Andrew Wommack – Receive The Gift Of Salvation [SERMON]

                          Topic: Receive The Gift Of Salvation [Tuesday August 22, 2017]

Mark 10:21 “Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.”

MARK 10:21-27
Notice that the scripture makes special mention of Jesus loving this rich young ruler. This is stated after this young man said he had kept all of God’s commands, which was not the truth. Jesus was showing him that he had broken the very first commandment that states, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me” (Ex. 20:3), and also the tenth commandment that says, “Thou shalt not covet…” (Ex. 20:17). Jesus’ tough answer of “sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor” was not intended to hurt this young man. It was said from a heart of love and intended for his own good. This man’s money had become his god and it had to be dethroned before Jesus could become Lord.

The one thing this young man lacked was faith in Jesus as his Savior. This young ruler was trusting in his goodness and not in the salvation that Jesus offered as a gift. Millions of people are making the same mistake today. They trust in themselves instead of God.

Jesus only came to save sinners. Unless an individual acknowledges that he is a sinner, he cannot be saved. Because the whole world is guilty before God, He has provided one way of salvation for everyone. In the same way that everyone is guilty, everyone also has been justified freely by God’s grace.

That does not mean everyone is saved. Everyone has had the sacrificial offering of Jesus made for their sins by grace but grace alone doesn’t save.
We have to put faith in what God has provided for us by grace. Although the price has been paid for the sins of the whole world, only those who receive it by faith will benefit from the salvation that Jesus offers.

This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net)

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A Peek Into The Fabulous Life Of Music Star, Runtown And How He Spends His Millions

Mad Over You is one hit that has put Runtown on the list of A-list artistes in the country and it is a great thing that the hustle has paid off for him.

As the year 2017 runs out, Runtown continues to be the hottest and most talked about pop star of the year.
 
The Eric Many frontline star continues to make headlines on and off stage. From selling out tours in the US and UK, to headlining his debut concert in Lagos. Only an A list star can pull a crowd like that.
                      
Runtown, earlier this year acquired a brand new 2017 Lamborghini Gallardo. The new whip was valued at N150 million Naira
                         
Most recently,  he acquired a customised Mercedes-Benz G wagon for his birthday adding the N35 Million Benz to his fleet of cars.
                            

His hardwork paid off eventually as he went home with the highly coveted “African Artist of the the Year 2017” at the Ghana Music Awards beating fellow Nigerian singers, Patoranking, Mr. Eazi, and Tekno.
                           
This has led him to receiving First Class treatment wherever he goes
                            
The Phenomenal music star once spoke on the Emergence Of African Music At Harvard University
                              
For a man that works hard, it is very okay for him to play hard too
                         
Runtown recently welcomed a child with his American based girlfriend, Selena 
                        
                                      

Runtown has signed two endorsement deals. One with world renowned sports company Adidas which runs into several millions of Naira and another with Infinix mobile.
                             
                               

The singer is passionate about women as he once visited HG Female Orphanage which is a home for rescued girls from Child Trafficking across Africa.
                               

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See The Viral Photo Of A Single Mum That Is Causing Major Debate Online

 

Heard she is from Kenya...This is funny indeed.

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I Eat A Lot- Jennifer Lopez Reveals As She Strips For Paper Magazine

Jennifer Lopez sent pulses racing over the weekend as she stripped for a new shoot.

The siren, 48, posed for Paper magazine's special Sin City issue as she has a hit show called All I Have at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
The mom of two revealed things she loves to do in Vegas  to how she gets plenty of bruises shaking her bottom to such old hits as Jenny From The Block and Your Love Don't Cost A Thing.

'I think people come here to let loose and have a good time, and there's a sexiness to that. You know, it's that inhibition letting go and just having a good time.'
 'I do in my show, but the show is so demanding for me that I kind of have to stay on regimen when I'm here. The name of the show is All I Have,"so I can't be like, "Tonight you're getting half," you know. You can't do that.'

                                     
As far as how she relaxes in the city, she said: 'I love the shows and the food. I was really big into all of the Cirque du Soleil shows — I saw every single one of those. And then the restaurants change here all the time. They're always bringing in the best chefs from all over the world to draw people to gamble, so bonus for me. I don't gamble, but I do eat a lot. Occasionally. [laughs].'

                                
As far as dancing in her fancy dresses she said: 'I get a lot of bruises and it's a hard show on me. It definitely is. And then I like to do costume changes.

'I like to really put on a great show. It's not about just the music, or just the dancing - it's the costumes, it's the changes, it's the sets, it's the dancers, it's the band, it's the moments.'

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Nigerian woman married to 2 husbands get divorce

A middle aged woman married to two husbands in Ibadan has gotten the leave of a Customary Court to divorce one of the husbands.

The woman, Modinat Mufutau, on Tuesday told an Idi-Ogungun Customary Court, Agodi in Ibadan how she alternated two husbands in order to satisfy herself and get enough money to take care of her three children.


Modinat had begged the court to dissolve her 12-year-old relationship to one of her husbands, Ajadi Mufutau, for alleged lack of care and maltreatment.

She told the court that she met Mufutau in 2005, and he impregnated her without marriage formalities.

The petitioner said that at the beginning of the relationship Mufutau pretended to be a nice and responsible man.

“But when he impregnated me, he began maltreating and beating me whenever I demanded money for antenatal care.
“I left his house after delivery and hooked up with another man, Saheed, who impregnated me two years later but turned me into a punching bag after delivery of my second child for him.
“Later, I settled down with Mufutau, got third pregnant for him, but Saheed, who I have second child for begged me to continue with him.
“I decided dating two of them without any problem until they met each other in my rented apartment and fought.
“My Lord, I have made up my mind to divorce Mufutau because he had stopped giving me money for the maintenance of the two kids I had for him since he fought his rival, Saheed, in my apartment,” Modinat said.

Mufutau did not contest the petition for dissolution.

He said,

 “Modinat is a shameless woman. I was not aware that she still dates Saheed until I met him in the apartment I rented for her and she did not see anything bad in her action.
“I just pray the court to allow the first child be in my custody so that I can properly take care of the child and I promise to support her for the care of my second child,” Mufutau said.

President of the court, Chief Mukaila Balogun, and the court’s assessors, Aare Samotu and Ganiyu Alao, agreed and dissolved the union.

The court awarded the custody of their first child to the respondent and the second child to the petitioner.

Balogun ordered Mufutau to pay N3,500 as monthly allowance for the upkeep of the second child and warned both parties against fomenting trouble.


NAN

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Landlord kills tenant in eviction gone wrong

A Florida landlord is facing a first-degree murder charge after shooting a tenant, according to the Miami Herald.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Ryan Wilder is accused of having shot and killed Kenneth Palicki at around 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18.

Deputy Becky Herrin claims Wilder, 32, served Palicki and girlfriend Colleen Lyons eviction papers demanding that they vacate their rental property by Wednesday.


She told the Miami Herald that Wilder went to the home on Friday to find that neither Palicki, 47, nor Lyons were home.

He reportedly began taking the couple's belongings out, during which they returned home. An argument ensued and Palicki ordered his girlfriend to call the sheriff's office, Herrin told the paper.

The Miami Herald reported that Lyons told a 911 dispatcher that Wilder was carrying a pistol at the time.

While she was speaking with authorities, Wilder pulled out the weapon and fired four shots at Palicki.

Wilder then got into his truck and drove away. He was pulled over by deputies not far from the scene, the Miami Herald reported.
Wilder called his own girlfriend, Amber Gray, admitting what he'd done. He claimed, however, that it was merely self-defense, according to the publication.


Wilder is being held in county jail on no bond.

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JAMB Announces New Cut-Off Marks For Admission Into Tertiary Institutions

New minimum cut-off mark for admission into universities and polytechnics in the country has been set by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB.
For admissions into universities in Nigeria, the cut-off mark was set set for 120, polytechnics and colleges of education pegged at 100, while that of innovative enterprising institutes was pegged at 110.

Institutions are, however, at liberty to raise their cut off marks for admission above the minimum set by JAMB.

The board also announced that admissions into public degree awarding institutions for the 2017 UTME examination will end on January 15, 2018 while for private institutions, it ends on January 31, 2018.

Also, decisions on first choice candidates by universities will end on October 15, and second choice candidates will end on December 15; after which the remaining students will be available in the market place for other institutions till the January closing dates.

The registrar, however, appealed to heads of institutions not to charge more than N2,000 for admissions’ processes.

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Mark Wahlberg named world's highest-paid actor,2017

Rapper-turned-actor Mark Wahlberg has been named the world’s highest paid actor,2017

The 46-year-old star won his place at the top of the list compiled by Forbes magazine after earning an estimated $68 million before taxes over the past 12 months.

Thanks to earnings from “Transformers: The Last Knight” and comedy sequel “Daddy’s Home 2,” due out in November ,he dethroned Dwanyne ''The Rock'' Wade who was number one in 2016 ..Fixed compensation means he benefits even when movies don’t do well,” said Forbes.

See List below


1. Mark Wahlberg ($68m)
2. The Rock ($65m)
3. Vin Diesel ($54.5m)
4. Adam Sandler ($50.5m)
5. Jackie Chan ($49m)
6. Robert Downey Jr ($48m)
7. Tom Cruise ($43m)
8. Shah Rukh Khan ($38m)
9. Salman Khan ($37m)
10. Akshay Kumar ($35.5m)
11. Chris Hemsworth ($31.5m)
12. Tom Hanks ($31m)
13. Samuel L Jackson ($30.5m)
14. Ryan Gosling ($29m)
15. Ryan Reynolds ($21.5m)
16. Matt Damon ($21m)
17. Jeremy Renner ($19m)
18. Chris Evans ($18m)
19. Chris Pratt ($17m)
20. Mark Ruffalo ($13m)

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See Photos Of Some Of Diezani's Properties Seized Today

A Federal High Court in Lagos,today, August 22, 2017, granted an Order of temporarily seizing some properties belonging to Diezani.

The properties worth at $16,441,906 has been unveiled.

More photos below:

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Nigeria Performs Terribly At Sport Due To Ageing Athletes - Solomon Dalung

The Minister of Youths and Sports Solomon Dalung,is of the believe that Nigeria keeps on performing terribly at sports due to ageing professional athletes.

Dalung made this known on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving Nigeria gymnasts who participated at the 2017 Regional African Gymnastics Championship in South Africa.

“I thank the coach for his determination in grassroots sports development. I discover that we have depleted the profile of our national athletes.
This has led us to recycle our professional athletes which has resulted to our poor podium performances.
When I came on board, I came up with a policy of massive grassroots sports development. I have not pretended over this, it will remain the focus and policy in the ministry.
We must encourage young athletes; we must discover young athletes, develop them so that they can realise their potential.
I think the gymnastic federation, with others, have keyed into this policy.
We must practically demonstrate this, and in demonstrating this, we must get younger people involved and much younger ages should be attracted into sports.
They should be encouraged and supported so that they can develop,’’ he said.

Dalung, expressed his happiness with five-year old gymnast, Lara Anot who won her first bronze medal, saying:

“If we can get more five-year old gymnasts to win medals for the country, in the next five years, Nigeria will have athletes that will dominate the gymnastics space for the next 10 to 15 years before retiring. Therefore, I congratulate our great gymnasts for making us proud,’’ he said.

Dalung directed the acting permanent secretary of the ministry to ensure that the financial assistance due to the team is released.

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Toke Makinwa Joins Nollywood

Popular media Personality and best-selling author, Toke Makinwa has joined the movie world.
Toke shared a post on her Instagram page announcing she’s pursuing a career in acting as she starts shooting a major role in a feature film tomorrow.

She wrote:

So I’m going to be in a movie guys no be waka pass o “I’ve had a few cameos here and there in the past and I have a lot of respect for actors and film makers0. #Issabigdeal.

A major production coming your way soon and filming starts tomorrow morning. I feel extremely blessed and highly lifted

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Everything You Should Know About KCee’s“Attention To Detail” Album

So Kcee is coming through with a new album. The Five Star Music lead artist is set to drop a new project titled “Attention To Detail”.

The project comes 4 years after his previous outing on “Take Over”, which was led by power singles ‘Limpopo’, and ‘Pull over’ featuring Wizkid.

A lot has happened since 2013. Five Star Music isn’t exactly the label that it was many years ago. Various episodes of infighting, squabbling and public lawsuits have stripped it of the team which created the last project. Singer Harrysong, Producer Del’B, and Manager, Soso Soberekon; three key men who were instrumental in that project, have left the building, and a new team is in charge.

Can they push for greatness? Can they enable the new music to dominate what is left of 2017 and beyond?

Kcee’s brand these days isn’t focused on music alone. The singer has declared his intentions to run for political office in his home state, Anambra. This has created a new dimension to his brand and his art, with the new album serving as a springboard for that. Sales from the project will be used to fund his political campaign. There will also be a lot of politicking dogging the new album, and influencing its reception in Nigeria.

But it is still art. The music on this will lead the way, and Pulse Music brings you everything you should know about the new project.

Release Date

The release date is already upon us. “Attention to Detail” album will be dropped on Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Kcee and his team picked a time in the year which is marked by the summer holidays. The album release comes a day before D’banj drops his “King Don Come” album, creating a mini-competition for publicity, attention and more.

Album Art

                            

The album art shows Kcee in pensive mood, alone in a room as he grabs a rosary tightly. Kcee is of the Roman Catholic denomination of Christianity, and throwing that into the core marketing image of the project inspires ideas for the thematic direction of the project. And then there’s his outfit, which is surprisingly minimalist when compared to the previous project.

Collaborations

Kcee stacked “Attention To Detail” album with a healthy dose of collaborations. Utilising his profile and friendships in the music industry, the singer has guests on 10 songs. Most of the guests are stars from the Nigerian music industry. Falz, 2baba, Tekno, Flavour, Olamide, Patoranking, and Phyno who appeared twice are from his home country. Ghanaian dancehall star, Shatta Wale, and Kenyan superstars, Sauti Sol complete the project.

Producers

Surprisingly, a Multi-talented producer Mystro leads this project as the chief producer. The man who has made records for numerous stars in Nigeria carries the bulk of production. He is on 12 tracks, inclusive of released singles ‘Tender’, Desire’ and ‘Vanessa’.

                   

Other producers on the project include Black Jerzey, Dr Amir,and Krizbeatz.

Release Strategy

The album will be released via all channels and distribution. It will be sold in all digital stores accross the world, with giants such as iTunes and Spotify being the leading platforms. Locally, there’s space for streaming platform MTN Music Plus, and others.

To promote the project, Kcee is organizing a tour of Eastern cities in Nigeria. Sources tell Pulse that Aba, Enugu, Owerri and Onitsha will be favoured destinations for the tour, where he will play sets from the projects.

Expectations

There are almost no expectations for Kcee. Having spent over a decade in the music industry, Kcee has scored numerous hit records and boasts a decent following in pop music. The new album will simply be an extension of his successful run in the game, and if we get lucky, we just might have pop hits dropping from this project.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Wife Stabs Husband To Death Over Infidelity Claims

With domestic violence cases increasing on a daily, a 33-year old man has reportedly murdered his wife. The sad incident happened in the Adekaa community, Gboko, Benue State, on Sunday, after the man, Joshua Terkaa-Uhir, allegedly stabbed his wife, Lucy, to death with an axe over claims she was having extramarital affairs.
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In a similar incident, a woman, a wife and

mother Folashade Idoko, stabbed her husband, Lawrence, to death at their home in Ayetoro, Oto-Awori, Lagos State, when the deceased received a call from an alleged female lover.

According to Punchng, the first couple Joshua and Lucy had been married for about six years and have two children. The union has however been tumultuous for a while with their fights resulting in fisticuffs a couple of times.

Things, however, took a bad turn on Sunday when they again started having issues which resulted in the husband shutting the door against Lucy and beating her up. He was alleged to have used an axe to stab her in the neck and immediately fled through the window.

A neighbour of the couple, Aga-Samuel Barti, said before the incident, Joshua had been accusing the wife of maintaining an extramarital affair, adding that it was the reason for their argument.
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Meanwhile, in Lagos State, Folashade also stabbed her husband, Lawrence, to death around 11pm on Sunday. It was learnt that the couple, who had been married for four years, also have two kids.
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It was gathered that Lawrence, an engineer working in Ogun State, returned home that day after a week-long official duty. The wife reportedly accused him of engaging in extra-marital affair and an argument ensued.
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In a fit of anger, Folashade reportedly stabbed him to death with a kitchen knife. She was later arrested. A neighbour, Mrs. Blessing Olokpobri, said Folashade was aggressive and violent, adding that people always tried to avoid having issues with her.
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She said, “There was hardly a day they didn’t fight if the husband was at home. There was a time she went to meet him at a beer parlour. She dragged and stripped him. There was even a time she sliced his ear lobes with a broken bottle and it had to be stitched.”

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Fake Beggar Who Makes N8,000 Daily Caught In Ikorodu

A fake beggar, Abdullahi Abbas, has been apprehended by an angry mob in Ikorodu area of Lagos.

The said Abbas, confessed to the mob that he makes between N5,500 and N8,000 daily. 
The 37-year old, usually disguised as a visually impaired beggar, led by a 12-year-old boy (names withheld) begging for alms at First Gate and Odogunyan area of Ikorodu. .

A female resident, Adeoye Baliks, however, caught him in his lie when she engaged the pair in a conversation, discovered the ruse. Abdullahi and his aid were said to be well patronised in the axis until the curious resident raised the alarm. .
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According to an eyewitness account, both were said to have confessed they realised between N5,500 and N8,000 daily, depending on the patronage. It was learned that after several beatings, Abdulahi, from Oyo State, saying he belonged to a team of beggars, who feigned visual impairment and operate in areas like Ikorodu, Oshodi, Iyana-ipaja and Abule-Egba. .
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A resident, simply identified as David Oyesile, said both were found with a bag containing an undisclosed amount of money and it was learned that a substance was usually rubbed on Abdulahi’s face as he uses a walking stick, led by the teenager. .
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The scene attracted a huge crowd, who almost took the law into their hands but for the timely arrival of a local vigilante team in Ikorodu, Onyabo Vigilante Group, who prevented a mob action and handed over the pair to Police at Sagamu Road Division.

Vanguard

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‘People won’t watch your movie but will want to take a picture with you’ – Omoni Oboli

Omoni on set with Ramsey

Omoni Oboli  may have her movies among the top 10 highest earning movies so far in 2017, but she says it’s still difficult persuading Nigerians to watch Nollywood movies at the cinemas.

The actress, who has reportedly grossed about N161m from Okafor’s Law and Wives On Strike, said those kind of people would not watch her movies but still want to take pictures with her.

Some people really don’t know how to talk or they just feel like they don’t care. Sometimes, people say stuff like ‘I don’t watch Nollywood films.’ ‘Why should I pay to see your film?’ ‘How can I come to the cinema to watch home video?’
I’m like ‘it’s not home video, there’s a difference.’ There are some made for cinema Nigerian movies and there are home video movies. So, if you’re watching it in the cinema, it’s a made for cinema Nigerian film.
It’s quite difficult convincing some people. Some people have their minds made up, there’s nothing you’re going to say to them. They won’t watch your movie. Some of those people, after not watching your film, will want to take a picture with you.

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Here’s What Ebube Nwagbo Had To Say About First Ever Movie Role In Nollywood

Nollywood star actress, Ebube Nwagbo in this interview with Entertainer, opens up on her career, first movie role, most challenging role and new movie, Not Enough.

Read excerpts:

How did you become an actress?

I went for an audition like every other person and luckily. I was picked and got the lead role.

What are you currently working on?

I have just released my second movie entitled, Not Enough. It is my second movie as a producer.

What inspired you to go into movie production?

It was the passion I have for what I do. I also thought it was time for me to spread my tentacles, try out other things and develop myself. Also, I wanted to give back to an industry that has given so much to me and made me who I am today.

What are the basic challenges you face as a producer?

There are lots of challenges one faces as a producer and they range from creativity to originality. There is also the challenge of trying to come up with something different from the norm because most people are into producing now. Besides that, funding a production is not easy because you invest a lot into the project. With the economic situation of the country now, making sales is not guaranteed. And being accepted as a producer is not that easy because it entails a lot to be a good one, it is not a joke.

What message are you trying to pass through the movie?

The movie is centered on the youths of today looking for short cuts. They want to have the shortest cut to success and accomplishments in life. We need to set our priorities right at an early stage in order to secure our future. The decisions you make today, the life you live today determines your future. The movie also sheds light on the young girls of today that get pregnant without prior planning or knowing what they really want in life, thinking that getting pregnant for a man will make him marry or love them. Love can’t be forced. The movie, Not Enough also sheds light on weak parental guidance and peer pressure. It is a family story that has a lot of messages and lessons in it.

Has it been easy to combine acting and movie production?

It has not been easy combining acting and producing but it is what I love to do. It keeps me on my feet. I try to tell stories that are not only entertaining but also educating, stories with morals to learn from and messages to pass across.

Tell us about your most challenging movie role?

Every movie comes with its own challenges because you are being someone else at every point in time. But one of the most challenging movies ever was my first film as an actress. The movie was entitled, Arrested By Love. It was my first time facing the camera and I was playing lead. I didn’t have an idea of what I was going into or what I was doing. But big thanks to the cast and crew of that amazing job. They believed in me more than I believed in myself.

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Stella Damasus Is About To Make Life Easier For The African Girl Living Abroad

Nollywood actress Stella Damasus has announced that she will begin airing her podcast series titled “Excuse My African.”

She shared the news on her Instagram, saying the idea was borne out of reactions to a blog post of the same title.
The podcast is expected to convey “life through the eyes of a misrepresented and misunderstood girl abroad.”
Stella Damasus shared the post with the caption:

I wrote a blog a while ago that had the highest number of readers since 2012. It was so popular that I was interviewed by different media organizations who wanted to listen to my views on so many different topics. The blog was titled EXCUSE MY AFRICAN. Even my brother in law got interested in the blog to the point that he started giving me ideas on the things I could do with it. That was how the #PODCAST idea was born. I am super excited about this because I am already getting calls from people who want to do stuff with this brand even though the podcast is not up yet. We are working day and night to make sure that this is a podcast that you will all love to listen to wherever you are. Details of the where and the when will be released shortly. Thank you all so much for your prayers, love, and support. Graphic art by @puff_puffgirl and poster design by @rumeh_ejoor

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Trigger Happy Cop Murders Man Trying To Greet Former Employer At A Funeral

A man has been fatally shot by a mobile policeman attached to Chief Johnny Aribogha. The 34-year-old, Fred Igueriede, alongside two other persons, a man, and a woman, were reportedly shot by the yet to be identified mobile policeman.


Reports have it that the deceased, a married father of two had attended the funeral of the mother-in-law of Mr. Joe Akugbowe, a tenant of Chief Aribogha, at Eweri Primary School, Emede in Isoko South LGA when the incident occurred.
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Igueriede was however shot dead by a trigger happy policeman while trying to exchange pleasantries with his former employer, one Chief Johnny Aribogha.
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Two other people in the crowd were said to have sustained gunshot injuries as other policemen at the ceremony fired continuously in the confusion that trailed the incident.

The policeman, who shot the victim, had been arrested and was undergoing investigation at the police headquarters in Asaba. When contacted, Aribogha denied having a hand in the killing, saying his security detail had an accidental discharge which killed the victim. .
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The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zanna Ibrahim, said three riot policemen from the 33 Squadron had been arrested for the “dastardly act.” He noted that the cops were in detention, adding that investigations were ongoing.

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Buhari works from home as rodents took over his office during long absence-Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari, who resumed duties Monday after a 103-day medical vacation abroad, will operate from his official residence until the completion of the renovation of his office, the Presidency said Monday.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Shehu Garba, told THISDAY that the president’s office needed renovation because of its devastation by rodents during the president’s long period of absence.

“Following the three months period of disuse, rodents have caused a lot of damage to the furniture and the air conditioning units,” he said, explaining that it was impossible for his boss to operate from the office in that condition.
Garba, however, said this would not affect the effectiveness of Buhari’s work since the residence has an annex to the office, adding that the president had been carrying out his duties from home since he resumed.

Saying he could not tell when the renovation would be completed, the presidential spokesperson stated that the maintenance company that was seen at work Monday at the Presidential Villa by THISDAY had been asked to speed up its pace of work.

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9 Killed As Truck Rams Into Bus In Edo

A truck has been set ablaze in Edo after it's driver rammed into a commercial bus killing no fewer than nine persons. Two children and the bus driver are some of the deceased from the accident.

Reports have it that the accident occurred around Eguasco Street at about 6am on Tuesday. The driver of the bus had slowed down his vehicle to pickup some passengers going to Third junction when the truck rammed into the bus from the rear. 
The driver of the truck immediately escaped after the accident happened as an eyewitness, Eken, said that at least six of the passengers, including the driver, died on the spot, while three others who were rushed to Akugbe hospital died later. .

The development was said to have angered the youths and other commercial bus drivers in the area as they took to the streets to protest the death of their colleague. They also set the truck ablaze.

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PREMIERE: Zoro – Landlady [New Video]

Buzzing from the audio release in May, Zoro presents the visuals for his smash hit single, “LANDLADY.”

A MEX FILMS production, “LANDLADY” is a retro display of colour and sass.

“LANDLADY” showcases the best, and most romantic ways that a man can appreciate the special woman in his life.

Lovers of this track ,can now enjoy the video’s stunning visuals.

              

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DJ Big N x Tiwa Savage x Burna Boy – Anything (For You) [New Song]

Certainly, we have a hit in sight as Mavin Records official Disc Jockey, DJ Big N collaborates with label mate, Tiwa Savage and the Spaceship man, Burna Boy on this feel good sound titled Anything (For You) which is produced by the awesome, Babyfresh.

Hit the play button below and share your thoughts.

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M.I Seeks Rick Ross’ Collaboration On His New Album

Highly respected Nigerian rapper, M.I Abaga was recently at the centre of attention in the community of Nigerian music lovers on Twitter, for tweeting at US rapper Rick Ross, seeking to feature the Maybach Music Group (MMG) boss on a song for his new album.

The Nigerian rapper had earlier announced the completion of his next album but he seems to be considering new additions to the album, after his tweet chat with South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest suggesting that the duo might work together on a new song for the album.

Now, in the same manner, he seeks to feature Rick Ross on a song for the highly anticipated album.
See his post.

I speak you being on my album into existence.. all my people RT this till Renzel agrees!!! https://t.co/wY6s5BqTIh

— Yung denzL (@MI_Abaga) August 21, 2017

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Men just need kids and control,they cheat ..-T oyin Lawani defends her stance on not believing in marriage

Yesterday,Fashion entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani caused a stir when she revealed she doesn't believe in marriage.Last night, she took to social media to elaborate.According to her, especially in this part of the world,men get married just to have kids and control the woman.

 She says they cheat and put wives through shame. Her advice is,marry your best friend who would not bring shame to your home.

She wrote

If I didn't say😜this it will be a case of I said that,please remember that we all have our notion about life and the situations we have been through,have overtime, influenced our thought process.Marriage is just a platform which humans need to use in defining and consoling each other,but at the end of the day,men just need kids👍🏻cause it's important&we are the oven.most men think we belong in the kitchen.They hate when women are in control. I write this from an informed position" been there, done that". I have been with someone who's richer than me&also been with someone who I'm richer than,which has been a worthwhile experience to have a balanced viewpoint. 

As a woman,when you are at the receiving end in marriage,men just want to control you.I long for a situation where love strives&my drive for success is encouraged without my man being intimidated.most women make their men feel bad but I don't,I'm humble&respect my man,age regardless.cse they are our kings,But men will always be men&women need to align with that fact&not try to change that.even pastor Sef dey cheat,just pray to God to send u your Bestfriend,who will respect you enough not to bring shame into your home. 

At the end of the day everyone deserves to be happy,but not to stay in a bad marriage at the expense of their Happiness.Men cheat&all that money lavished on wedding becomes a waste,you go through divorce&your kids will be subjected to mental punishment.No woman on earth can Replace a father,I will rather spend my lifetime with my Bestfriend knowing we have each other till the end. 

People need to stop getting hassled into marriage&in the process,settle for the available (wrong man). let the will of God prevail in your life journey. If u hv a partner for ten years and eventually get married then that implies you have settled for a true friend whose friendship will permeate your union. married women in this part of the world sacrifice the most&still subjected to abuse&disrespect from their spouses .Where is the principle of equity&fairness.it's a 50/50 thing,"sacrifice for me&I will sacrifice for you".I love my career bt my kids come first,Be best friends then marriage will come.

At Gods time🙏🏻

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Saudi Arabia apologises over maltreatment of Nigerian pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has apologised to the Federal Government over an alleged maltreatment of two pilgrims by its security agents in Medina.

The Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammad Albijawi, gave the apology on behalf of the Royal leaders of the Kingdom when he visited the victims at Wefada Al Zahra Hotel on Al Salam Street Markazziya, in Medina.


He expressed regret over the unfortunate incident and assured that it would not happen again.

The Deputy Minister said

” What brought us here today is the issue of the two pilgrims that were maltreated somehow by our security agents.
” We are here to say sorry and regret the issue and assure you that such things will never happen again.
” On behalf of the King, the Governor of Madina and all the royal leaders in this kingdom, we are here to once again express our apology to you for what has happened and to assure you that the Kingdom will never allow such a thing happen again”.

Amb. Umar Salisu, Charge d’ Affairs, Embassy of Nigeria in Saudi Arabia, said the governor of Medina informed him about the type of punishment that would be given to the perpetrators of the incident.

” We really appreciate the action taken by the Saudi Authority to bring those people to book and continue to allow Nigerian pilgrims to perform their hajj rites without any fear of harassment, molestation and maltreatment.
” According to Saudi Authority, this is happening for the first time and it will be the last, ” Salisu said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that two pilgrims from Nasarawa State were allegedly detained and manhandled on arrival at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina on Aug. 19.

It took the intervention of the Secretary of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON ), Dr Bello Tambuwal, before they were released

Tambuwal, who is also the Coordinator of Medina Hajj Operation, petitioned the Saudi Ministry for Hajj Affairs over the issue and demanded immediate action on the perpetrators. (NAN)

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Floyd Mayweather enraged as Justin Bieber unfriends him to avoid bad influence

It's no news that Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather were best of friends ,with Justin even accompanying Mayweather to the ring,during his fight with Pacquiao. But now, that friendship has fizzled out after Bieber rededicated his life to Christ.

According to TMZ,Justin Bieber is not only off Floyd Mayweather's Money Team, he's now one of Floyd's mortal enemies as the musician unfollowed the boxer on Instagram.



Sources connected to both Justin and Floyd say, the folks at the Hillsong Church have been counseling Justin for months on taking a hard look at his friends and pulling back from those who are bad influences.
Church pastors did not single out Floyd as a bad influence, but Justin decided on his own he needed some distance. TMZ sources say Justin didn't want a clean break from Floyd, he just wanted to "reset boundaries" ... walling himself off from things like Floyd's obsession with strip clubs.

Justin unfollowed Floyd on Instagram as part of the resetting of boundaries, and sources say Floyd went "insane, nuclear." He lashed out at Justin, called him a "traitor" because Floyd had stuck with Justin during his meltdown when everyone was attacking Bieber.

Sources connected with Floyd say the boxer continues to be incensed at Justin ... screaming incensed.

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This must be planned- Father of murdered 8 year old girl cries out as suspect escapes from police custody

On Monday when members of the public learnt that Ifeanyi Dike, the man who allegedly raped, killed and removed vital organs of an eight-year-old girl, Victory Chikamso, had escaped from the police custody.

The father of the victim, Dr. Ernest Nmezuwuba, who was at the State Criminal Investigation Department when the suspected murderer and ritual killer escaped from police custody, said Dike took advantage of the darkness within the SCID’s premises to escape.


Nmezuwuba, who spoke during a Port Harcourt-based radio’s programme,said,

“We were there with the suspect in handcuffs. When we got to the state CID, there was no light in the entire State CID. I wrote my statement with candle; imagine a whole state CID (without light). Then Johnbosco removed the handcuffs from the suspect’s hands for him (suspect) to write his statement.
“At a point, the boy (Dike) said he was thirsty and Johnbosco said I should buy pure water for him and I asked him (‘John; are you crazy? Is something wrong with you? Why would you ask me to buy water for a person that killed my daughter? Why would I buy water for a ritualist?’ And I told Johnbosco that it was none of my business.
“Some policemen were at the gate with guns while we were at the charge room writing statement. After we finished writing our statements, Johnbosco called the IPO to go and put the suspect in the cell. The suspect was not handcuffed at that time.
“They did not walk up to a pole when I heard hold am, hold am; he has escaped. Whether he jumped the fence or not, I cannot say because the entire place was dark; it was between 7.30 and 8pm (Saturday night). I now told Johnbosco that you know what you are doing.
“They (policemen) came out with torchlight and checked under the cars parked there. Then I saw the DCP, I mean the Deputy Commissioner of Police and he said; what nonsense is this? He then asked after Johnbosco and he was told he (Johnbosco) was inside. The DCP then said that they should handcuff both his hands and legs.”

Nmezuwuba expressed disappointment in the police, accusing them of playing game with a heinous crime against humanity, even as he vowed that he would never allowed it to be swept under the carpet.

He said, “My brother, I cannot understand this country; this must be a planned game and I must fight it to the end. They have to provide that suspect. The Rivers State Police must provide him while Johnbosco should remain in detention.
“This incident has proven the kind of country we are living. What is going to happen in this particular matter; honestly speaking, heaven will hear it. The whole world will hear it.”

On his relationship with Dike, he said,

“The boy (suspect) is related to me; we are from the same village. He killed my daughter inside his room. Ifeanyi Dike’s landlord is my in-law and also his own in-law. The landlord was arrested and the same day, they released him (landlord).  The name of the landlord is Pius Nwoko.”

Dike, who had allegedly defiled, killed and removed the vital organs of eight-year-old Chikamso, was caught by a local vigilante, who immediately handed him over to the police on Saturday.

However, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zaki Ahmed, who was visibly sad and angry over the development, explained that the suspect escaped under the cover of the night and promised that the police would soon arrest him.

Describing the incident as an individual negligence, Ahmed stressed that the police had deployed human and material resources towards ensuring that the suspect was apprehended.

The CP said,

 “What I am saying is that it was an individual negligence that caused it. The escape happened in the presence of the complainant; that is the parent of the girl. The boy (suspect) escaped under the cover of the night.
“But we are making every effort, every move and by the grace of the Almighty God, within a short time, he will be arrested. We are not relenting. We know that this is a serious problem; it can happen to anybody.
“We are not relenting and by the grace of God, we will get him arrested. It is too bad it happened, but it is one of those things. Sometimes, things can happen this way.
“We have moved a lot of resources; both human and material resources, to ensure that the culprit is arrested. We call on the people to confide in us if they have any useful information. I will act on it.”

Culled fromPunch

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My years as a comedian was a waste of time- Teju Babyface

Popular Nigerian comedian turned show host,Teju Baby Face has declared that all the years he spent as a stand up comedian was a waste as he wasn't fulfilled .

Speaking at his “Teju Baby face Academy”, he said

“To say the truth, all the years I spent doing stand up comedy were nothing but a waste of time. It was later I found out my calling is in mentorship and teaching. That is why I am doing this now", he said.

Teju Babyface, is now known for his popular talk show, The Teju Babyface Show, which runs on TV stations across the nation.

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