Welcome to Frank's blog: January 2017

Tuesday 31 January 2017

Dede Mabiaku walks away from interview after Buhari's spokesman orders him to shut his mouth up (video)

Femi Adesina, the special adviser on media and publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, January 30, asked veteran artiste, Dede Mabiaku to ‘shut up’ during an argument on a live radio show.

A video of the incident, which has now gone viral, shows Mabiaku storming out of the radio studio angrily with the spokesman to the president laughing.

The Rivers State Police Commissioner, CP. Francis Mobolaji Odesanya, has died at the age of 56 years after a brief illness.

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, has honoured the invitation extended to him by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja.

‘Pray and ask God for everything you need.’ Philippians 4:6

Memorise: And Cain said unto the LORD, my punishment is greater than I can bear. Genesis 4:13

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah (Psalm 68:19).

Supporting Buhari was a serious mistake — Fawehinmi

An economic analyst and former supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 presidential election, Feyi Fawehinmi, in this interview with BAYO AKINLOYE says that Buhari should resign.

Access Bank PLC is currently recruiting eligible candidates as Executive Trainees and frontline Interns.

The requirements for Executive Trainees are:
A. Minimum of 2.1 (second class upper)
B. Not more than 24years of age. However if you are a law graduate or a Masters degree holder you shouldn't be more than 26 years old.
C. Must have completed or about to complete NYSC

Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega Fire Ministries was summoned by DSS after an earlier attempt to arrest him in Ekiti was foiled by the state governor, Ayodele Fayose. Inibehe Effiong is a Legal Practitioner and Convener of the Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD), in this piece says Apostle Suleiman is not above the law but is unacceptable for the SSS to go after him over his utterances when the killers of innocent Nigerian Christians and Muslims are walking freely.

Memorise: I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 1st Corinthians 3:6

Below are the sixteen countries that forbid admission to Israeli passport holders:

‘He will increase what you have.’ 2 Corinthians 9:10

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15).

Katie: 'Why Do Muslim Refugees Go To Christian Countries?' (Video)

Katie Hopkins, the LBC presenter spoke to caller Aman about why Muslim refugees go to Christian countries, and not other Muslim countries.

President Adama Barrow said The Gambia will no longer be called an Islamic republic. The new Gambia President Adama Barrow has removed the ‘Islamic’ title from the country’s name.

‘They…fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him.’ Acts 20:37

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen (Matthew 28:18-20).

Roger Federer won his 18th Grand Slam title and first for five years with a thrilling five-set victory over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

A US judge has issued a temporary halt to the deportation of visa holders or refugees stranded at airports following President Trump's executive order.

Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams beats Venus Williams to set Grand Slam record

Serena Williams beat sister Venus in straight sets to win her seventh Australian Open and an Open-era record 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

Memorise: Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalm 100:4

‘They were both naked…and were not ashamed.’ Genesis 2:25

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17).

“You Are Not A Good Muslim If You Cannot Tolerate Other People’s Religion” – Sheikh Says

A Muslim adviser of the Saudi Arabia kingdom, Sheikh (Dr.) Saad Al-Shathary, has said Islam is a religion of peace and Muslims must learn to co-exist harmoniously with people of other religion.

Gambia's new President, Adama Barrow arrived back in his country from Dakar, Senegal on Thursday, after spending two weeks away due to political crises. A huge crowd of his supporters came out to celebrate his arrival. See more photos and watch a video after the cut..

‘With her enticing speech she caused him to yield.’ Proverbs 7:21

Memorise: And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. Luke 22:40

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12).

Thursday Rhapsody of Realities - Beyond An Awareness!

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God (1 John 5:13).

Memorise: And many leper were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. Luke 4:27

‘My son, hear the instruction of your father.’ Proverbs 1:8

If You Want It, Give It! - Word For Today

‘You will be given a full amount in return.’ Luke 6:38

If you are sick, you must know that you are already healed because of the finished work of Christ. Don’t ask, “Do I have enough faith to be healed? Do I have the right kind of faith to be healed? What if I am lacking in faith?” You are focusing on yourself and your faith, instead of Christ and His finished work.

Wednesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Poverty Is Not For You

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich (2 Corinthians 8:9).

A Nigerian youth, Omike Chikeluba Lewis has announced his intention to run for presidency in 2019. In a statement exclusively made available to NAIJ.com, he said it is the time for the youths to take charge of the country and stop voting in the same set of politicians who have been in charge for a long time. He apologised to leaders he might have insulted in the past and promised to make the country a better place. Read his statement below:

The 11 Supreme Court justices (pictured with Lord Toulson - top row, far left - who is now retired) rejected the government's argument by eight to three

The Supreme Court has ruled and plotted a course towards Brexit. Amid all the division and rancour over leaving the EU, they have set out how power in the UK is separated between ministers who govern, Parliament that legislates, the devolved bodies that administer parts of the UK and lastly the role of judges in arbitrating between everyone.

The Supreme Court has ruled that Parliament must be given a vote before Article 50 is triggered and Britain formally begins the process of leaving the European Union.

“Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built.” -Abraham Lincoln

Not Again! 15 dead as Fulani herdsmen attack Benue community

Again, 15 persons have been conformed dead as rampaging Fulani herdsmen attack farmers in Ipiga village in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State.

‘God has heard your prayers and knows about your gifts to the poor.’ Acts 10:4

When faced with a problem or challenge, we tend to ask ourselves, “What am I going to do?” And well-meaning family members and friends will come along and ask, “What are you going to do?”

Memorise: For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. 1^st Corinthians 11: 29

And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified (Acts 20:32).

President Donald Trump has fulfilled a campaign pledge by signing an executive order to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

My Quote of The Day!

“Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.” -Mark Twain

Never Assume - Word For Today

‘The hand of the diligent makes rich.’ Proverbs 10:4

For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ) (Romans 5:17).

Katsina State University says only Muslim students associations are allowed on campus

An Internal Memo dated January 17 and circulated by the Ag. Dean of Student Affairs at Katsina State University, Dr. Sulaiman Sani Kankara states that Muslim Students Society is the only religious organizations allowed to operate on campus. Are you for real?

Sunday Open Heavens Devotional - Pathway Of The 'Foolish'!

Memorise: The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Psalm 14:1

‘They didn’t even smell of smoke!’ Daniel 3:27

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