The devastating impact of loneliness in young children.

Loneliness is a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed, even when kids seemingly have everything they need – a roof over their heads, food on the table, nice clothes, and material comforts. But the truth is, these external things are not enough.

As parents, we may get caught up in the busyness of life, juggling work, responsibilities, and commitments.

....And often we may unintentionally overlook the profound importance of our presence in our children's lives.

We might assume that material provisions are sufficient, but they are not. Our children need more than just physical necessities – they need our love, attention, and emotional support.

Loneliness can be especially devastating for young minds. When kids feel disconnected, isolated, and unheard, it can have long-lasting effects on their mental and emotional well-being. It's heartbreaking to think that children, who should be experiencing the joy and wonder of childhood, are instead battling feelings of emptiness and despair.

.....We need to recognize the significance of building open lines of communication with our kids. We must create an environment where they feel safe, heard, and understood. It's crucial to encourage them to express their thoughts, feelings, and struggles without fear of judgment or rejection.

By fostering a culture of open communication, we can help prevent the unimaginable pain that some children endure. Suicide rates among young people are alarmingly high, and loneliness often plays a role in their struggles. We cannot underestimate the power of being present and attentive in our children's lives.

Let's prioritize quality time with our kids – not just physically being in the same space, but truly engaging with them, listening to their stories, dreams, and fears. Let's create meaningful connections, nurturing their emotional well-being and helping them navigate life's challenges.

Remember, it's not about the material possessions we provide; it's about the love and support we offer. Our children deserve our unwavering presence and the reassurance that they are never alone in this world.

Together, let's make a difference by being there for our children, building bridges of understanding, and instilling in them a sense of belonging and love. Their precious hearts and minds depend on it.

LOVE YOUR CHILDREN! ~ Lorena Acosta.

I am not a parent but I was once a child. If I can give one piece of advice to all parents is that, TIME is priceless, it is everything.

Be present and consistent with your kids, every day of their life. Yes, food, housing, clothes, school is important but it's not enough. Make sure to have a one on one with your kid every day, or at least a couple times a week. Make them feel heard, included, appreciated, safe. Be their best friend but most of all their parents to protect and guide them.

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The greatest gift you will ever offer someone is far more precious than anything wrapped in ribbon or bought with wealth. It’s the silent permission you give them to feel safe in their own skin, to breathe without fear, and to embrace their true essence without the need to shrink or apologize. It’s the quiet, unspoken acknowledgment that they are worthy, not because of what they do, but because of who they are, in all their imperfect, raw humanity.
To gift someone the feeling of being enough is to hold up a mirror not to what they lack but to the brilliance they already possess. It is to strip away the layers of doubt and insecurity that the world has cast upon them, allowing them to see themselves clearly for the first time, radiant and whole. They no longer need to strive or perform in your presence, for you have created a space where their soul can rest, where they are loved for simply being.
This gift is not loud or grand; it doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It is a whisper in the quiet moments, a gentle reassurance when their confidence wavers, a steady hand when they feel unsteady. You give them permission to stand tall in their own truth, knowing that they are not too much or too little. They are, and profoundly, enough.
When you offer this gift, you become the light in their darkest corners, the warmth in their coldest doubts. You become the one who sees them, truly sees them, beyond the masks they wear for the world. And in your seeing, they begin to believe in themselves again, trust in their own worthiness, and know that they don’t have to earn love—they already deserve it.
This is the gift that changes everything. It is the gift of belonging, of being seen and held without judgment, of being allowed to take up space in the world as they are. In giving this gift, you are telling them, with every action and word, that they are whole, worthy, and enough. And that is a gift that no one can take away.
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FEMALE CHILD IS ENTITLED TO INHERIT PROPERTY FROM HER FATHER/FAMILY: OUR PEOPLE SHOULD RESPECT SUPREME COURT'S DECISION----- Chris Nwagboso, PhD.

Lets read this landmark judgement and acquaint ourselves accordingly.

The case of Ukeje v. Ukeje is a landmark Nigerian Supreme Court decision that affirmed the inheritance rights of women, specifically challenging the Igbo customary law that traditionally denied them the right to inherit their deceased father's property. The court's ruling stated that such discriminatory customary laws are unconstitutional and void, as they violate the fundamental right to equality guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. 
Key Aspects of the Ukeje v. Ukeje Decision:
Challenging Customary Law:
The case directly addressed the Igbo customary practice that excluded female children from inheriting their father's estate, even though they were legitimate blood relations. 
Reinforcing Constitutional Rights:
The Supreme Court affirmed that the right to inherit, regardless of gender, is a fundamental right protected by the Nigerian Constitution. 
Abolishing Discriminatory Practices:
The decision effectively abolished the Igbo customary practice of male primogeniture, which prioritized male heirs in inheritance. 
Significance for Women's Rights:
Ukeje v. Ukeje is considered a significant victory for women's rights in Nigeria, as it established their entitlement to inherit from their deceased fathers. 
Broader Implications:
The case extended beyond Igbo customary law, highlighting the importance of ensuring that customary practices do not violate constitutional rights and principles of equality and justice. 
Controversies and Related Issues:
Firstborn Son's Right:
While the court affirmed the general right of female children to inherit, some argue that the firstborn son's right to inherit the main family house (obi) under Igbo custom may still be controversial. 
Impact on other customary practices:
The decision has broader implications for other customary practices that may discriminate against women or other groups, raising questions about their validity under the Nigerian legal system. 
Implementation and Enforcement:
The decision's impact on the ground depends on how effectively it is implemented and enforced by relevant authorities and communities. 
In essence, Ukeje v. Ukeje is a landmark case that has significantly impacted Nigerian law and society by affirming the constitutional rights of women to inherit property, challenging traditional customary practices that were discriminatory, and promoting gender equality. 
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*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: FRIDAY 16TH MAY 2025

THEME: *ACTIVATE GRACE!!!*

MEMORIZE
Ephesians 2:8
[8]For it is by free grace (God's unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God;

READ
Titus 2:11-13
[11]For the grace of God (His unmerited favor and blessing) has come forward (appeared) for the deliverance from sin and the eternal salvation for all mankind.
[12]It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) desires, to live discreet (temperate, self-controlled), upright, devout (spiritually whole) lives in this present world,
[13]Awaiting and looking for the [fulfillment, the realization of our] blessed hope, even the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One),

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*Where knowledge is found, privileges abound.*

MESSAGE
Yesterday, we saw the absolute necessity of allowing the grace of God to make us what God intended us to be in life and in destiny.

Today's text shows that the grace of God is a person who appeared to save us from sin and all it's consequences. His name is Jesus Christ our Lord.

Which is the reason why the apostle Paul argued in
Romans 6:1-2
"WHAT SHALL we say [to all this]? Are we to remain in sin in order that God's grace (favor and mercy) may multiply and overflow?
[2]Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?" [Amplified Bible]

If grace has come to help us "OVERCOME" the sin virus and its syndrome and consequences, then we should not remain in sin thinking that grace should abound. It is the abuse and the dishonour of grace.

Secondly, grace came to help us "BECOME" what we were pre-ordained to be by God, which is also why Paul the Apostle proclaimed thus;
1 Corinthians 15:10
"But by the grace (the unmerited favor and blessing) of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not [found to be] for nothing (fruitless and without effect). In fact, I worked harder than all of them [the apostles], though it was not really I, but the grace (the unmerited favor and blessing) of God which was with me."

Therefore, we can conclude that any life that is still wallowing in sin and still struggling with the issue of purpose discovery is the life where God's grace is yet to be activated and engaged.

How then do we activate and engage grace?

1. Through knowledge. Grace is divine privilege, and as it is with all "parallel truths" in life; privileges are activated and engaged through knowledge. What you do not know will not show in your life. [2Peter 3:18]. Every dimension of grace missing in a person's life is largely dependent on a missing knowledge or information. Where knowledge is found, privileges abound. Where knowledge grows, privileges also grow.
2. Action. Nothing activates, generates, and engages grace like the acceptance of responsibility. Where responsibility is lacking, liabilities multiply. Grace can be likened to having food in your home and yet dying of hunger because of one's failure to take the necessary steps in getting the food ready for consumption. Someone can send you money, if you don't withdraw it for your usage, it lies dormant in the bank whilst you stay in need. We have been blessed beyond measures by God, we have no reason suffering when all we need to do to activate grace is to accept the responsibility of obeying God's relevant instruction in His word to activate and engage grace for our benefits.
3. We activate, engage and release grace by speaking. Imagine the creative energy in God that brought about the creation of the entire universe was activated and released by the power of God's Word. He spoke and all of creation emerged. Words are activators and catalyst of grace. When we speak, God works, angels are put to work, grace is activated. We are a moving warehouse of divine energy waiting to be activated by the mere opening of our mouths to speak. Unfortunately, we often activate negative energy by speaking negative words. Watch what you say, beloved. What you say is what you get. [Proverbs 18:20-21]

This is a new day for you beloved, locate your place in God today by knowledge, activate grace by taking pertinent and relevant steps of obedience to God's word and your life will be flooded with practical wonders of God's grace in Jesus name.

Shalom, maranatha!

ACTION STEPS
1. Prayerfully meditate on today's devotional guide again.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you your areas of need for grace.
3. Study discreetly that unique area and activate it by taking relevant steps in line with your purpose and assignment in life.

REMEMBER
*Where knowledge is found, privileges abound.*

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. I receive grace to accept the responsibility of activating the fulness of God's grace for destiny in my life in Jesus' name. Amen.

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: Jeremiah 12-14; Mark 12-14; Revelation 18-19;

HYMN
Holy, Holy, Holy ! Lord God Almighty !
Early in the morning, our song shall rise to Thee ;
Holy, Holy, Holy ! Merciful and mighty !
God in Three Persons,blessed Trinity !

2
Holy, Holy, Holy ! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea ;
Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee,
Which wert, and art, and evermore shall be.

3
Holy, Holy, Holy ! though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man
Thy glory may not see :
Only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

4
Holy, Holy, Holy ! Lord God Almighty !
All Thy works shall praise
Thy name in earth, and sky,and sea ;
Holy, Holy, Holy ! Merciful and Mighty !
God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity!

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‎*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 16/05/2025*

Parents fear WAEC, UTME overlap as resits begin today

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 23.7%

NELFUND mulls extending student loan to private varsities

U-20 AFCON: South Africa defeat Flying Eagles 1-0 to reach final

Barcelona wins 2025 La Liga title

BUA, Dangote cement to crash prices for govt’s projects

Niger approves six months maternity leave for women

LASIEC writes INEC over three LP factions in Lagos

Davido: I’d have been a journalist if I wasn’t a musician

Oil prices tumble on hopes for Iran nuclear deal

Uganda army chief threatens voters who don’t choose his father

Canada commits $10m to halt malnutrition in five northern states

ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to release man detained for 16yrs without trial

Tinubu to Malian envoy: West Africa is stronger together


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s, Morse code was a revolutionary communication system that used a series of dots, dashes and spsces to represent letters, numbers, and punctuation. It allowed messages to be sent over telegraph lines in minutes, instead of weeks. On May 24, 1844, Morse dispatched the first telegraphic message, “What hath God wrought?”, over an experimental line from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore.

* Taurophobia is the fear of bulls.
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Tinubu to Gov Alia on Birthday: The nation stands with you

Shettima urges EU-Africa synergy for transformative growth

N’Assembly divided as compulsory voting bill advances

NASS to ensure only registered architects participate in government projects – Speaker

BSC/HND dichotomy undermining polytechnic graduates – Speaker

Senate urges Tinubu to sign Forest Security Bill to address insecurity, kidnapping

Senate seeks stiffer penalties for oil theft, terrorism charges for major offenders

Senate names 20-member panel to organise security summit

Local Automobile Industry Patronage Bill scales 2nd reading in Senate

Reps To Probe Mass UTME Failure, Order Release Of Under 16 Candidates’ Results

APC Reps increase to 205 as PDP, NNPP lawmakers defect to ruling party

Fagbemi, Kekere-Ekun, Pantami To Headline MULAN Conference In Kwara

Edo poll: A’Court reserves judgment in Ighodalo’s suit against Okpebholo

Court nullifies Edo LG chair, deputy’s impeachment

Court of Appeal affirms nullification of Ebonyi council polls

Court dismisses £950tn rights suit against Atiku, others

Influencer VDM re-arraigned for allegedly cyberbullying Nollywood actresses

10 Thai sailors, vessel convicted for trafficking cocaine, fined $4m

Troops dislodge terrorists during raid on Sambisa

Renewed terror attacks temporary, CDS assures

OAGF to tackle irregular payments in constituency projects

Nigerian envoy seeks funds for new embassy building in Ankara

APC governors: World Bank, IMF’s assessment vindicates Tinubu

NCDC deploys emergency teams as Lassa fever kills 138

FG to implement 100% subsidised healthcare initiative for vulnerable Nigerians

FG to prioritise emergency works on Benin–Sapele road

Minister clears NELFUND of alleged fraud in student loan disbursement

Don’t create more schools, fund existing ones — Minister tells NASS

Minister inaugurates 2025 FCT hajj ministerial committee

Bala Mohammed threatened to slap me, insulted my father – Minister Tuggar

FG approves new procurement thresholds for MDAs

NYSC DG warns Gombe corps members against negative content

Economic strain: Inflation surges above 30% in Abuja, 10 states

NEMA urges states to provide safer grounds ahead of flood

Over 12,000 residents benefit as REA inaugurates 2.5MW at NDA

Africa needs $600bn annually for energy growth – NUPRC

FCCPC seals fake consumer protection office in Abia, arrests operator

Customs warns importers, agents against false declaration, evasion of duties

North-Eastern varsity gets NUC accreditation for 12 programmes

Osun rector begs Adeleke to confirm 17-year contract staff, decries funding challenges

KASU Has Resumed Academic Activities – VC

North Central poly students lament campus insecurity

COEASU urges JAMB to conduct holistic review of UTME results

NANS backs new ASUU president to elevate varsities

Dare Adeboye Foundation awards scholarships to 300

NJC reforms restoring trust in Nigeria’s judiciary – Watchdog

UTME glitches: Obi, Ezekwesili, others worry over impact on students, parents

Salem Baptist wins BSN quiz competition

Bet9ja Foundation supports 180 communities with boreholes, others

Private sector backing Tinubu against food hoarding — BUA chairman

Access Holdings shareholders approve N125bn dividend

Modular refineries decry exclusion from naira-for-crude deal

Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa’s hotel devt – Report

Lagos motorcycle ban cost manufacturers 25% market share – MAN

Presidents after Obasanjo to blame for growing Boko Haram menace – Atiku

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Ganduje, DSP pay sympathy visit to Kano top politicians

Defections: We don’t want Nigeria becoming one-party state — APC

Abductors Of Ondo APC Chair Tie Ransom Bearers Inside Forest

Delta deputy gov, Nwoko’s camps fight over APC leadership position

Drugs: Stop castigating Tinubu, UK-based professor warns

Gov Bago releases N822m to Niger’s 274 wards

Insecurity: Oyebanji demands more police personnel in Ekiti

Ondo assembly receives N33.86bn 2025 budget proposal for oil-producing areas

Prison Congestion: Ogun CJ frees 67 inmates

Lagos bans night construction to curb building collapses

Oyo approves N109bn for circular road

Bauchi approves N100m for families of vigilantes killed by bandits

No evidence anybody died after eating rice — Ogun Govt

Despite Govt’s ban, street begging still thrives in Anambra

Kaduna partners foreign investors to boost metals-mineral sector

266,000 Ekiti girls vaccinated against cervical cancer

Kwara shuts schools over violence

2025 Hajj: Lagos airlifts 1,062 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

Lagos neighbourhood corps unveils marine, forest guards

Windstorm cripples Gombe water supply, repairs begin

Fire guts Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital in Lagos

Owa Obokun’s 10-day coronation events begin Friday

Ex-militants in Ondo protest exclusion from Amnesty Programme

Cross River communities demand action as Oron-Calabar waterway turns deadly

Bandits’ petrol supplier arrested in Katsina

Three in police custody for possessing explosive materials in Borno

Adamawa man arrested for alleged sodomy of four minors

Guardian, four others arrested for selling two-week-old baby in Lagos

Group donates tricycle to 12-year-old Gombe physically challenge pupil

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1975, Junko Tabei became the first woman to conquer Mount Everest. The ascent by the Japanese adventurer came 22 years after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to reach the summit.

* On this day in 1929, the Oscars were awarded for the first time. The first Academy Awards were presented at a private dinner with about 270 attendees. Today, it is the world’s most important entertainment awards ceremony.

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The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self. – Fred Rogers

Good morning


*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

*Kingdom Matters Devotional*

Topic: His Agenda in What You Called a Mistake (6)

_Main Text: John 13:17 - “If you know these things, happy are you if you do them.”_

Fellow Citizens of the Kingdom, join me to shout a big Hallelujah for the Lord God Omnipotent reigns, and I pray that heaven’s purpose in leading you to the final edition of this series is fulfilled in Jesus’ name.

To begin with, kindly reflect on the main text for this edition, and you will discover an eternal truth, which is that the blessing of the Word is not in knowing alone, but in doing. In fact, you must understand that knowledge without action is like a lamp hidden under a basket; it illuminates nothing. In other words, while I am grateful for your engagement and feedback throughout this series, my joy will only be complete when I see you walk in the light of what heaven has revealed to you. To this end, join me to briefly reexamine the divine insights shared over the past editions:

1. Jacob believed marrying Leah was a mistake, yet she was the vessel through whom God fulfilled His covenant plan.

2. Samson’s controversial love choices, though criticized, were steps toward God’s strategy for Israel.

3. A child born under questionable circumstances became God’s anointed king, showing that divine selection often defies human judgment.

4. A man we might call an enemy, like Judas, was still called “friend” by Jesus, because his betrayal served a redemptive purpose.

Friends, I am confident that the Holy Spirit has spoken to you in a new dimension; therefore, take a moment to prayerfully write down the promptings in your heart. Then, join me in adopting what the Holy Spirit is saying to you and me at this time, as captured below.

- That you should seek God’s perfect will through prayer, especially in crucial decisions.

- That some “mistakes” are mercy in disguise, aligning you with God’s hidden plans.

- That, attractive options (like Rachel) can become distractions or idols if not weighed in the Spirit.

- That, you should not rush to condemn people like Samson because what seems foolish may be strategic obedience in God’s eyes.

- That, you don’t determine divine placement because heaven’s metrics are different from yours.

- That enemies may be heaven-sent, used by God to push you into purpose, just like Joseph’s brothers or Judas with Jesus.

Beloved, there are countless lessons in this series. I urge you to carefully reflect, journal, and add your personal revelations. As part of the doing aspect of the Word of God in this series, I urge you to participate in the RELEASE CHALLENGE. At this juncture, prayerfully release those who wronged you. Be willing to forgive like Joseph, who said, “You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good.” Become like Jesus by looking at betrayal through the lens of destiny and still say, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Lastly, if this series has blessed you, take action, don’t keep it to yourself, kindly share it widely.

As I wrap up this edition, permit me to tell you that if you have journeyed with me through this series and have not yet made Jesus your Lord and Savior, don’t end it here. Invite Him into your heart today. Let your greatest “mistake” become your divine turning point.

Join us tomorrow at 7:30 AM on Gospel Flames and Kingdom Matters Facebook pages for a special review and prayer session. Let us seal what God has begun together.

Stay in grace. Stay on purpose. Stay in Him.

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Gospel Flame Ministry,
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER THE RAPTURE?

After the Church is raptured, the world will enter a time of unimaginable chaos, darkness, and judgment. The Bible calls it: The Great Tribulation.

> “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.”
— Matthew 24:21

Let’s break it down:

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1. Mass Chaos and Confusion
Have you ever thought on that day of rapture what will happen ...

Millions of people will vanish without explanation. Cars will crash, planes will fall, homes will be emptied. The world will descend into panic.

> “Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.”
— Matthew 24:40

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2. Rise of the Antichrist

A charismatic world leader will emerge, promising peace and solutions. He will deceive many and eventually demand global worship.

> “And the whole world marveled and followed the beast… and they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast.”
— Revelation 13:3–4

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3. Global One-World Government and Religion

The world will unite under a single economic and religious system. Freedom will be replaced with control.

> “He causes all, both small and great… to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads… and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark…”
— Revelation 13:16–17

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4. The Mark of the Beast

Those who miss the Rapture will be forced to choose: take the mark (666) or face persecution and death.

> “…If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark… he shall also drink of the wrath of God…”
— Revelation 14:9–10

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5. Judgments from Heaven

The wrath of God will be poured out through seals, trumpets, and bowl judgments—plagues, earthquakes, bloodshed, famine, and destruction.

> “And men were scorched with great heat… and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues…”
— Revelation 16:9

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6. Martyrdom of Tribulation Saints

Some will realize the truth after the Rapture and refuse the mark. Many of them will be killed for their faith.

> “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation… they washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”
— Revelation 7:14

7. The Second Coming of Christ

At the end of the Tribulation, Jesus will return with the saints, destroy the Antichrist, and establish His millennial reign.

> “Now I saw heaven opened… And the armies in heaven… followed Him on white horses… And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”
— Revelation 19:11–16

Why does this matter?

Because TODAY is the day of salvation.
After the Rapture, things will never be the same.
Don't wait to serve Jesus when it's hardest—follow Him now while grace is freely available.

> “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
— 2 Corinthians 6:2

#AfterTheRapture
#GreatTribulationWarning
#ChooseJesusNow
#NoTimeToWaste
#Maranatha

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 14/05/2025*

Boko Haram Kills 4 Soldiers In Renewed Onslaught On Military Bases

Mass failure: JAMB, VCs to review UTME results Thursday

CBN unveils diaspora BVN platform, targets $1bn monthly remittances

Repairs: Ijora-Marine Bridge to be shut for 21 days

Three Kebbi senators formally defect to APC

Tunde Ednut becomes US citizen, receives presidential lifetime achievement award

Uruguay’s ex-president Mujica dies at 89

Controversy Over Qatar’s $400m Jet Gift To Trump

Macron threatens fresh sanctions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire

Netanyahu vows full-scale military push in Gaza amid hostage talks

Ghana president tells firms to pump oil ‘like there’s no tomorrow’

Russia denies exploitation of Nigerian women in factories

Nigeria’s FX inflow under threat as US mulls 5% tax on diaspora remittances

Wike, Umahi to showcase Tinubu’s achievements in London

US shares Wigwe’s helicopter crash report with FG
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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize the sale, cultivation, and distribution of recreational cannabis, putting it at the forefront of a growing list of nations that have liberalized their cannabis laws in recent years.

* The word ‘vaccine’ is derived from the Latin word for cow (vacca).
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I won’t be distracted from doing what’s right — Tinubu

Tinubu, Akpabio, govs pay Clark final respect

Tinubu hails Adeleke at 65, praises his pan-Nigerian outlook

Shettima to IsDB: Nigeria is ripe for investment

Tinubu not forcing lawmakers to defect to APC — Senate leader

Senate seeks deployment of more troops to N’East to curb Boko Haram resurgence

Senate amends regional commission acts to allow more executive appointments

Bill to convert YABATECH to varsity scales second reading in Senate

Porous borders threaten Nigeria’s security — Speaker Abbas

Reps plan inter-university centres as beneficiaries of TETFund funding

Reps reject bills on rotational presidency, INEC’s power to register political parties

Court condemns Natasha’s wrong use of social media

Court to deliver judgment on Natasha’s suspension case June 27

Ganduje loses bid to quash $413,000, N1.8bn bribery charges

N5.5b suit: SERAP’s false allegations cast our officials in bad light – DSS tells court

INTERPOL nabs Canadian, Nigerian for suspected fraud in Abuja

EFCC arrests Fred Ajudua over alleged $1.43m fraud

CDS commend troops on operational achievements in North-west

NAF to induct new aircraft May 16, donates hospital to Nasarawa community

Police oppose IPoB’s Biafra Day lockdown

Police rearrest escaped suspected kidnapper of Anambra lawmaker

Police deny airlifting food items to bandits

Police demote sergeant, reprimand two others over alleged assault

Nigeria needs $10bn annually to fix power sector crisis – Adelabu

Nigeria’s new crude blend, Obodo, enters market

FG promises 20,000 affordable housing units

Oyetola signs performance bonds with heads of NIMASA, NIWA, NSC, others

FG lists N4.3bn savings bonds on NGX

Fed govt integrates AI into curriculum

Rural electrification attracted N5.8bn private investment – REA

NiMET predicts heavy rainfall, warns of cholera outbreaks

Nigerians don’t read enough… only 2,000 people downloaded CBN document  —  Cardoso

FG picks NACCIMA boss, others for African Union MSME Forum

NAFDAC seizes N47m fake toothpaste, spaghetti, others in Niger market

Cash transfer missed millions of needy Nigerians – W’Bank

Nigeria, W’Bank project reclaims degraded land

Flooding: NEMA begs Uzodimma for emergency response equipment

NOA warns corps members against shortcut to wealth

Govt saved N31bn through demurrage automation – NSC

Obasanjo, Atiku, Sambo, Others In Abuja As Sule Lamido Launches Autobiography

FG voided June 12 to avoid paying Abiola N45bn – Lamido

Settle FG’s N45bn Debt To Abiola’s Family, Lamido Tells Tinubu

FCTA bus terminals will curb ‘one chance’ menace – Wike

NUC accredits fresh courses for Unilorin, LASUSTECH

Bauchi teaching hospital probes patient’s death

UTME: Psychologists urge action after Lagos student suicide

Cultism, social media abuse cause for UTME failures — POCACOV

Iniquity has brought Nigeria to where it is today – PFN President

Tinubu committed to S’East dev – IPOB lawyer

NANTA visits Turkish airline, seeks partnership

Julius Berger vows to tackle Lagos traffic congestion

Lasaco, Lagos disburse N978m to families of deceased civil servants

Nine banks earn N2.3tn interest on N61.6tn loans

Dangote refinery cancels June maintenance – Report

Oshiomhole calls Atiku defection expert, asks him to write a book

PDP tackles Uzodimma over N2. 1bn spent on Hajj, party

PDP may not survive till 2027 — Suswam warns

I’ll support Tinubu any day, any time, any how — Gov Sule

Tinubu’s second term non-negotiable, says Okpebholo

Otti approves immediate employment for 19 tech graduates

Makinde launches Oyo free medical mission

Sanwo-Olu hosts Guinness World Record holder, Ayelabola Ololade

Sanwo-Olu’s wife, foundation fund free paediatric surgeries

Oyo Assembly seeks mandatory ID verification, guest logs in hotels to curb cybercrime

Osun Assembly passes vote of confidence in Adeleke

Nasarawa Assembly passes bill to regulate mining activities

Abia govt acquires Aba mega mall

Zamfara disburses N33.6bn World Bank empowerment fund

Ekiti begins recruitment of over 500 Amotekun, Agro-Marshals Corps

Lagos unveils bus reform initiative to transform public transport

Abuja barber to attempt Guinness World Record for longest haircut marathon

Ogun female broadcaster slumps, dies at work

Edo youths back Okpebholo’s crackdown on cultism

25 Imo communities reject inclusion in proposed Orlu State

Rivers women protest kidnapping of eight WAEC students

Another Niger Delta varsity graduate killed in Bayelsa cult clash

How I killed Delta PoS operator over N10,000 – Hotel manager

16-year-old female student fakes own kidnap, demands ₦2m ransom

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 2013, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states after a series of deadly attacks by Islamist militant groups.

* On this day in 1948, Israel became an independent state. The announcement by Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, triggered a 10-month armed conflict known as the Arab-Israeli War of 1948. It started the day after the proclamation as troops of Egypt, Syria, Transjordan and Iraq invaded the young nation.

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Patience is the companion of wisdom. – Saint Augustine

Good morning


*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

He doesn’t just fly.
He descends — like judgment in feathers.

Meet the Martial Eagle, Africa’s heaviest and most powerful raptor.
Wings stretching over 7 feet wide.
Eyes sharp enough to spot prey from 5 kilometers away.
And talons strong enough to shatter bones with a single strike.

This isn’t a bird. It’s a ballistic missile with feathers.

Martial Eagles take down monkeys, mongooses, and even young antelope — mid-flight. They don’t chase… they calculate. With silent wings and a deadly grip, the attack is over before the victim even realizes the shadow has landed.

It’s not just the speed.
It’s the silence.
The certainty.
The fall that never misses.
Beautiful Photography

SILENCE TEARS

"Silence screams louder than words ever could, and tears fall like rain, washing away the pain. In the quiet moments, emotions overflow, and the heart speaks volumes without uttering a sound.

Tears are the whispers of the soul, revealing the depth of our emotions. They fall for joy, for sorrow, for relief, and for heartache. Each drop carries a story, a memory, or a feeling that words can't capture.

Silence, too, holds power. It can be comforting, calming, and peaceful. Or it can be heavy, oppressive, and suffocating. Silence can be a refuge or a prison, depending on the context.

When silence and tears entwine, they create a symphony of emotions. The unspoken words, the unseen pain, and the unexpressed feelings all blend together, creating a poignant melody that resonates deep within.

In silence, tears can fall freely, without judgment or expectation. They can flow like a river, cleansing the heart and soul. And in the stillness, we can find solace, reflection, and healing.

Let the silence speak, and let the tears fall. For in their depths, we may find the courage to face our emotions, to confront our fears, and to heal our wounds. Let the silence and tears guide us toward understanding, compassion, and peace."