Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Nigeria suspends plans to borrow $22.7 billion


     The Federal Government on Monday disclosed that it has suspended its $22.7 billion ex­ternal borrowing plans due to current realities in the global economic landscape.

   Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, who made this known in Abuja said the cur­rent market indices do not support external borrowings at the moment. Speaking at the 2020 In­ternational Conference on the Nigerian Commodities Market, organised by the Se­curities and Exchange Com­mission (SEC), the minister stated that the government would not go ahead with the borrowing programme even if it secures the approval of the National Assembly.

Actor, Idris Elba tests positive to coronavirus

 

  Actor Idris Elba announced Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus, but says he has not shown symptoms.

Akwa Ibom proscribes 51 cults in secondary schools

 

 
  Akwa Ibom State Government has proscribed 51 cults in secondary schools in the state following cult-related violence in schools. This is in addition to 32 other cult groups earlier outlawed by the state government in 2018.

  The proscription order titled, ‘Cultism and other violent behaviour (prohibition) order,’ and signed by Governor Udom Emmanuel in Uyo on Monday, replaced ‘The Cultism and Other Violent Behaviour (Prohibition) Order of 2018,” and came into effect on the 16th of March, 2020.

National Open University of Nigeria postpones convocation indefinitely over Coronavirus


    The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the postponement of its 9th convocation ceremony slated for Saturday, March 21, at its Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on health grounds.

   About 25, 000 graduating students were expected to participate in the ceremony. Nigeria is among several countries battling the dreaded coronavirus disease which has claimed thousands of lives across the world.

51 Years Old Woman Gives Birth To Twins After Several Failed IVF

 

  Twins at 51 years old?It is even near impossible to get pregnant at this age unless God is involved!!!

Supreme Court Begins Hearing Of APC’s Application On Zamfara Election

 

  The Supreme Court has commenced hearing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) application seeking the review of its judgment on the Zamfara election.

Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Lagos

 

  The Lagos State Ministry of Health has confirmed another case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lagos. This is the third case of the virus in Nigeria and a new case-independent of the index case.

Topic: Sight for the Blind [Billy Graham Devotional 17 March 2020]


Topic: Sight for the Blind [Billy Graham Devotional 17 March 2020]

. . . one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. — John 9:25

I try to explain to you the joy of following Christ: the thrill, the excitement, the exhilaration—knowing where I’ve come from, why I’m here, where I’m going! There’s a reason for existence. There’s a reason for getting up every morning of the year. I try to tell you what I’ve found in Jesus Christ, and in studying the Scriptures and walking with Him, and you say, “I can’t see that!” Of course, you can’t. You are blind.

Topic: Start Planting [Kenneth Copeland Devotional 17 March 2020]


Topic: Start Planting [Kenneth Copeland Devotional 17 March 2020]

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. – 1 Peter 1:23

You won’t really get excited about the Word of God until you realize that it’s more than just a collection of divinely-inspired promises. It’s a living force that literally carries within it the power to make those promises become a reality in your life.

Is it tough for you to believe such a thing is possible?

It shouldn’t be. You see it happen in the natural world all the time.

Topic: Hook Up With The Supernatural [TREM Devotional 17 March 2019]

Topic: Hook Up With The Supernatural [TREM Devotional 17 March 2019]

“The righteous cry and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.” Psalm 34:17 (KJV)

Many people are wondering why they have not succeeded. “Why did things not fall through for me?” They are quick to ask. My question is: Are you hooked up with God or are you doing your own thing? Do you take time to inquire from God in the place of prayer, or do you run off doing your own thing and expecting His blessing?

The Supremacy of Faith! By Bishop David Oyedepo

The Supremacy of Faith! By Bishop David Oyedepo

Welcome to another impactful week! I hope you were blessed by last week teaching. This week, we shall focus on: The Supremacy of Faith!

From scriptures, we discover that we engage in faith to tap into divine virtues, which in turn enhance our value. The Bible says: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report (Hebrews 11:1-2). Also, our vision can never deliver beyond the level of faith we are operating in. Hence, the beauty and colour of every vision is a function of the quality of faith that is employed. Therefore, without faith, our vision has no substance because it is faith that defines the substance of our vision. Every act of God in our lives is only realisable via faith and as long as our faith is on fire, we remain on flight and also in command of things happening around us. Thus, it is to us according to our faith, not according to our vision (Matthew 9:29). So, if our faith is down, our life and destiny will be down.

What, Then, is the Supremacy of Faith?

1. Faith Engages the Word for Performance: It engages the Word of God in order to enforce the delivery of our destiny and desires. The Bible records about Mary: …Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her (Luke 1:38).Sometimes, it may not be convenient for us but if it is commanded, we must engage in it because that’s the only way to where we are going and it is what determines the happenings in our lives. That is what makes faith a vital force that gets the job done. As long as our faith is in place, we remain in command over the issues of life.

Open Heaven 17 March 2020 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Wind II


Open Heaven 17 March 2020 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Wind II

Memorise: “He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.” – Psalm 78:26

Read: Exodus 14:21-28 (KJV)

21 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.

22 And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

23 And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.

24 And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,

25 And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians.

26 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.

27 And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.

28 And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them.

Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 21-23

Open Heaven 17 March 2020 Tuesday MESSAGE:
The Holy Spirit can blow like a mighty rushing wind as recorded in Acts 2:1-4. Occasionally, the Holy Spirit has to move speedily to intervene, especially when things are about to get out of hand, just as in Judges 15:14:

“And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands.”