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The Question of Restitution (1) By Babatunde Olugboji  Restitution is often a misunderstood or misinterpreted concept, but it is Biblical, and we’ll examine this concept in two parts, starting this week.  There are both Old and New Testament passages that bring out the mind of God on this concept. In the OT, the Israelites were under the Law, which specified restitution in a variety of circumstances: “If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters it or sells it, he must pay back five heads of cattle for the ox and four sheep for the sheep. . .…

Sanwo-Olu Urges Lagos Residents To Stay Calm Over Cash Scarcity   The Lagos State Government has observed the tension caused by the slow release of cash through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and within banking halls. According to a statement by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, Mr. Sanwo-Olu urges residents to remain calm as the government is doing everything possible to normalise the situation. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to put measures in place to ensure residents have access to currency notes released to banks.

Problems of Nigeria Are The Religious Leaders – Bishop Adol Obinwaogu   Bishop (Dr.) Adol Paul Obinwaogu is the General Overseer and presiding Bishop of the Redeemed Pillar of Fire Ministry, Osolo Way, Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos. He recently bared his mind and spoke with Gracious Akintayo on ranging issues concerning the church, society and Nigeria, especially on the forthcoming general election. Excerpt:  Are you satisfied with the present state of the church and Christianity in Nigeria? The church of today has lost the focus, capacity and standards of God from the beginning. God created light and darkness, and confirms…

Alex Bamgbola: A Good Man, Practical Christian and Bridge Builder Passes On  The Lagos Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has formally announced the passing away to glory of its former Chairman and immediate past Chairman, Lagos State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Apostle (Prof.) Alexander Oyewole Bamgbola. In a statement jointly signed by the state chairman, Apostle Apostle Enyinnaya Okwuonu, the Secretary, Apostle Akin Akindejoye and the Publicity Secretary, Apostle Tonye Oliver respectively. Lagos State PFN described Apostle Bamgbola who passed on in the US after a brief illness on Monday, January 31 2023 at the…

Be God-centered, Not Self-centered By Babatunde Olugboji  ‘Self’ is always out to promote ‘self,’ seldom interested in supporting others. Or promoting God. ‘Self’ is often centered on ‘self. ‘The dictionary describes self-centeredness as being concerned solely with one’s own desires, needs, or interests or immoderate concern with one’s own interests and well-being, self-love or egotism. The Bible makes it clear that “people who are self-centered aren’t able to please God” (Romans 8:8). Self-centeredness is the polar opposite of what God wants because it is akin to looking inwards, given to self-gratification and overlooking other people’s needs (Romance 2:8; James 3:16).…

Business Nuggets – By Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija  From navigating the ever-changing economic landscape to understanding the unique needs and preferences of the Nigerian market, I have had the privilege of gaining valuable insights into the intricacies of doing business in our dynamic and sometimes complex environment. With this understanding, I believe that it is possible for businesses to thrive against all odds, by adopting a strategic, adaptive, and forward-thinking approach. One of the key things that I have learned is the importance of being adaptable and flexible in the face of economic uncertainty. This means that you have to be…

SEVEN UNIQUE QUALITIES OF THE BIBLE By Success Kanayo Uchime  The Bible, also known as the Word of God, is the book of life. It’s the revelation and inspired word of God. It’s dynamic; it has a transforming power. Here, therefore, are the seven unique qualities of the Bible: (1) IT FURNISHES A LIGHT  In the midst of darkness. It illuminates the heart of believing Christians: “The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes” (Psalm 19:8), “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to…

Get Over Stuff To Reclaim Your Stuff – By Babatunde Olugboji  In 1 Samuel 30, David arrived at Ziklag with 600 men, surveyed the ruins, wept, encouraged himself in the Lord, and asked God, shall I pursue? Go ahead, said the Lord, you shall recover all that the Amalekites took. And he set out on the trail of the Amalekites. But there was a very important hurdle the pursuing party needed to scale. They had to cross the Besor brook. Of the 600 men with him, only 400 were able to cross with David their leader; 200 who were too…

Some Social Etiquettes You Should Know – By Gracious Akintayo  When someone hugs you, do not be the first to break away. Remove your sunglasses when you’re speaking to someone. Irrespective of your closeness, do not ask your friends for their clothes, shoes and accessories. They are ‘personal belongings’. Do not order for expensive things when you are not the one paying or sharing the bill. Time is literally money, do not unnecessarily delay people or keep them waiting on appointments.  If you borrow someone’s novel or books, do not mark on them. Return them in a good condition and…

Pride Earns Me 10 Years Suspension From Mount Zion Films Ministry – Ben Ope Johnson A renowned and acknowledged christian cinematographer and filmmaker, Asiwaju BEN OPE JOHNSON who shot the Mount Zion Films classic, “Just a Little Sin”, has opened up on why Mount Zion Films Ministry suspended him for ten years from shooting films of the ministry due to pride, gross insubordination and indiscipline. While advising people to Thread Softly and quoting from the Bible, BOJ as fondly called said, “The Lord resists the proud and gives grace to the humble”.  He said, after shooting the classic, Just a…