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OCTOBER 1, 1960: How Nigerians ushered in independence ON day like this, exactly 57 years ago, Nigeria was on a festive and historic mood. It was the eve of October 1, 1960, the day that the United Kingdom had set aside to grant Nigeria independence as a sovereign state. The political and social atmosphere was astir. The reasons were not far-fetched given the dreams of the founding fathers – late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, late Sir Ahmadu Bello and late Chief Obafemi Awolowo among others as well as what the prospects of self-rule portended for the emerging black nation. Although, the then three regions -Northern, Eastern and Western had been administered by Nigerians, who superintended as premiers for six years, Nigerians could not wait to collect the mantle of leadership, at the centre, from the last British Governor-General of Nigeria, Sir James Robertson. It was thus not surprising that elaborate preparations were made, across the country, for the historic occasion. There was ...

HAPPY NEW MONTH!!!! It is the month of October. It is your month of increase all round. Everything that concerns you will be made perfect!!

Pillar 2: Sleep and Rest  "He gives His beloved sleep." Psalm 127:2 Last time on 'Secrets of a healthy lifestyle', we examined; in my opinion; the most important natural gift; water. We looked at how just a little dehydration could affect the entire body functions. In the Second Edition of this subject, we will consider yet another important pillar of health; SLEEP .  Not just sleep, but good sleep. Every night while you sleep, your body goes into a type of repair mode to regenerate and rejuvenate. Your immune system recharges. Your major organs are restored. Old cells are replaced with new ones. Your mind relaxes and orders its thoughts, creating a healthy mental and emotional state. But just as many Americans live in a state of unrecognized dehydration, many also live on the brink of mental and physical collapse because of lack of sleep. The No. 1 complaint I hear from patients who come into my office is, "I'm tired." They slump forw...

Calling all Food Warriors!!! Just got word. There's a plot against Mr. Food. Turns out Mr. Poverty, Mazi pollution and Mr. Poisoning are angry with Mr. Food. But why should they be? Mr. Food has been one of the greatest blessings to mankind. Without him, we all may not still be alive. We can't let this happen ooo. Where are the food warriors?? It's our job to secure Mr. Food and make sure he is safe and available to us all. Well, ever since I heard my very dear friend Miracle Ewim brand herself as a 'Food Warrior' I've been i and wondering 'what does that mean?' First and foremost, let's know that one of the Basic Human Rights is the Right to food which is the right for people to feed themselves in dignity , implying that sufficient food is available, that people have the means to access it, and that it adequately meets the individual's dietary needs. The right to food protects the right of all human beings to be free from hunger , fo...

“When you feel you have pushed your life to the limit and you can’t go any further, give that obstacle one last push because that might be the one that gets you through that heavy door to success! If you don’t try that one last time, you may never know. Go for it!” Topic — The Drunkard Man: Never Quit! [Saturday, September 30, 2017] (Proverbs 4:20-26; Psalms 121:1-2). The Late Dr. Ken McFarland loved to always tell this popular, funny but inspirational story which I am sure you must have heard at one time or the other. I am led to use it today: “ A man who worked from 6 pm (night shift) – 6am normally walked home through the local town cemetery as a short-cut to his home. One night, as he was walking through the same regular route, he did not realize that during the day, a fresh grave had been dug in the very center of his path. He stepped right into the grave and started struggling to get out. His best efforts failed him. He decided to relax there till the morning when help would ...

Topic: Don't Be The Guinea Pig! — Saturday 30, September 2017. Memorise:   Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. –  1 Corinthians 10:6 Read:  1 Corinthians 10:1-12  (KJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fo...

Finally!! The weekend is here again!! The weekend is as we know it, a time of rest, time to cool off and recover from all the stress of the past week. How do you intend to spend this weekend? What are your plans? Taking a trip to the village? Going shopping at shoprite? Gonna spend it all at home? Drop your comments!!!

GRACE;  those four letters that mean so much. A most common theme among Christians, yet very poorly understood!! What then is Grace?  Is it what we merit? How have you experienced grace in your life?? Let's talk!! Share your thoughts!!