Oritsejafor FIRES BACK AT OKOTIE .. CALLS HIM HUSBAND OF MANY WIVES...

Two days ago, Household of God Head pastor Chris Okotie, called for the resignation of pastor Ayo Oritsejafor as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, over his involvement in the $9.3million arms deal scandal. (see here) Well, CAN has replied him and they started with, 'is he a Christian?' lol. These our Christian leaders sef...

Speaking exclusively to Punch, the Director of National Issues in CAN, Mr. Sunny Oibe said Okotie is only looking for popularity through Oritsejafor. Oibe said;

"Is Chris Okotie a Christian? How many wives has he? He should go and sort out himself. Even the government has exonerated Pastor Ayo of all the allegations. So, who is Okotie? Well, it is laughable if Chris Okotie should demand that Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor should resign as President of CAN.

“Chris Okotie should remove the log in his eyes before he begins to see a peck in somebody’s eyes. Pastor Ayo had a soaring integrity before he was elected the President of CAN. Who elected Chris Okotie to become the spokesperson of Christians in Nigeria?

“CAN will not like to join issues with Okotie because doing that will amount to making him popular. He is looking for popularity which he doesn’t have through Pastor Ayo and he is not going to get it.”

REV CHRIS OKOTIE VS PST AYO Oritsejafor .$9.3m scandal: Okotie calls for Oritsejafor's resignation as CAN president

House Hold of God Head pastor Chris Okotie, has called for the resignation of Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN over the $9.3m arms deal scandal in which his private jet was implicated in.

In a piece titled "$9.3m Scandal: Oritsejafor Should Do The Right Thing' which was posted on his Facebook page today, Okotie said the continued relationship between Oritsejafor and the Presidency has caused a lot of embarrassment to the Christian body and that it was time the elder clergyman resigned to salvage the respect of CAN. Read his piece after the cut...

The recent seizure by the South African authorities of $9.3m found in a private jet owned by Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has aggravated the image problem of this country at a time when the narrative of this government is brimming with negatives under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The South African government took the action on the alleged charge that the undeclared $9.3m found in the plane might have been laundered. This revelation came when the dust generated by the seemingly dubious donation of the jet to Pastor Ayo is yet to settle. His friendship with the President has been at the centre of the controversies that mark his explosive tenure as the leader of the eponymous religious organization in Nigeria.

Not that it is a sin to be the President’s Pal, but when such relationship becomes provocatively patronizing, or self-serving, it is unacceptable. The Pastor does not show restraint in the way he goes about, publicly hobnobbing with the President as if he is the Chaplain of Aso Rock. This certainly has compromised the integrity of his office as CAN President and this latest incident is just the climax of embarrassing incidents we can’t tolerate any longer.

Considering the collateral damage Pastor Ayo’s close relationship with the President has done to the Christian community, it is fit and proper for the Pastor to resign immediately as CAN President to salvage what remains of the battered image of the association.

This is without prejudice to the on-going investigation on the matter. Denials of his culpability by the Federal Government, CAN officials and his own recent defense, does nothing to reduce the moral burden this whole saga places on his shoulders. As the titular leader of Christians in Nigeria, there’s now a serious crisis of confidence on his leadership and he ought to respond to it by resigning from his exalted position.

That is what the ecclesiastic responsibility of his calling as a gospel minister dictates, once he finds himself in a situation where his continued occupation of public office suffers a moral deficit, on account of any error of commission or omission. If one may ask: why should Pastor Ayo’s jet be the one that was chartered for this ill-fated transaction when there are numerous competitors in that business in which he is obviously a new player?

It is very difficult to sustain the argument that a civilian aircraft is ideal to ferry weapons of war. A sitting President of CAN should never be involved in any way in the procurement of arms to fight insurgents like Boko Haram which claims Islamic principles in its war against the state. To do so is to expose Christians to more deadly attacks.

To whom much is given, much is expected. The Pastor has the distinction of being the first and only person to occupy the posts of CAN President, and President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, until recently when Rev. Felix Omobude succeeded him as PFN President.

Pastor Ayo’s friendship with President Jonathan is perfectly legitimate and nobody should attempt to query such relationship. However, the Pastor opens himself to criticism of this otherwise normal social interaction because of his indiscretion in identifying too closely to the President, in a way that suggests a veiled endorsement of Dr. Jonathan’s policies and actions by the entire Christian community. He ought to have identified privately with the President knowing full well that he carries the mandate of the Christian community at these trying times.

In a nation of contending faiths, Pastor Ayo literally ignores our divergent religious sensibilities as he sometimes gets himself involved in public quarrels with the President’s critics, from the muslim faith as well as in the opposition. Not all Christians are comfortable with this posture by their leader, especially at a time of intense politicking and the sectarian tensions generated by the Boko Haram insurgents and communal violence involving ethnic minorities with entrenched religious identities.

The cumulative effect of Pastor Ayo’s abrasive leadership style has also polarized the Christian community as evidenced by the current unprecedented division in CAN. Before now, leaders of this organization deliberately stayed out of politics in keeping with the traditional stance of neutrality of the body vis-a-vis the policy postures of incumbent governments. In fact, former PFN leaders like the late Archbishop Benson Idohosa and ex-CAN President, Olubunmi Cardinal Okogie kept governments on their toes during their time.

In more mature democracies, it is not unusual for public officers to resign from office when their actions appear to degrade their positions. And they would not have to wait to be found guilty in circumstances surrounding their actions before they throw in the towel. In other words, they could even be victims of circumstances; or in rare cases, subjects of blackmail. It didn’t matter. Once you are pelted in any way, you quit to protect the integrity of your office.

That was the case of Dominic Strauss-Khan who resigned his position as the President of IMF because he was accused of molesting a maid in a hotel in the United States. He was eventually acquitted after a celebrated trial. The Prime Minister of South Korea, Jong Hong-won resigned because his compatriots were drowned recently in a chartered cruise ship which carried some students on a picnic. Just last month, the First Minister of Scotland, Mr. Alex Salmond resigned because he led his country’s failed bid to gain independence from the United Kingdom. Nobody asked him to resign; he did so of his own accord because he felt it was wrong to continue to run a country he launched on a part of an unsuccessful “secession”.

If purely secular leaders could do this to affirm their integrity, Pastor Ayo should take the honourable path by leaving office, not necessarily because he is guilty as charged, but to restore honour to an exalted office he has unwittingly degraded because of his unabashed flirtation with the head of a government that is perceived as one of the most corrupt in the world. The Bible commands us to “flee from all appearance of evil”.

Nobody says Pastor Ayo cannot do business; he could have been in order, if he does so as the Pastor of his Word of Life Bible Church, WOLBC. But since his private jet was involved in a transaction gone awry in a foreign land, while he is still the sitting President of CAN, it is difficult for him to continue to command the respect of Nigerian Christians of diverse denominations who constitute the CAN group, regardless of the defense his sympathizers and the Federal Government tried to put up on his behalf.

If this incident had happened in Pastor Ayo’s capacity as the head/founder of the Word of Life Bible Church, no one could justifiably call for his head because the Bible teaches that the “call of God is without repentance”. In other words, regardless of the conduct of a servant of God, He does not remove them from office or withdraw their anointing. This is one of the mysteries of the gospel. The Almighty has a way of chastising his errant servants.

But here, we are dealing with Pastor Ayo as the leader of CAN; the largest umbrella of Nigerian Christians. He is condemned to be judged by secular standards, which, in this case, demands that, having found himself in a quagmire which calls to question, the sanctity of his office, he must step down to redeem his image.

The Pastor should quit the CAN post and return to his church where he could then recalibrate himself, away from this season of anomie.

Rev. Okotie, a Presidential Aspirant, wrote from Lagos

The seven laws of MABONKS. CHARACTER IS EVERYTHING.

The seven laws of    MABONKS
 


CHARACTER IS EVERYTHING.



Writing the series have been great joy for me. When I started out writing the seven laws of mabonks series, It was a simple dream,a dream to share a part of my world with everyone out there.
The greatest opportunity I have to learn from one of the greatest humans to live on earth. It a crime if I kept all this to my self.

Am not where I want to be, but am not where I used to be. Over the course of my life, ave been a product of direct one on one mentor ship with this great man. I have learnt basic success secret, I have learned how to put my strength into work and fight and focus on what is right. I have been pushed beyond limits, I have learnt that whatever does not kill you makes you strong. I have seen it, smelt it, experience it and am a living testimony that the jorney of life is not what you can take alone. We all need people that have been there to show us the way. Everybody needs a mentor and I believe ave found one.

Sharing the story, the process to my success and failure, the lessons learnt and benefits received. Life is a journey, you better put your shoes on...
Today am happy that the seven laws of mabonks series is reaching out to many and am glad its making a positive impact on someone out there.
I got a mail from fumilayo. It's one of those mails you get that gives you the strength to carry on.
Read below.


Hi tunde, your write ups have been a blessing to me. Please make it regular, I always look forward to your article every time, the depth of wisdom that you share is unimaginable. God bless.


What a joy to know that this is affecting someone positively and pushing them towards their dreams. Nothing is ever a waste of time.

So let's get to the real deal.


CHARACTER IS EVERY THING.
The other day I sat with my mentor at the office. It's time to break new grounds and take bold steps. However before taking bold steps, the advice of a great mentor is definitely important.

So I asked him a question.
Let's say I want to raise money and need a loan from the bank, what are the requirements that I need to push forward to get a loan facility.
He spoke about few major things, from collateral to having a good Business plan, however he spoke about something really important that most people don't talk about.

He said to me
". A bank will lend you money not because you have a good Business plan or collateral but most importantly, because you have GOOD CHARACTER. ..."


Character is a pattern of behavior, thoughts or feelings based on universal principle, moral strength and integrity... plus the guts to live by that strength every day.


Why is character important.?

Character in life is what makes people believe in you. It is essential for both individual success and also for our society to function rightly.
Developing good character however is one of the major ingredients for success.
A bank needs to be sure that you are what you say you are. Not just the bank, everybody loves to do Business with people they can trust.
Integrity is adhering to a moral code of honesty, courage, strength, and truthfulness.. being true to your words.
When you don't exhibit integrity, people get hurt, but you hurt yourself even more.
It's easy to get a Business investor, just have the best character ever.
It's often said that,people don't invest into ideas, they invest into people.
The place of the human weakness is there, we must however make effort that we are honest in our dealing and sincere even when we go wrong.
You will fall a few times,get out of the way a thousand times,but it also takes good character to accept responsibility and move on.
Don't forget this.
When you cheat, your success is false, when you break a promise, you are showing that your word is meaningless, when you lie, you deceive others and loose their respect.
I know it's not easy to be sane in an insane world. But you ve got to make a different.



My phone rings, it's the mentor calling.
Mabonks says Hi...
Bye for now.
Tunde praise.

DO YOU THINK GOSPEL ARTIST SHOULD CHARGE OR NOT. share your opinion

do you think its proper for gospel artist to charge for ministrations ,. share your thoughts ...

LARA GEORGE IS NIGERIA's MOST EXPENSIVE GOSPEL FEMALE ARTIST

big girl things,its no more news that gospel sensation lara george is the most expensive gospel female artist in nigeria as we speak. the mother of two is set to charge between one million to three million per performance , big girl tinz indeed.

SAMMIE OKPOSO CONFIRMS AS RICHEST GOSPEL MUSIC ARTIST IN NIGERIA

VETERAN MUSIC PRODUCER CUM ARTIST has been confirmed to be the richest artist in nigeria so far. The gospel artist who also serves as the music director of the popular two billion naira church HOUSE ON THE ROCK ,has a total of six exotic cars , three standard duplex in lekki lagos as well as other choice properties in different part of the country. papa sammie as foundly called is also the most expensive male gospel artist ,he charges between one million to two million naira per performance in churches . we wish him best of luck in his future endeavors ,

FINALLY EBOLA VIRUS CURE FOUND .

FINALLY EBOLA VIRUS CURE FOUND .
















FINALLY IF ONLY YOU CAN BELIEVE, NO EVIL SHALL COME NEAR YOUR DWELLING.

YEPAAAAA ...Russian Hackers Might Have Your Password

  – If all the previous reports about Internet security breaches and stolen passwords weren't enough to scare you into changing your info, this one might: The New York Times reports that a small group of Russian hackers has collected 1.2 billion username and password combos, along with about half as many email addresses. The report, based on findings from a Milwaukee company called Hold Security, doesn't offer specifics about which sites have been compromised but says they range from tiny ones to those of Fortune 500 companies. As of now, there's no way to tell whether the hackers have gotten your information, though Hold says it's working on a tool for that.

The hackers apparently haven't sold the stolen info and are instead using it to send out spam on Twitter and other social networks for other groups and to collect fees for their trouble. But they would presumably make big bucks if they eventually opt to sell, given the habit of many people to use the same passwords at multiple sites and thus the ability to transform all this information into lucrative identity theft. "Hackers are continuing to outpace the digital security precautions of so many companies and organizations that it's starting to feel like a losing battle," writes Kate Knibbs at Gizmodo. For now, "there aren't many practical steps people can take besides changing their information regularly."

LOLZZZZ Eedris Abdulkareem says his new album is in support of GEJ & his administration

        LOLZZZZ Eedris Abdulkareem says his new album is in support of GEJ & his administration

Rapper Eedris Abdulkareem was a guest on Channels TV's Sunrise programme yesterday Aug. 16th where he revealed that his forthcoming album titled G2G or G to G is mostly about asking Nigerians to stop the attack on Pres. Jonathan and leave him to rule. He believes GEJ has done well for Nigeria

"Since I was born a Nigerian growing up, I have always known that propaganda is the issue and they just share the money up and down. This Lagos-Ibadan expressway has been there for fifteen years by the former Minister of Works, Baba Tony Anenih and they didn't do anything .Goodluck is doing that road. That is the Federal government road, He is working on it. Our airport has been reformed. Thirdly our agricultural sector, farmers don't get their fertilizer directly but today they get their fertilizer, fertilizer is now a big business. So it is important we say all these things because most people don't know. We all know that the insecurity is propaganda. " he said. Continue...

Asked if his new crusade for GEJ is because he hopes to get something out of it, Eedris replied;

"I was was the first person that came out in the rally when Pres. Goodluck Jonathan increased the fuel price at Ojota. I have never seen Goodluck before but what I know is going on with that guy is a big propaganda and they should leave him alone let him work. When I sang jagajaga, did anybody pay me? If opposition paid me, by now I go don get plenty billions. So its simple, the facts must be told. When I sang Nigeria jagajaga, it was 12 years ago and this is 12 years later, so why is everybody blaming the poor guy? because he is from Niger Delta or because the presidency has left the north?" he said.

Eedris also criticized Nigerian artistes who pay international acts to feature in their songs. He said it's unacceptable and only happens because the Nigerian music industry is not regulated.

"The music industry is not regulated, it is an individual effort. People like Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Mr John Momoh and Kenny Ogungbe have sacrificed their personal money to take the music industry to this level. The music industry is not regulated. It is an individual effort. So it is important that the music industry be regulated so that our artiste would be paid their royalties, mechanical rights and all that. Don't forget, everybody that plays their songs don't pay them royalty. Some of them even go to the stations to pay people to play their music. International acts want to come because they know that their is money in Nigeria and we are not doing one thing right, we are not treating our artistes with respect and love. Why would you bring someone from America and you would pay the person $1.5m and you pay your own artiste here N10million and your artiste would be on stage for the next one hour and the person you brought from America would perform only 10minutes and he would leave. Why?

Because their industry is regulated out there and they get their mechanical rights. For example, do you know some of our artistes travel out there and they get to pay these international artistes money to feature in their album? Its not done. Americans don't do that. They come together and do a duet and they leave the rest for the management to bring in the money on the table but our own people would take their own money to go do that. Its crazy! So it is an individual effort. Artiste in Nigeria are not united" he said

pastor :s wife Ibidun Ighodalo gushes about her husband on Instagram

Ibidun Ighodalo gushes about her husband on Instagram

Awwww, how sweet. Ibidun Ajayi Ighodalo has been married to Trinity House founder, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo since February 2007.

Seven Laws of Mabonks. PASSION is EVERYTHING

Seven Laws of Mabonks.

 

PASSION is EVERYTHING

It's 4am in the morning, then I got a ping...

  Hey bro

Wake up!!!

It's amazing, I think when people get rich and Powerful they sleep well. What could possibly wake a man  up as early as 4am sending pings,emails and messages to everyone. Doesn't he sleep at all?

A couple of years ago, ave thought about how very soon,i will have all the time I need in the world to sleep. That moment will come when I have all that I need. Money, assets and all that makes life comfortable. . I believe the  rich  don't get stressed, they wake up when they feel like, get things done at their time, after all  they report to no one.

Then I read a story.

Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're the lion or a gazelle-when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.

The truth about life is that,you can never achieve success in anything if don't put your mind to it.

One the problem my generation have is the fact that we want to achieve success without working for it. Whatever is offered to you on a free bond plate is a trap set for your destruction.

My generation wants to be all they can be, get all they can get, but they want someone else to do the job.

Success can never be achieved by being lazy or developing a lukewarm attitude towards your dream. Everyday when you wake up,you must realize that there is someone out there who is set to achieve the same objectives you are pursuing.  

Even God almighty is not lazy, his passion towards us is unending, the holy book says, ..."he DAILY loaded us with benefits... " God is busy at his work. why not you....

Everyday when you wake, you need to get off your bed with the mind set that today is the last day you have to make a statement and make your dreams comes to reality.

Understand that life is not just going to give you what you want, you need to put a demand on it. 

Few things to Note.

1.Surround yourself with passionate people.

Passion is contagious.

When you're passionate, you make those around you feel excited — and everyone wins. "A person who exudes passion creates group dynamics and value, not dissension. Professionals who are passionate maximize the energy of the team and are viewed as great mentors," Lucatch says. 

Don't roll with individuals who are not passionate about what they do, you must realize that life is personal, surround yourself with people who are passionate about what they do. If you really want to make money,there is a lot to be made without stealing or breaking life principles.  Set your goals, set your schedule and move. Don't wait for no man. Move.

Passion is what wakes a Mabonks up early in the Morning, passion is what makes him get to the office before everyone.

If the Bosses are not sleeping...

I don't think you should.

Think about it.

Passion is everything.

Tunde praise.

7 Reasons Why You Will Never Do Anything Amazing With Your Life

A unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in life.

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Yeah that’s right; you heard me… I’m talking to you… I’m calling you out.

I’m looking you in the eyes, (ok well, not really since you are probably reading this article, but figuratively, I am burning a cyclops type hole in your face right now) and telling you that you don’t stand a chance.

I’m telling you that if you can read this article, look through this list and not claim it as your own, then you should be a little worried.

Actually, you should be very worried. You should drop everything and immediately question your existence on earth. You should find a mirror, look yourself in the eyes, raise your hand and slap yourself in the face.

Got it? Now repeat that until you come to your senses and continue reading whenever you’re ready.

I’m Talkin ‘Bout Street Skills Son!

I’m not talking about the: study hard, party light, graduate top-of-your-class skills.

I’m not even talking about the: slack-off, skip class, smoke weed, drink and party but still graduate, skill-set your $50,000+ diploma has lead you to believe you have.

“I’m talking ’bout, step out your door, make some moves, and get-some-shit-done, kind of skills! Some, move out your mama’s house, quit your job — say “fuck the world” — and then actually go do it, kind of skills”.

The kind of skills you develop in the real world, outside the bubble of your parents protection or the ideological indoctrination that has overwhelmed our entire educational system.

Skills that can be had by anyone willing to pay the price to get them. Skills that are quickly becoming extinct.

I’m talking about skills that cannot be taught in a classroom or in a textbook. Skills you can only learn by doing; by learning how to fly after jumping off the cliff.

Skills that can only be developed when you find your true self. When you put yourself on the line or otherwise expose yourself to the possibility of failure.

The skills you can only develop when you are willing to risk it all in order to do that one amazing thing.

Skills that up until now, you thought you had.

“Basically, what I am trying to tell you is that, in this game called life, you don’t stand a chance…

1 :: Because You Have Not Failed Enough

Because you are comfortable in your mediocrity; because you choose not to try.

Because it is easier to talk about learning that new (programming?) language as opposed to actually learning it.

Because you think everything is too hard or too complicated so you will just “sit this one out”, or maybe you’ll, “do-it-tomorrow”!

Because you hate your job but won’t get a new one; because it is easy to reject rejection.

Because while you’re sitting around failing to try, I am out there trying to fail, challenging myself, learning new things and failing as fast as possible.

Because as I fail, I learn, and then adjust my course to make sure my path is always forward. Like the process of annealing steel, I’ve been through the fire and pounded into shape. The shape of a sword with polished edges and a razor sharp blade that will cut you in half if you are not equally hardened.

2 :: Because You Care What Others Think About You

Because you have to fit in.

Because you believe that being different is only cool if you’re different in the same way that other people are different.

Because you are afraid to embrace your true self for fear of how the world will see you. You think that because you judge others, this means that those people must, in-turn, be judging you.

Because you care more about the stuff you have as opposed to the things you’ve done.

Because while you’re out spending your money on new outfits, new cars, overpriced meals or nights at the bar, I’ll be investing in myself. And while you try to fit in with the world I’ll make the world fit in with me.

Because I will recklessly abandon all insecurities and expose my true self to the world. I will become immune to the impact of your opinion and stand naked in a crowd of ideas; comfortable in knowing that while you married the mundane I explored the exceptional.

3 :: Because You Think You Are Smarter Than You Are

Because you did what everyone else did; you studied what they studied and read what they read.

Because you learned what you had to learn in order to pass their tests and you think that makes you smart.

Because you think learning is only something people do in schools.

Because while you were away at college, I was studying life; because instead of learning about the world in a classroom I went out and learned it by living.

Because I know more than any piece of paper you could ever frame from a university. Because smart is not what you learn, it’s how you live.

Because I might not have a degree but I challenge you to find a topic that I can’t talk to you about cohesively.

Because I could pass your tests if I had to, but you couldn’t stand for a single second in the face of the tests that life has thrown me. Tests that are not graded on a bell curve or by percentages; tests that are graded by one simple stipulation: survival!

4 :: Because You Don’t Read

Because you read the things you are required to read or nothing at all.

Because you think history is boring and philosophy is stupid.

Because you would rather sit and watch “E!” or “MTV” instead of exploring something new, instead of diving head first, into the brain of another man in an attempt to better understand the world around you.

Because you refuse to acknowledge that all the power in the world comes from the words of those that lived before us. That anything you desire can be had by searching through the multitude of words that are available to us now more abundantly than ever before.

Because you are probably not reading this article even though you know you should.

Because the people that are reading this already know these things.

Because you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.

5 :: Because You Lack Curiosity

Because you get your news from copy-cat members of the state-controlled media.

Because you are unwilling to ask this simple question… “What if it’s all a lie?”, and accept the possibility that maybe it is; that just maybe, the methods of mass media are under direct orders to: keep you distracted.

Because you call me a know-it-all but refuse to call yourself a know-nothing-at-all.

Because I thirst for knowledge, regardless the topic.

Because while you’re busy playing Candy Crush, or Megalopolis, I am reading about string theory and quantum mechanics.

Because while you waste your time with Tosh.o I am learning how to edit video, build websites and design mobile apps.

Because if we were to go heads-up in a debate, I would crush you. I would make it a point to defeat my own argument; from every imaginable angle; in order to understand everything you might be able to use against me.

Because I would dedicate myself to understanding both sides of the argument so thoroughly that I could argue your side for you and win; even after having just handed you a defeat in the same debate.

6 :: Because You Don’t Ask Enough Questions

Because you do not question authority.

Because you don’t question yourself.

Because you don’t understand the power of properly placed questioning in life, respectful disagreements and standing up for what you know to be right in the face of someone telling you otherwise. Unable to question reality; stuck in a self imposed survival strategy within a matrix-style monotony.

Because I know that you will give me all the information I need to destroy you by letting you talk.

Because I study human behaviors and you ignore everyone but yourself.

Because I watch how you say the things you say just as closely as I listen to what you say; and you say way too much!

Because control comes, not from spewing your ignorance like some incurable case of logorrhea, but from properly structuring the context of your questions.

Because I study the premise of your argument and destroy it from the ground level before you even get a chance to establish your ideas.

7 :: Because You Can’t Handle The Truth

Because you refuse to admit that you don’t even know the things you don’t know.

Because there isn’t an article online that would make up for all the time you have wasted in life.

Because even if I told you everything could be different tomorrow you would wait until then to begin doing anything about it.

Because even when you think I’m not, I’m aware of my surroundings.

Because you think that since I have not acknowledged you, it means that I have not seen you.

Because, you walk around with your head up your ass, oblivious to the world around you. Blissfully ignorant of the reality that sits so close to your face that if you stuck your tongue out, just once, you would taste it and realize how delicious the truth actually is.

Because you would become an instant addict. Unable to pull yourself from the teat of truth. Finally able to understand your lack of understanding, and then you would see; then you would know that the only thing holding you back from doing something truly amazing, is you

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How to stop Boko Haram problem - Sat Guru Maharaj Ji

How to stop Boko Haram problem - Sat Guru Maharaj Ji

Spiritual head of One Love Family, Sat Guru Maharaj Ji says the best way to tackle the Boko Haram menace in the country is for us to go back to our traditions and culture. In an interview with City People this week, Maharaj Ji said the intervention of the international community was a welcomed idea and that it would make the fight against Boko Haram a lot easier because unlike Nigerians, the foreigners know that there is a Christ of this age, that is him (Maharaj Ji), walking on the planet and so carrying him along in the fight would bring a stop to acts of terrorism. Excepts from the interview;

Asked what his take is on the present state of insecurity in Nigeria, Maharaj Ji said;

"Very simple. Because there is no security challenge per say, except for the fact that the Northern oligarchy believes Nigeria belongs to them. They don't believe in anybody whether you are from the South-South, South-East or South-West. They feel that Nigeria is an Hausa country and it is not, we have three regions. We have major tribes. Yoruba in the South-West, Ibo in the South-East, then the South-South the Ijaws etc. The North must accept that Ibo, Yoruba, Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo...we are all one Nigeria, that is what is worrying them. Then again, religion. They should know that God has no religion. The only religion of God is accepting you the way you are. If I don't accept you, how will the place be okay for us?

He also spoke on the assistance being rendered to Nigeria by the international community, saying there is no shame is asking for help

"There is no problem asking for what you need if you don't have it. No country has exclusive power over improvement in technology. There is no how under the present conditions Nigerians should fear asking the Americans for help or the British or the Germans. If there is going to be any fear, it is still going to be from the north. At the beginning, our fathers just gave in like that, but this time, we are not going to give in, no more. The only solution to Boko Haram menace is for us to go back to our traditions and culture. This time we have to go into tradition and culture to find the real ideal power to be able to sort or mediate and get things sorted out. People should not be afraid. They are going to assist. They are going to help and I know that. If I look at it from the higher point of view, it is time for them too to come and tap from the special grace from Nigeria because they unlike our people know that there is a Christ of this age walking on planet earth and so this situation is for them to carry him along so that all these up and downs, crises in all these places could actually stop" he said.

Sat Guru Maharaj Ji also spoke on the Super Eagles going for the World Cup. He said they can win the World cup only if they stay away from wearing blue pants throughout the competition

"I have given my recommendations and I don't know how Nigerians feel about it. I have told them that they can win this cup if they stop using blue jersey. They have accepted but what about blue pants? They should do away with it. Keshi must inspect all the pants they are wearing. I am begging them throughout this competition, its a national affair and not Super Eagles of Lagos but Super Eagles of Nigeria" he said

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo's two handsome sons to wed this year

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo's two handsome sons to wed this year

Two of the sons of the founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo are getting married this year. According to their father, Tobi and Tomi Ashimolowo, who live abroad, will wed before the year runs, but he didn't disclose when exactly.

"Let me use the opportunity of this interview to announce that my two boys will be getting married this year' Pastor Ashimolowo said in a recent interview "I don't want to put out the date yet, but they will be getting married in England.

The young men work in banks and also attend bible schools.

Two of the sons of the founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo are getting married this year. According to their father, Tobi and Tomi Ashimolowo, who live abroad, will wed before the year runs, but he didn't disclose when exactly.

"Let me use the opportunity of this interview to announce that my two boys will be getting married this year' Pastor Ashimolowo said in a recent interview "I don't want to put out the date yet, but they will be getting married in England.

The young men work in banks and also attend bible schools.

BEFORE YoU SPILL TOO MUCH

BEFORE YoU SPILL TOO MUCH

May 24, 2014 at 12:07pm

BEFORE you SPILL TOO MUCH

Tomi just met this new girl in the grocery store, in seconds they click. You know how it is, when you meet some people and in a minute, you are like you ve known each other for decades.

What a great meet. She's so excited about this new friend. She looks all together lovely, she can't even hurt a fly, this is virtually everything Tomi hoped for in a friend. And to crown it all,this new friend displays such high level of humility. She's got it all together in character.

So what do you, the other girl asked.

Yea I worked in a construction company, am actually a top leading executive in there, oh mine, am the bosses favorite sister. Infact am so much enjoying God's grace right now like ave never seen before.

Really -- the other girl blushed.

Yes my sister, God is good, I just deposited a cheque of 5million as initial payment for my morgage plan, ill pay 2million every month for the next 25yrs and I can actually move into this house when am done with 60percent payment.

Oh, so what do you do,Tomi asked.

Yea, I work in a firm like that, we do management consulting.

Really!!!
My ex actually works for a management consulting company on the island. The stupid boy dumped me last month after a 3yrs relationship. Guys are bad.

Hmm it is well my sister, the other girl replied.

Yes o my sister, but I thank God everything is fine right now. My mum just remarried.

Are you serious, the other exclaimed.

Yes o, you know my father and mum are divorced, it was terrible, I lost my virginity when I was 13, and since then it's been hard to keep this thing together. You know how it is. Everything happened cos I came out of a broken home. But thank God, my mum found love again, even though I feel my is too old for this my sister.

Hmm na wa ooo.
Any ways, it's nice meeting you.
My name is Aisha.
Okay Aisha bye -- Tomi said.

I'll give you a shout out. So nice meeting you.


MORAL OF THE STORY

Before you judge, realize first that this happens to all of us. How quick we are to spill every detail of our lives in the presence of a total stranger. Meeting a new friend is always a big deal. It's an opportunity to explore the new realm of friendship. We quickly put people to levels and positions in our heart even before we know who they really are and what they are capable of both bad and good. We have forgotten that "everything does not appear the way it looks"
We spill everything, from our battles to our successes. From our rising to our falls -- we spill all to a total stranger.

The above illustration is a typical picture of most us including myself. How quick we are to make people part of our lives before we even really know who they are.

The truth is most times, we get carried away in the gloom, we meet people everyday, most of them who seems nice, everywhere, the grocery store, the clubs and bar pal ours, the tennis club, everywhere, and in seconds when we meet them we begin to spill,flaunting our wealth and impressing the other person.
Most times, you will discover that most people have actually spill every little and important details about their lives while the other person had not said anything tangible about his or her own live.

We must realize that life is harder and sensitive than this.

First.
1.Don't be emotional with people.
Most people that spill too much are emotional people. In a bid to encourage some times, you go ahead and spill your deepest secrets that will come hunt you later. See people as they are, don't be emotional to help anybody, get to know the root cause first. Emotional people talk too much and make hasty decisions.

2.Learn to know people too well before your Mouth runs.

Everybody is wearing a mask. The next man you are spilling those stuffs to might be suffering from serious inferiority complex. He's not interested in your success stories, the more you tell him anything the more he gets angry. He can't figure out why God is blessing you. Take a chill pill,learn to know who people really are before you spill.

3. Let the relationship Grow. Build trust and confident.

Everybody deserves to be trusted, but people should work for it. Don't trust people because the said they can be trusted, see that they can be trusted. The same way people say a lot of things they don't mean when they are angry is the same way people don't mean it when they say you can trust me. Let them show you through consistency and loyalty that they can be trusted. Believe the actions, not the words, watch over time, look for consistency -- remember people can't pretend for long.

4. Learn to SHUT UP.
Shutting up is crucial thing every man must learn to do. Shut up, don't talk,learn to keep quite. It's not by force to talk about yourself all the time. If you can't shut up,then talk about something else like football, a movie or something..always remember, the more you talk sometimes too much,the more you look stupid and serious minded individuals will not take you serious.

5.STOP IMMPRESSING

Stop forcing yourself to look good,its a sign of low self esteem. Research have proven to us that individuals that spills too much to impress other people are suffering from low self esteem issues learn to keep stuffs to yourself. Don't meet a person today and you are telling him or her everything about yourself, your family, your plans and so on. You might actually be fooling yourself and playing into the hands of the enemy unconsciously.

6. Don't let people Know too much ( especially people you don't trust)
The more people know about you,the more they feel like they are in charge and control. Don't give everybody that access, it's should be a controlled pass. They key to your life is hidden in your experience, your secret weapon and life 's realities. Always know where to draw the line. Everything that goes on in your house shouldn't be a point of discussion in your office between your friends. Know who is a friend and a foe or I'll rather say, know the foe that's appearing like a friend. Don't give people that access to your life, you might regret it later.


Stop Talking.


PERSONAL LESSON.
Sometimes at a time, I met a new friend, great guy. I was so emotional with everything, in weeks ave spilled all to him,ranging from family, Business and personal live. The funny thing, I have not even really know who this individual was. I was already imagining stuffs in my head, how we can conquer the world of Business together, make some money and be good. Yes ave got good intentions but alas how do I know that the young man really wants to conquer the world with me and not really me that he wants to conquer.

Sometimes we think that when we spill our secrets to people, it makes them trust us, we can actually be fooling our self and fueling our fire.

Then one day it dawned on me, that have raised expectations, spilled too much and gone beyond the Radar.

I discovered ave been emotional with this friendship. Ave actually raised this young man to be family, even introduced him to major people as family, and lo and behold he's just a friend.

We should learn to keep friends friends.

Then one night, it dawned on me that ave actually spilled too much,i barely know everything or anything about the other guy and he knows everything about me.

In a nutshell, I said to my self, hey man, you talk too much.

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Conclusion.
Live life by wisdom. Don't raise hopes and expectations. Learn when to keep quite, don't be too fast to help or commit, look straight into people's intentions.

Know when to talk and who to say it to.

No matter how you take this --
Know few things.

Anybody can have a fine face, but you will be so surprised until you begin to see the other side.

Everybody is actually not happy for you. Know who you tell some deepest secrets.

Finally again.
Oga learn to shut up.

Tunde praise.
MD -- MH media Nigeria.

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