The former Olori to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Wuraola, has confirmed that her marriage to the respected monarch is indeed over.
She described him as a “silent King” and suggested that it was other people that planted stories that led to the collapse of their marriage. Read her statement…
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18 passengers boarded the bus and the driver, making 19 persons, but 16 persons were in the vehicle when they were intercepted around 8pm by the bandits.
The victim further disclosed that when he got to the road, where the bus was abandoned, he met four of the passengers, who he said had also escaped.
“But I am sure they did not recover the rest people that night even with the help of soldiers, police officers carried five of us to a place where we saw another vehicle and joined to our destination.”
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Ahmed Zaki, who confirmed the incident in a radio station in the state, noted that the police is on top of the situation.
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My husband proposed 6 months after we started dating. Everything was moving like clockwork, until it wasn’t. We hit an unanticipated mammoth sized bump on our road towards marital bliss that halted our journey towards happily-ever-after indefinitely.
Our church told us, in so many words, that we were not ready to get married. We both had some more introspective to be done before we could say “I do”. Although we could have packed our bags and headed to the county courthouse, we opted to submit to the leadership of our church. It was difficult, embarrassing, slow, and absolutely one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made.
As a lady, that “NO” forced me to work on the marriage rather than the wedding day. There were no dress fittings or cake tastings. It was just me working on myself…
This is a practice often left out of the marriage preparation equation. Our culture is obsessed with Bachlorette romances and fairy tale weddings that more so characterize a soap opera than a bona fide union. Marriages, however, are not made amid the Hollywood glitz and glam, but in the imperfect and often challenging behind the scenes work of becoming one.
Intuitively, we know this, but when a woman is blinded by bliss often her desire to experience a day she’s dreamt about overrides common sense. She may be reluctant to listen to the voice of wisdom, tempted to override internal checks and determined to ignore massive red flags indicating she is not ready to get married.
1. She has a healthy growing relationship with God.
Before a woman gives her heart to a man she should give it to God. He controls the outcome of all things and will direct her path, even romantically, if she allows Him. A willingness to put God first keeps a woman from making an idol out of a man, a wedding, or the state of being married. Yes, they are gifts from God but they are not gods themselves and should not be worshipped. We are instructed in Psalms 37:4(NIV) to “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” A willingness to develop a relationship with God and submit to His way, timing, and choice is an indication that a woman is ready for marriage.
2. She knows herself.
By establishing a relationship with God, He then teaches us about ourselves. InPsalms 139:13-14 (NIV) it says,” For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful,” A woman should know everything she can about herself prior to getting married: her temperament, quirks, pet peeves, talents, passions and abilities to name a few. The more a woman knows herself the better she is able to make a discriminatory decision regarding the man she will spend the rest of her life with.
3. She has processed any childhood hurts.
Jeremiah 29:17 (ESV) says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Often we are not aware of the contents of our hearts until we are in an unfavorable circumstance. What’s in us seeps out, spilling onto anyone and everything in our path. This could look like a heated argument or a financial crisis. Moments like these trigger our unhealed wounds and cause us to respond in ways that are unhealthy. A woman who is prepared for marriage has taken the time to explore the pain of her past in order to enter a marital relationship whole instead of fractured.
4. She has her finances in order.
Money has never been my strong suit. While I was single I did however, attempt to work on my financial footprint. A woman preparing for marriage should know her net worth, live below her means, get out of debt, invest, save, and pay her bills on time. If her finances are in disarray prior to marriage getting hitched won’t solve the problem; it will only make things worse.
5. She is emotionally healthy.
Emotions are tricky. They are a part of us but sometimes relying on them can be problematic. A woman who is emotionally healthy is able to not only process her pain but articulate and communicate her feelings in a responsible way. This is absolutely vital in order to build strong communication in the union between a man and a woman. If a woman does not prioritize this area in her life it will eventually show up in her behavior. Philippians 7-8 (NIV says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
6. She has eliminated questionable males in her life.
No husband wants to take a back seat to another man. Great marriages are birthed with exclusivity. A woman who is serious about laying a strong foundation for her marriage will eliminate all undefined relationships with the opposite s*x; ignore former male colleagues, ex-boyfriend(s), etc.
7. She has a good support system.
Everyone needs at least one other woman who is intimately involved in her life. She needs someone who can look her in the eyes and tell her the truth. A woman who has not established these types of relationships should consider doing so prior to getting married because she will need them. A husband can be a best friend but I wouldn’t recommend he be the only friend. Proverbs 17:17 NIV) says, A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
8. She has counted the cost.
Marriage is a commitment that should not be taken lightly. In God’s eyes marriage is forever (excluding the reasons outlined in the Bible). For this reason a wise woman evaluates possible outcomes she may face: financial loss, painful arguments, sickness, and even addictions. Before she says, “I do” she needs to know if she can commit in good times and bad.
Luke 14:28 (NIV) says, “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?”
Considering these 8 indicators would bring a sense of sobriety to wedding planning. It could potentially take the focus off the day and place it on the lifetime. This is most important and what a woman should think about if she is ready to be married.
[written by Kia Stephens]
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REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OFNIGERIA, PROFESSOR YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN AT THE COMMISSIONING OF THE EDO STATEFERTILIZER AND CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED NPK FERTILIZER PLANT, AUCHI, EDO STATE TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017.
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First let me say how pleased I am to be here in Auchi, I was here in camp as a Youth Corper in1979. I lived here among the warm and friendly people of Auchi for 6 weeks.
I have had the unique honour and privilege of visiting two great industrial enterprises in Edo State, all in one day. Earlier, we were at Okpella to commission the Edo Cement Plant of the BUA Group and the groundbreaking of their second 3 million tonnes per annum line. Now we are here at Auchi and what we have here is a 60,000 metric tonne fertilizer plant.
This state-owned fertilizer plant has been recently rehabilitated, as a Public-Private Partnership. The clear objective of establishing the plant is to boost farming activities and the agric value chain nationwide. This investment is a direct response to the Federal Government’s strategy of growing the Nigerian economy on a zero oil assumption.
Agriculture is that well-known but abandoned pathway to our economic diversification and national prosperity. The fundamental constraint to optimizing agriculture is access to inputs, fertilizer being a fundamental input. On the average, a Nigerian farmer uses 13kg per hectare of fertilizer compared with world average of 100kg per hectare.
This explains why Mr. President negotiated the December 2016 Fertilizer initiative, working with the Moroccan King, aimed at achieving local production of 1 million metric tons of NPK fertilizer for 2017 wet season farming. Reducing costs and delivering finished products at N5000-5500 per bag (formerly between N8-9,000 sometimes N13,000.
This, again, is an enterprise that will create at least 500 direct jobs and several more indirect jobs. It will bring us closer to self-sufficiency in fertilizer production and, perhaps most importantly, boost food production and reduce food prices, ultimately enhancing food security in Nigeria.
To the extent that it makes import unnecessary, this plant will also help us to conserve our hard earned foreign exchange. And to crown it all, I am happy to learn of the plan for a gradual extension of this project so as to steadily boost its output.
I am informed that this is an integral part of His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki’s plan to support and actualize the job creation and food security objectives of President Muhammadu Buhari especially the NPK fertilizer initiative.
I must therefore hasten to congratulate the dynamic and far-sighted Governor, as well as the great people of Edo State, on this great achievement. Not only will this boost the local economy, it will also impact the national economy in a significant way. It is therefore a gift from Edo State to our great country.
As you are all well aware, the Buhari administration takes private enterprise very seriously. We believe that government resources cannot bring about the rapid roll out we need, especially in the areas of infrastructure and industrial development.
It is the private sector that can do so. We are therefore committed to making it easy for businessmen to invest and do business everywhere in Nigeria.
This accounts for the Presidential Enabling Business Council set up by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the work of which was fortified by the Executive Order No. 1, which I executed on May 18, 2017, on the promotion of transparency and efficiency in the business environment and facilitation of the ease of doing business.
This efficiency and transparency drive is not a challenge to the Federal Government and its officials alone.
Every State and Local Government must be involved in the effort to ensure that private businesses thrive and create employment opportunity for our growing youth population.
By harnessing private capital and the great entrepreneurial spirit of Nigerians, I believe we can seriously leverage government resources and accelerate economic development.
Let me therefore commend the Edo State Government for this partnership with WACOT, already well known Afro processing company. Barely 3 weeks ago, I was in their rice milling plant in Kebbi State.
Your Excellency, I am therefore very happy to commission this plant, which will further assist us to realise our potentials in this area.
To the Glory of God and for the benefit of humanity, it is my singular honour to commission this fertilizer plant.
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From political arguments with family and friends, time-sucking Facebook snooping, unhealthy comparisons, and TMI moments, most of us have witnessed the ugly side of social media. But what are the driving forces behind what we share, write, and comment on, and why do we feel the urge to compulsively check social networks several times a day? Whether we post frequently or rarely, strategically or not, now is a good time to assess our motivations for making our mark online.
Social media has become a modern-day idol for many, but the root of this addiction is nothing new. It’s an ancient sin delivered in a modern approach.
Pride is a vicious cycle that never satisfies, and like all sin, it has the need to be fed regularly.
Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:12-14)
So how can we discern our errors as we use social media? How can we use it so our words and thoughts are acceptable in God’s sight? Here are three searching questions we can ask ourselves about this modern medium:
1. Does my confidence depend on it?
At different points throughout the years, I’ve been drawn into the virtual world where it’s easy to create a persona of confidence. But it was all a charade. I didn’t actually like myself, but I temporarily received the attention and approval I felt was lacking.
While it may seem normal for anyone to want approval, there’s a fine line between needing encouragement and desiring self-glorification. Whether we have too much confidence in ourselves or not enough, the problem remains: We’re not putting our full confidence in who God is, who he made us to be, and how he views us as his cherished children.
Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness. (Psalm 115:1)
The Bible calls us to be humble, give God the glory, and boast only in him. Sure, we can share thoughts, humor, experiences, and the like, but social media doesn’t give us a free pass to be self-glorifying.
In Philippians 4, Paul tells us to do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, which filters out many of the posts we see and create ourselves. Before posting, we should consider whether it will be encouraging to viewers and honoring to God, or if it’s feeding a desire for attention.
If it’s the latter, we should remind ourselves through God’s Word of the position we hold through Christ, one that should humble and astound us. We are sons and daughters of God and his servants, granting us both freedom and responsibility. So let’s take time to step away from the computer or phone and think before we seek attention.
The Bible talks a lot about the tongue and its power to curse or bless others.Proverbs 12:18 says, “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
The mind and heart transfer sin through our fingers as we type words of condescension, pretension, and disrespect. But as we’re told in Colossians 4, our conversations should always be full of grace and seasoned with salt. Kindness, respect, and wisdom should saturate every form of communication, especially because our words are a witness to unbelievers.
There are times when we should address concerns with the author of questionable posts in a gentle and loving way, but we should take a humble step back before we react in self-righteousness. Our sin has been graciously and miraculously washed clean by Jesus’ blood and righteousness, so let’s seek to show that same grace to others, listen before we respond, and love as Jesus loves through our patience.
What may seem witty or hilarious to us in the moment can cause permanent damage in the long-run. We may be able to delete some comments, but the memory of what we’ve said will remain. As David sang in Psalm 141, may we ask God to set a guard over our mouths and keep watch over the doors of our lips.
Do our words, thoughts, and actions reflect God’s light and wholeness, and do they bring him honor?
Are we building others up or tearing them down?
Are we basing our worth on the opinions of man or God?
Will the things we’re tempted to brag about ultimately matter in the scheme of eternity?
Social Media in Perspective We may feel alone, misunderstood, and trapped by our sin, but Jesus is the only way of escape and true freedom — from the opinions of others, ourselves, sin, and, ultimately, death. He purchased our freedom at the costliest price, his very life, and took on the unbearable, the unbelievable, and the impossible for us at the cross — All so we might taste life without the shackles of sin, even within social media, and know eternity in his presence.
[written by Meghan Feir]
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The news trended in sections of the media on Saturday of a corper who attacked another corper with weapon in Akoko south east in Ondo state. But the issues was blown out of proportion.
According to our Fab Info findings, it was a case of a quarrel between two corpers, Yakubu Suleiman and Adina Josiah. The quarrel led to a fight and Suleiman got injured in the process.
The incident got to the notice of the NYSC State Coordinator Ondo State, Mr. Sunday Aroni, who intervened earlier today to put the matter to rest.
Though before this intervention by the State Coordinator, some persons have intervened, however the victim felt justice was not done to the case because he was not compensated for his hospital bills as promised by the Chairman of Akoko South East local government.
Hence, Yakubu Suleiman presented his grievance on the social media without recourse to the NYSC management, and it was discovered that some mischief makers capitalized on the occurrence.
The State Coordinator got wind of the case, and swung into action by inviting both parties and the president of Muslim Corpers’ Association and that of the Nigerian Christian Corpers’ Fellowship to a reconciliation meeting at the NYSC State Secretariat, Igbatoro, Ondo State.
The Akoko South East Local Government Inspector was also summoned, and some management staff were equally present at the meeting.
The victim was pacified and compensated at the meeting, while the member that provoked the other, Adina Josiah, was asked to write an apology letter and an undertaken that he was not going to torment the victim any longer.
At the end of the reconciliation, both parties shook hands, embraced each other and also assured the management of the NYSC, Ondo State, that nothing of such would happen again.
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