When you meditate on God's Words, God's Words will elevate you - Reno

 

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Do you know butterflies never see their own wings. Yet, they fly. You dont have to see God. You just have to have faith in Him and you will fly high. Seeing is not believing. You haven’t seen wind, electricity and the Internet. But you believe in them. Believe in God! And don’t just believe in God. Also, believe Him. Stop believing the chatter in your head. Instead, start seeing yourself the way God sees you and talking to yourself that way. When you meditate on God’s Words, God’s Words will elevate you.

So, what do you think?

President Buhari's Full Speech At The Launch Of the eNaira

President Muhammadu Buhari has officially launched e–Naira, the Nigerian digital currency in Abuja. [PHOTO CREDIT: Bashir Ahmad] 

At the launch of the eNaira Monday, Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari said his approval was “underpinned by the fact that the CBN has been a leading innovator in the form of money they produce, and in the payment services they deploy for efficient transactions.”

The president praises the Central Bank of Nigeria for creating  eNaira which is Africa’s first Central Bank Digital Currency, adding that the country will reap many benefits from the initiative.

“They have invested heavily in creating a Payment System that is ranked in the top ten in the world and certainly the best in Africa,” the president said at the event in Abuja.

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WAO! Living through an active volcanic eruption on La Palma

La Palma Volcano: Eruption

In a story filled by Alexander Lerche for Aljazeera, on the devastating effect of the volcanic eruption on La Palma, it’s noted that the natural disaster has severely disrupted normal life on the idyllic Spanish Island.

According to the report, authorities have evacuated nearly 8,000 people, placing them inside hotels and empty apartment buildings, and warn many more may be displaced in the coming weeks.

In the five weeks since the eruption began, lava flowing from Cumbre Vieja has reached more than 850 hectares (2,100 acres) of farmland and residential areas, the report stated further, adding that more than 2,100 homes and farms have been affected or destroyed and vital irrigation systems cut off.

Governor Seyi Makinde's Broadcast On The Jailbreak In Oyo State

Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State

Broadcast by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, After the Jail Break at Abolongo Correctional Centre, Oyo Town on Saturday, October 23, 2021

My Good People of Oyo State,

I am addressing you today to update you about recent happenings affecting the security of our state.

Last night, security operatives responded to a distress call about a jailbreak in the Abolongo Correctional Centre, Oyo Town. The correctional facility had been attacked with explosives, and some inmates were set free. Our security men were ambushed. As a result, we lost two of our security agents – A corporal of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Burst, and an Operative of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, Tijani Sadiq Babatunde.

Miss Nigeria 2021 open for free registration; Brand new car, N10 million and more to be won

Nigeria’s oldest and most reputable beauty pageant, Miss Nigeria is back this year for its 44th edition. Organized by Folio Group, the pageant has served as a great platform for empowering thousands of girls across the country since its inception in 1957.

This year’s winner will not only gain notable reputation worldwide, she will also receive a whopping sum of 10 million Naira, 1-year residence in a luxury apartment, a brand-new car, and lucrative ambassadorship deals with prestigious brands.

“This is not just a pageant. We emerged in response to the realization that given the right platform, young Nigerian women can drive positive change and inspire other young women across the continent. We remain committed to those values as we head into the 2021 pageant,” explained Chairman, Board of Directors at Folio Group, Fidelis Anosike.

World Bank blacklists 18 Nigerian firms, individuals for corruption –Report

The World Bank has blacklisted 18 Nigerian individuals and firms for engaging in corrupt practices, fraud and collusive practices in its 2021 fiscal year 2021, a new report has revealed.

A list of debarred individuals and firms was presented in a new annual report titled World Bank Group Sanctions System FY21.

The debarments were made by the World Bank Sanctions Board, World Bank Chief Suspension and Debarment Officer and the African Development Bank.

Catch-Up: OAU

On Catch-Up this week we have our spotlight on the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), a pride of many when educational institutions are mentioned across the globe.

The spotlight is designed to feature the Institution’s history and of course, its mission and vision statements.

The greatness and popularity of the Obafemi Awolowo University is by no means an accident. Founded in 1962 as the University of Ife but rechristened by the Federal Military Government as the Obafemi Awolowo University on May 12, 1987, in honour of one of its most distinguished founding fathers and eminent nationalist, politician, lawyer, stateman and former chancellor, Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife is one of three Universities established in Nigeria between 1961 and 1962 as a result of the report submitted to the Federal Government in September, 1960, by a Commission it appointed in April 1959 under the Chairmanship of Sir Eric Ashby, Master of Clare College, Cambridge, to survey the needs of post-secondary and higher education in Nigeria over the next twenty years. On 8th June, 1961 the Law providing for the establishment of the Provisional Council of the University was formally inaugurated under the Chairmanship of Chief Rotimi Williams.

What’s happening to my one big feminine family?

I’m a beautiful nubile girl and almost like taking everything after my grandma I believed it was time I had a place for someone special in my heart. Yea, you know what I mean.

So, I got married to this charming gentleman without the slightest doubt about doing the right thing. Suddenly, like magic we started having the pretty young ones of our own.

But when I later turned around to dekko at the world around me I immediately realized I had no sisters in it. Majority of those who should be my sisters naturally share my characteristics in every way except one thing for certain – they never have the slightest desire for marriage. So, what’s happening to my one big feminine family?

Before praying to God for prosperity, you need to demonstrate to Him that you have self control - Reno

Reno Omokri sends a message to his followers via his IG: Before praying to God for prosperity, you need to demonstrate to Him that you have self control. Because, if God prospers you in your present state, without self control, you will just get money and excitedly buy something expensive that kills you. Always remember that the difference between who you are today and who you want to be tomorrow will be determined by what you do now. If you do the same things you did yesterday, tomorrow will come and meet you the same as today. No self development means no wealth development.

So, what's your take on this?

Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 related complications

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Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 related complications. 

The first Black secretary of state was 84.

Colin rose through the ranks of the armed forces in a decades-long career that culminated in his service as the 12th chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, the highest-ranking military appointment in the Defense Department.

Powell died Monday at Walter Reed National Medical Center despite being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, family said.

Colin Powel rose from a humble background to one of the most powerful positions in US government.

A house gets swept away by deadly floods in India

A resident carries a dog from his destroyed house after flashfloods in Thodupuzha in India's Kerala state on Saturday [Appu S Narayanan/AFP]

SEB learnt that at press-time, at least 25 people have died and more than 2,000 have been evacuated after days of heavy rainfall brought flash floods and landslides in the state of Kerala in southern India, sweeping away houses, cars and bridges.

The state’s disaster management authority said the deaths bring the number of monsoon-related deaths in one week to 35, Washington Post reports.

AAAN, MIPAN, OAAN, others okay new Advertising Industry Standards of Practice guidelines

The Heads of Advertising Sectoral Groups (HASG) have endorsed the full implementation of the new Advertising Industry Standards of Practice (AISOP) guidelines, Punch Newspapers reports.

*Excerpts from press statement*

▪️New guidelines will not affect contracts signed before the effective implementation date, but explained that new contracts between advertising agencies, media houses and advertisers will be based on the new guidelines.

▪️Advertisers have the freedom to start the agency selection process with a large number of agencies and are at liberty to carry this out in stages.

▪️Payment of the pitch fee will apply from the final strategy stage of the selection process and limited to a few agencies depending on the advertisers’ capacity to pay.

▪️Media establishments are encouraged to engage stakeholders before any rate increase, taking into account that advertisers and agencies have numerous options of media channels.

▪️In the event of a post-engagement rate increase, the guidelines recommend the communication of a 30-day notice to clients/advertisers before implementation.