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- Nigerian Graduate Who Had Distinction Turns Bricklayer (Photos)
- How To Pray Like A Real Man!
- Lady Arrested Among Suspected Killers of Nigerian Lawmaker
- Buhari's Son, Yusuf Returns To Nigeria After Treatment Abroad
- Pastor Narrowly Escapes Death In A Horrific Accident
- Face of Top Banker Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing N700M from Customers' Account
| Nigerian Graduate Who Had Distinction Turns Bricklayer (Photos) Posted: 28 Feb 2018 12:40 AM PST    culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Posted: 27 Feb 2018 05:35 AM PST  During my years as a lead pastor, I looked for ways to help men shine. I believe men have everything they need inside to be successful in their purpose and influential in their families. I also find many men get bored with prayer. The main reason is that we don't know how to listen to God in prayer. Any man who hears from the God of creation, author of salvation and inventor of risk will look at prayer as an adventure rather than a boring duty. So, how do we learn to listen to the God who created us as relational beings? Here is one skill that has transformed my prayer life, as well as men I have mentored. Listening Skill: God, you go first. Often men feel their minds wander when they try to pray. Periodically, begin your time of prayer with the statement, "God, you go first today." Then assume any thought that comes to mind is something God wants to talk with you about. Don't worry about whether the thoughts are positive, negative or neutral. I fought this for a long time. I would set aside time to pray and then I would get flooded with thoughts that were ugly, dark and focused on areas of my life I wanted to ignore. I assumed this was Satan or his cadre of demons trying to distract me from praying as I should. Then I became a dad. I noticed that when my kids approached me, I was eager to bring up issues I knew were holding them back that they were trying to ignore. I started a habit with them that went something like this: "Dad, can I talk with you?" "Sure, I'd love to." "Can I spend go to dinner at my friend Bob's Friday?" "Well, I've noticed you have been lazy about cleaning your room lately and you've been mean to your brothers. Are you going to act that way at Bob's house?" "No, dad. I wouldn't do that." "Is there a reason you act that way at our house but wouldn't act that way at their house?" "I see your point dad. I am sorry and I will work hard this week at being better at home. If I do that, would it be okay if I go to Bob's?" "If you follow through, I don't see a problem." God is a much better Dad than I am. If I can figure out as a dad that there are issues I need to bring up with my kids, certainly God wants to bring up issues with us. It makes sense then to willingly open ourselves up to the process. Once you pray, "God you go first," use the thoughts that come to mind to form points of conversation with God. Confess the sins that come to mind. Talk over the decisions that confront you. Admit to the fears that are holding you back. Agonize over the people you love who have real needs. Celebrate the victories. Report the areas that make you angry. Let every thought become a reason to talk with God as it gives God the opportunity to be in charge of your prayer time. Keep this going until things go silent. At that point, you can bring up whatever you would like and see where that conversation leads. By letting God go first, you forge a friendship with the powerful God who created you and wants the best for you and you are giving Him permission to speak wisdom into your life. [written by Pam and Bill Farrel]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Lady Arrested Among Suspected Killers of Nigerian Lawmaker Posted: 27 Feb 2018 05:05 AM PST  Honourable Hosea Ibi was abducted by gunmen on December 31st, 2017, and later found dead by the roadside in Takum LGA of the state on Monday, January 15th. He was said to have been killed by the kidnappers after a ransom of N35 million was paid. The suspects were arrested by troops of 23 Brgd deployed to Wukari on EX AYEM AKPATUMA and a team of Department of State Service from Jalingo. A raid was again carried out on Sunday 25 February 2018 by the combined team of own troops and Department of State Services in Gbise, Kastina Ala LGA, leading to even more arrests. The suspects; Isaiah Suwe (23 years) a Tiv by tribe from Lessel Ushongo LGA of Benue State, Amadu Barnarbas Torva (aka Atamanin) (23 years) from Gbise Kastina Ala LGA of Benue State, Aondi Teroo (21 years), Nengenen Mbaawuaga Damian (22 years), Aondoase Kayitor (18 years) and Ternenge Tersoo (19 years), were arrested during the raid.  Altogether a total of 9 persons have been arrested in connection to the murder of the Taraba lawmaker.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Buhari's Son, Yusuf Returns To Nigeria After Treatment Abroad Posted: 27 Feb 2018 05:05 AM PST  Although it could not be ascertained where Yusuf had gone for treatment, ThisDay gathered that Yusuf, who arrived the country Monday night, was in a better shape and is expected to resume a normal life. At the time of his accident, a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, had said Yusuf was allegedly drag racing with his friend, when the accident happened on December 26. According to the statement, "Yusuf broke a limb and sustained an injury to the head as a result. He has undergone surgery at a clinic in Abuja. He is in a stable condition." He had first undergone successful emergency surgery at the Cedarcrest Hospitals, Abuja, carried out by a team of neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons. As Yusuf's health improved, he was transferred from the intensive care unit of the hospital to the ward, following which he was certified stable and discharged. But sources in the presidency disclosed that shortly after he was discharged from Cedarcrest, he departed the country quietly due to the sensitivity surrounding his treatment abroad. When contacted on his return, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina, declined to comment on the issue. Adesina, who sounded irritable, said: "The boy has a right to his private life. We can't be talking about him and his movement."  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Pastor Narrowly Escapes Death In A Horrific Accident Posted: 27 Feb 2018 04:31 AM PST  According to the man of God, he was returning from a program when the incident occurred. Thankfully, all occupants came out alive.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Face of Top Banker Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing N700M from Customers' Account Posted: 27 Feb 2018 04:31 AM PST  The defendant, a former Relationship Officer, Coronation Merchant Bank, allegedly connived with unknown parties to move funds using customers' electronic instructions meant for investment in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bonds, Treasury Bills and Fixed Deposits. The defendant was also said to have altered instructions and falsified signatures of customers to transfer money into various accounts outside the bank. The money was allegedly transferred in tranches into the defendant's Guaranty Trust Bank account No. 0001600855 as well as his Zenith Bank account No. 1002771899. One of the counts reads: "That you, Nsa Ayi, on or about 4th day of February, 2015, being an employee of Coronation Merchant Bank, in Lagos within the Lagos Judicial Division with intent to defraud, falsified account No. 1990000158 belonging to African Alliance Insurance Plc in possession of your employer by debiting the said account to the tune of N172, 076, 712.33, using an instruction which you purported to have been issued by the said African Alliance Insurance Plc." Another count reads: "That you, Nsa Ayi, on or about 13th day of January, 2014, being an employee of Coronation Merchant Bank, in Lagos within the Lagos Judicial Division with intent to defraud, falsified account No. 2990001176 belonging to Ogunjemiyo E. Mascot in possession of your employer by debiting the said account to the tune of N4, 277, 000.00, using an instruction which you purported to have been issued by Ogunjemiyo E. Mascot." He however, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him. In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel, Nnemeka Omewa, asked the court for a trial date and also prayed the court to remand the defendant in prison custody. The defence counsel, B.A. Ayeni, informed the court of a pending application for bail on behalf of his client. However, in his response, the prosecution counsel, Omewa, opposed the bail application, saying that "he is a flight-risk who had plans to relocate with his entire family to the United States of America last year, if not for the timely response in arresting him by the EFCC." Omewa further informed the court that there was no document showing that the defendant's son was critically ill to warrant him being flown abroad for treatment. "My Lord, the defendant's health is very much okay, as he was well fed in the EFCC custody," the prosecution counsel added. After listening to both parties, Justice Dada ruled that if the defendant's son was truly ill and needed medical treatment abroad, the defendant should not be pleading with the court to allow him travel out with his entire family only to treat his son. "I, therefore, conclude that the defendant is a flight-risk as put before the court by the prosecution. "There is no guarantee of him coming back to Nigeria, if he had travelled out with his family, despite booking for return tickets," Justice Dada held. Consequently, Justice Dada adjourned the case to March 6, 26, 29 and April 16 and 27, 2018 for commencement of trial and remanded the defendant in Kirikiri prison pending the hearing of his bail application.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
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