One commends the Guardian newspaper for its article titled “The Unending End-Time Prophesy, What other Signs Would Herald the End?”(Pg 40, Sunday January 31 2016).This article by Chris Irekamba and Omiko Awa, asks when the world will come to an end. This is exactly the nature of article that attracts robust debate, and is suitable […]
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The placement of fallen fragments of coconut helped William Jones decide on whether or not to go to graduate school. The Yoruba priest that Jones had invited into his Brooklyn apartment had examined the four coconut pieces he had strewn on the floor before telling Jones that it would be OK for him to further […]
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There are two sides to the coin of divine relationship [by this, I simply mean relationship with God]. Fear and Love! A lot of the time we focus on Love but we forget about Fear. Yes God is to be feared. He is not just our Father, He is the Judge! As the Judge, God […]
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Prince Godfrey Edokpa- Orhogbuyunmwun Aiguobasinmwin Eweka was born on the 5th of April, 1899 at Irhirhi village in the late Orhumwense’s house. He was heir presumptive to the crown prince (heir Apparent) to the throne of Benin at a time that tried the soul of the Edos as their King’s life was hanging on the […]
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The ancient kingdom of Benin was described in glowing terms by early European visitors. Europeans were shocked and awed to find a well-planned city. The Portuguese and early European travellers including historians called it a world class city. As far back as the 15th century Europeans termed it “Benin City”. The only city not yet […]
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Giving should not just be tithing, offering, sowing seeds etc. That is so O’Level! The Advanced level according to Christ is based on love – Love God with all your heart, might and strength and your neighbour as yourself. Love gives! God so loved the world, He gave what was most precious to Him, His […]
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I know I’m not the only Nigerian who prayed for long life during the watch night service as we turned into the New Year. Millions of us did. We prayed for a healthy one too, with plenty of money to boot. I wish I had factored in a number of requests while I was asking […]
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Author: Miakpo Emiaso Title: Forgiveness – A Sure Path to Peace and Joy Publishers: SOS Publications, Lagos Date of Publication: September 2015 Cover Price: N1,000.00 (hard copy Nigerian) $15.00 (Amazon.com worldwide). Reviewer: Funmi Omoboriowo – Radio Presenter: Soul of a Woman on Eko FM Lagos. I have read Miakpo Emiaso’s books in the past. But […]
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The thing about thieves who are caught stealing in the market square is that they are usually pelted, demonized, and brutalized; if not outrightly murdered, by those who have an even greater penchant for stealing! These penchants might be subtly expressed, or simply just be, frighteningly devastating varied potentials awaiting manifestation … The decadence of […]
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One day after attending a church service in London, I spent several hours going through bookshops looking for a bible translation called The Living Bible. There were no Amazon or Internet editions in those days, so I just had to go from shop to shop. The reason I was looking so determinedly for this translation […]
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