Open Heavens 30 November 2015 Monday daily devotion: KNOWING HIM IS LIFE

 

KNOWING HIM IS LIFE 

Memorise: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. - Jeremiah 9:24

Read: Jeremiah 9:23-24 (KJV)

23.Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

24. But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

Bible in One Year: Psalm 51-56; Hebrews 5:11-6:12

MESSAGE

Photos of Buhari & Queen Elizabeth discussing at CHOGM in Malta

Our president and the queen of England at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting today. The queen hosted a reception for new Common Heads of government at San Anton Palace. More photos after the cut...

Security coming back to Lagos! Ambode commissions Helicopters, gun boats, Armoured Personel Carriers

In a bid to enhance security in the state, the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode today commissioned some security apparatus worth N4. 765 billion. Among the items commissioned include 100 4-Door Salon Cars, 55 Ford Ranger Pick-Ups, 10 Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-Ups, 15 BMW Power Bikes/Cycles, 100 Power Bikes, Isuzu Trucks, 3 Helicopters , 2 Gun Boats

5 Armoured Personnel Carriers Revolving Lights, Siren and Public Address System, Vehicular Radio Communicators Security Gadgets, including Bullet Proof Vests, Helmets, Handcuffs, etc Uniforms, Kits, etc; and Improved Insurance and Death Benefit Schemes...

Open Heavens 25 November 2015 Wednesday daily devotion: REJECTING EVIL WRITINGS

REJECTING EVIL WRITINGS 

Memorise: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; - Colossians 2:14.

Read: Colossians 2:14-15 (KJV)

14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Bible in One Year: Psalm 27-31; Philemon 1

MESSAGE

Photo of GEJ carrying his grand daughter

Former President Jonathan pictured above carrying his granddaughter from his adopted daughter Faith and her husband, Godswill Edward. Photo of  Mama Peace after the cut...

Senate asks Nigerians if they should invite Buhari over the Fuel scarcity

During plenary today, the senate deliberated on the current Fuel scarcity and one particular Senator suggested that President Buhari, who is also the Minister of Petroleum resources, should be summoned to the Senate to explain why the fuel scarcity has persisted. Should they or Should they not invite him? If I hear...lol

El Rufai donates 107 patrol vehicles to Nigeria police, other security agencies

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai today donated 107 patrol vehicles and other security apparatus to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the state. The items were received by the Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase at a ceremony in Kaduna. Continue to see more photos.

Open Heavens 24 November 2015 Tuesday daily devotion: FRAUD IN BUSINESS DEALINGS

FRAUD IN BUSINESS DEALINGS 

Memorise: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. - Leviticus 19:11

Read: Nehemiah 5:1-13 (KJV)

1 And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

2 For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.

3 Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.

4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.

Four Agbara Bank Robbers Arrested, Admit Stealing N28m

Four suspected members of the armed robbery gang which unleashed terror on commercial banks in the Agbara area of Ogun State last Thursday have confessed to carting away N28m during the operation.

PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspected gang members were arrested by the police in the Sapele area of Delta State.

Their correspondent learnt from a reliable police source that the suspects confessed in their statements that they were also responsible for the killings of seven operatives of the Department of 

State Service on September 16, 2015.

It was learnt that the suspects, who were picked up by the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, engaged the policemen in a shootout during which another policeman was killed.

Pathetic Last Hours of APC Governorship Aspirant, Abubakar Audu

That APC gubernatorial candidate, Abubakar Audu who was earlier on today leading in the yet to be concluded Kogi election, that he is dead is no longer news.

What’s yet to be told is how the controversial former governor died of stroke this afternoon, Sunday, November, 22nd, 2015 after hearing the bad news that the election is inconclusive.

According to the National Enquirer, family sources told them Prince Abubakar Audu's health predicament began yesterday when he was said to have complained of stomach cramps before going to bed.

New photos of Diezani Alison-Madueke in The Boss Newspaper

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke in Ovation Magazine publisher - Dele Momodu‘s The Boss Newspaper. She insists that she didn't steal the alleged billions they claimed she stole. More photos after the cut...

Enyimba F.C of Aba collect N30m for winning the Nigerian league

Enyimba football club of Aba have pocketed a whooping sum of N30m, the highest ever prize money for a Nigerian club after winning the 2014/2015 Glo Nigerian Professional Football league.

Club captain Chinedu Udoji met with the chairman of the League Management Company, Mallam Shehu Dikko at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos to collect a dummy check on Sunday. Enyimba topped the championship after they recorded 70 points from 38 matches and alongside Warri Wolves will represent Nigeria at the CAF Champions League.

Abubakar Audu, APC's Governorship Candidate In Kogi Election Is Dead

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi state, Mr. Abubakar Audu is dead.

Mr. Audu died of undisclosed medical reasons shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared his victory at the elections inconclusive. Saharareporters could not determine the cause of Mr. Audu's death. 

Open Heavens 23 November 2015 Monday daily devotion: WHAT LIFE IS NOT

WHAT LIFE IS NOT 

Memorise: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. - Luke 12:15

Read: Luke 12:15-20 (KJV)

15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

Bible in One Year: Psalm 17-20; Titus 1

MESSAGE

Free petrol! NNPC orders DPR to invade fuel-hoarding stations

 

The Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has ordered the Department of Petroluem Resources to seal petrol-hoarding filling stations.

Kachikwu, who’s also the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, instructed the DPR to sell to customers for free, the products of the petrol stations found guilty of hoarding.

A memo released on Tuesday, November 17, by the NNPC Group General Manager, Ohi Alegbe, quoted the Minister, as saying: “There is no price reduction of petrol in the horizon and marketers should immediately stop hoarding the products and making Nigerians suffer in vain.”

“I have instructed DPR that if they discover any fuel station involved in hoarding, they should sell the products for free to customers around there. It is not just sealing the station that is the answer. It is penalizing them when they do these things and I hope the message goes out loud and clear.”

Kidnappers of Samson Siasia's Mum Demand N150 Million Ransom Siasia

The abductors of the 72 year old mother of U-23 National team Coach Samson Siasia, Madam Beauty Siasia, has demanded N150 million ransom for her safe return.

The younger brother of Samson, Moses Siloko Siasia, who is also the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), in the December 5 election, made the disclosure while speaking with The Guardian in Yenagoa.

Moses disclosed that the family had opened channel of communication with the criminals. “We are communicating with them (abductors). It shall be well, we are dealing with it,” he said.

When asked if he thinks the abduction was targeted at his mother in order to distract him, he said: “If that was the plans, then it is bound to fail because I am now stronger in my resolve to come tops in the forthcoming Governorship election.

Samuel Eto'o sends heartfelt condolence to victims of Yola & Kano bomb blast

The international footballer shared his condolence message on his Facebook wall.

A BIG THANK YOU to Him for remembering Nigeria even in this trying time...

'I’m not a thief, I have a lot to tell Nigerians' - Dasuki says, denies awarding fictitious contracts

Former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki has denied allegations that he awarded fictitious arms procurement contract to the tune of N300 billion while he was in office. In a statement he released this evening, Dasuki said he was not NSA as at when the fictitious contracts were said to have been awarded. His statement in part below

"In a theatrical manner, the Presidency fed the public with many allegations against my person and yet-to-be-named former public officers. 

To draw sympathy, the presidency quoted some absurd findings including extra-budgetary interventions; award of fictitious contracts; 53 failed contracts; payment for jobs without contractual agreements; non-execution of contracts for the purchase of 4 Alpha jets, bombs and ammunition. For undiscerning Nigerians, they may tend to assume that the allegations were true and pronounce the former National Security Adviser guilty as charged.

Justice Lambo Akanbi sacked over judicial misconduct

The National Judicial Council, NJC, in a statement it Abuja, said it has directed Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State to, with immediate effect, proceed on compulsory retirement after Pres. Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, approved the sack of the justice after the  NJC, found him guilty of judicial misconduct.

The NJC said it had at the meeting, considered various allegations that were levelled against Justice Akanbi by Shell Petroleum Company Nigeria Limited and recommended his sack to the President.

According to the Council, the allegation against the judge was that he “unilaterally appointed Mr. Emeka Nkwo of CYN-JAC (NIG) Ltd., who was not proposed by any of the parties as referee or valuer in Suit Nos FHC/PH/CS/434/2012 and FHC/PH/CS/435/2012.

Boko Haram ranked ahead of ISIS for deadliest terror group

As much of the world remains focused on the Islamic State and its horrific attacks in Paris, another radical band of extremists has, by one account, captured the infamous title of the world’s deadliest terrorist group: Boko Haram.

Boko Haram, the militant group that has tortured Nigeria and its neighbors for years, was responsible for 6,664 deaths last year, more than any other terrorist group in the world, including the Islamic State, which killed 6,073 people in 2014, according to a report released Wednesday tracking terrorist attacks globally.

The death toll in Nigeria mounted on Wednesday, with a bombing in Kano State in northern Nigeria, not even a full day after Boko Haram was suspected in an explosion that killed and injured dozens in another nearby region.

In Kano, the authorities said that two female suicide bombers detonated vests at a cellphone market at about 4 p.m., killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens. Witnesses and Red Cross officials said that as many as 50 or 60 people died, though the number could not be independently confirmed. Officials accused Boko Haram in the attacks.

Open Heavens 19 November 2015 Thursday daily devotion: LOOK UPWARDS!

LOOK UPWARDS! 

Memorise: I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. - Psalm 121:1

Read: Psalm 121:1-2 (KJV)

1 A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Bible in One Year: Job 36:1-40:2; 1 Timothy 6:3-21

MESSAGE

Lagos State Gov to monitor churches, mosques preaching hate messages

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it will start monitoring the activities of churches and mosques in the state to check the ones spreading hate messages stating that religious intolerance will not be accepted.

The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, made this statement during a meeting with members of the Nigeria inter-Religious Council, at the state secretariat, Ikeja.

He said:

“Henceforth, we will start to monitor mosques and churches and ensure that clerics do not engage in hate preaching capable of endangering people’s freedom.

“Our constitution recognises the rights of every citizen to express himself or herself in a way he or she believes. Also, everyone has the right to freedom of religion and conscience.”

He also asked clerics to remove their external loudspeakers after use so as not to constitute a nuisance to their community.

Lagos female sergeant sells baby brought to police station

A female sergeant, Obotie Adesuwa, is currently in the cell of the X-Squad Section of the Lagos State Police Command, after she allegedly sold a one week-old baby boy who had been brought with his mother to the police station.

It was learnt that the sergeant who is from Edo State, is attached to the Akinpelu Police Division, where the baby boy and her mother, Toyin, who is said to be mentally unstable, had been brought to by a Good Samaritan.

It was learnt that the Good Samaritan, who was taking care of the Toyin had brought her and her baby to the station after Toyin was delivered of the baby in a psychiatric hospital.

They were reportedly brought to the police in the last week of September, Adesuwa, who was on duty, had received the baby but failed to document the incident.

However, on Monday, November 9, when Toyin showed up at the station to ask for her baby, the sergeant pretended that she didn't know her.

A police source said:

Fuel scarcity: Kachiukwu orders DPR to sell off fuel of erring fuel stations for free to Nigerians

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachiukwu yesterday ordered the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, to sell off for free, the petroleum products of any fuel station that is caught hoarding petrol during this period of fuel scarcity. He gave the order after a working visit to some retail outlets in Abuja.

“I have instructed DPR that if they discover any fuel station involved in hoarding, they should sell the products for free to customers around there. It is not just sealing the station that is the answer. It is penalizing them when they do these things and I hope the message goes out loud and clear,” he said

Open Heavens 18 November 2015 Wednesday daily devotion: ARE YOU IN ERROR?

 

ARE YOU IN ERROR?  

Memorise: Jesus answered and said unto them, ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. - Matthew 22:29

Read: James 5:19-20 (KJV)

19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;

20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

Bible in One Year: Job 32-35; 1 Timothy 5:9-6:2

MESSAGE

Niger Delta is not breaking away from Nigeria

Annkio Briggs a Niger Delta rights activist has said the region is not agitating to break away from Nigeria but is only interested in being allowed to control its resources.

 Some Igbo people have been agitating for an independent Biafra state and different protests have been going on in some parts of the country especially in the eastern part. The agitation heightened after the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu who is the director of Radio Biafra.

 Daily Trust reports that Briggs said the federal government should not see the agitation of the people of Niger Delta as a move to break away from Nigeria as agitated by Biafrans but rather as a quest for self-determination and the opportunity to control the wealth from the region.

Open Heavens 17 November 2015 Tuesday daily devotion: FRAUD IN RELATIONSHIP

FRAUD IN RELATIONSHIP 

Memorise: Thou art snared with the words of thy month, thou are taken with the words of thy mouth. - Proverbs 6:2

Read: Exodus 22:16-17 (KJV)

16 And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.

17 If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.

Bible in One Year: Job 29-31; 1 Timothy 3:14-5:8

MESSAGE

What Went Wrong Between MTN and Nigeria?

The cliché “To whom much is given, much is expected” seem to be true for telecommunications giant, MTN, especially as it pertains to its operations in Nigeria.

MTN launched its Global System of Mobile Communications (GSM), service on August 8, 2001 connecting 100,000 lines (24 hours after another licensee, Econet Wireless began) and from the get go; it benefited a lot from being a pioneer.

Not only was a sim card sold for as much as N30,000 (today it is virtually free), MTN got loads of tax reliefs and concessions, because the then Obasanjo government wanted to make sure that its plan to democratize telephony had no hitches.

That early lead helped MTN grow in leaps and bounds, and today, it is the largest network in terms of subscriber base in Nigeria. In addition, MTN Nigeria contributes a huge chunk of the profit declared yearly by the MTN Group.

Sanusi tells Diezani: You are a liar

The former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN governor and Emir of Kano, Mohammed Lamido Sanusi has said the embattled former petroleum resources minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke is “lying” over claim that he (Sanusi) came to lobby her for help over his interest in African Development Bank, AfDB presidency but came up with $20bn missing oil fund allegation because he lost out in getting the job.

Sanusi, speaking with Sunday Telegraph, said Diezani, battling breast cancer, was being economical with the truth in her interview with thebossnewspaper.com on his interest and how he lost the opportunity to head the continental financial institution.

Full Interview By DELE MOMODU “I DID NOT STEAL NIGERIA’s MONEY” – Diezani Cries Out

What you are about to read is probably the most anticipated story of the year birthed in the long awaited authoritative investigative newspaper of the future. This pregnant saga fell into labour last week in the pre-natal wing of Pendulum ward of Thisday clinic and it has now given birth to a big bouncing baby christened The Boss.

This is an apt metaphor for the melodramatic scoop which is the cover of the first edition of what I believe will be a catalyst for unbiased investigative reporting in Nigeria. The Boss had long been conceptualised as a Leadership newspaper to occupy the void created by lack of true and credible investigative journalism in some traditional and online media. The original plan was to launch in December or early January. But the Diezani-Alison Madueke story changed all that. It was too compelling to restrict to the Pendulum column alone.  And here we are with what promises to be an exciting addition to the media landscape in Nigeria and beyond featuring an enthralling cover story that will run and run.

Open Heavens 16 November 2015 Monday daily devotion: ETERNAL LIFE STARTS HERE

ETERNAL LIFE STARTS HERE 

Memorise: And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. - John 17:13

Read: John 17:1-3 (KJV)

1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

Bible in One Year: Job 23-28, 1 Timothy 2:1-3-13

MESSAGE

To Nigeria's new Minister of Power, Works And Housing

Article written by Endsng's Perry Brimah. Read below...

Dear Minister Babatunde Fashola, 

As do the rest of the country, I congratulate you on your recent appointment as Nigeria's Minister of Power, Works and Housing. I wish you the best and hope pray and plan to support you to bring out the best for Nigeria and Nigerians whom you pledge and are appointed to serve. It is because we are lagging behind by decades that I write you in all urgency. 

We have no time to waste. There are just a few matters I will like to press. I am certain you have the capacity to deliver; I just wish to emphasize and stress what we need delivered.

Nigeria Has Always Been For The Rich

Open Heavens 13 November 2015 Friday daily devotion: FAITH RECOVERS LOSSES

 

FAITH RECOVERS LOSSES 

Memorise: As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.  - Mark 5:36

Read: Mark 5:23-24 & 35-43 (KJV)

23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

The Ikorodu BRT Extension was Launched today by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

The Ikorodu BRT Extension was Launched today by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode alongside Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesole (Osun state governor), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (APC National Leader), Dr. Dayo Mobereola (Honorable Commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State)  

The project included widening of the road with two additional lanes and the placing of BRT lanes in the middle of the road. Over 400,000 passengers would be carried daily by 434 high capacity air-conditioned buses that have been prepared to run the corridor from Ikorodu – CMS via Mile 12.

According to LAMATA, the project is a two-in-one project, which includes the widening of the 13.5km road from four lanes to six lanes and the provision of BRT infrastructure that would support the operation.

S’Court hears Saraki’s application to halt CCT trial today

The Supreme Court will on Thursday (today) hear an application by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, for stay of proceedings of his trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on 13 counts of false assets declaration.

It was learnt on Wednesday that the Federal Government, through its counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), had on Tuesday opposed the application for stay of proceedings, citing among other grounds, Section 306 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, which prohibits courts from entertaining such application.

Saraki, who filed his application through his lead counsel, Mr. Joseph Daudu (SAN), on November 3, 2015, wants the Supreme Court to halt his trial before the CCT pending the hearing and determination of his appeal before the apex court.

The Senate President had appealed to the Supreme Court against the October 30, 2015 judgment of the Court of Appeal which affirmed the competence of the charges instituted against him and the jurisdiction of the CCT to try him.

The Lagos State Government has criticised London-based weekly newspaper, The Economist, over a scathing report it published about Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

The newspaper had said in its report titled, ‘Why Nigeria’s largest city is even less navigable than usual’, that Ambode had failed to consolidate on the gains of his predecessor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola.

It added that Ambode was full of excuses but little solutions to the traffic congestion and robberies in the state. It also said Ambode’s ‘lenient’ method of traffic enforcement had engendered impunity on the roads

However, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said in a statement that the people of Lagos deserved to be treated with respect rather than being harassed by overzealous law enforcement agents.

I don't want to go to jail so I wouldn't steal - Rotimi Amaechi says

New Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says he does not want to go to jail and so will not be stealing from the accounts of the ministry. Amaechi said this while speaking to members of the ministry after his swearing-in as Minister yesterday November 11th.

“I am not as bad as people from the outside say I am. I only engage based on principles. I neither take nor give bribes. If you want to relate with me, don’t give me money. I will also not give you money. I don’t want to go to jail so I won’t steal. But I won’t spare thieves,” he said

Lai Mohammed assumes office as Minister of Information and Culture

APC's National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed has resumed office the new Minister of Information and Culture. He was received by the Directors of the Ministry led by the outgoing Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mrs. Folasade Yemi-Esan with the new Permanent Secretary, Ayounde Adesugba. Continue to see more photos...

Open Heavens 12 November 2015 Thursday daily devotion: PRAYER QUERIES ROOTS

PRAYER QUERIES ROOTS

Memorise: Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble. -  Isaiah 40:24

Read: Isaiah 40:22-24 (KJV)

22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.

24 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.

Bible in One Year: Job 8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5

MESSAGE:

Chiwetel Ejiofor awarded a CBE for services to drama by Prince William

  

The Nigerian/British Oscar nominee and 12 Years A Slave actor was awarded a CBE for services to drama by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, during an official ceremony held at Buckingham Palace in London a few weeks back. Chiwetel, 38, was awarded an OBE in 2008 and now has a CBE which means Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).

PDP did not make a mistake fielding Jonathn, FFK says

Former spokesperson of the PDP Presidential campaign, Olufemi Olu-Kayode aka FFK says PDP did not make a mistake fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate during the last election. FFK tweeted this in reaction to a statement credited to Raymond Dokpesi, saying that PDP erred in making Jonathan its presidential candidate in the last presidential election.

Nigeria's new Ministers and their portfolios

The President announced his ministers and their portfolios. Find full list below...

Abubakar Malami- Minister of Justice

Geoffrey Onyeama- Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mohammed Dan Ali- Minister f Defence

Adamu Adamu- Minister of Education

Anthony Anwuka- State minister of Education

Kemi Adeosun- Minister of Finance

Okechukwu Enelemah- Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment

Aisha Abubakar- State minister Industry, Trade and Investment

Chris Ngige- Minister of Labor and Employment

James Ocholi- State Minister of Labor and Employment

Mohammed Bello- FCT Minister

Amaechi, Fashola, other ministers get portfolios today

 All is now set for President Muhammadu Buhari to administer oaths of office on his 36 ministers whose appointments were recently confirmed by the Senate.

 The President is also expected to announce the ministries where the ministers will serve during the inauguration billed to commence at 10am at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday (today).

 Our correspondent learnt on Tuesday that after the recitation of their citations, the ministers will take their oath of offices in batches before the President.

 They will thereafter sign the register which will be counter-signed by the President.

 Immediately after the ceremony that will be open, the first meeting of the Federal Executive Council will hold behind closed-doors.

PDP says, Fielding Jonathan for presidential poll an error

 The Peoples Democratic Party has asked Nigerians to forgive the party for its inability to meet their yearnings in the past 16 years.

 The party also said that fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan as the PDP candidate for the 2015 Presidential election was an error. It added that the party was aware that Nigerians were angry with it because of some actions it took when it was in power.

 The PDP said it was ready to mend fences and this was why it was organising a national conference where all issues affecting the former ruling party would be discussed.

 The Chairman, National Planning Committee of the conference, Dr. Raymond Dokpesi, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

 Dokpesi, a chieftain of the party from Edo State, was flanked at the briefing by members of the planning committee of the conference.

Open Heavens 11 November 2015 Wednesday daily devotion: WEALTH WITHOUT COVETOUSNESS

WEALTH WITHOUT COVETOUSNESS

Memorise: And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! - Luke 18:24

Read: Luke 18:18-25 (KJV)

18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Bible in One Year: Job 4-7; 1 Thessalonians 4

MESSAGE