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- ‘Toolz left her career, left her business, left her home to make sure the child was good all through’ – Hubby, Captain Demuren opens up
- Photos From Odunlade Adekola’s 42nd Birthday
- I’m no longer surprised when those who earn next to nothing allegedly buy cars – RMD
- Shisha worst than cigarettes – Study reveals
- Mercy Aigbe stuns for the gram on her 41st birthday
- What God told me about Nigeria, 2019 – Bishop Oyedepo releases prophecies
- Does MI Abaga have a new girlfriend? [Photo]
- How to make sure you stick to your career goals this year
- US Government gives update on closure of Abuja, Lagos offices, visa interviews
- 2019 ELECTIONS: Bishop Onaiyekan Tells Nigerians Leaders To Elect
- EPL: Emery speaks on Arsenal’s move for Cahill, January signings after 4-1 win over Fulham
- EPL: What Mesut Ozil said after Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Fulham
- Barcelona manager, Valverde drops bombshell on his future
- 2019: Fr. Mbaka Mobilises Support For Buhari’s Reelection Despite Catholic Ban
- Durojaiye Kehinde Obasanjo: I Drove My Amphibious Car From Lagos To Abuja
- 2019 ELECTIONS: Nigerians Will Judge Buhari By His Actions, Not Words – Atiku
- See The Gift Udom Emmanuel Gave To Ooni Of Ife At Government House, Akwa Ibom
- El-zakzaky’s Group Visits Church On New Year Day
- Muslim Group Condemns January 1st As Public Holiday For Christians To Enjoy
- What God told me about Nigeria, 2019 – Bishop Oyedepo releases prophecies
- 2019 PROPHECIES: Bishop Isong reveals politicians that will be attacked, warns against islamization of Nigeria
- 2023: What Shehu Sani Told Southeast, Southwest Concerning Promise
- Dino Melaye: Lawmaker reveals why he’ll not surrender to police, compares self to biblical Elijah
- 2019: Pastor Enoch Adeboye releases prophecies for individual, Nigeria, foreign countries
- 2019: Fr Mbaka gives out prophecies, reveals terrible thing that will happen in Nigeria
| Posted: 02 Jan 2019 12:00 AM PST
OAP Tolu Oniru-Demuren and her hubby, Captain Tunde have shared first photos of their first child, a boy who was born a few weeks ago. According to Tunde Demuren, 'Toolz did great, she left her career, left her business, left her home to make sure the Child was good all through'.  See his full post below…. Mark 11: 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe it, and it will be yours. This time last year I prayed and asked for a healthy baby. God showed He is God. The I AM THAT I AM. Able God. THE ALPHA et OMEGA and blessed us in His time. My prayer is that this 2019, my God will answer all your prayers. Have faith. Work at it and believe. God will show Himself. Just remember to be thankful. I need to add, @toolzo did great… left her career, left her business, left her home to make sure the Child was good all thru. I Pray for all our support systems, family, friends and everyone that remembered us for good, may My God meet you at your point of need and overwhelm you with blessings. In Jesus name. Happy New Year. May 2019 be the best year ever. In This Story: #Toolz #Hubby #CaptainDemuren Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Photos From Odunlade Adekola’s 42nd Birthday Posted: 02 Jan 2019 12:00 AM PST
Born on December 31st 1976, popular Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola celebrated his 42nd birthday yesterday at his Abeokuta residence in Ogun State. The house party had Mr Latin, Eniola Ajao, Owolabi Ajasa, Dr Smile and several others in attendance.    In This Story: #OdunladeAdekola #42ndBirthday Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| I’m no longer surprised when those who earn next to nothing allegedly buy cars – RMD Posted: 01 Jan 2019 11:00 PM PST
Richard Mofe-Damijo makes his first post on IG as he says that he is no longer surprised when those who earn next to nothing allegedly buy cars. Read his post below; I'm no longer surprised when people who earn next to nothing allegedly buy multi million dollar cars and homes, after all the catch phrase is "FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT" but the question is, is faking it a guarantee to making it? Absolutely not. I have never believed the principle of faking it till you make it because it is a faulty principle that often puts people in trouble so I want to share a principle that has worked for me, which is the principle of FAITH and utter total trust in God's word. The principle that is sure to not only produce results but produce results that are long lasting not the fleeting fame and fortune that comes with FAKING IT. So welcome to 2019 and instead of faking it again this year, I dare you to "FAITH IT TILL YOU MAKE IT" Happy new year again people. One Love! The actor revealed that he never believed the principle of faking it till you make it because it is a faulty principle that often puts people in trouble. Richard Mofe-Damijo who challenged his followers to "FAITH IT TILL YOU MAKE IT", added that it is a principle that has worked for him. In This Story: #RMD #IAmNoLongerSurprised Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Shisha worst than cigarettes – Study reveals Posted: 01 Jan 2019 10:30 PM PST
The levels were then compared with cigarette tobacco to establish which was more likely to pose health risks. Scientists in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi have found that Shisha pipes posed more serious medical problems compared to cigarettes. Ms Ayesha Mohammed, a chemistry lecturer at the University of Sharjah and the lead author of the study, said: "Traditional medwakh and Shisha pipes have no filters. "So toxic metals can quickly enter the lungs, causing different diseases, such as lung and oral cancers, oral infections and cardiovascular diseases. "I will never recommend dokha (medwakh) and Shisha smoking because both don't have filters, so trace elements can easily enter human body and cause harm compared to cigarettes and cause several cancers." Published in Oxford University Press's Journal of Analytical Toxicology, the latest study looked at 13 medwakh tobacco products and three shisha products, analysing their properties to determine metal concentrations. The levels were then compared with cigarette tobacco to establish which was more likely to pose health risks. Levels of nickel, a known carcinogen in medwakh and shisha were found to be particularly high compared to those in cigarettes, while iron levels were found to be roughly the same. The research was co-authored by Prof. Mohamed Al Hajjaj of the University of Sharjah; Abdus Khan of Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi; and Shabber Mohammed and Masrath Mohammed, both of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. Earlier this year, Ms Mohammed and several co-researchers released a study that reported much higher levels of nicotine and tar in medwakh than in cigarettes, while those in shisha levels were similar to those in cigarettes. Dr Noordin Wadhvaniya, a respiratory medicine specialist at the Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai, said that people who smoke shisha would inhale 26 times the recommended limit of uranium. "Contrary to the general belief, uranium that is inhaled will most likely damage your kidneys rather than your lungs. "However, it does damage the respiratory tract, creates respiratory irritation and accumulation of fluid in the lungs as well," he said. Wadhvaniya added that with one puff, shisha smokers inhaled the same amount of smoke as they got from a whole cigarette. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shisha smoke, also called hookah or waterpipe, is a way of smoking tobacco, sometimes mixed with fruit or molasses sugar, through a bowl and hose or tube. In This Story: #Shisha #WorstThanCigarettes #StudyReveals Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Mercy Aigbe stuns for the gram on her 41st birthday Posted: 01 Jan 2019 10:00 PM PST
Your favourite female celebrity, Mercy Aigbe turns 41 today January 1, 2019, and as usual, she has blessed us with some really cute photos. The beautiful movie star took to her Instagram page where she posted some cute photos and a video to mark her special day. Even though she didn't really caption the photos with a lot of quotes, Mercy Aigbe looked really amazing in those outfits. "Cheers to 41. Happy birthday to me." Happy birthday Mercy Aigbe from all of us at Nollywood Times as you celebrate another beautiful year. Mercy Aigbe might not be having a big birthday party this year but the last time she decided to mark her birthday, it was one of the biggest stories covered in 2018. From her big party which had in attendance all the A-list celebrities to the dress drama. We can't also forget in a hurry when former celebrity couple, Saheed Balogun and Fathia Balogun almost stole the day with their dance moves which speculated that they were getting back together. Mercy Aigbe stuns at her 40th birthday party [photos]
Mercy Aigbe had some really nice photos taken and her children weren't left out of the photo frenzy as they both looked good and came out in style to celebrate with their mother.   2018 looked like a good year already for Fathia Balogun, as her ex-husband, Saheed Balogun was seen spraying her money at an occasion. The occasion was Mercy Aigbe's 40th birthday party which had a lot of movie stars in attendance. As expected, Fathia Balogun turned up and just when the music came on, she couldn't help but dance. She was later, joined on the dance floor by her ex-husband, Saheed Balogun. This came as a surprise as the former couple not only danced but Saheed took out time to spray Fathia some cool cash, to the admiration of everyone present at the occasion. Even though it was Mercy Aigbe's birthday, Saheed and Fathia Balogun took the spotlight. In This Story: #MercyAigbe #41stBirthday #StunningPhotos Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| What God told me about Nigeria, 2019 – Bishop Oyedepo releases prophecies Posted: 01 Jan 2019 09:30 PM PST
Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has revealed what to expect in the year 2019. Oyedepo, in his New Year message at the Church's Headquarters in Ota, said nothing will tamper with the peace of Nigeria in 2019. According to him, the story of this country will be changing for the better. He said Nigeria shall not see any more bloodshed and there shall be no war. The cleric said, "the prince of peace will continue to dominate in Nigeria and Africa, we shall not see set-back anymore. "Because of the saints of God in this country, Nigeria shall remain safe. "The year 2019 shall be a year of humbling testimonies." In This Story: #BishopOyedepo #PropheciesFor2019 #WhatGodToldMeAboutNigeria Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Does MI Abaga have a new girlfriend? [Photo] Posted: 01 Jan 2019 09:30 PM PST
While a number of celebrities were releasing photos to wind up 2018, MI Abaga just like all of them shared a photo of a mystery woman and himself, which is making us wonder if he has a new bae. The music star took to his Instagram page on Monday, December 31, 2018, where he talked about all that he went through in 2018 and summed it up with the idea that the lady in the photo was the best thing that happened to him in the year. "I lost things along the way... relationships, time, investments... People 😢.. but here is to 2019 and doing this crazy thing called life for at least another 365 days.. this picture sums up best what 2018 felt like.. keep the most important people close... words for 2019. Blessings and light to you all!!!! Happy New Year!!!!!!" he captioned the photo.
Okay, guys, it looks like we just might have another big celebrity wedding in 2019...what do you think? We all know MI Abaga was in a relationship a while ago even though it didn't last. Talking about his past relationship, back in 2018 during his birthday, he got a very cute and emotional message from his former girlfriend, Erica. Check out emotional message MI Abaga's ex-girlfriend sends him on birthday October 4 was MI Abaga's birthday and usual, messages of love from fans came in their numbers but one special message was that of his ex-girlfriend, Erica which was quite emotional. Erica took to her Instagram page on Thursday, October 4, 2018, where she penned down a very cute and emotional message to the rapper. "True friends never stop loving each other. We may have failed as lovebirds but as friends, we would do a better job. Fani your birthday is stamped into my heart so, no matter where I am and who I have become, I'll always wish you a happy birthday. Happy birthday, champ," she wrote. Just in case you don't know who Erica is, she was MI Abaga's longtime girlfriend. At some point, Erica worked with Choc City group before she resigned. It is not clear when and how the relationship between these two ended but it is safe to it was one of the most private relationships in the celebrities circle. In This Story: #MIAbaga #NewGirlfriend #Anonymous Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| How to make sure you stick to your career goals this year Posted: 01 Jan 2019 09:00 PM PST
Before you think about setting career goals for this year, you need to look back to see how well you fared in 2018. Did you feel satisfied with your job? If your answer is no, then this is the right time for you to set goals that will help you feel more fulfilled in your career. What exactly do you want to achieve in your career this year? Is it to make more money, get a promotion or change your career path? Whatever your 2019 career goals are, setting the goals as early as the first day of the year is not a bad idea. However, it's just not about setting the goals, it's about making effort to achieve the goals you set. Here are five easy ways to stick to the goals to achieve your career dream. 1. Figure out what you want to achieve this year  To set your career goals for the year, you need to identify what you want first. Once you figure this out, you'll have the motivation to set and stick to the goals. 2. Write down your goals After identifying your goals, you'll need to write them down somewhere you can easily see and remember them. You can write it in a piece of paper and paste it on your wall. You can also use a note taking app like Google Keep to record the goals and set a reminder to keep track of the goals. 3. Develop an action plan  Creating an action plan helps you to specify steps it'll to accomplish each goal. For instance, if changing your career in 2019 is your focus you'll need to develop yourself and gain relevant skills. How long will it take you to achieve that? You can determine that in your action plan. 4. Get an accountability partner You may need to share your goals with someone you trust. Someone who'll always be there to keep you accountable and advise you when necessary. 5. Monitor your progress  This is more like the evaluation stage of the whole process. It's important you track how far you've gone, what you have achieved and what you still need to do to achieve your career goals for the year. In This Story: #CareerGoals #NewYear #HowToStick Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| US Government gives update on closure of Abuja, Lagos offices, visa interviews Posted: 01 Jan 2019 04:44 PM PST
This was confirmed in a statement on its website and social media pages on New Year's Day. Applicants were subsequently advised to attend their regularly scheduled interview. "U.S. Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos remain open for for all consular business, including visa interviews. "Please attend your regularly scheduled interview," the terse statement read. In This Story: #UnitedStatesEmbassy Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 2019 ELECTIONS: Bishop Onaiyekan Tells Nigerians Leaders To Elect Posted: 01 Jan 2019 04:39 PM PST
The cleric also advised the Federal Government to ensure proper use of security agents during the election. Onaiyakan spoke in Abuja on Tuesday during his New Year mass at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nyanya. He said Nigerians should pray for President Muhammadu Buhari's promise of free and fair election to come true, Daily Post reports. The cleric said, "It is the government that is responsible for free and fair election in any country, the government has all the necessary things to make it free and fair. "The use of security agents should be handled properly to ensure that voters are not intimidated during election." He prayed that Nigerians would elect good leaders who would address the issues of corruption, unemployment and poor infrastructure. "Nigeria need leaders that will carry everybody along to make the country a better place," he said. He noted that other African countries have moved ahead leaving the giant "Nigeria" behind. The Cardinal said that "most countries suffer from national disaster while Nigeria is faced with human disasters" urging Nigerians to serve God more than ever before. "We should do all we can to realise that we are all children of the same God irrespective of our difference in religion, language or ethnic background," he said. Commenting on the Pope's new year message, he said that it should be practice in Nigeria during the election. "Political office and political responsibility thus constantly challenge those called to the service of their country to make every effort to protect those who live there and to create the conditions for a worthy and just future. "If exercised with basic respect for the life, freedom and dignity of persons, political life can indeed become an outstanding form of charity," he quoted the Pope. He further admonished politicians not to practice "do or die" politics. In This Story: #JohnCardinalOnaiyekan #Buhari #2019Elections Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| EPL: Emery speaks on Arsenal’s move for Cahill, January signings after 4-1 win over Fulham Posted: 01 Jan 2019 04:30 PM PST
Speaking after their 4-1 win over Fulham on New Year's Day, he insisted Chelsea's Gary Cahill is not one of his targets. Emery is believed to be keen to bring in a new centre-back, especially after Rob Holding's season was ended prematurely. "It's not easy, improving our team in this winter transfer market. "But the club is working and we are watching different possibilities. "Maybe we can in this market if we get some opportunities sign one or two players but it's not easy." Asked directly about the rumours linking Cahill with a move to the Emirates, Emery added bluntly: "We didn't speak about him." In This Story: #UnaiEmery #ArsenalManager #EPL #Fulham Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| EPL: What Mesut Ozil said after Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Fulham Posted: 01 Jan 2019 04:21 PM PST
Goals from Granit Xhaka, Alexandre Lacazette, Aaron Ramsey and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Unai Emery's side all three points against Fulham. However, Aboubakar Kamara did score for the visitors at the Emirates Stadium. Ozil, who did not feature for Arsenal against Fulham due to injury, took to his official twitter page, @MesutOzil1088, to congratulate the Gunners for a positive start into 2019. The ex-Germany international also admitted that it was hard for him not being on the pitch. "Positive start into 2019 for us! Congrats Gunners! Nevertheless it was hard for me to not being on the pitch due to my injury today," Ozil twitted. "I definitely want to help the team as soon as possible again. Wishing all of you a happy, healthy and satisfying 2019! #YaGunnersYa #M1Ö". In This Story: #MesutOzil #Arsenal #Fulham Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Barcelona manager, Valverde drops bombshell on his future Posted: 01 Jan 2019 04:17 PM PST
The former Athletic Bilbao boss took over at the Nou Camp in 2017 and led the club to the league and cup double last season. Barca currently sit top of La Liga and remain in contention in the Champions League. But Valverde said: "I do not know what I will do next season. In this football, who knows? We all know how things are. I never think long or long term. "For us, two months are a very long term. If you win a game, everyone is happy and if you lose, everyone is watching you. "What I want is for everyone to be satisfied with the work. But we are not going to cheat. "If you do not win the League, everyone looks at the coach because it is marked like that. I try to meet the objectives and, of course, how much we have left, so let's see it." Barcelona return to action at Getafe on Sunday. In This Story: #ErnestoValverde #Barcelonamanager #FCB #ChampionsLeague Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 2019: Fr. Mbaka Mobilises Support For Buhari’s Reelection Despite Catholic Ban Posted: 01 Jan 2019 04:11 PM PST
The call by Rev. Fr. Mbaka who is also the Founder of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, to back President Buhari, came after few weeks the Catholic Bishops in the country barred Catholic priests and religious leaders of the catholic faith from endorsing any candidate for the forthcoming general elections. Mbaka had on Tuesday during his New Year prophetic message and crossover service stated that the type of difficulty the country was going to face was such that has not been "witnessed in its 58 years history, Tribune reports. He also urged Nigerians to pray for the country and its leaders, adding Nigerians should support President Muhammad Buhari to continue his fight against corruption. The clergyman insisted that the Catholic Church supports the fight against corruption and that was why it created "prayers against bribery and corruption." "A President that is fighting corruption needs to be supported," he said. It could be recalled that in a recent statement signed by Most Reverend Augustine Akabueze, President and Most Reverend Camillus Umoh, Secretary respectively of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the Church declared that no priest or religious should publicly endorse politicians. In This Story: #FrMbaka #Buhari #2019Presidency Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Durojaiye Kehinde Obasanjo: I Drove My Amphibious Car From Lagos To Abuja Posted: 01 Jan 2019 04:02 PM PST
The car, which he said, moves on land, water, and air, was designed like an aircraft with wings and propellers making some residents to pass it for a moving aircraft on first sight on Abuja roads. Obasanjo, who said he was going to Nigeria Airspace Research Management Authority to first report to the authorities, had stopovers at some bus stops on the airport road attracting the attention of pedestrians who touched, admired and took selfies with the seemingly strange automobile, Daily Trust reports. "The vehicle was designed to move on the land, sea and fly. But out of the three operations, I have achieved two, presently I moved it from the land and sea and it has been tested and drove all the way from Lagos down to Abuja for over 15 hours," he said adding that he came to Abuja to see the president. On why he desires to meet the president and vice president, he said "There was a car that I built to be mass produced in Nigeria to boost our GDP but some local government officials in Lagos destroyed that their boss told me it was an illegal venture. "I reported the case to Governor Ambode of Lagos and he said they should meet with me but they ignored his directive. That is why I came to Abuja to report to the necessary quarters. "So, I want to meet Mr President and Vice President to let them know what is going on how they destroyed that vehicle." He said the car, made from junks has been built for over one year in Lagos and has attracted an international audience and media houses including CNN which did a short documentary on the invention. "That is why I go to the length of using junks so that people will see it and know what we can do. It runs on fuel and solar energy alternatively," he said. On his plan for commercialisation of the vehicle, "That is my intention and we want Nigeria to be the first to mass produce it for commercialisation. We want a car that moves on the land, sea and can fly. That is a breakthrough in the history of the transportation system in the world." He said the vehicle was installed with a floating device that makes it move on water "that is it cannot sink and it moves like watercraft when in water and moves like a normal car when on the ground and moves like aircraft when flying. In This Story: #AmphibiousCar #DurojaiyeKehindeObasanjo Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 2019 ELECTIONS: Nigerians Will Judge Buhari By His Actions, Not Words – Atiku Posted: 01 Jan 2019 03:54 PM PST
Reacting to the President 's message in Abuja, the former Vice President said leaders should lead by example by preaching peace at all times . Buhari had said in his New Year message that , elections need not be a do - or- die affair, and that politicians should not approach them with mortal fear . Atiku , however, noted in a statement that it was not enough for the President to condemn do - or- die politics if he cannot control the activities of overzealous aides, including the country' s security chiefs, especially the Inspector General of Police whose activities lately gives him away as a partisan player in negation of his constitutional role, the Punch reports. The PDP presidential candidate advises Buhari to go beyond lip service and urge security chiefs to be politically neutral during the election , adding that their loyalty to the constitution doesn't include putting themselves at the service of the ruling party at the expense of free and fair elections. Atiku also called on President Buhari to follow the example of former President Goodluck Jonathan , who, in 2015 , who he said walked the talk of the 2015 elections not being worth the blood of any Nigerian. According to Atiku , Jonathan lived by his noble words and statesmanship when he conceded defeat without hesitation, thereby contributing to peaceful conduct of the election . The PDP presidential candidate also reminded Buhari that it was not enough to "preach peace when he cannot publicly condemn the violent behaviour of his supporters who harass , molest and publicly humiliate his opponents and their supporters. " In This Story: #Atiku #Buhari #2019Elections #2019NewYearMessage Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| See The Gift Udom Emmanuel Gave To Ooni Of Ife At Government House, Akwa Ibom Posted: 01 Jan 2019 03:43 PM PST
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| El-zakzaky’s Group Visits Church On New Year Day Posted: 01 Jan 2019 03:19 PM PST
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the group attended the service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State. Commenting on behalf of the group, the leader of the delegation, Prof. Isa Mshelgaru of Building Department, Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, said the visit was to strengthen relationship between the two faiths. Mshelgaru said the visit was meant to further boost the bond of relationship between the followers of two faith toward fostering national unity.  He observed that going by the tenets of the two major religions in Nigeria, none of which preaches violence, adding that they both preach peace, love, unity and joy. The don described Christians as the closest people to Islam but lamented that Nigerians were divided by selfish politicians who hide under religion to achieve personal desires. "We are all created by one God, we must, therefore, endeavour to live together in peace with one another. In This Story: #Elzakzaky #ElzakzakyInChurch Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Muslim Group Condemns January 1st As Public Holiday For Christians To Enjoy Posted: 01 Jan 2019 03:10 PM PST
PRESS RELEASE: 1ST JANUARY: MURIC CONDEMNS FG FOR BIAS AGAINST MUSLIMS The Federal Government declared today, 1st January 2018, as a public holiday thereby keeping faith with the practice since colonial days into Nigeria's post-independence period. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the Federal Government (FG) for granting official recognition to 1st January for Christians to enjoy while ignoring the myriad of petitions from Muslims dating back to the 60s demanding recognition for 1st Muharram as the first day of the Islamic calendar. This was contained in a press statement signed by the director and founder of the Islamic human rights organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, today, Tuesday 1st January, 2019. "Nigerian Muslims feel marginalised. The reality of the Nigerian situation has subjected Muslims in the country to religious segregation. Today 1st January 2019 was declared by FG in recognition of the Christo-Western Gregorian calendar. This happens every year. In essence, FG recognizes the Christian calendar but spurns the Islamic calendar despite several petitions and appeals to it dating back to the 60s. In particular, MURIC has consistently made this demand at least for the past ten years. This is religious apartheid. A society which desires peace must embrace justice and fairness. Justice is the soul of peace. Nobody can deny one and enjoy the other. It is this socio-economic imbalance that has been responsible for the absence of genuine and enduring peace in Nigeria. Muslims suffered under colonial rule as every policy of the colonial master was designed to eliminate all vestiges of Islam. It is most unfortunate that successive post-independence regimes have pursued this lopsided policy and refused to review the situation. It is disappointing to note that Nigerian governments headed by Muslims have equally turned deaf ears to our complaints. "From Abubakar Tafawa Balewa to Muritala Muhammad, from Ibrahim Babangida to Sanni Abacha, Musa Yaradua and now Muhammadu Buhari, no Muslim head of state had the political will to bell the cat. Though we are not unaware of the strategy of agents of neo-colonialism whose stock-in-trade is to blackmail Muslim heads of state with the 'Islamisation' agenda in order to put them permanently on the defence, we expect that every Nigerian leader must possess the courage to enthrone justice and equity. "In this regard, we applaud state governments in both Northern and Southern Nigeria which have so far recognized the Islamic calendar and declared 1st Muharram as holiday. Most worthy of mention are former governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State and governor Isiaka Ajimobi of Oyo State. The fact that state governments did it and heaven did not fall shows that FG also can do it. What FG lacks is the political will. We are telling FG today that the courage to fail is cheap while the will to succeed is worth a king's ransom. FG needs to wake up from slumber and do the needful. Justice delayed is justice denied. The time to attend to our grievance is now. In view of this glaring injustice and the obvious lack of political will on the part of FG, MURIC hereby calls on Nigerian Muslims to prepare for a change in tactics. From now onwards, if FG continues with its lackadaisical attitude to the demands of Muslims for parity with their Christian neighbours, we will accompany our civil rights demands with peaceful protests. This is because it appears that the only language the government understands is physical appearance of agitators. FG is the father of all. It must not be seen to favour one against the other. It must give all equally. A father who wants peace in the family must treat all the children equally. This is too glaring and FG can no longer pretend not to know that Muslims are asking for equal treatment. The only difference in our struggle will be its peaceful nature because MURIC's motto is 'Dialogue, Not Violence' and we will not abandon this golden principle. To start with, we are instructing our members throughout the federation to sit at home on 1st Muharram 1441 which corresponds to 31st August, 2019. However, Muslims will observe the sit-at-home on Friday, 30th August, 2019 to give more effect to their demand for parity and civil liberty. "We refuse to be third class citizens in our own country. Nigeria belongs to all of us. We are not asking for any favour. We are demanding our Allah-given fundamental human right. Nobody has the right to take from us what Almighty Allah has given us. We will not be slaves in our land. "In conclusion, we give notice to FG to brace up for peaceful confrontation with Nigerian Muslims or to grant equal status to 1st Muharram by declaring the day as a public holiday like 1st January." Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) In This Story: #MURIC #ProfessorIshaqAkintola Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| What God told me about Nigeria, 2019 – Bishop Oyedepo releases prophecies Posted: 01 Jan 2019 02:58 PM PST
Oyedepo, in his New Year message at the Church's Headquarters in Ota, said nothing will tamper with the peace of Nigeria in 2019. According to the Bishop, the story of this country will be changing for the better. He said Nigeria shall not see any more bloodshed and there shall be no war. The cleric said, "the prince of peace will continue to dominate in Nigeria and Africa, we shall not see set-back anymore. "Because of the saints of God in this country, Nigeria shall remain safe. "The year 2019 shall be a year of humbling testimonies." In This Story: #BishopDavidOyedepo #2019Prophecies Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Posted: 01 Jan 2019 02:53 PM PST
Speaking while reeling out his 2019 prophecy, Bishop Isong said "Pray that this day does not come where there will be a serious security challenge in a part of this nation and curfew will be declared and people will be rushing and buying things in bulk to store because of the road to markets would be closed. "There will be internal security crises in some parts of the country and it will be physical and people will complain of several road blocks in several areas, movement shall be restricted, but the church needs to rise up and pray, that this issue should go for ever. "What a black day! There will be continuous engagement of minor in voting, several voters' cards, and several ballots cards would be voided because of minor and under age voting". He said there would be massive fraud in the elections which would be condemned by the international communities. "In the midst of this, and in the course of prayer, a Moses, as said by the Lord, a selfless leader will emerge, a leader who will lead the people out of bondage. "He will open the gate of wealth. He will lift up the wrath of authority, so shall it be. The lord said in 2019 because of your faith, and your faithfulness bombarding heaven, He said, every prayer we would pray this year, the Lord shall give us more than you asked." He pointed out that Nigeria shall be safe if the people of Nigeria always lift up the nation up. "The lord said always pray for the flag of Nigeria. The lord said there is some problems on the flag green white green. "There is a spiritual history and as we continually pray, that York on the nation which is in the flag shall be broken. "On workers remuneration, the thing has become a document and now instituted, and the remunerations are now gazetted." Commando case against certain Nollywood stars and people in the music industry attracting negative press, some of these guys they need to give their lives to Jesus. "Another notorious kidnappers' den shall be raided and exposed. The wife of one of the Governorship candidates in the coming gubernatorial election shall be in danger. Someone is planning to attack wife of one of the gubernatorial candidates. "Apart from football Nigeria shall diversify in sports activity and rebrand to other sports activity and that shall bring the national honor apart from football. "There shall be further pressing for Sharia law, Islamic control especially from states in Nigeria, it will become a form of distraction but the fire will be quenched by prayer. "Pray for a certain state party Chairman, many state party chairmen will be under heavy physical attack in 2019. Crossriverians should pray and fast that the state be not thrown into mourning in this brand new year instead of celebration. "Much prayer is also needed for the people of Anambra state. It shall boil like hot oil but Jesus shall quench it like ice water. "A certain plaque in form of sickness to be release into the air across the West African and the East African Coast, especially Nigeria is being warned, the symptoms are like cough but is more dangerous like Ebola. "Bauchi state also needs divine intervention through special prayer, we pray that the prayer of the saint will quench the trouble in that state. "A further issue of Islamization, a father of faith and his mega ministry shall be accused by fellow Nigerians of facilitating and helping Islamization with finances, he denied through his voice through words of faith". The Clergy further said "2019 elections shall be full of surprises, it shall be like a coat of many colors. "In 2019, we need to buy an umbrella, sell your shoes and buy umbrella. 2019 shall continue to be a year of awards and good will. Keep aside what Nigeria is facing". In This Story: #BishopEmmahGospelIsong #2019Prophecies Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 2023: What Shehu Sani Told Southeast, Southwest Concerning Promise Posted: 01 Jan 2019 02:48 PM PST
Sani, on Tuesday, urged Igbos and Yorubas to demand a written agreement from Buhari's administration against 2023. Sani gave the advice on Tuesday while wading into the controversy surrounding which region takes over the presidency from incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari, who is the 2019 flag bearer of the APC. DAILY POST recalls that Osinbajo had said President Buhari would hand over the presidency to the South West after completing his two terms in office. But both the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha and the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola had at different occasions said the South East will produce the next President if they support Buhari in 2019. Lending his voice on the matter, the Kaduna lawmaker advised whichever region being promised the presidency to demand a written agreement from Buhari and his party. Sani said the agreement must be signed in the presence of well known religious and traditional office holders. The tweet read: "If they promise your geopolitical zone political power in 2023,demand for a written irreversible and irrevocable agreement, signed by their presidential candidates and party chieftains and witnessed by respected traditional and religious leaders." He added that 'gentleman agreement is a hoax and a mirage." In This Story: #Buhari #BabatundeFashola #Osinbajo #2023Presidency Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Dino Melaye: Lawmaker reveals why he’ll not surrender to police, compares self to biblical Elijah Posted: 01 Jan 2019 02:40 PM PST
The lawmaker, in a tweet on Tuesday evening, compared his predicament to that of Elijah in the Bible, vowing to remain in his hideout. DAILY POST had reported that Senator Melaye, who alleged that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris will inject him (Melaye) to death if he is arrested, has been under police siege since last Friday. The Force had also vowed to remain at Senator Melaye's residence until he comes out of his hideout and surrenders. Melaye wrote, "The Bible record prophet Elijah to be among one of the strongest prophets that lived, but he went to mount Carmel to hide when king Ahab sought him to kill him because of the way he boldly declared the truth. "There is a difference with being scared and being wise." In This Story: #DinoMelaye #NigeriaPolice #IbrahimIdris Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 2019: Pastor Enoch Adeboye releases prophecies for individual, Nigeria, foreign countries Posted: 01 Jan 2019 02:35 PM PST
Pastor Adeboye released the prophecies during the church's crossover service which took place on Monday at the RCCG headquarters located at Kilometre 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Ogun state. The highly respected cleric released prophecies on individual, Nigeria, the world and his church, RCCG. See the prophecies below: INTERNATIONAL Joel 2:28-32 King James Version (KJV) 28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. 30 And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. 31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come. 32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call NIGERIA Lamentations 3:22-23 King James Version (KJV) 22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. INDIVIDUAL Isaiah 3:10-11 King James Version (KJV) 10 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. 11 Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. RCCG Psalm 91 King James Version (KJV) 91 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Thank God the Holy spirit and prophesy into your life. In This Story: #PastorAdeboye #2019Prophecies #RCCG Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 2019: Fr Mbaka gives out prophecies, reveals terrible thing that will happen in Nigeria Posted: 01 Jan 2019 02:28 PM PST
Mbaka urged Nigerians to pray hard to overcome what he tagged 'impending unimaginable difficulty' in 2019. The fiery preacher disclosed this on Tuesday during his New Year prophetic message and crossover service. Mbaka stated that the type of difficulty the country was going to face was such that has not been "witnessed in its 58 years history." The Catholic priest also urged Nigerians to pray for the country and its leaders. He said Nigerians should support President Muhammad Buhari to continue his fight against corruption. The clergyman insisted that the Catholic Church supports the fight against corruption and that was why she created "prayers against bribery and corruption." "A President that is fighting corruption needs to be supported," he said. In This Story: #Mbaka #2019Prophecies Sharing is caring. Share this story  |
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