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  • Oshoffa preaches love, humility among members

    Pastor and Spiritual Head of Celestial Church of Christ(CCC) Worldwide, Rev. Emmanuel Oshoffa, has urged members as well as Christians in Nigeria to love one another, live in peace and embrace the spirit of humility.

    Oshoffa spoke last Sunday after honouring the invitation of CCC Oko-Oba Parish III shepherded by Superior Evangelist Amos Victor.

    He said only the pure will receive the blessings of God, urging Nigerians to consecrate themselves to the Lord.

    He urged the church members to abide with the doctrines of the church accordingly and detach themselves from terrestrial members performing atrocities with the name of the church.

    Citing several Bible passages, he insisted that being humble is the best way to attract the presence of God.

     

  • Djinee preaches unconditional love with ‘Find You’

    Djinee preaches unconditional love with ‘Find You’

    Keying into the season of love, award-winning vocalist, Osayamwen Nosa, popularly known as Djinee, has released the video for his latest track titled ‘Find You’ (Nwanyi Oma).

    According to the artiste, ‘Find You’ is a lover’s melody which emphasises the power of unconditional love to a partner at a time when life’s worst storms arrives at our door front and there seems to be absolutely nothing left to hold onto but a commitment once made in the promise of love.

    The soft, melodic tune will definitely tug at every lover’s heartstrings as it is the perfect track to reassure and comfort a loved one of an uncertain tomorrow.

    Djinee who says the song will suit perfectly for any romantic occasion, added: “First of all I want to say thank you to God who made all of this possible, My family, My friends, My amazing and ever loving fans (without whom I am nothing), Blogs, members of the Press, TV stations, Radio Stations and DJ’s . Thank you for being patient with me and for letting me have the past year to really escape into my mind and write music so freely.

    “I feel so rejuvenated and i have so many stories I can’t wait to share with you. I have missed you all desperately; the wait is so almost over. Something is coming very, very, very, very soon. I am excited and scared at the same time. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this record, I Love you all, and hope to see you in the not so distant future.”

    The video is directed by Mex Ossai while the track is produced by Exo Magege.

  • Easten Bar adopts candidates as Wike preaches peace

    Easten Bar adopts candidates as Wike preaches peace

    Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has urged the Eastern Bar Forum (EBF) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to remain united

    He said this would help the association to achieve its objectives and meaningful development for the Southeast and Southsouth geo-political zones.

    Wike spoke in Port Harcourt while declaring open the EBF quarterly meeting.

    He said: “Unity in the EBF is very necessary, from what I have seen in this country, you have no option but to remain united.

    “Even if you are cheated, remain united because unity is key for you to achieve whatever you want to achieve.

    “Please, whatever you are doing, speak with one voice, whatever it takes, take decisions that will help you though it may not be comfortable for everybody.”

    The governor weighed in on the Federal Government’s proposal for voluntary cattle colonies across the federation. Rivers State, he explained, would not be conducive for the scheme.

    Wike said: “They speak of colony, well I don’t know what that means, I have not seen it before. We have a lot of environmental problems here, we have pollution, we have no grass here, so if the cows drink our water, they will die.

    “We have Atlantic Ocean here if they like they can lay pipes and take the water to wherever they like, but for colony, no I don’t know what is.

    “They say that if you speak, you die, if you don’t speak you die, so why not speak and die after all those who don’t speak die early.”

    The meeting endorsed candidates for the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) elections. They include: Chief Arthur Obi Okafor for the position of NBA President, Stanley Chidi Imo for First  Vice-President, Sebastine Anya for Welfare Secretary, Uju Mary Chukwuma-Okafor for  Treasurer, Emeka Anosike Financial Secretary and Mr. Seth Nwokolo for the office of Assistant Publicity Secretary.

    The candidates emerged after a screening conducted by the Forum’s Screening Committee comprising of all the members of the Governing Council of the association, branch chairmen and secretaries of all EBF branches, all Senior Advocates of Nigeria from the EBF states, all national officers of the NBA from the EBF zone, in compliance with Article 11 of its Constitution. This was subsequently approved by the General Meeting of the EBF.

    The screening exercise was witnessed by the First-Vice President of the NBA, Mr. Caleb Dajan; Third Vice-President of the NBA, Mr. Ben Oji; Welfare Secretary of the NBA, Mr. Adesina Adegbite; Vice-chairman of Arewa Lawyers Forum Mr. Garba Pwul (SAN) who led a team of Arewa Lawyers to the event representing the Chairman of Arewa Lawyers Forum Mr. M. A. Abubakar who is now the Governor of Bauchi State; Secretary of Southwest Lawyers, Egbe-Aomfin Mr. Ranti Ajeleti who led a very strong delegation from of Southwest lawyers and a delegation of the Mid-West Bar Forum led by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Alex I. Obade.

    National officers of the NBA of EBF extraction at the event included: NBA Second Vice-President Mr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, First Assistant Secretary Mr. Leo Okey Ohagba, Financial Secretary Mrs Ngozi Udodi, National Publicity Secretary John Austin Unachukwu, Second Assistant Secretary Ms Cecilia Ugbuji and Assistant Financial Secretary, Mrs Dorcas Ngwu.

  • Kashamu preaches love, peaceful co-existence

    Kashamu preaches love, peaceful co-existence

    As Christians join others around the world to celebrate Christmas, the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Buruji Kashamu has called for love as a prelude to the entrenchment of sustainable peace in the country.

    In his goodwill message at Christmas, Kashamu  urged Nigerians to also see the season as an opportunity to reach out to fellow Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion and other cleavages.

    The statement reads:  “The annual commemoration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ is a most auspicious time for us, as individuals and as a nation, to rededicate ourselves to the virtues and ideals which the Messiah preached and exemplified during his earthly ministry.

    “Christmas is not only about the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also the celebration of the greatest gift to mankind. Therefore, let us seize this moment to reach out to fellow Nigerians. Let us promote the things that unite us as a people rather than those that divide The Us along ethnic, religious and party lines.

    “I enjoin us all to resolve this Christmas to make the ideals of peace, harmony, tolerance, love and goodwill to all even more manifest in our interactions with others. The season of Christmas is one that exemplifies the virtues of love and peaceful co-existence. We must continue to extend a hand of love, kindness and live as one big family irrespective of our  beliefs and leanings. We must also continue to respect one another; respect for one another is a key element for national peace and growth.”

  • Akintola preaches peace

    Legal practitioner Adeniyi Akintola (SAN) has enjoined Nigerians to embrace the virtues of love and peaceful co-existence that this season symbolises.

    In a Christmas message issued yesterday, Akintola, a leading Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC)  urged Nigerians to seize the moment to reach out to fellow Nigerians in need.

    He said: “The season of Christmas is one that exemplifies the virtues of love and peaceful co-existence. We must continue to extend a hand of love, benevolence and live as one family, irrespective of our faith or tradition. We must also continue to respect each other’s right to live freely and peacefully.

    “Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ who is the symbol of Christianity and the harbinger of peace, love and good tidings and there is no better way to celebrate the season than by showing love and being our brother’s keeper.

    ”Let us cultivate the habit of giving to those who need our help at this time, it would go a long way to put smiles on their faces.”

    He urged continuous support for the Abiola Ajimobi administration’s policies and programmes, and expressed the hope that the developmental strides would continue to spread across the state.

  • Gowon preaches unity

    Gowon preaches unity

    Former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon has urged Nigerians to put aside ethnic differences.

    He spoke as guest of honour at the 18th valedictory service and graduation ceremony of Jextoban High School, Ibafo, Ogun State, over the weekend.

    Gen. Gowon said next month would make it 50 years since his regime called for peace and togetherness in the face of incessant crises rocking the nation.

    He said: “My hope and prayer, after the Civil War where we disagreed with one another and had to go into a fight, is that Nigerians would now continue to love themselves and that we do not continue to raise our arms against one another. But with love and charity amongst us, we can be able to build the country to the sort of country that we want it to be.”

    Gen. Gowon cautioned lawmakers against selfishness in their call for the restructuring of the nation.

    “People are saying restructuring, what type of restructuring are they talking about? As long as it is something that is of good of Nigerians, not restructuring to their way of doing things. I think we have to be careful when we talk about restructuring. If it is something good, I am sure the people would be able to give it their blessing. But it must not be restructuring for personal or group interest,” he said.

    Advising the graduates, the 82-year-old major general recalled that when he became Head of State at the age of 32, he had never imagined such responsibility would be thrust upon him, but he rose to the occasion.

    The proprietor of the school, Mr Adedayo Ojo, counselled the pupils.

    Ojo said: “You, our outgoing students, must always remember the sons or daughters of whom you are. You read in the papers everyday how the mighty have fallen… there are people who got to their peak in life through hard work, transparency, honesty and total dependence on God. Such I say you should emulate. Any pursuit of fame, riches or academic success built on false foundation of dishonesty, or corruption is bound to collapse disastrously. Learn to be content with whatever you have, never try to cut corners to get to the top, become the promising leaders that will effect the real change we are yearning for in our nation and build on the Christian values you have learnt.”

  • Yuletide: Zenith Bank’s boss preaches love

    Yuletide: Zenith Bank’s boss preaches love

    As the festive season draws closer, children and youths have been urged to show love, especially to the less privileged.

    Group Managing Director, Zenith Bank, Peter Amangbo, made the plea on Sunday at the 10th anniversary of the bank’s Christmas Youth Parade.

    The event, which had over 30 participating schools from Lagos, Ogun and Delta states, is geared towards encouraging techonology compliance among the younger population.

    Amangbo said: “Zenith Bank celebrates children and youth each year because they are leaders of tomorrow.

    “As we celebrate,  let us spare a thought for the less privileged as well as children in  the troubled Northeast.

    “Zenith will continue to empower youths technologically and otherwise, to enable them compete with their mates in the world.

    “To this end, our empowerment programme will be strengthened in 2016 to help youngsters achieve their aspirations,” he said.

     

     

  • Akume preaches love

    Akume preaches love

    Senate Minority leader George Akume yesterday called for love and peace in the spirit of Easter.

    In a message, Akume said: “My heart is filled with immense happiness and I give gratitude to God as I congratulate all Christians, the people of Benue North-West Senatorial District, supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the people of this nation on this year’s commemoration of the death and resurrection of our Lord.

    “I am thankful to God for his enduring mercy over us as individuals and as a nation and I also want to appreciate Nigerians for their steadfastness and patriotism in the face of unpredictable political atmosphere. As our Lord Jesus is our spiritual hero by his death and resurrection, so also Nigerians have distinguished themselves not just in the choices they made in the presidential and parliamentary elections, but also in the way and manner they conducted themselves.

    “As we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Saviour, we should not be carried away by the festivities, but take out time to reflect deeply on the most important principles of all religious faith, which include love, tolerance and selflessness, and continue to imbibe and practise same in all our interactions among ourselves and with God.

    “That we are devoted to the celebration of Easter is an indication that we are conscious of our obligations to the Almighty.  I urge all Nigerians to show the same level of religious zeal and take the sacred responsibility of participating constructively in nation-building.

    “The death and resurrection of our Lord should act as a reminder and as a stimulant that will make all of us join hands with the emerging agents of positive change as we strive to ensure that Nigeria becomes great in the shortest possible time.

    “I wish all of us a very memorably Easter and I advise that we celebrate it with love, restraint and respect for our differences, where such exist.”

  • Cleric preaches Godliness

    The General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Mission Church (CAMC) a.k.a Oke Igbala, Ilupeju, Lagos State, Remi Adebayo, yesterday admonished Nigerians and their leaders to shun materialism and live for God.

    His admonition came on the heels of the death of a former Minister of Information, Prof Dora Akunyili, last Saturday, and the demise of a devout member of the church, Deaconess Obadare, on June 1.

    “Whenever a person dies, his or her time is up; it is God’s will and there is nothing anybody can do about it since no mortal can query Him. He is our Creator and He reserve the licence to call us whenever He so wishes. What we need do is to prepare for it with our day-to-day activities.

    “Look at all the accomplishments of the woman (Akunyili). Look at her contributions to national development. Look at the passion of Deaconess Obadare for the work of God. Both never knew they would not know today. One lesson we must learn when people like that die is the fact that we must live every second as if it is our last. We must fine-tune our relationships with God through the way we relate with our fellow human beings. We must behave like the true images of God in piety. Once we can internalise the fact that God can call us anytime, any day, we will walk in His ways for His glory.”

  • Pastor preaches holiness

    Pastor preaches holiness

    A pastor, Samson Oluwamodede, has warned students against committing sin, urging them to embrace holiness.

    Oluwamodede gave the warning during a prayer session organised by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) last Sunday.

    The prayer was held at the university’s Relaxation Centre. The man of God is the founder of the Prayer Centre Church of God Worldwide. He said he was in the institution to pray for the students to be successful and to warn them against certain sinful acts, which were in contrast with the standard of God.

    The prophet told the students that everything they needed to be successful in life was in Christ Jesus, adding: “all that is expected of you is holiness.”

    He said: “God will come at anytime to harvest the world; there is grace and mercy for you this time, be holy as our God is holy.”

    Oluwamodede, who warned the students against indulging in fornication, advised students to desist from prostitution and cultism.

    He said: “Always remember the son of whom you are.” He noted that those who partook in unholy acts would not be part of the the Kingdom of God. “Malice, greed, fornication, putting on trousers and artificial hair-do by ladies can lead one to the hell fire,” he said.

    Quoting 1st Corinthians 11 vs 6, the pastor warned students against worshiping in churches where female do not cover their heads and wear trousers, saying that God is not present in such churches.

    He said prayer for students and management. He prayed for peace to continue to reign and rebuke the spirits of untimely death that might be hovering on every student and member of staff.

    The cleric promised to always visit the school every last Sunday of the month to pray for the students. Some of the students who spoke with CAMPUSLIFE described the prayer as timely as the first semster examination approaches.