Former President Olusegun Obasanjo kneels before his mentor, Professor Adeyemi Aderibigbe Ologbenla, the Ile-Ife Prince and Lion of the Giesi Dynasty, during his 100th birthday celebration❤️🦁.
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I have been thinking a lot about two of my favorite scriptures since the passing of Reverend Uma Ukpai who was one of foremost Fathers of Faith in Nigeria.
What defined that great Friend of God for me since the early 90s when I encountered his teachings was how losses and trials were the sources of his testimony. Some of his most compelling stories came from personal tragedy, woven into powerful sermons of faith and resurrection.
For example, on the same day, he lost two of his children in a car accident, he mounted the altar and taught from that pain about enduring trust in God.
In many of his messages, he shared how such suffering was not a detour but a part of the testimony God would use to strengthen others.
He personified the old time believers’ understanding and acceptance of my two favorite scriptures:
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatian 2v20
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans5v3-5
Behold the richness of God’s word for His children !
His extraordinary ministry exploits for the Lord abound in Nigeria and extend across global boundaries and will be stories for the ages.
We pray that God’s comforting arms will forever enfold Pa Uma Ukpai family and that his legacy of unbridled faith will endure through his biological and spiritual seeds in Jesus name.
Sleep well, one of our God’s Generals.✝️💡
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Congratulations to outgoing African Development Bank President Dr Akin Adesina @akin_adesina for ten years of able , intelligent and results focused leadership of the Bank and a Huge Welcome to incoming President @sidiouldtah Sidi Ould Tah for a well deserved win in a hard fought race! Congratulations and look forward to working with you!
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THE ARK:
A MILLENNIUM AND A HALF AFTER HAGIA SOPHIA
4 CENTURIES AFTER ST PETERS
4 DECADES AFTER OUR LADY
LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
Some Lessons
It Is Enough!
The Tabernacle of Moses was the first recorded religious mega structure ordained by God. With details passed to Moses, the pioneer leader of the 12 tribes of Israel called for building offerings. Consequently, offerings of gold, silver, linen, oil and fine wood were brought. The generosity became so overwhelming that in Exodus 36:6, Moses commanded-It is enough!!!
It was the first recorded capital project where leadership had to halt fundraising and this remains the eternal template for God-first giving for all times; no murmurs or manipulation. A benchmark for spirit led giving.
One of the unique experiences with the Ark Project is that for the first time in my life, I hear 'it is enough'. Bishop Oyedepo himself as well as Dr Pastor Paul Enenche have told the story of how someone had come with offering for the Ark Project and was told that everything required was already provided. This was reiterated during the groundbreaking when Bishop Oyedepo explained how the fund was managed and untouched during the 5 years in which he awaited divine direction on the project commencement. Since I understand that for a project this size, avenues to spend resources abound, I tend to see this statement as more of a sense of faith and confidence in God than any other interpretation one may possibly give. Stadia around the world cost more than what has been spent on the Ark But...God is more than enough.
The Role of the State:
By 537 AD, Emperor Justinian inaugurated Hagia Sophia in Constantinople as a state funded project. It was a feat of both logistics and architectural genius. Funded by the imperial treasury and taxes from the Eastern Roman Empire, Hagia Sophia was so politically tied to the State and eventually spiritually 'cold' that on conquering Constantinople and changing it to Istanbul, the use of the Church was also changed without much resistance in 1453.
Bishop Oyedepo has consequently reiterated at every point in time that there was no government funding or foreign aid in the building of not just the Ark but Canaanland as a whole. Consequently, the Ark is not a tool now or in future to display the glory of man, government or nation even though inference will naturally be drawn by some, but a place of worship of the Most High God alone without attachment to any political party, government or power. He has stated often times in faith and for posterity that this building must remain a Church and nothing else.
Again in his exact words:
"When Jesus returns, He will meet this Church a Vibrant Altar of Fire. Even if it is 2000 years from now, it doesn't matter.
Those after us will be hotter than us.
Those taking over from those after us will be hotter than they are"
Bishop David Oyedepo
Funding and Doctrine:
Some 50+ years after Hagia Sophia's purpose was charged, the rebuilding of St Peters Basilica by Pope Julius VI commenced. However there was a challenge of funding for a project of such magnitude.
Consequently, the sale in cash of indulgence which had recently been introduced was ramped up by the 'Mother' Church.
The practice of codifying indulgences as part of Catholic doctrine emerged in the 11th Century. By the 16th century and just about the time St Peters Basilica project began, Priests began openly accepting cash donations for indulgences. Dominican friars like Johann Tetzel popularized the saying,
"As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs".
This sparked significant criticism, including Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.
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NAFDAC BOSS Must be protected;Prof Moji has raised alarm over threats to her life.Without doubt,the manufacturers of fake drugs and adulterated foods are at the center of this.She has become their nightmare by courageously and consistently bursting their evil and deadly business,and protecting the lives of Nigerians.They want to be left alone to produce food and drinks in their backyards that will kill our https://t.co/NieGlwos9B Moji has maintained and advanced the Standard set by the late heroine Dora Akunyili.The threat to Prof Moji is a threat to the lives of all Nigerians.
Honoured to be on the list of the 2024 Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, for the 8th time! This is an honor I do not take for granted. I wish to congratulate all my fellow women Honorees, in particular the 4 other African Women on the list - H.E President @SuluhuSamia of Tanzania, H.E Prime Minister @SuminwaJudith of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ms Mpumi Madisa -CEO of Bidvest, and our very own @MoAbudu. Let’s hope for even more African Women next time!
It was a pleasure to visit former US President George W. Bush and former First Lady @laurawbush at @TheBushCenter in Texas. I also enjoyed meeting with former Secretary of State @CondoleezzaRice to discuss continued collaboration and partnership.
A Cameroonian has invented a noiseless generator that uses ONLY water to generate electricity
Mbah Ahmadou who hails from the north region of Cameroon has invented a generator which uses water to generate electricity. Steve Fah tested the generator, and it powered an air conditioner, a fan and a TV
He says, he has been working on the project for the past 4 years and it costed him over 13 million francs to finally succeed.
He says he can power the whole village with the water-generator but what he lacks now is proper investment.
I thank @AlikoDangote for convening such an accomplished group of political and business leaders who are committed to seeing Africa thrive. The African Renaissance Retreat in Kigali was a moment for us to find common ground, reignite cooperation, and grasp the opportunities that lie before us. Let us move forward to transform our continent and shape a positive future for all Africans.