ELIZA WEDS JONES!

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Elizabeth and Jones

IT was a wedding everyone wanted both man and woman. it was a time of joy among the bride and groom's family. eatable was in suplus. the family of OHIMAI rejoiced greatly as they gave their daughter to the in-law of their choice.
      the Jones family was not left out in this euphoria of happiness. the long awaited marriage; ten years in the making. both couple were successful business partner, but now their partnership had gone beyond business, let's rejoice with them.
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HOW BUHARI CAN CURB CORRUPTION

CURBING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: MY ADVICE From every indication, it is clear that the first and foremost agendum of the Buhari government is the war against corruption. Ever since he assumed office, he has pursued this rigorously and painstakingly. More power to his elbow. But in waging this all important and timeless war, it is pertinent we take some clue from Jehovah God. Immediately after God man the heavens and the earth, and man began to multiply on the earth, the Bible says ‘And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thought of his heart was only evil continuation.’ Genesis 6:5 .God eventually decided the annihilation of mankind but Noah and seven relatives. But surprisingly after few years, sin resurrected. In Mount Sinai, after God had separated the Israelites onto Himself, he gave them LAWS. And yet that could not solve the problem of sin. In Ezekiel 36: 26, God eventually promised ‘…and I will take away the stoning heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you and CAUSE you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.’ These three phases of God’s reaction to man’s sin could be instructive to the Buhari government, because whatever was written afore time was written for our learning, Roman 15: 4. The first lesson we have to learn is that capital punishment cannot stop criminality. It is painful to learn that even some state governors still see capital punishment as the way out of corruption. It is antique and archaic. It should be abrogated from the Nigerian statutes book. Secondly, enactment of all kinds of anti- criminal laws is not the solution. After all, like the saying goes, man makes the law, man breaks the law; or the law is made to be broken. So the laws would continue to be violated. What then could be the way out? Grace. That is the way out. It is the last and final solution to man’s sin. Instead of making laws trying to stop people from stealing, make it almost impossible for them to steal. The first step to realizing this is to think of the citizens’ welfare. Let the salary of civil servants be reviewed upward. To me, the minimum wage of N18, ooo is shear madness and awkward. Particular attention should be paid to the police and teacher remunerations. In a country where a councilor earns so much, it is quite disheartening what is given to the police and the teachers. To me, if the judiciary is the last hope of the common man, the police and the teacher are the first hope of the common man. For how could a poor Nigerian ever access justice if the police is not his friend; and how would the police be a friend, when he is hungry? The poor beside been poor financially would be totally blind to their surrounding without the teachers. We ignore this important set of the society and complain of corruption. Also, security gadget should be located at various point to monitor every citizen, like it is done elsewhere.  Besides, like the APC promised during the campaign, effort should be geared toward giving every unemployed Nigeria stipend every month end. These could be a good start point at curbing corruption in Nigeria. OHIMAI DANIEL, LAGOS.           Previous Next

what does val mean to you?

 The story of Valentine's Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor and a humble Christian Martyr. The emperor’s name was Claudius II and the Christian was Valentinus.

Claudius had ordered all Romans to worship twelve gods, and had made it a crime punishable by death to associate with Christians, but Valentinus was dedicated to the ideals of Christ; not even the threat of death could keep him from practicing his beliefs. He was arrested and imprisoned.

    During the last weeks of Valentinus's life a remarkable thing happened. Seeing that he was a man of learning, the jailer asked whether his daughter, Julia, might be brought to Valentinus for lessons. She had been blind since birth. Julia was a pretty young girl with a quick mind.   Valentinus read stories of Rome's history to her. He described the world of nature to her. He taught her arithmetic and told her about God. She saw the world through his eyes, trusted his wisdom, and found comfort in his quiet strength.

One day, Julia asked him "Valentinus, does God really hear our prayers?" 

"Yes, my child, He hears each one."

"Do you know what I pray for every morning and every night?  I pray that I might see.   I want so much to see everything you've told me about!"

"God does what is best for us if we will only believe in Him," Valentinus said.

"Oh, Valentinus, I do believe! I do!"  She knelt and grasped his hand.

     They sat quietly together, each praying.   Suddenly there was a brilliant light in the prison cell.   Radiant, Julia screamed, "Valentinus, I can see!  I can see!"

"Praise be to God!"  Valentinus exclaimed, and he knelt in prayer.

On the eve of his death Valentinus wrote a last note to Julia, urging her to stay close to God.   He signed it, "From your Valentine."  His sentence was carried out the next day, February 14, 270 A.D., near a gate that was later named Porta Valentini in his memory. He was buried at what is now the Church of Praxedes in Rome. It is said that Julia planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave. Today, the almond tree remains a symbol of abiding love and friendship. On each February 14, Saint Valentine's Day, messages of affection, love, and devotion are exchanged around the world."

     Valentine’s Day celebration in Nigeria has always been awesome! The day means so much to every fun seeker. It is one of the few occasions when people actually try to forget the so many problems associated with living in a country where the citizens cannot even enjoy the basic necessities  of life.In preparation for this year’s celebration, the entire streets, hotels, stores, restaurants of major cities in the country are covered in red, pink and white streamers, with big heart shaped signs wishing passer bys a Happy Valentines Day. Fancy and fast food restaurants are filled with couples eating out for the occasion.

     Some of the people interviewed on what Valentine day celebration means to them and the best way to celebrate have these to say:

Akinpelumi owonifari, an engineer said Valentine day means so much to him because it was on this day five years ago he wedded his wife. He added that every Valentine day was his wedding anniversary and the best way of celebrating this for him and his wife has been going back to God to rededicate their marriage and later stay alone for a whole day without any disturbance from families or friends. He concluded by saying “Valentine day is our day of new honey moon.”

Jude Ebube, an accountant viewed Valentine day celebration as what has to be done with caution. He argued that there won’t be any Valentine day if the man Valentinus did not stand and died for what he believed was right. 

Tina Akande, a fashion designer, said that the country’s economic situation had called for cautious spending

Chike Chukwumerije, a teacher, said Nigerians were fun-seekers but the current economic situation was affecting Valentine celebrations across the country.

“Majority of Nigerians crave for fun but your pocket has to dictate to you, how you seek fun at this trying time,’’ he said.

He urged Nigerians to remember the less-privileged and the orphanage homes during the Valentine season.

    Meanwhile, relaxation spots and business owners in Ikorodu, witnessed low patronage of fun-seekers.

Observers noted that preparation for the general election was responsible for the poor patronage during the Valentine’s Day celebration.

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