• This is the complete list of the 63 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) whose revenue collection powers are fully transferred to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) under the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill according to the New Tax Reform:

    1. Abuja Securities & Commodity Exchange Commission

    2. Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria

    3. Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria

    4. Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

    5. Federal Housing Authority (FHA)

    6. Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

    7. Integrated Water Resources Development Agency (IWRDA)

    8. Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board (JAMB)

    9. National Examinations Council (NECO)

    10. National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA)

    11. National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

    12. National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

    13. National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)

    14. National Sports Commission (NASC)

    15. Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

    16. Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC)

    17. Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA)

    18. Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority

    19. Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)

    20. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)

    21. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)

    22. Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)

    23. Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

    24. Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)

    25. Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC)

    26. Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency (NIMASA)

    27. Raw Material Research & Development Council (RMRDC)

    28. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)

    29. National Sugar Development Council (NSDC)

    30. Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST)

    31. Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)

    32. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

    33. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

    34. National Automotive Design & Development Council (NADDC)

    35. National Communications Commission (NCC)

    36. National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC)

    37. Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)

    38. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

    39. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

    40. National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)

    41. Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC)

    42. Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)

    43. Financial Reporting Council (FRC)

    44. Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET)

    45. Nigerian Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

    46. National Pensions Commission (PENCOM)

    47. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)

    48. Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS)

    49. National Business & Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)

    50. National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF)

    51. National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)

    52. Nigerian Electricity Management Service Agency (NEMSA)

    53. Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)

    54. Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)

    55. Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)

    56. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)

    57. Nigerian Copyright Commission (NIGCC)

    58. National Space Research & Development Agency (NSRDA)

    59. National Office for Technology Acquisition & Promotion (NOTAP)

    60. Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)

    61. Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)

    62. Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA)

    63. Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT)
    (The list is based on the Schedule to the Fiscal Responsibility Act and confirmed as the MDAs in scope)

    What Comes Next?

    All revenue collection—taxes, fees, levies, duties—previously collected by these entities will now fall under the exclusive purview of the NRS.

    These MDAs will retain their regulatory, supervisory, and operational roles but must cease independent revenue collection activities.

    Their budgets and funding will now derive from federal allocations instead of internally generated revenue.
    This is the complete list of the 63 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) whose revenue collection powers are fully transferred to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) under the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill according to the New Tax Reform: 1. Abuja Securities & Commodity Exchange Commission 2. Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria 3. Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria 4. Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) 5. Federal Housing Authority (FHA) 6. Industrial Training Fund (ITF) 7. Integrated Water Resources Development Agency (IWRDA) 8. Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board (JAMB) 9. National Examinations Council (NECO) 10. National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) 11. National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) 12. National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) 13. National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) 14. National Sports Commission (NASC) 15. Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) 16. Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) 17. Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) 18. Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority 19. Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) 20. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) 21. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) 22. Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) 23. Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) 24. Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) 25. Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) 26. Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency (NIMASA) 27. Raw Material Research & Development Council (RMRDC) 28. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) 29. National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) 30. Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) 31. Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) 32. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) 33. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) 34. National Automotive Design & Development Council (NADDC) 35. National Communications Commission (NCC) 36. National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC) 37. Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) 38. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) 39. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 40. National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) 41. Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) 42. Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) 43. Financial Reporting Council (FRC) 44. Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) 45. Nigerian Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) 46. National Pensions Commission (PENCOM) 47. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) 48. Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) 49. National Business & Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) 50. National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) 51. National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) 52. Nigerian Electricity Management Service Agency (NEMSA) 53. Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) 54. Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) 55. Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) 56. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) 57. Nigerian Copyright Commission (NIGCC) 58. National Space Research & Development Agency (NSRDA) 59. National Office for Technology Acquisition & Promotion (NOTAP) 60. Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) 61. Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) 62. Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) 63. Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) (The list is based on the Schedule to the Fiscal Responsibility Act and confirmed as the MDAs in scope) What Comes Next? All revenue collection—taxes, fees, levies, duties—previously collected by these entities will now fall under the exclusive purview of the NRS. These MDAs will retain their regulatory, supervisory, and operational roles but must cease independent revenue collection activities. Their budgets and funding will now derive from federal allocations instead of internally generated revenue.
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  • In just over a month, Diogo Jota lifted the Premier League, won the UEFA Nations League, and married the love of his life.

    His family must’ve been so incredibly proud of everything he achieved. This loss is beyond words.
    In just over a month, Diogo Jota lifted the Premier League, won the UEFA Nations League, and married the love of his life. His family must’ve been so incredibly proud of everything he achieved. This loss is beyond words.
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  • BREAKING NEWS!
    The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of Peter Rufai, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper, who passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness.

    Rufai was 61 years old. Fondly referred to as Dodomayana, he was highly esteemed as one of Nigeria's top goalkeepers. His playing career spanned two decades, with notable stints in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

    Rufai also represented Nigeria at two World
    Cups and two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
    BREAKING NEWS! The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of Peter Rufai, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper, who passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness. Rufai was 61 years old. Fondly referred to as Dodomayana, he was highly esteemed as one of Nigeria's top goalkeepers. His playing career spanned two decades, with notable stints in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. Rufai also represented Nigeria at two World Cups and two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
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  • LIVERPOOL COACH: Arne Slot’s message for Jota…

    “What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? I wish I had the words but I know I do not”.

    “My first thoughts are not those of a football manager. They are of a father, a son, a brother and an uncle and they belong to the family of Diogo and Andre Silva who have experienced such an unimaginable loss”.

    “My message to them is very clear – you will never walk alone. The players, the staff, all supporters of Liverpool Football Club are all with you and from what I have seen today, same can be said of the wider family of football”.

    “This is not solely a response to tragedy. It is also a reaction to the goodness of the people involved and the respect that so many have for the boys as individuals and for the family as a whole”.

    “For us as a club, the sense of shock is absolute. Diogo was not just our player. He was a loved one to all of us. He was a teammate, a colleague, a workmate and in all of those roles he was very special”.

    “I could say much about what he brought to our team but the truth is everyone who watched Diogo play could see it. Hard work, desire, commitment, quality, goals. The essence of what a Liverpool player should be”.

    “The last time we spoke, I congratulated Diogo on winning the Nations League and wished him luck for his forthcoming wedding. In many ways, it was a dream summer for Diogo and his family, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that it should end like this”.

    “When I first came to the club, one of the first songs I got to know was the one that our fans sing for Diogo. I had not worked with him previously but I knew straight away that if the Liverpool supporters, who have seen so many great players over the years, had such a unique chant for Diogo, he must have special qualities”.

    “My condolences go to Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children and to parents of Diogo and André”.

    “When the time is right, we will celebrate Diogo Jota, we will remember his goals and we will sing his song. For the time being, we will remember him as a unique human being, mourn his loss. Never be forgotten”.

    “𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐨”.
    LIVERPOOL COACH: Arne Slot’s message for Jota… ❤️‍🩹😞 “What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? I wish I had the words but I know I do not”. “My first thoughts are not those of a football manager. They are of a father, a son, a brother and an uncle and they belong to the family of Diogo and Andre Silva who have experienced such an unimaginable loss”. “My message to them is very clear – you will never walk alone. The players, the staff, all supporters of Liverpool Football Club are all with you and from what I have seen today, same can be said of the wider family of football”. “This is not solely a response to tragedy. It is also a reaction to the goodness of the people involved and the respect that so many have for the boys as individuals and for the family as a whole”. “For us as a club, the sense of shock is absolute. Diogo was not just our player. He was a loved one to all of us. He was a teammate, a colleague, a workmate and in all of those roles he was very special”. “I could say much about what he brought to our team but the truth is everyone who watched Diogo play could see it. Hard work, desire, commitment, quality, goals. The essence of what a Liverpool player should be”. “The last time we spoke, I congratulated Diogo on winning the Nations League and wished him luck for his forthcoming wedding. In many ways, it was a dream summer for Diogo and his family, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that it should end like this”. “When I first came to the club, one of the first songs I got to know was the one that our fans sing for Diogo. I had not worked with him previously but I knew straight away that if the Liverpool supporters, who have seen so many great players over the years, had such a unique chant for Diogo, he must have special qualities”. “My condolences go to Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children and to parents of Diogo and André”. “When the time is right, we will celebrate Diogo Jota, we will remember his goals and we will sing his song. For the time being, we will remember him as a unique human being, mourn his loss. Never be forgotten”. “𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐨”.
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  • *There is a dimension in God where problems dissolve and clarity flows,where solutions are not searched for, but supernaturally revealed.*

    Join us tomorrow at Ark of Light for All Nations as our Prophet leads us deeper into the supernatural,unlocking divine direction and breakthrough in a prophetic atmosphere.

    Time: 7PM
    Location: Plot 11, Kudirat Abiola Way, Alausa B/Stop, Ikeja, Lagos
    Watch LIVE on all Gospel Pillars platforms

    Come with expectation,you’re about to locate the realm of solution.
    *There is a dimension in God where problems dissolve and clarity flows,where solutions are not searched for, but supernaturally revealed.* Join us tomorrow at Ark of Light for All Nations as our Prophet leads us deeper into the supernatural,unlocking divine direction and breakthrough in a prophetic atmosphere. 🕖 Time: 7PM 📍 Location: Plot 11, Kudirat Abiola Way, Alausa B/Stop, Ikeja, Lagos 📡 Watch LIVE on all Gospel Pillars platforms Come with expectation,you’re about to locate the realm of solution.
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  • New super falcons jerseys for their up coming women Nations cup
    New super falcons jerseys for their up coming women Nations cup
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  • Landed in Accra, Ghana. I’m honoured by the special gesture of President John Dramani Mahama for welcoming me at the airport. Our nations look forward to working together to strengthen our long-standing relationship and explore fresh avenues for collaboration.

    @JDMahama

    Landed in Accra, Ghana. I’m honoured by the special gesture of President John Dramani Mahama for welcoming me at the airport. Our nations look forward to working together to strengthen our long-standing relationship and explore fresh avenues for collaboration. 🇮🇳🇬🇭 @JDMahama
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  • I hope you end up with this.
    I hope you end up with someone who plants a calm love in you're heart.
    I hope you end up with someone who listens to your explanations, acknowledges your feelings and stays kind even after a misunderstanding.
    I hope you find someone who hurts other people's feelings to protect yours and makes you feel safe as soon as you're in their presence.
    I hope you find someone who checks on your mental health and puts your feelings first with every day that passes.
    I hope you find someone who has genuine intentions from the very forst conversation.
    I hope you find someone knows who understands your past traumas and helps you heal from the past experiences that nobody apologized for.
    I hope you end up with this. I hope you end up with someone who plants a calm love in you're heart. I hope you end up with someone who listens to your explanations, acknowledges your feelings and stays kind even after a misunderstanding. I hope you find someone who hurts other people's feelings to protect yours and makes you feel safe as soon as you're in their presence. I hope you find someone who checks on your mental health and puts your feelings first with every day that passes. I hope you find someone who has genuine intentions from the very forst conversation. I hope you find someone knows who understands your past traumas and helps you heal from the past experiences that nobody apologized for.
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  • THE ELEMENTS OF THOUGHT

    In all academic disciplines, and in thinking, they share one universal truth that whenever you reason, you are trying to accomplish a purpose within a point of view using concepts and ideas, you are focused on some question, issue or problem, using information to come to some conclusion based on assumptions, all of which have implications. Thinking then generates purposes, raises questions, uses information, uses concepts, makes inferences, makes assumptions, generates implications, and embodies a point of view. It does not matter who you are; whenever you engage in thinking, you will find all these parts.

    By pulling apart anyone’s narrative, we will uncover the logic behind their thought. Let's start from the point of view; as soon as the perspective changes, there will be a different combination of the elements of thought. The perspective may be political, relationships, money, religion, gender, family, or education. When we start from a point of view, e.g. religion, we ask what the person is looking at, and how they are developing the argument. One could make three different inferences following the information given to them on the Abrahamic Covenant from the Koran, Bible, or Tanaka; the inferences change based on the information, which also changes other elements of thought, like concepts, assumptions, implications and questions. One inference coming from the Koran is that Jesus was a prophet. Another inference coming from the Tanaka is that Jesus is not the Messiah.

    The inference coming from the Bible is that Jesus is the son of God, the seed of Abraham. The concepts differ for Christians: salvation through Jesus, the cross, the Trinity, grace and truth, prophecy fulfilment, and a New Covenant. For Jews: the Torah, the Messiah is a future/political leader, a covenant made with Israel through Issac and Jacob. For Muslims: prophethood, lineage through Abraham and Ishmael. A Muslim assumption is that Jesus was a prophet and not divine. A Jewish assumption is that the Messiah has not yet come. A Christian assumption is that the Abrahamic covenant pointed forward to Christ. A question in the elements of thought would differ, such as the Jew would ask what it means to be God’s chosen people. Is the messiah divine or human? The Muslim may ask who the true heir of Abraham’s covenant was, Issac or Ishmael? The Christian may ask what it means for Jesus to be the seed of Abraham. The implications of thought for the Jew are that when the Messiah is coming, the New Testament is not authoritative. The implications of thinking for Muslims are that Jesus is honoured but not worshipped. The implications for Christians are that salvation is available through Jesus, not the law.

    Let’s change to another point of view on money. Inferences will follow the information one has about money. The possible inference is that money is to be spent, money is to be multiplied, or money is to pay bills. Although money can do all those things, it will have different consequences. The difference in understanding creates the end outcome. Ideas associated with money can differ based on social class, culture, family upbringing, and life experiences; however, attached to all those contexts is a narrative, yet money operates by laws.

    Another point of view we could use to model thinking is politics in an American context, in the present generation. A possible inference is that Trump is a dictator. Trump is making good decisions for America. Trump is an absolute nightmare as a president. For all these conclusions, there would need to be some premises on which the argument is built. Therefore, the inferences are coming from a source of information. We must also consider the social location of the person making an inference if you were a man coming from a patriarchal society where women are expected to serve the man and engage in unpaid domestic duties just because she is a woman. However, the ideas associated with gender may differ significantly if we change cultures; people’s differing understanding of religious texts can impact their conclusions based on how they interpret meanings. Therefore, we must consider the one making that assessment when weighing up differing opinions. We can also find the logic of a thinking pattern by observing those different conclusions based on the information.

    They all involve some concepts, principles, and rules. It is always important to identify these; if we want to take command of thinking, we must accurately define the concepts being used, implicitly/explicitly, consciously/unconsciously. You wouldn’t just make the statement that Trump is a dictator. When we label someone, something, or a place, further investigation is needed to understand how that conclusion is made. Some will disagree, maybe because Trump is their president and they believe that he is doing well for the country. The person saying he is a dictator may have come from one of the 12 nations Trump has banned and have family members in America that they can no longer visit. The concepts in this person’s thought may be equality, human rights, democracy, authoritarianism, and discrimination, e.g. inclusion/exclusion, as it is targeting Muslim nations; therefore, Trump's far-right nationalism is also using the discourse strategy of us and them. If we were to develop our thinking by taking command of the concepts concealed within a narrative, we would get an accurate understanding of a concept by finding descriptions of its meaning. So often, we only have a shallow understanding of a concept, or it could be inaccurate.

    Let’s explore the concept of democracy as an illustration. According to the Webster dictionary, democracy is government by the people, a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system. On the other hand, according to the Webster dictionary, authoritarianism favours complete obedience or subjection to authority as opposed to individual freedom. To be critical of someone’s perspective, we must find the definitions of the concepts they may be using. This is why, critically, not emotionally, getting to the logic of an argument is crucial if we come from a different viewpoint. There will be other concepts that someone from America may have based on a negative experience, maybe they were caught up in the Twin Towers on September 11th and have developed a negative view of a religious minority.

    Yet to say that all people from one nation are going to display a terrorist character trait is a heresy. To further develop our understanding of the parts of thinking, we need to ask what information they are using. Perhaps a good example of this is that Trump is a radical right nationalist, where to be American, you must qualify by ethnicity and race, as some of the other terms that he uses in discourse are “Build the wall nice and tall.” His thinking shows that he has an us and them narrative; he is analogising using sentiment of American nationalism.

    We need to identify the information source from which anyone is drawing inferences. Here, we look for the facts, experiences, or data the person uses to draw conclusions. Inferences are the conclusions people draw from the information. For example, Trump is an authoritarian, but there must be some connecting premise that logically connects. Sometimes people make an inference but do not have enough evidence to support that claim, or their reasons do not connect logically. In the bible, the chief priest and the elders devised a plan and gave the soldiers a large sum of money, telling them, “You are to say 'Jesus' disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.” And this story has been widely circulated to this day. That is why the Jews draw the inference that Jesus did not resurrect from the grave. Hidden in that inference are untested assumptions made by a whole people group as one of the premises that they believe support this argument that Jesus is not God. That is a serious assumption that could determine the whole trajectory of someone’s belief system, which is why we must always test our assumptions.

    Assumptions are the information we have taken for granted; they underlie the reason for someone's argument. Assumptions can usually be unstated or not made explicit, but they are always an element in the parts of thinking. What is the key question someone is asking whenever they think? For example, this article is trying to settle a question: Can we understand the logic behind anyone's thought, even if they are different from our own? Questions always drive our thinking; we must clarify what question directs our thinking. What is Trump's question about tariffs? How can he make America the financial superpower of the world? There are strategic reasons behind his decisions. Our goal is to figure out the question behind someone’s reasoning.

    What is the main purpose of someone’s reasoning? There is always a purpose that drives thought. This is universal and will be in everyone's thinking, depending on the subject. Take a mundane activity like grocery shopping, you take out a pen and paper because you don’t want to forget what you need at the grocery store. There are clear purposes in your thinking. I may write on a subject that particularly matters to me because I have seen the injustice a problem may cause; therefore, my reasoning has a clear purpose. Here, we try to discover the intent of reasoning. What is someone trying to accomplish through thinking? If we accept some line of reasoning, what are some important implications of that reasoning?

    What likely consequences follow, such as believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth that Jesus is God? According to the bible, the implications of thinking spiritually lead to life and peace, and the consequences lead to eternal life with God. All thinking has implications. Another way of thinking is that if we fail to accept this line of reasoning, some important implications are. Then you could ask what important consequences are likely to follow if you ignore the information. I have covered all the elements of thought that you can start implementing into your reasoning. This is an extensive subject. Still, it needs to be practically applied for it to have long-lasting benefits and to understand how thinking arranges itself just by adjusting or changing some of the assumptions that have not been tested, checking for other information sources and thinking through the logic of other people’s points of view. Practice critical thinking every day.

    Picture taken from Nike Art Gallery a place of creative arts plus and displays in Nigeria.
    THE ELEMENTS OF THOUGHT In all academic disciplines, and in thinking, they share one universal truth that whenever you reason, you are trying to accomplish a purpose within a point of view using concepts and ideas, you are focused on some question, issue or problem, using information to come to some conclusion based on assumptions, all of which have implications. Thinking then generates purposes, raises questions, uses information, uses concepts, makes inferences, makes assumptions, generates implications, and embodies a point of view. It does not matter who you are; whenever you engage in thinking, you will find all these parts. By pulling apart anyone’s narrative, we will uncover the logic behind their thought. Let's start from the point of view; as soon as the perspective changes, there will be a different combination of the elements of thought. The perspective may be political, relationships, money, religion, gender, family, or education. When we start from a point of view, e.g. religion, we ask what the person is looking at, and how they are developing the argument. One could make three different inferences following the information given to them on the Abrahamic Covenant from the Koran, Bible, or Tanaka; the inferences change based on the information, which also changes other elements of thought, like concepts, assumptions, implications and questions. One inference coming from the Koran is that Jesus was a prophet. Another inference coming from the Tanaka is that Jesus is not the Messiah. The inference coming from the Bible is that Jesus is the son of God, the seed of Abraham. The concepts differ for Christians: salvation through Jesus, the cross, the Trinity, grace and truth, prophecy fulfilment, and a New Covenant. For Jews: the Torah, the Messiah is a future/political leader, a covenant made with Israel through Issac and Jacob. For Muslims: prophethood, lineage through Abraham and Ishmael. A Muslim assumption is that Jesus was a prophet and not divine. A Jewish assumption is that the Messiah has not yet come. A Christian assumption is that the Abrahamic covenant pointed forward to Christ. A question in the elements of thought would differ, such as the Jew would ask what it means to be God’s chosen people. Is the messiah divine or human? The Muslim may ask who the true heir of Abraham’s covenant was, Issac or Ishmael? The Christian may ask what it means for Jesus to be the seed of Abraham. The implications of thought for the Jew are that when the Messiah is coming, the New Testament is not authoritative. The implications of thinking for Muslims are that Jesus is honoured but not worshipped. The implications for Christians are that salvation is available through Jesus, not the law. Let’s change to another point of view on money. Inferences will follow the information one has about money. The possible inference is that money is to be spent, money is to be multiplied, or money is to pay bills. Although money can do all those things, it will have different consequences. The difference in understanding creates the end outcome. Ideas associated with money can differ based on social class, culture, family upbringing, and life experiences; however, attached to all those contexts is a narrative, yet money operates by laws. Another point of view we could use to model thinking is politics in an American context, in the present generation. A possible inference is that Trump is a dictator. Trump is making good decisions for America. Trump is an absolute nightmare as a president. For all these conclusions, there would need to be some premises on which the argument is built. Therefore, the inferences are coming from a source of information. We must also consider the social location of the person making an inference if you were a man coming from a patriarchal society where women are expected to serve the man and engage in unpaid domestic duties just because she is a woman. However, the ideas associated with gender may differ significantly if we change cultures; people’s differing understanding of religious texts can impact their conclusions based on how they interpret meanings. Therefore, we must consider the one making that assessment when weighing up differing opinions. We can also find the logic of a thinking pattern by observing those different conclusions based on the information. They all involve some concepts, principles, and rules. It is always important to identify these; if we want to take command of thinking, we must accurately define the concepts being used, implicitly/explicitly, consciously/unconsciously. You wouldn’t just make the statement that Trump is a dictator. When we label someone, something, or a place, further investigation is needed to understand how that conclusion is made. Some will disagree, maybe because Trump is their president and they believe that he is doing well for the country. The person saying he is a dictator may have come from one of the 12 nations Trump has banned and have family members in America that they can no longer visit. The concepts in this person’s thought may be equality, human rights, democracy, authoritarianism, and discrimination, e.g. inclusion/exclusion, as it is targeting Muslim nations; therefore, Trump's far-right nationalism is also using the discourse strategy of us and them. If we were to develop our thinking by taking command of the concepts concealed within a narrative, we would get an accurate understanding of a concept by finding descriptions of its meaning. So often, we only have a shallow understanding of a concept, or it could be inaccurate. Let’s explore the concept of democracy as an illustration. According to the Webster dictionary, democracy is government by the people, a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system. On the other hand, according to the Webster dictionary, authoritarianism favours complete obedience or subjection to authority as opposed to individual freedom. To be critical of someone’s perspective, we must find the definitions of the concepts they may be using. This is why, critically, not emotionally, getting to the logic of an argument is crucial if we come from a different viewpoint. There will be other concepts that someone from America may have based on a negative experience, maybe they were caught up in the Twin Towers on September 11th and have developed a negative view of a religious minority. Yet to say that all people from one nation are going to display a terrorist character trait is a heresy. To further develop our understanding of the parts of thinking, we need to ask what information they are using. Perhaps a good example of this is that Trump is a radical right nationalist, where to be American, you must qualify by ethnicity and race, as some of the other terms that he uses in discourse are “Build the wall nice and tall.” His thinking shows that he has an us and them narrative; he is analogising using sentiment of American nationalism. We need to identify the information source from which anyone is drawing inferences. Here, we look for the facts, experiences, or data the person uses to draw conclusions. Inferences are the conclusions people draw from the information. For example, Trump is an authoritarian, but there must be some connecting premise that logically connects. Sometimes people make an inference but do not have enough evidence to support that claim, or their reasons do not connect logically. In the bible, the chief priest and the elders devised a plan and gave the soldiers a large sum of money, telling them, “You are to say 'Jesus' disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.” And this story has been widely circulated to this day. That is why the Jews draw the inference that Jesus did not resurrect from the grave. Hidden in that inference are untested assumptions made by a whole people group as one of the premises that they believe support this argument that Jesus is not God. That is a serious assumption that could determine the whole trajectory of someone’s belief system, which is why we must always test our assumptions. Assumptions are the information we have taken for granted; they underlie the reason for someone's argument. Assumptions can usually be unstated or not made explicit, but they are always an element in the parts of thinking. What is the key question someone is asking whenever they think? For example, this article is trying to settle a question: Can we understand the logic behind anyone's thought, even if they are different from our own? Questions always drive our thinking; we must clarify what question directs our thinking. What is Trump's question about tariffs? How can he make America the financial superpower of the world? There are strategic reasons behind his decisions. Our goal is to figure out the question behind someone’s reasoning. What is the main purpose of someone’s reasoning? There is always a purpose that drives thought. This is universal and will be in everyone's thinking, depending on the subject. Take a mundane activity like grocery shopping, you take out a pen and paper because you don’t want to forget what you need at the grocery store. There are clear purposes in your thinking. I may write on a subject that particularly matters to me because I have seen the injustice a problem may cause; therefore, my reasoning has a clear purpose. Here, we try to discover the intent of reasoning. What is someone trying to accomplish through thinking? If we accept some line of reasoning, what are some important implications of that reasoning? What likely consequences follow, such as believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth that Jesus is God? According to the bible, the implications of thinking spiritually lead to life and peace, and the consequences lead to eternal life with God. All thinking has implications. Another way of thinking is that if we fail to accept this line of reasoning, some important implications are. Then you could ask what important consequences are likely to follow if you ignore the information. I have covered all the elements of thought that you can start implementing into your reasoning. This is an extensive subject. Still, it needs to be practically applied for it to have long-lasting benefits and to understand how thinking arranges itself just by adjusting or changing some of the assumptions that have not been tested, checking for other information sources and thinking through the logic of other people’s points of view. Practice critical thinking every day. Picture taken from Nike Art Gallery a place of creative arts plus and displays in Nigeria.
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  • OPERATION RESCUE, RESTORE, REVIVE THE NATION — 24-Hour Prayer Chain

    Observing the state of insecurity and situation at various levels of leadership, the Lord quickened us to start a 24 Hours continuous prayer till further notice; it is called Operation Rescue Restore Revive The Nation Prayer Chain

    “I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected.” (Habakkuk 2:1 KJV)

    Send us your preferred time and day of the week for your participation in the prayer chain and nation

    rrrthenation@dunamisgospel.org

    Now is the time for every voice to rise, every altar of prayer to burn again, and every gate of darkness to be challenged.
    Join the Prayer Chainit’s interdenominational!

    Be a part of this global move of God, your voice matters in heaven and on earth.

    Let’s lift up our voices in unity and authority, declaring:

    We decree and declare that the peace of God flows through our land once again.
    Every altar of bloodshed and wickedness is dismantled.
    Nations will see the goodness of the Lord upon us, and righteousness shall reign.
    In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

    #24hours #nonstop #praying #prayer #nigeria #nations #prayerwatch #enoughisenough
    OPERATION RESCUE, RESTORE, REVIVE THE NATION — 24-Hour Prayer Chain 🔥 Observing the state of insecurity and situation at various levels of leadership, the Lord quickened us to start a 24 Hours continuous prayer till further notice; it is called Operation Rescue Restore Revive The Nation Prayer Chain “I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected.” (Habakkuk 2:1 KJV) Send us your preferred time and day of the week for your participation in the prayer chain and nation rrrthenation@dunamisgospel.org Now is the time for every voice to rise, every altar of prayer to burn again, and every gate of darkness to be challenged. Join the Prayer Chain🔥it’s interdenominational! Be a part of this global move of God, your voice matters in heaven and on earth. Let’s lift up our voices in unity and authority, declaring: We decree and declare that the peace of God flows through our land once again. Every altar of bloodshed and wickedness is dismantled. Nations will see the goodness of the Lord upon us, and righteousness shall reign. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! #24hours #nonstop #praying #prayer #nigeria #nations #prayerwatch #enoughisenough
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  • It is 12Noon
    It is Time for *JESUS WORSHIP*

    _You can take a quick break from whatever you are doing and say this prayer. (If possilbe You may lift your hands or kneel)_
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    Thou art worthy of worship O Lamb of God, slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing... 🙏🏻

    For through thy blood, thou hast redeemed us to God out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.

    I consecrate my body, soul and spirit, and all that I have to thee in love and pure worship my sweet Saviour, Lord and Master.

    Amen.

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    The *Last Day Worship Network*, setup by our man of God, Prophet Isaiah Macwealth, is geared towards promoting the expressive and demonstrative worship of God through a daily three-time act of worship to declare and publish the name and greatness of the LORD in homes, offices, organizations, in nations all around the world, and for generations to come.

    We have a daily three-time act of worship:

    - 9am - Holy Spirit worship
    - 12Noon – Jesus Worship
    - 6pm – God worship

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    *Do not forget to observe your 6pm worship break.*
    🔔 It is 12Noon 🕛 It is Time for *JESUS WORSHIP* 🙇‍♀️ _You can take a quick break from whatever you are doing and say this prayer. (If possilbe You may lift your hands or kneel)_ ****************** Thou art worthy of worship O Lamb of God, slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing... 🙏🏻 For through thy blood, thou hast redeemed us to God out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation. 🌍 🙌 I consecrate my body, soul and spirit, and all that I have to thee in love and pure worship my sweet Saviour, Lord and Master. Amen. **************** ▫️ The *Last Day Worship Network*, setup by our man of God, Prophet Isaiah Macwealth, is geared towards promoting the expressive and demonstrative worship of God through a daily three-time act of worship to declare and publish the name and greatness of the LORD in homes, offices, organizations, in nations all around the world, and for generations to come. We have a daily three-time act of worship: - 9am - Holy Spirit worship - 12Noon – Jesus Worship - 6pm – God worship ****************** ⚠️ *Do not forget to observe your 6pm worship break.*
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  • [23/05, 12:02 am] null: *START YOUR DAY WITH GOD...*

    *SHOW COMPASSION*

    _Colossians 3:12_
    _"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"_


    As God’s chosen people, we are called to wear compassion like a garment, allowing it to influence how we see others and how we respond to their needs. Compassion is not mere sympathy; it is being prompt to show genuine concern to someone in need. It expresses itself in mercy, kindness, meekness and longsuffering.

    It is taking the time to recognize a weary mother struggling to cater for her children and offering a helping hand, noticing the colleague weighed down with stress and taking a moment to listen, or reaching out to a church member who has been absent and might be silently battling discouragement. Just as God showers us daily with mercy and grace, He calls us to act the same way toward those around us.

    Jesus consistently showed compassion everywhere He went. He wept over Jerusalem when he saw their spiritual state, was moved with compassion for the multitudes that followed him, and paused to teach, heal and feed them (Matt 14:13-21). Compassion shifts our focus from ourselves to others. It helps us bear one another’s burdens and respond to others in humility and meekness.

    Today, choose to show compassion. Be quick to understand and slow to judge. Ask the Holy Ghost to help you see the needs around you He wants you to handle. As you obey His leading, may His blessings overflow in your life in Jesus name, Amen.

    _To continue reading today's devotional, please visit:_
    https://prayingthepromises.co.uk/show-compassion

    _*Remember to SHARE this devotional to Bless others* 👍🏻_

    _*God bless you*_
    [23/05, 9:01 am] null: It is 9am
    *It is Time for Holy Spirit worship.*

    _You can take a quick break from whatever you are doing and say this prayer. (If possilbe You may lift your hands or kneel)_
    ****'**********
    Holy Spirit of the Living God, I welcome You into my life, my home and my businesses.

    Help me today not to grieve You in any way as I lay myself down in total worship and surrender to you.

    I consecrate my body, soul and spirit to You oh Lord my creator, companion and Helper.

    May all that I say and do today be directed by you to bring glory to the Father. Amen.

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    The *Last Day Worship Network*, setup by our man of God, Prophet Isaiah Macwealth, is geared towards promoting the expressive and demonstrative worship of God through a daily three-time act of worship to declare and publish the name and greatness of the LORD in homes, offices, organizations, in nations all around the world, and for generations to come.

    We have a daily three-time act of worship:

    - 9am – Holy Spirit Worship
    - 12Noon – Jesus Worship
    - 6pm – God worship

    *Do not forget to observe your 12Noon and 6pm worship break.*
    [23/05, 12:02 am] null: *START YOUR DAY WITH GOD...* 🧾 *SHOW COMPASSION* 📖 _Colossians 3:12_ _"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"_ As God’s chosen people, we are called to wear compassion like a garment, allowing it to influence how we see others and how we respond to their needs. Compassion is not mere sympathy; it is being prompt to show genuine concern to someone in need. It expresses itself in mercy, kindness, meekness and longsuffering. It is taking the time to recognize a weary mother struggling to cater for her children and offering a helping hand, noticing the colleague weighed down with stress and taking a moment to listen, or reaching out to a church member who has been absent and might be silently battling discouragement. Just as God showers us daily with mercy and grace, He calls us to act the same way toward those around us. Jesus consistently showed compassion everywhere He went. He wept over Jerusalem when he saw their spiritual state, was moved with compassion for the multitudes that followed him, and paused to teach, heal and feed them (Matt 14:13-21). Compassion shifts our focus from ourselves to others. It helps us bear one another’s burdens and respond to others in humility and meekness. Today, choose to show compassion. Be quick to understand and slow to judge. Ask the Holy Ghost to help you see the needs around you He wants you to handle. As you obey His leading, may His blessings overflow in your life in Jesus name, Amen. _To continue reading today's devotional, please visit:_ https://prayingthepromises.co.uk/show-compassion _*🎙️Remember to SHARE this devotional to Bless others* 👍🏻_ _*God bless you*_ [23/05, 9:01 am] null: 🔔 It is 9am 🕘 *It is Time for Holy Spirit worship.* 🙌🙌 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ _You can take a quick break from whatever you are doing and say this prayer. (If possilbe You may lift your hands or kneel)_ ****'********** Holy Spirit of the Living God, I welcome You into my life, my home and my businesses. Help me today not to grieve You in any way as I lay myself down in total worship and surrender to you. 🙇‍♀️ I consecrate my body, soul and spirit to You oh Lord my creator, companion and Helper. May all that I say and do today be directed by you to bring glory to the Father. Amen. **************** ▫️ The *Last Day Worship Network*, setup by our man of God, Prophet Isaiah Macwealth, is geared towards promoting the expressive and demonstrative worship of God through a daily three-time act of worship to declare and publish the name and greatness of the LORD in homes, offices, organizations, in nations all around the world, and for generations to come. We have a daily three-time act of worship: - 9am – Holy Spirit Worship - 12Noon – Jesus Worship - 6pm – God worship ⚠️ *Do not forget to observe your 12Noon and 6pm worship break.*
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