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November 4, 2016

The Thread: Why did God love David so?

In scripture, David is referred to as a man after God’s heart. This declaration about David was made by God himself. Have you ever wondered why God was so enamoured with David, even though he took another man’s wife to bed and murdered her husband in cold blood? @DamiOludumila_ attempts an answer. Do see below:... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Opeoluwa Odunlami: The rejected stone [Nigerian Voices]

by Opeoluwa Odunlami “How good you start is important, how well you end is what is more important.” I did not have a good start in life. Before I was even delivered of my mother, my father rejected me -he denied paternity over me. This does not even seem as awful to me as the... Read More

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October 26, 2016

Mfon Iquaibom: Jewel in the rubble [Nigerian Voices]

by Mfon Iquaibom Talking about victories, battles, successes and accomplishments, turmoil, confusion, beauty and inspiration and the likes, I would like to tell my story in three parts; childhood, teenage hood and what I will like to call my little adulthood phase my reason is because I’m just two years into it. In life or... Read More

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October 23, 2016

Opinion: What the grace of God is all about

by Arome Osayi Talking about grace it is actually an advanced manifestation of God’s love. The fall made it difficult for us to recognize the love of God, so God through Christ had to fulfill the judicial aspect of our salvation, all at Christ’s expense and offered same to us. Anyone who touches grace now feels... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Femi Aribisala: What does God want?

by Femi Aribisala We claim to be Christians, but don’t have a new heart. If you have been to some churches lately, you can be forgiven if you conclude the one thing God wants from believers is our money. Every trick or witchcraft is used in the churches today to squeeze money from church-goers in... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Ugochukwu Favour: A tribute to our late sister [Nigerian Voices]

by Ugochukwu Favour When she was alive, she did not forget the birth date of every of our family member, as she called to remind us. She would call to know if any of us had wished the person celebrating a very Special Happy Birthday. During her dates, if you fail to call her, she... Read More

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October 9, 2016

Opinion: A biblical reflection on divorce (Pt. 3)

by Gideon Odoma Marriage is God’s, not our idea. The implication is, for us to be right in our conception and practice, we need to have a good grasp of Author’s intent. How did God intend marriage to be ordered and run? Human creativity, enlightened ideas and reasoned views about marriage cannot on any grounds... Read More

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October 9, 2016

Femi Aribisala: The Bible is not infallible (Pt. 2)

by Femi Aribisala Instead of telling the earth to stand still in order to extend daylight, Joshua ignorantly commanded the sun to stand still. There are four gospels in the New Testament bible said to have been written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. However, these books were written anonymously, there were no names... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Opinion: I questioned God

by Eketi Ette “A man who asks questions will not miss his way.” – A Nigerian proverb. “If you’re a Christian, and you’ve not yet gotten to a place where nothing makes sense anymore and you question what you believe or have been taught to believe, then your journey of faith hasn’t begun.” – Eketi Ette.... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Onyeka Dibian: How I learnt the truth [Nigerian Voices]

My name is Dibian. What you are about to read is a brief account on how I learnt the truth about God and His true worshippers. Initially, though young, I had many questions like “what really is Christianity?” Who is God? Why was I created and why was there so much injustice and suffering in... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Femi Aribisala: No, God will not burn anyone in a fiery hell for eternity

“His anger is but for a moment, his favour is for life.” (Psalm 30:5). When some Samaritans refused to allow Jesus free passage to Jerusalem, the Zebedee brothers asked him to call down fire from heaven on them, just as Elijah did. But Jesus rebuked them strongly. He said to them: “You do not know... Read More

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September 30, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Gunmen assassinate family of 6 in Lagos | Budget Padding: Security operatives storm Jibrin’s office | Mourinho wanted Pogba at Chelsea, says Raiola

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Gunmen assassinate family of 6 in Lagos – YNaija Budget Padding: Security operatives storm Jibrin’s office – YNaija I was not transfixed by ‘gods’, I kept quiet under God’s instruction – Pastor – YNaija Edo election: Obaseki’s victory not the peoples’ choice – Tom Ikimi – YNaija FG... Read More

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September 30, 2016

I was not transfixed by ‘gods’, I kept quiet under God’s instruction – Pastor

A pastor, Wale Fagbare, who was reportedly paralysed after destroying a shrine in Aiyetoro in Ogun says the reports are untrue. According to Fagbare, the posture he maintained when he was found by people in the shrine was one he took under the instruction of God, and not because he was transfixed by the gods of... Read More

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September 27, 2016

Opinion: Help begets help

by Aniefiok Udoabasi Have you noticed it already? Most times,when God wants to give your life a promotion and uplifting, He brings you someone to be kind to. When you need help, life brings you someone to help. If you pass the test of kindness, you are promoted. But if you fail, you remain where... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Opinion: A prayer for destiny helpers

by Gideon Odoma “Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.” (Mark 15:43). “And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Femi Aribisala: Redemptive justice

In death, the disadvantaged lose all their disadvantages; while the advantaged lose all their advantages. Jesus says: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends... Read More

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September 18, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: A word for my brother, John Nwachukwu

Each time I hear from you I look back on both our lives and consider how far we have come. Against all odds God kept and preserved us: how faithful He is. Remember the Bourdillon days? Remember those evil dark alleys and dirty streets? Remember our inglorious descent into the portals of hell and the... Read More

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September 18, 2016

Opinion: Evil spirits, the Nigerian culture and the rule of law

by Isaac Aluko Ademoroti Nowadays, even children are aware of the existence of the supernatural realm. There is indeed more to the physical world than meets the eye. Frighteningly, it is not unusual to find young people queuing up to join cults, secret societies and other esoteric groups. This shows that it is not just... Read More

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September 16, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: Earthquake – #PrayForKaduna to be safe from God’s wrath

Seismologists have warned that more tremors should be expected in Nigeria. Tremors are baby earthquakes and sometimes come before or after major quakes. Kaduna has experienced several disturbing tremors in the last few days and had an earthquake sometime in July. This is quite worrisome. Unfortunately we do not have the measurements of these events on... Read More

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September 4, 2016

Femi Aribisala: The Bible is not infallible

Jeremiah predicts Babylon would be suddenly and completely obliterated. But this did not happen. There are false prophecies in the bible. They are intended to dilute the impact of the more radical prophets. Everything points to the scribes and the priests as the architects of these distortions, since they are often pilloried by the radical... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Femi Aribisala: Jesus is the New Testament Bible

Anything that contradicts Jesus, whether in the bible or not, must be rejected out of hand. Jesus says: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4). Many take this to mean there is life in the scriptures. But Jesus says different. He tells... Read More

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August 26, 2016

God will soon declare me god – Bishop Obinim

The founder of the International God’s Way Church Ghana, Bishop Daniel Obinim who was currently arrested for allegedly defrauding someone of GHS11.6million has said he may soon become a god. A video of Obinim flogging two of his church members who engaged in premarital sex recently went viral too. The controversial Bishop in an interview with... Read More

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August 23, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Man who named dog ‘Buhari’ remanded in prison A magistrate court in Ogun state has remanded Joachim Iroko, the man who named his dog Buhari, in prison. 2. EFCC questions INEC officials The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, has revealed that the the Economic... Read More

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‘Sheriff’s emergence is an act of God’ | Sheriff’s PDP claims support of 12 governors

The factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, on Tuesday, claimed that he has the support of 12 state governors in the party- even though he refused to name the governors. Speaking through his deputy, Cairo Ojuogboh, in an interview with journalists in Abuja, he noted that the party was seeking ways to... Read More

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Opinion: Calling the name of God in vain

By Olalekan Waheed Adigun Humans call God for different reasons. Some are purely altruistic while some are selfish. This explains why I wonder if my God is the same one others call upon. Some people imagine God to be essentially weak, hence in need of whom to fight for Him. Others see God as a Being... Read More

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‘God gave us victory over Boko Haram’ – Army

God has given Nigeria victory over Boko Haram, says the Commander of the anti-terrorism operation in the North East (Operation Lafiya Dole) Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor. Speaking during an Inter-Denominational Church Services held at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Church celebration to mark the Nigerian Army Day at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Irabor noted that the... Read More

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Pastor who predicted Muhammad Ali and Stephen Keshi’s deaths, says God is mad at Nigeria

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, Head and Spiritual Leader of Inri Spiritual and Evangelical Church, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos has declared that God is not happy with Nigeria and that was why things are not going right. Ayodele, who has made several accurate prophesies in the past revealed this when Vanguard Newspaper visited him over the weekend.... Read More

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Opinion: The role of the Church in nation-building (Part 2)

by Bobby Udoh In Part 1 of this series, I first addressed why the church has to play a leading role in the task of building a developed Nigeria. This was vitally important because when the church’s leadership and her members understand the why and accept responsibility for Nigeria, they will commit their resources to... Read More

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Opinion: The role of the Church in nation-building

by Bobby Udoh In my book, ‘Nation-building: How to build and sustain a developed Nigeria’, I stated that there are three key foundations for nation-building – Family, Faith and Education. Without these three, no country can attain First World status and it is through these three that First World nations sustain their status. For the... Read More

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Femi Aribisala: The false authority of the pastor

by Femi Aribisala The ordination of pastors is of men and not of God. Frustrated by the magnitude of the miracles attending Jesus’ ministry, the chief priests and religious elders of the Jews challenged him in the temple. They demanded to know by what authority he was doing the things he was doing and who... Read More

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