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- Kanye West features in the 2017 Kardashian Christmas card | Mr Olumide's Blog
- People Attacking Nigerian Pastors Are Misguided - Samklef
- NUC Releases New Ranking of Best Nigerian Universities (Full List)
- Ex-Niger Delta Militant Becomes Police Pilot, Decorated With New Rank (Photos)
- Why Catholic leaders don’t own private jets – Archbishop | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Death of Canadian billionaire Sherman, wife puzzles police | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Stella Damasus shows off blonde new look | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Beyonce stuns in red as she shares photos with Blue Ivy | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Tonto Dikeh shares lovely photos with her son as he turns 22 months old | Mr Olumide's Blog
- See Pump Action Rifles Destined For Nigeria Hidden In Sound Systems
- Burna Boy in SARS cell with other robbery suspects | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Ogun State To Start Mass Sale of Ofada Rice (Photo)
- God Has Not Revealed Anything About Atiku for 2019 – Fr. Mbaka
- Lil Kim shares sexy photo | Mr Olumide's Blog
- 10 Health Benefits Of Cucumber
- Saraki, Senate, Move to Tackle Drug and Substance Abuse Across the Nation
- Buhari Is Leading Nigeria To The Promised Land - Uzor Kalu
- Over N100m goods destroyed in Onitsha market fire | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Why God kept Buhari alive: Femi Adesina | Mr Olumide's Blog
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- Beyonce finally shows off her natural hair | Mr Olumide's Blog
- First photos from Kenneth Okoli's white wedding | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Socialite Pretty Mike names his pet python Toke Makinwa | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Saudi crown prince revealed as buyer of world's most expensive home | Mr Olumide's Blog
| Bovi steps out for event in long weave | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 17 Dec 2017 04:17 AM PST  He asked fans to choose which star he was chaneling and gave the option of Micheal Jackson and Bone thugs and harmony.       culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Kanye West features in the 2017 Kardashian Christmas card | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 17 Dec 2017 04:12 AM PST |
| People Attacking Nigerian Pastors Are Misguided - Samklef Posted: 17 Dec 2017 02:30 AM PST  Your easy target is Pastors... It is ok for you to see a 25 years old boy singing about sex and ladies private parts chilling in a Private Jet, but when you see a 70 years old PhD holder who left his job as HOD to serve God - when your own father was busy sleeping with different women - take a ride in a private jet it becomes headache to you. Please you need Deliverance from such stupid mindset and from those making you think so shallow. God help you.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| NUC Releases New Ranking of Best Nigerian Universities (Full List) Posted: 17 Dec 2017 01:20 AM PST  According to the ranking, out of over hundred ranked university in Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria came out top, beating University of Lagos and Obafemi Awolowo University to second and third place respectively. At the 4th position is University Ibadan. The only non-federal university in the top ten ranking, is Covenant University, Ota, which also emerged as the best private university in the ranking on the 6th position in the national ranking. Lagos State University, (LASU), Ojo is the best ranked state university at 16th position. Other Universities at the top include: University of Ilorin at 5th, University of Nigeria, Nsukka at 7th, while University of Benin , University of Abuja and University of Port Harcourt occupy the 8th, 9th, and 10th position respectively. Sitting at the bottom of the leader are: Crescent University, Abeokuta at 108th, Rhema University Aba at 109, Wesley University of science and Technology, Ondo State at 110th and lastly Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa ranked 111th. Meanwhile three universities were unranked. They are: Pan African University Lagos, Adamawa State University Mubi and Plateau State University. Here is the full list of ranking: 1 Amadu Bello University, Zaria. 2 University of Lagos, Lagos 3 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 4 University of Ibadan 5 University of Ilorin Ilorin 6 Covenant University Ota 7 University of Nigeria Nsukka 8 University of Benin Ugbowo 9 University of Abuja Abuja 10 University of Port Harcourt Port Harcourt 11 Federal University of Technology, Minna 12 Federal University of Technology, Owerri Owerri 13 University of Agriculture , Abeokuta Abeokuta … 14 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Oye … 15 Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto 16 Lagos State University Ojo 17 Federal University of Technology, Akure Akure 18 Babcock University Ilishan-Remo … 19 Bayero University Kano Kano 20 American University of Nigeria Yola 21 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso … 22 Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti 23 University of Jos Jos 24 Landmark University Omu-Aran 25 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka … 26 University of Uyo Uyo 27 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi 28 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umuahia 29 Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu 30 Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt 31 Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko … 32 Benue State University Makurdi 33 Redeemer's University Mowe 34 Kwara State University Malete 35 Veritas University Abuja 36 Osun State University Oshogbo … 37 University of Agriculture, Makurdi Makurdi 38 Nasarawa State University Keffi 39 African University of Science and Technology Abuja 40 Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti Ado-Ekiti 41 University of Calabar Calabar 42 Kogi State University Anyigba 43 Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-Ode … 44 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma Dutsin-Ma 45 Ebonyi State University Abakaliki 46 Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ndufu-Alike 47 University of Maiduguri Maiduguri 48 Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University Katsina 49 Nile University of Nigeria Abuja 50 Bowen University Iwo 51 Al-Hikmah University Ilorin … 52 Delta State University, Abraka Abraka 53 Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island Yenagoa 54 Abia State University Uturu 55 Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma 56 Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola 57 Federal University, Otuoke Otuoke 58 Imo State University Owerri 59 Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye … 60 Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun 61 Kaduna State University Kaduna 62 Federal University, Lokoja Lokoja 63 Akwa Ibom State University Uyo 64 Benson Idahosa University Benin City 65 Paul University Awka 66 Federal University, Dutse Dutse 67 Ajayi Crowther University Oyo Town 68 Lead City University Ibadan 69 Bingham University Auta Balifi 70 Baze University Abuja 71 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai 72 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli 73 Joseph Ayo Babalola University Ikeji-Arakeji 74 Madonna University Okija … 75 Crawford University Faith City … 76 Cross River University of Technology Calabar … 77 Caritas University Enugu 78 Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa 79 Bells University of Technology Ota 80 Igbinedion University Okada Okada … 81 Elizade University Ilara-Mokin 82 Achievers University, Owo Owo 83 Caleb University Imota 84 Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil 85 Federal University, Lafia Lafia 86 Sokoto State University Sokoto 87 Fountain University Oshogbo 88 Adeleke University Ede 89 Federal University, Kashere Kashere 90 Federal University, Wukari Wukari 91 University of Mkar Mkar 92 Oduduwa University Ile Ife 93 Godfrey Okoye University Ugwuomu-Nike 94 Taraba State University Jalingo 95 Obong University Obong Ntak 96 Yobe State University Damaturu 97 Renaissance University Enugu 98 Salem University Lokoja 99 Wellspring University Benin City 100 Al-Qalam University, Katsina Katsina 101 Novena University Ogume 102 Western Delta University Oghara 103 Gombe State University Gombe 104 Kwararafa University Wukari Wukari 105 Bauchi State University Gadau … 106 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero 107 Tansian University Umunya … 108 Crescent University, Abeokuta Abeokuta 109 Rhema University Aba 110 Wesley University of Science and Technology Ondo City 111 Samuel Adegboyega University Ogwa  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Ex-Niger Delta Militant Becomes Police Pilot, Decorated With New Rank (Photos) Posted: 17 Dec 2017 12:50 AM PST     culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Why Catholic leaders don’t own private jets – Archbishop | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 17 Dec 2017 12:37 AM PST  Bishop Ndagoso said if the Catholic is so rich as many people are claiming, its leaders would have owned private jets all over the country like other church leaders are doing. According to Sunday Sun, he pointed out that many people, including some Catholic faithful, even went to the extent of believing that the Pope has a mint where he prints American dollars and distributes to catholic dioceses around the world. The cleric who spoke at a dinner cum formal commissioning ceremony of a newly built multi-purpose secretariat for Kaduna Diocese, said the Catholic leadership is prudent at managing meagre resources. He said some people even have the erroneous impression that the head of the Catholic church, Pope has a mint from where he distributes dollars to dioceses all over the world. Bishop Ndagoso restated that the catholic leadership does not engage in wasteful spending, but proper management of its resources to the envy of the world. "Many people in our country, including Catholics, are under the wrong impression that the Catholic Church is very rich. "If we are rich we would have bought fleets of jets like any other church, but we are not.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Death of Canadian billionaire Sherman, wife puzzles police | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 17 Dec 2017 12:37 AM PST  Investigators were still at the scene in the evening hours, a sprawling home in a tony neighbourhood of Canada's largest city, with post-mortem examinations under way to help determine how the couple died. Police labeled the deaths "suspicious" after the bodies were discovered Friday, but clarified that no suspects were being sought. The Toronto Sun and The Globe and Mail both reported that the deaths of the couple — who counted among Canada's richest people and were known as charity fundraisers — were being probed as a possible murder-suicide. The Globe and Mail cited a police source as saying the Shermans' bodies were found hanging from a railing around a basement pool, the theory being that the 75-year-old chairman of the board of Apotex killed his wife Honey — five years his junior — hung her body and then hanged himself by the pool's edge. The couple's children refuted that version of the events. "Our parents shared an enthusiasm for life and commitment to their family and community totally inconsistent with the rumors regrettably circulated in the media as to the circumstances surrounding their deaths," a statement read. "We are shocked and think it's irresponsible that police sources have reportedly advised the media of a theory which neither their family, their friends nor their colleagues believe to be true." They called for a "thorough, intensive and objective criminal investigation," urging the media to refrain from reporting until the investigation is complete. According to Forbes, Sherman had an estimated worth of $3.2 billion (Can$4.1 billion) at the time of his death, and was the 12th-richest person in Canada. Canadian media said the Shermans had recently put their home up for sale with a price of around Can$7 million. The deaths sparked an outpouring of sympathy from the country's political elite. Reuters  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Stella Damasus shows off blonde new look | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 17 Dec 2017 12:27 AM PST |
| Beyonce stuns in red as she shares photos with Blue Ivy | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 17 Dec 2017 12:27 AM PST |
| Tonto Dikeh shares lovely photos with her son as he turns 22 months old | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 17 Dec 2017 12:27 AM PST  HAPPY 22nd months KINGY.Another photo below   culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| See Pump Action Rifles Destined For Nigeria Hidden In Sound Systems Posted: 17 Dec 2017 12:15 AM PST    culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Burna Boy in SARS cell with other robbery suspects | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 17 Dec 2017 12:02 AM PST  The embattled artiste has spent two days with criminals held in a SARS cell for offences ranging from robbery to theft,PUNCH reports. He was reportedly being investigated for conspiracy in the robbery of his colleague, Abiye Jumbo aka Mr. 2Kay. Burna Boy, who was declared wanted by the state Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, on November 20, was apprehended on Friday and detained. Four suspects, including Burna Boy's road manager, Joel Kantiok, had been paraded for allegedly robbing Mr. 2Kay on October 22, in his room at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, shortly after "Buckwyld N Breathless" concert held in the facility. During the parade, the suspects, except Kantiok, confessed to have carried out the attack on the order of Burna Boy. The assailants had disguised as room service officials to gain entry into the singer's room. They reportedly beat him up and dispossessed him of a wristwatch, gold jewellery, phones among other valuables estimated at millions of naira at gunpoint. They subsequently tied him up and fled with their loot. A police source told our correspondent on Saturday that the singer was still making statements to detectives. The source said, "He is currently in the SARS custody and he is helping the police in the investigation. For now, I can't say categorically what his charges will be but definitely they are related to robbery for which the other suspects were arraigned." Another police officer, who is privy to the case, said Burna Boy's arraignment might not come up on Monday as planned, noting that investigators wanted to present watertight charges against him before the court.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Ogun State To Start Mass Sale of Ofada Rice (Photo) Posted: 16 Dec 2017 11:45 PM PST  The MITROS Ofada Rice, which is being grown, milled and bagged in the state, is aimed at ending scarcity and smuggling of the commodity as well as make it available to the generality of the resident this Yuletide. Governor Ibikunle Amosun, who led some members of the state Executive Council on inspection tour of the production factory at Sawonjo, Iju Local Council Development Area in Ogun West Senatorial district of the state yesterday, expressed satisfaction at the volume of production on ground. He disclosed that two other production factories will be sited in Asero, Abeokuta, in Ogun Central Senatorial District and Ijebu North East in Ogun East Senatorial district. Urging residents of Sawonjo area to cooperate with the production team, Amosun assured of the good quality of the rice and that it will be affordable and available in large quantity.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| God Has Not Revealed Anything About Atiku for 2019 – Fr. Mbaka Posted: 16 Dec 2017 11:30 PM PST  Speaking on Saturday, the priest said the originators of the report were out to cause mischief. Expressing shock over the comments attributed to him, Mbaka said; "I read the report about my support for Atiku with bitterness in my heart as I can see how wicked and evil some people could be. "Those who are impersonating my names wickedly and politically must be careful. People must fear God and respect His anointed. Whoever is trying to use my name to support or promote Atiku's political exploits is attracting God's wrath to himself or herself. "For now, I have never spoken neither for nor against Atiku. God has shown me nothing about him. Neither in the public nor in the secret have I said what the reporter claimed. When? "Where? With whom? and under what platform did the mendacious and wicked reporter hear or see me talk about Atiku?" Mbaka said if those behind the report failed to do the needful, "I will take action against such vulturous and satanic character assassins who have been working hard to destroy my reputation or make me a false prophet. "I am busy with the work of God and I am now in a deeper contemplative encounter with the Awesome God. "My concerns now are the healings, deliverances, blessings, breakthroughs etc of my people. I don't talk carelessly. I speak when God has given me a word. For now, God has not revealed anything about Atiku Abubakar".  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Lil Kim shares sexy photo | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 16 Dec 2017 11:27 PM PST |
| 10 Health Benefits Of Cucumber Posted: 16 Dec 2017 10:40 PM PST  1. They are a good source of vitamin B Since cucumbers contain about 95 percent of water, you get rehydrated when you consume them. 2. Cucumbers make your skin smoother and younger while boosting your hair growth. 3. Cucumbers have been employed in recent years in battles against cancer. 4. It helps in curing hangover Cucumbers help keep your breathe fresh while preventing bad breath. 5. Cucumbers aid easy digestion and weight. 6. Cucumbers reduce blood cholesterol and controls blood pressure in the human body. 7. Cucumbers encourages healthy joint and relieves arthritis and gout pain. 8. They help keep the heart healthy. 9. A large part of cucumber flavour comes from it's seed. 10. Cucumbers contain vitamin C.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Saraki, Senate, Move to Tackle Drug and Substance Abuse Across the Nation Posted: 16 Dec 2017 10:05 PM PST  The objective of the Roundtable which will hold in Kano on Monday and Tuesday, is to bring together relevant stakeholders to discuss the drivers of drug abuse in Nigeria, identify the psycho-social and medical impact of the phenomenon, assess current responses, legislative gaps and opportunities for action. The expected outcomes of the Roundtable include: gaining a better understanding of drug use, prevalence, trends and patterns in Nigeria; understanding the current government and Civil Society capacity and efforts towards addressing drug abuse and related issues; gain insight into legislative, policy gaps and develop an Action Plan for interventions by the National Assembly and other stakeholders. Recall that earlier this year, the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, expressed his concern about the widespread abuse of drugs by youths in the country. In a series of tweets on his Twitter account (@bukolasaraki) on Friday, September 29, the Senate President posted, "I am particularly worried about the drug menace in the country. It is time that we recognize this problem and address it in a sensible manner. "I will be pushing for the National Assembly to review all relevant laws on drug abuse. This will help to curb the widespread misuse of illegal and unsanitary substances. The Senate will engage with all relevant stakeholders as we initiate this process," the President of the Senate said. Until recently, the Government of Nigeria (GoN) has pursued a law enforcement approach in response to the challenge of drug trafficking, production and use. Nigeria has ratified all United Nation's drug and crime conventions and is supporting and participating in all major international and regional anti-drug initiatives, strategies and programmes. The country has also enacted comprehensive anti-drug legislation and established several specialised national agencies to enhance the effectiveness and coordination of drug control policies. The Roundtable will allow the Senate to effectively analyze Nigeria's response to the menace and come up with appropriate strategies on the way forward. The public can follow the events at the roundtable using the hashtag #SenateTacklesDrugAbuse.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Buhari Is Leading Nigeria To The Promised Land - Uzor Kalu Posted: 16 Dec 2017 09:40 PM PST  Speaking to Journalists at the funeral of Chief James Babatunde, fellow of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Kalu said; "We are heading to the Promised Land. Buhari is leading us to the Promised Land, but people don't understand. There are two types of components that make democratic process – the hardware and the software. The hardware is what you see, such as road construction and reconstruction. The software is obedience to rule of law, accessibility to people's mind, obedience to court order, making sure that court of competent jurisdiction's orders are respected, and making sure that everything done in the law is totally agreeable. Our problem in Nigeria is very simple. People are not obeying traffic lights. Big people don't want to obey simple rule; 'do not cross this line', this is the problem the country has. This is what Buhari is saying, that, 'no, you cannot do without due process.' Buhari is trying to say to Nigerian people that, 'yes I might be slow, but we have to go through a process which is internationally acceptable'. So, we are on course. Things have been very difficult, I agree. But my grandmother used to tell me that when a tailor gets a brand new cloth, he has to first cut it into pieces, then make it into a very fine dress. That is where we are today. Everybody must be crying, we'll get it (the nation) back on course."  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Over N100m goods destroyed in Onitsha market fire | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 16 Dec 2017 09:37 PM PST  It was another dark day in Onitsha, Anambra State, yesterday, as fire gutted the bridge head market of the Association of Medical and Pharmaceutical Products Dealers Onitsha AMPPDO. In the process, goods worth over 100 million naira were destroyed. The fire incident was said to have started at about 6am, at the Redemption Line of the market. A source said it would have gutted the whole market, but for the timely intervention of the men of Fire Service from Onitsha Main market and Building Materials Market, Ogidi, invited by the leadership of the market. When The Nation visited the market yesterday after the incident about 12 noon, members of the executive of AMPPDO were still ruminating over the incident. Also, the affected shop owners were clearing their shops of the rubbles left by the fire incident. One of the affected victims, Chidubem Uzochukwu, told The Nation that he lost N700,000 cash and goods worth over N15 million, while his neighbor Ebuka Emeh lost more. President of AMPPDO, Mr. Uche Eze, said he was called by market security men at about 6.15 am yesterday, that there was fire outbreak at Redemption Line and he quickly called men of the Fire Service from Onitsha Main Market and Building Material Market, Ogidi According to him, "When I arrived the market the fire was still raging, members of executive were also here with me, including the President General of Bridge Head Markets Association, Mr. Sunday Obinze, Chairman of the Line and his Secretary, Alvin Okpaleke; we were all here helping the Fire Service officials to quench the fire. "About six shops were affected and over N100 million both in cash and goods were lost to this fire incident, you can see for yourself the debris left in the shops. The owners equipped their shops with goods for the Christmas sales, but you can see what has happened.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Why God kept Buhari alive: Femi Adesina | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 16 Dec 2017 09:37 PM PST  Based on that blank cheque I'd been given, I went to the residence one evening last year to see the President. That was the time there was deafening talk of hunger from different parts of the country. I wanted to be sure that the talk was not being filtered from the President. Of course, I know him as somebody who reads newspapers religiously, and wherever we are in the face of the world, he asks for media highlights from Nigeria. So, he would not be unaware of what Nigerians were going through. But I still wanted to raise it with him. "Mr President, there is hunger in the land, and people are complaining. I know government is doing its best, but I just want you to be aware," I said. Mr President responded: "I know, I know. I am aware of what people are going through. I have people in my own constituency back home, and I know the messages they send to me. But it is a passing phase. Our country was vandalized, and we found ourselves in this problem. But now that we are here, we will do our best. We will bring change to this country, and we are already seeing it in agriculture. This period of hunger will pass." It was prophetic. The season of hunger will pass, and is indeed passing. Anyone that is honest will admit that things are looking up in Nigeria. The ravening clouds shall no longer be victorious. They shall not long possess the sky. I went away with one conviction from that night's meeting: the poor matter very much to this President. He is not the type that people would tell they had no bread to eat, and he would tell them to eat cake instead. This is a friend of the talakawas, a man who loves ordinary people, and who wants their station in life to be improved. And those people know it. That is why they gravitate towards him, and repose so much confidence in him. He is their hero. Our hero. President Buhari turns 75 years on Sunday 17 December. But some six months back, how many could confidently say this day would come for the ramrod straight man from Daura? How many believed the President would come out of the severe medical challenge that had confronted him? It all began as a routine vacation cum medical check up in January, and few days after, the rumour mill was on overdrive. The challenge lasted till August, before the President returned home finally, and since then, he has been looking better by the day. Each time you now see him, there is a fresher glow, and you cannot but give glory to God on his behalf. But why was President Buhari kept alive, so much so that he is turning 75 today? Why did he pass through the sea of infirmity, and he was not swept away? Why did he pass through inferno, and the fire did not kindle against him? Big question. I don't have the answer, but I can hazard some guesses, based on divine principles. Rigobert Song. Remember him? Song was the Cameroonian defender who played many years for the Indomitable Lions. He appeared at eight African Nations Cup tournaments, five as captain, and stood between Nigeria and victory many times. He became an idol, venerated by his countrymen and women. He retired to become a coach. Then late last year, Song was not on song again on the soccer pitch. He had a near death experience on October 20. He went down with brain aneurysm, and was in coma for two days. Doctors battled to save his life, and he was eventually evacuated to France. While the travails lasted, the social media was abuzz with news of Song's passage. As someone who had followed his career over the years, I felt very sad. But this is the season of fake news. Song was not dead, he miraculously rallied back. He narrated his experience, which I found instructive, considering what our President also passed through: "I did not know what was happening to me…I did not even know I was fighting between life and death…All these people, they put God in trouble. Because everyone in this situation, they were praying-this is what I keep in my mind-God would have been in trouble. Everyone was praying, asking, 'God, please don't do that, don't take Rigobert.' I say thank you everybody for making me come back." What song was Song singing? One of thanksgiving. Cameroonians who loved him bombarded God with prayers, 'Please, don't take Rigobert now.' And God heard. He showed mercy. That is the same reason President Buhari is alive today. Nigerians bombarded Heaven with prayers. With supplications, intercessions, pleas for mercy. Muslims prayed in mosques. Christians prayed in churches. President Alpha Conde of Guinea declared 24 hours prayer for his Nigerian counterpart. Prayers were going on everywhere, both at home, and in the Diaspora. I can imagine God telling Himself: 'I must answer these prayers. These petitions are too many. I must answer.' And God had mercy, a fact attested to by President Buhari himself. He said his return was a miracle, which only God could have done. Why did God keep our President alive? The Holy Books answer: "Blessed is he that considers the poor; God will deliver him in the day of evil. God will preserve him, and keep him alive, And he will be blessed upon the earth; And deliver him not unto the will of his enemies, And raise him up from sickness." (Psalm 41:1-3). And this one in Surah At-Tawbah 9:128: "There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer, for he is concerned over you and to the believers he is kind and merciful." President Buhari is concerned about Nigerians, particularly the helpless, the ordinary people, and he has dedicated his life to serving them. And when he was near unto death, those ordinary people besieged Heaven with prayers. That Christian hymn says "dearer to God are the prayers of the poor." And God truly answered. There is power in goodwill, we have seen it work. It worked for Rigobert Song, and it has worked for our President. Have a heart for men, particularly for the poor, the lowly, and the downtrodden. And see God rise on your behalf. Consider Tabitha (Dorcas in Greek), who lived at Joppa. She was full of good works, always doing good, and helping the poor. One day, she took ill, and died. Peter, one of the apostles of Jesus, was invited. He came, prayed, and said: "Tabitha, arise!" And the woman came back to life. That is what is possible, when you have a heart for the poor. In his New Year message last year, President Buhari told the country: "Living in the State House has not alienated me from your daily sufferings. These challenges are only temporary, we are working to make things better." When news came a couple of months ago that Nigeria had exited from recession, what did the President say? "Until coming out of recession translates into meaningful improvement in peoples' lives, our work cannot be said to be done." In another broadcast, the President had stated: "All my adult life, I have always earned a salary and I know what it is like when your salary is simply not enough." That is the man we follow, and serve. Millions would today follow him into battle blindfolded. Millions upon millions would vote him again and again, if he throws his hat into the ring. Happy birthday, Mr President. You have shown us how to care for the lowly and the poor, how to bear them in our hearts at all times, and how such pleases God, and brings mercy our way. Thank you for coming this way, thank you for offering yourself for service. *Adesina is Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Posted: 16 Dec 2017 09:10 PM PST   culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Beyonce finally shows off her natural hair | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 16 Dec 2017 06:27 PM PST |
| First photos from Kenneth Okoli's white wedding | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 16 Dec 2017 04:27 PM PST |
| Socialite Pretty Mike names his pet python Toke Makinwa | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 16 Dec 2017 04:27 PM PST |
| Saudi crown prince revealed as buyer of world's most expensive home | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 16 Dec 2017 03:27 PM PST  The owner of the palace - which features a wine cellar, home theatre and moat filled with koi carp - was kept hidden at the time behind a series of shell companies based in France and Luxembourg. But an investigation by the New York Times has found that the companies are all owned by Eight Investment Company, a Saudi firm managed by the head of the prince's personal foundation.  The prince was also behind the recent purchase of Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi which became the most expensive artwork ever sold when it swapped hands for $450million earlier this month, the Times believes.  Hundreds of the kingdom's most prominent and wealthiest individuals have been detained at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh, with many saying they have been told to cough up huge sums of money in return for freedom.  He is also overseeing a reformation project dubbed Vision 2030 which will see the kingdom diversify away from oil while seeking to balance the government accounts. Also on the agenda is curtailing Saudi's powerful Islamic clerics by moving toward a more moderate form of Islam, including allowing women to drive and licencing cinemas to reopen.       culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
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