June 2015-Flatimes

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

CBN extends BVN registration to October 31

The CBN said on Tuesday that the Bank Verification Exercise (BVN) has been extended to October 31, 2015,... according to NAN.

The Central Bank had earlier fixed Tuesday, June 30, as deadline for the exercise, warning that defaulters may not be able to access their accounts from July 1.

Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has challenged US President Barack Obama by asking his hand in marriage.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 29, 2015 arraigned Yau Mohammed Gital, Shuaibu Yakubu, Jibiril M. Tahir and Jibmir Ventures Nigeria Limited before Justice Abubakar Talba of the FCT High Court Gudu, Abuja, on a 10-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence, conspiracy and forgery to the tune of N192,000,000 (one hundred and ninety-two million naira).

Gital, a former Chief of Staff to the FCT minister and member of the Land Allocation Committee, Federal Capital Territory Administration, allegedly conspired with Shuaibu Yakubu, a former special assistant to the Chief of Staff, Jibril M. Tahir, the Managing Director, Jibmir Ventures Nigeria Limited, to obtain money from various unsuspecting persons under the false pretence that the money was for processing and facilitation of land allocation by the Federal Capital Development Authority.

Kogi Govt assures of judicious utilization of basic Education grant

Kogi State Government has assured of the judicious utilization of the 2012 Universal Basic Education Commission grant it received recently.

Kogi State Governor, Capt Idris Wada gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the National Headquarters of UBEC, led by Dr Yakubu Gambo, Deputy Executive Secretary School Services, who are in the State to assesst he management style of the Kogi State SUBEB.

Supreme Court appoint Osuji as Interim Head Coach

One of Nigeria National League, NNL campaigners Supreme Court FC of Abuja on Tuesday announced the appointment of Coach Joachim Osuji as interim Head Coach of the team saddled with the responsibility of steering the club to gain promotion by the end of current season.

General Manager of the Abuja-based side Tolulope Oguntimehin who announced the sudden charge of guard in the club’s technical hierarchy noted that Osuji now have to lead the team after Technical Adviser Fatai Osho who he had assisted stepped aside earlier in the day.

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress on Monday insisted on removing the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, of the minority Peoples Democratic Party.

Punch learnt on Monday that the ruling APC was still miffed that Ekweremadu emerged as the deputy senate president and had vowed never to allow “a senator from a minority party take over the duties statutorily assigned for the majority party.”

People who work together throughout the week often find themselves conflicted about their feelings for each other. You do not want to jeopardize your marriage, but you are starting to feel a strong attraction to one of your co-workers. What do you do? What steps do you take to avoid an office affair?

1. Set Boundaries

If there is someone in your office who is expressing an interest that is outside the professional boundaries, then you should talk to them immediately about your desire to stay out of an office affair. In many cases, you can salvage the friendship and stay away from an office affair if you simply set boundaries with certain co-workers early on.

Ibrahim Muazu, director, corporate communications department, Central Bank of Nigeria, yesterday said the Bank Verification Number exercise, scheduled to end today, will not be extended.

According to him, without BVN one will still have access to his cash, he said.

He also listed the implications of not enrolling for the exercise.

Topic: Worried? Look here! [Tuesday June 30, 2015]

“Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?”-Matthew 6:27

A popular hymn back in the days reads: “Why worry when you can pray…” Majority of times, people worry more than they pray. They worry about the future: if they would be rich, what school to attend, if they would be liked by others, etc. Worries eat them up so deep, that even when they stand to pray, they do it in worry.

The National Economic Council, chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday accused a former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, of spending $2.1bn from the Excess Crude Account without authorisation.

“We looked at the numbers for the Excess Crude Account. The last time the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, reported to the council, and it is in the minutes, she reported by November 2014 that we had $4.1 bn.

Topic: Israel’s Loss, Our Gain [Tuesday June 30, 2015]

Text: Romans 11:25-36

Key Verse: “For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in” (Romans 11:25).

It is no accident that the world’s eye is turned towards the Middle East. This part of the world is important, not only for its oil, but also because it is the stage on which the final act of God’s redemptive drama will be played out.

Topic: Is It As To The Lord? [Tuesday June 30, 2015]

Memorise: Not with eyeservice, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; Ephesians 6:6

Read: Ephesians 6:5-8 (KJV)

5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Right Character for Right Marriage [Part 4]

Topic: Right Character for Right Marriage [Part 4]

Dear Reader,

Every couple craves for a sweet home, but not every couple will experience it. There are works of the flesh working against every home. So, every couple that desires a sweet home should ask for the help of the Holy Spirit, in order to build a home free from strife and malice.

Love: Not just words [Monday June 29, 2015]

“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” -1 John 3:18

You must have heard plenty of times that you cannot love without giving. How true it is! Love is mostly expressed through giving, and a thoughtful little gift at the right time can work great wonders in your relationship, with your spouse. This giving, most times, has nothing to do with the volume or expense, but the heart and intentions behind it.

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari in his bid to investigate and recover the billions of naira looted by the immediate past administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.

Freetown – One of the three districts of Sierra Leone where new cases of Ebola have been recorded will jail those who break a new emergency by-law designed to prevent the spread of the disease, an official said Sunday.

The District Ebola Response Centre Coordinator, Raymond Kabia said “a high-level stakeholders meeting” on Friday decided that “violators of the by-laws would no longer be fined but will go to jail for six months instead”.

Topic: Sincere Concern [Monday June 29, 2015]

Text: Ezra 10:1-5

Key Verse: “Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore” (Ezra 10:1).

Walter J. Chantry, editor of “Banner of Truth” Magazine, noted: “Our Good Shepherd has become the model for other shepherds. His great concern is the good of the sheep. A good shepherd gives himself to the sheep. Jesus our Lord made every personal claim subservient to the blessing of his flock; even to giving His life that they might live.”

Topic: It’s Not Over Yet [Monday June 29, 2015]

Memorise: Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:12

Read: Philippians 3:10-14 (KJV)

10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.

Sierra Leone announces new curfew to halt Ebola

Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma said Friday he was imposing a three-week daytime curfew in the last Ebola-hit areas in a bid to curb a resurgence of the deadly virus.

Koroma announced on state television he was imposing “with immediate effect a 6:00 am to 6:00 pm chiefdom-level curfew” in parts of the northwestern districts of Kambia and Port Loko, the only areas still reporting new infections.

Various reactions have come in the wake of America formally legalising gay marriage across the entirety of its borders but one of the most unusual has sprung from a popular Nigerian cleric.

After the historic announcement, T.B. Joshua tweeted a YouTube video showing a young man allegedly receiving ‘deliverance’ from a ‘homosexual demon’.

Topic: Right Character for Right Marriage [Part 3]

Dear Reader,

There is dignity in marriage, but it takes the right character to attract it. Character commands unction, unction commands dignity. Character crisis is the reason for failure of most marriages.

Today, I will be sharing with you another aspect of living that makes for a successful marital life – Companionship.

Topic: Values that Last [Sunday June 28, 2015]

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”-Proverbs 22:6

The values that last longest are thosetaught to children from their young ages. You learn how to talk, relate, ask reasonable questions and even how to respect othersfrom infancy.It all begins with what you see.

Dental Nursing week begins in Lagos

Health experts will on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 discuss the management of cleft patients in Nigeria.

They are also expected to discuss the role of Dental Nurses in the treatment of cleft patients and the myths about cleft, lip and palate in children.

Support for the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun mounted on Friday as prominent leaders of the party lauded his leadership qualities, describing him as “the most distinguished party chairman in the country”.

They said that the national chairman created the framework that brought about the victory of many APC candidates in the general election.

Topic: Like Everyone Else [Sunday June 28, 2015]

Text: 1 Chronicles 9:35-44

Key Verse: “And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal” (1 Chronicles 9:39).

The world has known so many great names whose lives and contributions stand out like colossus. The impact of their lives has cut across time and boarders. But one interesting thing is that all of them have something in common with every other person on earth. They were born like everyone else. There was nothing that suggested the greatness they were to attain at birth.

Topic: Death is Not the End [Sunday June 28, 2015]

Memorise: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. -1 Thessalonians 4:14

Read: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 (KJV)

12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:

Etisalat Easycliq now “Datafied” with Two Additional Services

Fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company in Nigeria, Etisalat has expanded its Easycliq bundle with the addition of two new data services, ‘Social Me on Cliq’ and ‘Music & Video Night Download’.

According to Etisalat, the two new services will ensure that youths stay connected always with peers and family members through social media, in line with the Telco’s commitment to continually improve on its products and services and enhance customer experience.

Topic: The True Love Nature [Saturday June 27, 2015]

“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;” -Ephesians 4:2

The relationship between Christ and the Church is synonymous to that of the husband and the wife. Just as Christ took the responsibility of purging the Church of sin with His blood, the husband also has the responsibility to keep washing his wife until every spot and wrinkle is out.

Topic: Their Days Are Numbered! [Saturday June 27, 2015]

Text: Revelation 16:1-12

KEY VERSE: “And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain” (Revelation 16:10).

Evil, with all that is contrary to the teachings of the Holy Bible, is on such ascendancy that a great number of people are doubting prophecy and becoming “scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation” (2 Peter 3:3,4).

Topic: Haunted By Your Past? [Saturday June 27, 2015]

Memorise: And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. -1 Corinthians 6:11.

Read: Romans 8:1-3 (KJV)

1. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

2. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

President Buhari dissolves NNPC’s Board of Directors

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday dissolved the Board of Directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, with immediate effect.

Topic: Keys to a Lasting Marriage [Part 4]

Dear Reader,

I hope you have been enjoying this month’s teaching. Be blessed again today in Jesus’ name! This week, I will be teaching on Love: The lasting ingredient.

Michael Jackson died on June 25th 2009 at the age of 50, his estate was bankrupt, but in the 6 years since his passing, a fortune has been made under his name...According to TMZ

The estate has grossed nearly $2 billion since MJ's death. The money comes from the movies "This is It," the Cirque show "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour," 50 million albums sold and various other ventures.

Kogi assures Kupa, Bagana communities of lasting peace

Kogi State Government has assured that it is committed to bringing lasting peace to troubled communities of Kupa and Bagana in Kogi State.

Yomi Awoniyi, Kogi State Deputy Governor and Chairman State Emergency Management Agency, gave the assurance when he received a report from the officials of National Emergency Management Agency, who where on assessment tour of Kupa and Bagana to assess the extent of damages and destruction done to lives and properties that affected the two communities, during recent communal clashes months ago.

The Lagos State government has issued a 21-day ultimatum to motorcyclists and tricycle operators in the state to vacate restricted roads in the state.

The government made this known during a meeting with the unions of the two transport operators in at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.

Author; Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Topic: Keys to a Lasting Marriage [Part 3]

Dear Reader,

Marriage is meant to be beautiful! You can only enjoy the beauty of it, if you have the right keys in your hand. There are families that have peace, joy, fulfilment, harmony and happiness, everybody bursting with the joy of the Holy Ghost just because they have the right keys in their hands.

However, to enjoy a lasting marriage, there must be a need to follow God’s Fundamental Principles for Marriage.

Topic: The right move [Friday June 26, 2015]

“Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.”-1 Corinthians 6:8

Mike, a spirit filled brother is engaged to Ann who although spiritual, doesn’t find anything wrong in wearing makeup, jewelleries and/or a fitted dress. Mike does not appreciate this very much because he’d rather have her be more subtle in her appearance. Ayo, a good friend of Mike, on the other hand chosen to get married to Ibukun who is a little less caring about the way she looks on the outside, even though he prefers a lady like Ann who is fashion conscious.

By SKC Ogbonnia

The events since the inauguration of Nigeria’s 8th National Assembly are not trending exactly like the making of the change the world had hoped for when Muhammadu Buhari was elected president. The opposition is already weakened and compromised. Party indiscipline, which had been a cancer of past regimes, is now full grown. The discredited corrupt oligarchy of Nigeria’s Legislature once more appears primed to dictate the content and character of the much anticipated change. And the very enemies of the change are having a blast.

Ford Reveals 350 PS Output for All-New Focus RS

Ford today announced that the all-new Focus RS high-performance hatchback will deliver a maximum power output of 350 PS. The Ford Performance-developed model features a unique version of the new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine that debuted with the all-new Ford Mustang.

Ford will demonstrate the performance of the all-new Focus RS to the public for the first time at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K., where Ken Block – Gymkhana and World Rallycross star – will tackle the famous Hillclimb at the wheel of a prototype car.

Authorities of the Presidential Villa, Abuja have formally removed officials of the Department of State Services from spots where they can perform “close protection roles” for President Muhammadu Buhari.

The decision to restrict the officials’ access to the President was the peak of the inter-agency rivalry that has been rocking security agencies in the seat of power since Buhari was inaugurated on May 29.

A new safe test that detects Ebola within minutes could help doctors stop the spread of the deadly disease.

The device, which requires just a pinprick of blood, can be used at the bedside of patients and is as accurate as traditional lab tests that can take days.

Topic: Bad Habits Kill [Friday June 26, 2015]

Text: Isaiah 19:1-5

KEY VERSE: “And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards” (Isaiah 19:3).

Often, what makes people to persist in their reckless and indulgent lifestyle is the comfort they derive from their companions in the act. They refuse to see that they are in a slippery path, and are headed to a certain disaster. They would not listen to good reason nor accept wise counsel, choosing instead to draw mental strength from their notorious companions.

Topic: No Food for the Lazy Man [Friday June 26, 2015]

Memorise: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. - 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Read: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 (KJV)

10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

Rivers APC warns Wike against planned crackdown on non-indigenes

….Says action may boomerang on Rivers indigenes living elsewhere

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has strongly warned the controversial Governor of the State, Chief Nyesom Wike, to abandon his plan to viciously crack down on non-indigenes in the State for their loyalty to the immediate past Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and for voting for President Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 elections.

U.S. President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on July 20 to discuss fighting the Boko Haram militant group, among other issues, the White House said on Thursday.

“The visit will underscore the United States’… commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government,” the White House said in a statement.

Author: Kemi Oyedepo

Topic: I Forgive Myself

I did something wrong by mistake some time ago and I didn’t even realise it. The following day, while my husband and I were on our way to work, he noticed my error and told me. I was in shock and was so upset with myself that it changed my once happy and excited mood. He tried to liven up the environment and I would just giggle and go back to being upset with myself. I kept asking myself how I could do such a thing, even though it was not intentional. My husband looked at me and said “you must learn to self-forgive”. Wow! That set me free instantly.

Topic: Becoming a man of Character [Thursday June 25, 2015]

“That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”-2 Timothy 3:17

There comes a time in a man’s life, when he would want to be more physically built. He either goes to the gym to build up his physical muscles, or does self-disciplined exercises at home such as press-ups and weight lifting so as to develop this muscular structure. Doing this is important to some men because they feel they will be more respected and well received based on their looks.

A Kenyan man unveiled his home-made plane in front of crowds and television crews - only for it to crash down seconds after take off.

Gabriel Nderitu, from Othaya, central Kenya, assembled the aircraft himself and was making a sixth attempt to get it off the ground.

By Airaodion Augustine I.

According to Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (New 8th Edition), corruption is the act or effect of making somebody change from moral to immoral standards of behaviour. It is a dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially of people in authority. Corruption has affected every aspect of Nigeria. It is visible in politics, business, profession, and even in the church. Many people have concluded that corruption have come to stay with us while others believe that the war against corruption can be won in Nigeria. What is your view?

Senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, defied the leadership of the party, by going ahead to name potential candidates for Senate leadership positions.

The APC had, in a letter written by its national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, addressed to Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, asked the lawmakers to name Senator Ahmad Lawan as Senate leader, George Akume as his deputy, Sola Adeyeye as chief whip and Abu Ibrahim as deputy whip.

Author: Kemi Oyedepo

Topic: Be Friends

Friendship is so important especially in marriage. It is the core of a strong marriage. Don’t treat your spouse as just your husband or wife. Be friends; be best friends – it tightens your bond. It is the key to a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Where couples are not friends, where they don’t laugh with each other, where there is no freedom to be vulnerable, where there is no acceptance, they are most miserable.

Apple is developing an iPhone with a flexible curved screen that could be introduced in 2018, it has been claimed.

The handset would use a similar screen to the Apple Watch, based on a technology called OLED.

On Monday, June 22, Mr. Nyesom Wike, briefed the media and made numerous allegations. These allegations are the same ones that Mr. Wike set up a commission of inquiry to investigate. However in keeping with Rt. Hon Chibuike Amaechi’s commitment to good governance and to transparent and accountable stewardship to Rivers people, we will reiterate the facts.

Recently, the Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike set up a panel to probe some activities carried out by the immediate past government of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.

The APC has listened to the different voices for and against the probe. Among the different shades of opinion espoused by Rivers people, one stands out: the probe is targeted at Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, his supporters and associates.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria presided over by Hon. Justice J.T. Agbadu-Fishim, holden at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has granted an Order of Interim Injunction against the Governor of Rivers State, the Rivers State House of Assembly and the Attorney-General of Rivers State and their agents from dissolving, suspending, sacking terminating or in any manner whatsoever interfering with the tenure of office of the 23 Local Government Councils of Rivers State.

The Order, in Suit No: NICN/YEN/26/2015, which was granted on Monday, 22nd June, 2015 followed a motion ex-parte and affidavit of extreme urgency filed by the 23 Local Government Council Chairmen on behalf of themselves and the 23 Local Government Councils of Rivers State.

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