November 2024
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONALS: NOVEMBER 30 COMFORMING TO TRADITION OF MEN (2) SCRIPTURE: MARK 7: 13; COLOSSIANS 2: 8
As seen yesterday, tradition of men is that tradition that favours those who constituted it like human laws (legalism) created for the comfort of those who made the laws. Worldly leaders want those they are leading practice what they are told exactly against what God wants. In the days of Moses, God commanded children…
Embracing Change: The Promise of a Brighter Tomorrow
By Abayomi Odunowo. Life can often feel overwhelming. We are living in a world where uncertainty looms large, and challenges emerge at every turn. Whether it’s facing personal struggles, professional setbacks, or global crises, it’s easy to slip into a mindset of despair. It’s not uncommon to wonder if tomorrow will look any different…
We fought like gallant soldiers, destroyed enemies’ plans to halt governance, says Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his administration fought like gallant soldiers, hatching the enemies’ plans to halt governance in the state. The governor also said that his administration does not have any intention or plan to inflict pain on Rivers people. He said that he would rather continue to fight and…
NNPC Ltd Disclaims Assertions of Self-Acclaimed ‘Community Person’ on State of Port Harcourt Refinery
…Says Claims Are Crass Display of Ignorance The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has been drawn to a video clip of one Timothy Mgbere, a self-acclaimed “community person” who alleged that the much-publicised restreaming of the Port Harcourt and truck-out of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) which held earlier in…
Africa International Human Rights Film Festival Announces its 3rd Edition, Celebrating “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now!”
The Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AIHRFF) is thrilled to announce the 3rd edition of its transformative event. This year’s festival, organized in partnership with the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Nigeria, coincides with International Human Rights Day, celebrated…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONALS: NOVEMBER 29 COMFORMING TO TRADITION OF MEN (1) SCRIPTURE: MARK 7: 8 – 9; COLOSSIANS 2: 8
Jesus Christ and Apostle Paul referred to a particular tradition in the Bible that conveys negative meaning. They called this tradition a “tradition of men.” This is addressing man-made tradition. Something special could be attached to this tradition which this devotional is set to explore. The word “tradition” according to Mariam Webster Dictionary means…
Asides Ph.D, the education Ruben Abati really needs
Beyond the Classroom: The Education of Character The founder of Our Mumu Don Do Foundation, Da Area Fada Odudubariba popularly known as Charly Boy has identified former appointee of president Ebele Jonathan and an Arise TV presenter, Reuben Abati for proper education that will shape him into a compassionate, rational and responsible individual. This…
The Dangers of Racial Narratives in Nigeria: A Call for Discernment and Unity
By Abayomi Odunowo. In Nigeria, a nation characterized by its rich diversity of cultures and ethnicities, it is imperative to understand the potential perils that accompany narratives targeting specific races. The ongoing discourse surrounding the Ibo (Igbo) people has provoked strong emotions, often escalating into harmful generalizations and blanket profiles. As members of the…
Ntia, NNPC Ltd’s New EVP Upstream, Charges Stakeholders on Corporate Governance, Transparency
By Onwe Wisdom The NNPC Ltd.’s new Executive Vice President, Upstream (EVP), Mr. Udobong Ntia, has called on upstream stakeholders in the nation’s oil and gas industry to strengthen corporate governance, transparency, and efficiency in their operations. Ntia, according to a press release e-signed by the NNPC Ltd Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye spoke…
Tax Reform Bills Propose New Sharing Formula, Cede 55% to State Govt
Exempt employees earning below N800,000 PAYE Mull zero VAT on exports and essential consumptions Reduce company income tax from 30% to 25%. The Senate on Thursday resumed its debate on the Tax Reform Bills, a set of four legislative proposals to increase value-added tax (VAT) distributable to the subnational governments to 55% while reducing…