cultism Unit in another Operation arrested one Lekia Deemua 'm' from Okwali area of Khana LGA, Rivers State. The suspect who is a notorious cultist confessed to have burnt three houses, killing about 30 persons of a rival cult group in Okwali community among other criminal activities carried out by his cult group. He is helping the Police, as efforts are on to arrest members of his cult group. Again, operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit acting on a credible intelligence arrested the duo of Destiny Vincent 'm' and Blessing Isaac 'm' who are confessed members of Dey-Well cult group and the criminal gang terrorizing Ubio/Abarikpo Community in Ahoada LGA, Rivers State. The duo were arrested at Tombia Street, GRA Port Harcourt. And on interrogation have confessed to belonging to Dey-well, whose recent activities led to the burning of houses at Abarikpo in Ahoada West Local Government Area and also responsible for the kidnap of their paramount Ruler. In another covert operation, men of the Anti-Cultism Unit on 9/9/2017 arrested Chris Jerry 'm', Lawrence Promise 'm', Stanley Nduka 'm' alias Star Boy 'm', Joy David 'f' and Ebikeme Eric 'f'. The suspects were arrested at Chokocho in Etche Local Government Area and have confessed to belonging to a gang of armed robbers, terrorizing Etche and its environs, one of their victims was a man whose Honda Pilot was robbed and sold for N500,000.00.  Items recovered from them includes one cut to size locally made single Barrel gun with live cartridges. They are being questioned and will be arraigned in Court very soon.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| What baby mama drama! Diamond Platnumz ' lady Zari Hassan shares stunning photos | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 21 Sep 2017 03:48 AM PDT  The mother of five turns a year older on the 23rd. It's not known if she has forgiven her man for fathering a baby outside .However,she is in South Africa at the moment while he is in Tanzania.   culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| EFCC Probes Akpabio Over Alleged N1.4B Bank "Gift" Posted: 21 Sep 2017 03:34 AM PDT  The EFCC had written to the bank to explain why the governor allegedly gave it such a "gift". However, it was learnt that the Akwa Ibom State Government had dragged the commission before the court, challenging its right to investigate state affairs. A detective at the commission told Punch that, "Among several allegations that are already in the public domain, the commission has made some progress in investigating the circumstances in which Apkabio, in 2013, paid N566,883,728.66; N441,808,081.90; and N392,631,943.37 as gifts to a new generation bank." It was learnt that the state government had ignored seven requests from the EFCC, asking for the release of officials of the government for interrogation as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of Akpabio, who is now the Senate Minority Leader. The source added, "On March 7, 2017, the commission wrote to the Secretary to the State Government, asking for the release of Mr. Effiong Efiakedoho, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Special Duties, to appear before the EFCC on March 13. "He was summoned specifically in respect of matters relating to a hotel, Four Point by Sheraton Hotel, Raffia City Plaza, A 342 Highway. There was no response. "On May 8, 2017, a letter, requesting the Accountant General of the state to appear at the EFCC on May 18, was also ignored. "The Accountant General was specifically summoned in respect of an aspect of the investigation relating to a company, Sindeng Nigeria Limited. "The Commissioner for Works was also invited through a letter of May 19, 2017 and asked to report to the commission's zonal office in Port Harcourt with respect to a road construction contract awarded to Nigturks Civil Technologies Limited. He too failed to honour the invitation. "A May 26, 2017 letter to the Secretary to the State Government to release the Accountant General of the state for interrogation on June 5, on the Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme, was also ignored." It was learnt that the EFCC, in two separate letters dated June 7, 2017, invited all the aforementioned persons but they failed to show up. The source told Punch that instead of releasing its officials, the Akwa Ibom State Government, through a letter dated June 28, 2017 and signed by the Attorney General, Uwemedimo Nwoko, stated that it was challenging the powers of the EFCC to investigate states. He therefore asked the commission to wait till all legal hurdles were crossed before taking action. A detective said if the matter was allowed to drag, it could affect the case. It was learnt that banks had also failed to provide documents to the EFCC on transactions linked to Akpabio, who has been accused of N108bn fraud during his tenure between 2007 and 2015.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| 12yrs Old Girl beats Nigeria’s Okwuchi to win America's Got Talent (Photos) Posted: 21 Sep 2017 03:34 AM PDT  Singer, Angelica Hale came in second behind the ventriloquist. Nigerian favourite, Kechi Okwuchi, who rose like a phoenix from a terrible Sosoliso plane crash that took 108 lives on December 10, 2005, came a distant sixth. Below is how the voting went 1. Darci Lynne Farmer 2. Angelica Hale 3. Light Balance 4. Mandy Harvey 5. Sara and Hero 6. Kechi 7. Preacher Lawson 8. Diavolo 9. Evie Clair 10. Chase Goehring  - Okwuchi really did well, against all odds. Congrats to her!  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Wife forgives husband who hacked off her fingers and toes with machete | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 21 Sep 2017 03:19 AM PDT  Atinae Afamiliona, 50, launched the repeated and frenzied attack on Tiperia Afamiliona, 45, when she said she wanted to leave him in August last year, according to reports. The mum-of-three has been left permanently disfigured, having to have several fingers and toes amputated and suffering deep cuts to her hands, arms, feet and legs.  Afamiliona has been jailed for nine years with six years non-parole for the horrific attack in western Sydney, The Daily Telegraph Australia reports. But Tiperia revealed why she has chosen to forgive her husband, despite what he's done to her.  She said: "I have forgiven Atinae for myself, I have forgiven him so I can move forward," abc.net.au reports.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Teenager rapes man at knifepoint while filming incident | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 21 Sep 2017 03:19 AM PDT  Lestina Marie Smith was 17 when she allegedly raped a man, then 19, in his car while armed with a steak knife. The man had testified earlier in the case that they had dated for almost two months late last year but broke up after Smith hit him.A few months later Smith allegedly asked him to meet her and threatened him with a knife before raping him.   culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Police Demolish Three Shrines In Lagos, Rescue Couple Posted: 21 Sep 2017 02:59 AM PDT  The state Police Commissioner, Imohimi Edgal, who led journalists to the shrines on Wednesday, said their (shrines) demolition was part of efforts to ensure complete clampdown on ritualists and fraudsters, who establish such places for criminal purposes. According to CP Edgal, police received intelligence report of illegality at the demolished shrines, adding that they had the backing of all the traditional rulers in the district to pull down such shrines. Edgal said from findings, the police discovered that most of the people who had been declared missing or fallen victim to operators of "one-chance" buses usually ended up at shrines in that axis, where they are fleeced or murdered. He said: "We had the backing of all the traditional rulers in Ikorodu to demolish individually owned shrines that are used to perpetrate crime. Some of those shrines are used for ritual purposes. Others were established by fraudsters with the intent to commit crime. "So, these three we have demolished were identified through police and community partnership. We received information from members of the community and we carried out our own findings too. "I can tell you that as of Tuesday night, when we were still surveying the places, a husband and wife were rescued in one of the shrines. They fell victim to these criminals and they had been told they would be killed. They were very grateful when the police came to their aid. "We have arrested an owner. I use this opportunity to appeal to the public to have confidence in the police. They should provide us with valuable information that would lead to the rounding up of all those criminals. "I want to still assure them that under my watch, their confidentiality is guaranteed. No one would know information came from them. Just as we have gotten these ones, we will get all others and rid Lagos of such criminals."  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Single Mother Kills Her Boyfriend, Cuts Body Into Pieces Posted: 21 Sep 2017 02:59 AM PDT  According to the police, Cierra fatally shot her boyfriend as he slept and then dismembered his body inside their home at Baytown area of Texas, US. CBS reported that the incident happened on August 16. Friends reportedly say Cierra confessed and told them her ten-year-old daughter was in the living room at the time. Detectives say she and the victim had gotten into an argument the evening the incidence occurred. Later, while the victim was sleeping, Cierra allegedly fatally shot him in the head. According to court papers obtained by the Houston Chronicle, she then allegedly dismembered the remains with a machete, wrapped them in sheets and duct tape, loaded them into her Jeep and disposed of them at different dumpsters. She then filed a missing person report on August 18. She showed up at a police station and said she'd last seen Coleman two days before the killing and that he'd left home around 10:30pm. A neighbour who spoke with the media said, "She acted like she knew nothing about anything. She was trying to call him, hadn't heard from him". Reports said Coleman's car was still parked at the premises and family and friends told police that they had not heard from him. Another witness also said they saw him moving some pieces of furniture before his disappearance. Police searched the couple's apartment about a week after the disappearance and found it "mostly vacant" with blood traces scattered across the bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. The body is believed to have been discovered on August 22 at Baytown landfill although DNA has not positively identified the remains, the corpse that was found is said to meet the description given. Cierra reportedly said she would talk to Baytown police about the disappearance before Hurricane Harvey struck the area, but never showed up. With the help of an anonymous tip, police tracked her to a New Orleans suburb, where she had allegedly fled with her daughter. Cierra was arrested there and charged with murder. Detectives said several friends reported Cierra confessed to the crime and said she dismembered the victim's body because he was too heavy to carry. Friends also told detectives Sutton said her 10-year-old daughter was inside the apartment at the time.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Produce Kanu in 7 days or...IPOB warns FG | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 21 Sep 2017 02:48 AM PDT  IPOB media and publicity secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful said "We are giving the federal government and South East governors seven days to produce or tell us the condition of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. If he still alive, they should charge him to court because if anything happens to him, the South East governors should bear the consequences after the expiration of this notice, or they should hasten to build more prisons and acquire more weapons which they will use to kill more Biafrans," Powerful said. Powerful said further "We are once again raising alarm for the United Nation and the relevant bodies across the globe to ask Nigerian government and her security operatives to give details of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his parents, including those dead bodies and those picked up alive during the attack and invasion of our leader's compound in Isiama Afaraukwu Ibeku Umuahia. "We wonder why the South Eastern governors would decide to collaborate with Hausa Fulani oligarchy to kill our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and parents. Nnamdi Kanu has been using nonviolence approach for the actualization of Biafra since 2012 when the struggle for Biafra independence started. "It is important for the Nigerian government and South East governors to produce our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu before the situation gets out of hand. "Let the world also ask the Nigerian government and South East governors why and how they sent military to invade Nnamdi Kanu's compound, which led to the loss of many innocent lives within five days of the operation in his compound."  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| God told me 2019 elections may not hold’ – Apostle Suleman declares | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 21 Sep 2017 02:48 AM PDT  The cleric, in a chat with journalists in his church, he said: "Tell Nigerians who wish to see democracy sustained, to pray for our leaders and work for peace; tell the leaders too to pray and be honest with the people they are serving, otherwise, elections may not hold in Nigeria in 2019. That is what God has shown me."  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2017 02:48 AM PDT  The mum of three, 31, has told relatives and friends she is sick of the footie idol's immature antics. Days after the ex-England skipper learned his punishment, a family source revealed: "Coleen has said the best thing that could have happened to Wayne is getting this 100-hour community service. "She thinks this may be the shock he needs to grow up. She has always said he is like her fourth child." The source went on: "He's one big kid. He does nothing around the house, is always fooling around — and just plays computer games. "It's time for Wayne to man up. The latest events are the last straw. The Uk sun  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Mango Leaves Revealed to Be Good for Kidney Treatment Posted: 21 Sep 2017 01:59 AM PDT  Dr Bamidele Joshua, an Abuja based herbal doctor, said the consumption of mango leaves helps in the treatment of kidney and gall stones, among others. Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Bamidele said that consumption of mango leaves also helps in the treatment of many health conditions. According to him, Mango leaves contain vitamins C, A and B as well as vital minerals such as Copper, Potassium and Magnesium. He explained that the leaves could be boiled to be taken as water or dried into powder form to be used in any food or drink. He added that for medicinal purposes, the use of young and tender leaves was best for optimal benefits. Dr Bamidele noted that the consumption of the leaves helps prevent and regulate diabetes, lowers blood pressure, fights restlessness and stops hiccups. "Mango leaves are very useful for managing diabetes. The tender leaves of the mango tree contain tannins called anthocyanidins that may help in treating early diabetes. "Soak the leaves in a cup of water overnight, strain and drink this water to help relieve the symptoms of diabetes. It also helps in treating hyperglycemia. "It also help to lower blood pressure as they have hypotensive properties that helps in strengthening the blood vessels and treat the problem of varicose veins. "People suffering from restlessness due to anxiety, should add few mango leaves to their bathing water. This helps in relaxing and refreshing the body. "Daily intake of a finely grounded powder of mango leaves with water kept in a tumbler overnight helps in breaking kidney and gall bladder stones as well as flush them out. "Put some mango leaves in warm water, close the container with a lid, and leave it overnight. Next morning filter the water and drink this concoction on an empty stomach. "Regular intake of this infusion flushes out toxins from the body and keeps the stomach clean." He however enjoined patients with serious health issue to seek medical advice before consumption.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| EFCC declares George Turnah's wife, Jennifer wanted over N1Billion Fraud Posted: 21 Sep 2017 01:59 AM PDT  oJennifer Timinipre Turnah, the wife of George Alabh Turnah, said to Goodluck Jonathan's godson and a former special assistant to ex-MD of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has been declared wanted by the EFCC. What did she do? Read EFCC statement... The suspect, who is the wife of Barrister George Alabh Turnah, a former special assistant to the then Managing Director of NDDC, Dan Abia, is a signatory to some of the companies her husband allegedly used to launder monies meant for youth development. Accounts of the shell companies – Celtic Pride Global Services Limited, West Oak Multi Concepts Limited, Eliben Educational Centre Limited, Cinco Ranch Hotels & Apartments Nigeria Limited and Dubai Stores & Supermarket Nigeria Limited – were used to launder the stolen funds. The suspect has refused to honour repeated invitations from the Commission and is currently on the run. A native of Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA of Bayelsa State, the fair-skinned suspect is 30 years old and speaks Ijaw and English fluently. Her last known address is No 2A9 Street, CITEC Estate, Abuja. Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should contact the Commission in its Enugu, Ibadan, Kano, Lagos, Maiduguri, Gombe, Port Harcourt and Abuja offices or through these numbers 0809 3322 644 (0809 EFCC NIG), 0818 3322 644 (0818 EFCC NIG); its e-mail address: info@efccnigeria.org or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Mo Abudu dazzles in new photo | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 21 Sep 2017 01:48 AM PDT |
| 10 Things Real Christian Women Shouldn’t Do Posted: 21 Sep 2017 01:34 AM PDT  They were, instead, to refer to themselves as Christ-followers. "In some countries, the term Christian is synonymous with American and carries with it negative connotations – it says more about one's political beliefs and excesses than personal values," Dana told me. "The term Christ-follower describes a Person and a lifestyle." Upon hearing that, I was convicted through the years to make sure my life resembles a Christ-follower, and that I follow a Person, not the rules and expectations of a political association, a religious denomination, or a long-held tradition. So, in an attempt to share with you my own convictions, let me give you this list I've come up with on the 10 things real Christ-following women shouldn't do, so we aren't living out the negative stereotypes others have of Christians. 1. Ignore the Needs of Others Here in America it's easy to be comfortable and live in excess even though people are suffering around us -- whether it's across town or across the world. In James 2:15-17we are warned against being all talk and no action: "Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." Furthermore, when a rich man asked Jesus what good thing he must do to get eternal life, Jesus told him to obey God's laws including "love your neighbor as yourself." When this man claimed to keep all of these laws, Jesus challenged that love and said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me" (Matthew 9:21). It's a pretty tall order – one that few of us (myself included) can follow. But to be a Christ-follower, we have to be willing to lose it all to gain Him. 2. Prioritize Your Possessions over People Jesus warned us about the lure of material possessions and how they could interfere with our priorities. He wanted His followers to be investing in their eternal home, not amassing huge collections here on earth to horde and keep to ourselves. In Matthew 6:19-20 Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." A Christ-follower invests in kingdom work, eternal priorities, and the things that will outlast this earth, like souls rather than stuff. For you and me that means if all of our investments are this side of heaven and our homes are so nice we don't want anyone dirty or smelly sitting on our new couch, or we can't stand the thought of getting our freshly manicured nails dirty in order to help someone, we are not living – and thinking – like a Christ-follower. 3. Worry and Stress about the Unknown Have you ever seen a well-loved child worry about his next meal, or his physical protection or his future stability? Jesus wanted His followers to be secure in His love and care for them like children who have no worries because they know they are loved and protected. Yet women are experts at worrying about the unknown. Even Christian women. Jesus said, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear… Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" (Matthew 6:25-26). When you stress and worry you are saying to others that you have no one acting on your behalf, no one to help you through your ordeal, and no one who can move mountains to come through for you. When you exercise faith and trust in a sovereign God who can take care of the details of your life, you are living like a Christ-follower. 4. Obsess over Anything Other than Christ Okay, I'm guilty. Over the years, I've obsessed over makeup, skin care products, my weight, working out, pink clothing, cute shoes, Cinderella dolls, should I keep going? I have run after many things, all the while attending my Bible studies and being a good Christian girl. It isn't until the last couple of decades that I have had to take Christ's words seriously: "Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me" (Matthew 10:37). If we're not supposed to love our own family more than God, then certainly we aren't to obsess over things or activities either. Women are experts at obsessing. We can obsess over neatness, over cleanliness, over avoiding germs, over our looks, or our houses, or our husbands, or our children. Whatever we pour our hearts into, whatever occupies our thoughts and desires, whatever becomes a priority in our lives over than that of loving God, is something we obsess over. This is also considered unfaithfulness because putting anything (food, causes, friendships, dating relationships, fiancée or husband, children, job, career, success) higher than God on our list of desires turns that thing (or person) into a god that we seek. God is a jealous God. He hates when we run toward, obsess after, or seek for anything above Him (Matthew 6:33). A Christ-follower is just that – one who follows hard after Christ, not anything or anyone else. 5. Refuse to Forgive Someone Through the years I've received emails from Christian women telling me the circumstances of their hurt or betrayal and asking for justification to not forgive. I can't find it anywhere in the Word of God and certainly not in the words of Jesus. Christ said the world would know His followers by their love. And the greatest evidence of love is forgiveness – even when we feel wronged, betrayed, and taken advantage of. Even when someone doesn't specifically ask for our forgiveness or show remorse. Even when we don't feel they deserve our forgiveness. In Matthew 6, Jesus taught us to pray "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors" (verse 12). True Christ-followers realize they are personally not worthy of Christ's forgiveness, but because they are so grateful for it, they freely extend the same forgiveness to others. Christ-followers forgive – without exception – as they have been forgiven. 6. Gossip about Others It happens. We gossip about others in the form of "sharing a prayer request" or voicing our concern about another person's "fall from grace." But a Christ-follower is burdened by the sins and frustrations of others and lifts them up in prayer, without hanging them out to dry. Scripture instructs: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen" (Ephesians 4:29). Jesus said the second greatest commandment, next to loving God with all your heart soul, mind, and strength, was to "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:39). Love doesn't gossip. It doesn't run down another's reputation. Instead "it always protects" (1 Corinthians 13:7, NASB). A Christ-follower speaks words that Jesus would. And Jesus didn't gossip. 7. Judge Non-Believers for Not Acting Like Believers I was guilty of this just after I married. Thankfully, I married a man studying for the pastorate who quickly set me straight. "Why expect an unbeliever to act like a believer?" Hugh asked me. "When someone is apart from Christ, they are under the slavery of sin. It is our job to make sure we are living under the mastery of Jesus Christ." Then he shared with me Romans 6:20-22: "When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness… But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life." A Christ-follower doesn't point the finger at sinners and judge them. She recognizes that Christ will judge them and she prays that their eyes will be opened and their heart surrendered to a new master, the Lord Jesus Christ. 8. Expect Other Christians to Live by Your Convictions My husband isn't the only one who points out to me when I act unbecoming of a Christ-follower. My 25-year-old daughter will call me on "judging" even when I make what I consider "verbal observations" about others. "That's judging, Mom," she says. And annoying as it is to hear her say that, 98 percent of the time she's right. Just because I have personal convictions that prevent me from going certain places, drinking certain substances, and succumbing to certain fashions, doesn't mean others are wrong – or less Christian – who exercise their liberties in Christ and choose to do things differently than me. The Apostle Paul told Christ-followers in Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery (a set of laws you believe you must follow in order to earn God's approval)." If you were raised in Sunday School like me, this is a tough one to kick when you're an adult. But Christ showed grace to the sinner, to the new believer who was ignorant, and to the follower whose heart was right before Him. The only people Jesus didn't show grace and patience toward were the "religious" people who were proud of themselves for keeping "the rules" and looked down on others whom they didn't believe were as holy as themselves. Ouch! 9. Fill Up Social Media Platforms with Your Pics Okay, I know I'm going to step on some toes here and lest I sound judgmental and become guilty of number 8 which I just told you NOT to do, please hear me out. I'm sorry if you see it as a healthy self-esteem, but posting selfie after selfie on social media says "I'm all about myself." Scripture says when we follow Christ we become all about Him. John the Baptist said "He (Jesus) must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30, NKJV). For me to decrease, my selfies must decrease, too. Showing no selfie-control means we haven't yet grasped the truth of Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Put other people in those pictures with you and make it about the good time you are sharing with someone else. When people see you, they should see Christ, not a bunch of pictures of just you. 10. Get Easily Offended The spirit of offense is alive and well in churches today. It looks like this.
[written by Cindi McMenamin, a pastor's wife]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
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| 5 Helpful Information For Every Nigerian Graduate Posted: 21 Sep 2017 12:34 AM PDT  Many Nigerian graduates today have a false idea of life after graduating and serving. I was chatting with an undergraduate one day when she told me she can't take any job that doesn't pay at least N500,000. I was shocked to my bones. Graduates needs to brace up to reality and accept that they have to work hard to make a successful career after school. Here are 5 timeless lessons for every Nigerian graduate; 1. Don't Wait for Employment Every graduate irrespective of their final grade in the university, polytechnic or colleges expects to serve and get a job straight off. This feeling is even automatic among those finishing with first class, 2nd class upper or Higher credit. Prepare yourself for anything, start thinking of at least a source of income, if possible more right from your final year in school or during your youth service. That dream job might not come automatically. 2. Don't rely on your course of study - Be ready to diversify More than 50% of bank workers didn't study banking and finance or related courses. Sane can be said of so many professions too. If you're in a course where employment opportunity is limited, eg Zoology, you would agree you might not end up in a zoo or around animals. The solution is to begin to diversify in your knowledge and skill acquisition or trade. Get certifications to fit in other fields or learn something, e.g. tailoring and become a fashion designer. 3. Don't expect a bank business loan For those who have 1 & 2 sorted out, and looking to be young entrepreneurs, don't wait for a bank loan, you might not meet their requirements, so don't wait. The solution could talking to family and friends, colleagues for partnership or part sponsoring. 4. Don't lose your school, NYSC contacts Keep your contacts, they are your first client. It's easier to convince family and friends to patronize you, that could then build your CV, portfolio or profile which would be used to get more clients. Value your links, don't lose them. 5. Don't give up Need we emphasize this further? If you give up, your dream dies - keep going, keep doing the right things and you'll sure to stand out with time. [by AF 1234]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| A Prayer Against Spiritual Warfare Posted: 21 Sep 2017 12:34 AM PDT  "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:33Are you in a battle and it's taking more than just a physical toll on you? Are you finding it difficult to find the words to tell the devil to be gone? Spiritual warfare is crippling, real, and troublesome, but Jesus has already won us the victory! Pray along with these words now and let the Lord break the chains of fear and bondage: Lord Jesus, sometimes I can almost sense the heaviness of pressure mounting and the ominous presence of darkness around me. I recognize my enemy is at work again. Whether he's trying to discourage me to get sidetracked, to fall into temptation, to give up, or to take my eyes off you, he's always hanging around. I need your supernatural power, Lord, to stand strong and not surrender. Physical force won't help, because you've said the weapons of our warfare are different from those in this world. As believers, ours are powerful and can demolish strongholds and lies. These supernatural weapons originate from you. By your precious name and blood, Jesus, I'm asking you to confuse Satan and cancel his attempts to shut me and my influence down. Help me not to become discouraged or to give in when heavy times of testing come. When I'm tired and weak, you are strong, Lord, and you are my only source of help. I cannot fight without you. Teach me how to pray and to trust you to pull down those strongholds that keep me or others helpless. Guard me from isolation that leaves me exposed and vulnerable. I believe you destroyed the power of my enemy by your death and resurrection. But like a bad penny, my enemy keeps showing up, whispering lies, twisting truth, and attempting to inflate my selfish pride. He never gives up. I am declaring the devil and his demons liars today, Lord. Through the power of your precious name and blood, I agree with your Word and the truth that you are in me and that you are greater than my enemy who wants to rule the world. You, your Word, and prayer, Lord, are my secret weapons. I belong to you, and that fills me with a powerful God-confidence. I want to constantly dress in the spiritual armor you give me. Help me use it to defend others from Satan's fiery darts as well. No one and nothing can snatch me away from your hand. Strengthen my faith, Lord. Forgive my sins, so that I may be clean in your righteousness. Make me brave, so I can stand and fight the spiritual battles in my life and in our world. Give me your wisdom and discernment so I won't be caught off guard. Together, Lord, we'll win, because in truth, you already have. In Jesus's powerful name before which every knee shall bow, Amen! [by Rebecca Barlow Jordan]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
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