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October 01, 2013

CBN Bans Importation Of Foreign Currencies Into Nigeria

In its effort to protecting the Naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has on Tuesday in Abuja, banned the importation of all foreign currencies except with approval. This was contained in a statement signed by CBN' Director of Corporate Communications, Ugochukwu Okoroafor, saying that the move was sequel to the bank's withdrawal of the operating licences of 20 Bureau De Change, (BDC).
Meanwhile, the Central Bank has also announced that the Retail Dutch Auction System (RDAS) would take effect from Oct. 2, following the suspension of the Wholesale Dutch Auction System (WDAS) at the official foreign exchange market.- premium times

President Jonathan's 53th Independence Day Celebration Speech...

“Fellow Nigerians, our Administration has taken cognizance of suggestions over the years by well-meaning Nigerians on the need for a national dialogue on the future of our beloved country, adding that “When there are issues that constantly stoke tension and bring about friction, it makes perfect sense for the interested parties to come together to discuss”
He observed that he decided to key into the advice because of his belief in the positive power of dialogue
“In demonstration of my avowed belief in the positive power of dialogue in charting the way forward, I have decided to set up an advisory committee whose mandate is to establish the modalities for a national dialogue or conference.
“The committee will also design a framework and come up with recommendations as to the form, structure and mechanism of the process.
“The full membership of the committee will be announced shortly. I expect its report to be ready in one month, following which the nation will be briefed on the nomenclature, structure and modalities of the dialogue,” President Jonathan said in the broadcast.
The President urged Nigerians to remain fully committed to building a strong, united, progressive and prosperous nation in spite of present challenges.
Jonathan urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country despite its myriad challenges adding that ” Nigeria is still a work in progress and we are challenged everyday to keep building in spite of the various obstacles we face.
“The threats we face may be real and immediate. But we are not alone in this regard. It is a difficult season for much of the world: industrialised or developing; rich or poor. What matters are the lessons we learn, the wisdom we demonstrate, and the victories we snatch from the jaws of possible defeat.
“This is a time to pull together behind the national cause: the cause of our freedom, and our future. We must rekindle the spirit of Nigeria, to ensure that every democrat and every lover of peace in this great nation continues to live in a free, peaceful and secure Nigeria,”
Speaking on the recent terrorist attacks in the country, President Jonathan reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to taking necessary action to bring the war against domestic terrorism to a successful conclusion as quickly as possible.
“My heart goes out to the families of all those who have fallen victim of these dastardly acts. Our administration will not rest until every Nigerian is free from the oppression of terrorism. I reassure you that no cost will be spared, no idea will be ignored, and no resource will be left untapped in the quest to enable our people live without fear.
“I implore every Nigerian – wherever you are, whatever language you speak, whatever your religious persuasion, whichever political party you support – let us join together to fight this evil of extremism,” President Jonathan declared.
The President rededicated himself “completely” to the service of the nation, assuring Nigerians that the country will not fail under his leadership.
“As men and women in leadership, we must continually focus on service, duty, responsibility and the next generation, not the next election. Those who are elected to govern at all levels must focus on improving the lives of our people, not selfish ambition.
“If we look back over the years, we can confidently say that there is every reason to celebrate. The past 53 years have seen Nigeria evolve on an epic scale.
“I recognize that it is not easy to keep believing in the possibilities of our greatness when our faith is constantly challenged, But let me assure you that, if we do not despair, we shall reap the reward of our labour in due season,” President Jonathan concluded.

Caution: Some Kwomo (Cow Skin) Sellers Use Embalming Fluid To Fatten Them!!!

These group of kwomo sellers pictured above were last month arrested by health officers in Sapele, after confessing to injecting embalming fluids in the kwomo and soaking it in water to make the kwoma swell (fatten). So Consumers of kwomo beware!!! 

President Obama Says The Republican Party Is 'Holding The Nation To Ransom'

Exclusively reported by daily mail: A fiery President Obama today singled out the Republican Party for 'holding the nation to ransom' as the country entered the 13th hour of a partial government shutdown, forcing some 800,000 federal workers off the job.
Railing against 'one faction of one party', President Obama said that Republicans have shut down the government of the United States because of their obsession with the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, which was partially rolled out today.
'I want you to understand why the government shutdown is happening,' said the president during his address at just after 1 p.m. from the White House Rose Garden. 'Republicans refused to fund the government unless we defunded the Affordable Care Act.'
Beginning his speech in combative fashion, the president pointed the finger clearly where he believes the blame lies for the shutdown.
'One faction of one party in one house of Congress in one branch of government shut down major parts of the government all because they didn't like one law.'
Declaring Obamacare 'here to stay', President Obama lamented the fact that the government shutdown occurred when the nation is still battling to recover from the Great Recession.
'They've shutdown the government over an ideological crusade... they demanded ransom just for doing their job.'
Appealing to Republicans business sense, the president said that the fragile economic recovery of the nation could be put in jeopardy.
'We know that the last time Republicans shut down the government in 1996, it hurt our economy. And unlike 1996, our economy's still recovering from the worst recession in generations.'
Sounding exasperated, the president urged the Republicans to reopen the government. 
'Restart the services that Americans depend on.'
Surrounded by future beneficiaries of the Affordable Care Act as he spoke at the rostrum, the president was adamant that his signature health bill is her to stay, no matter what some Republicans want.
'For the 15% of Americans who don't have health insurance, this opportunity is life-saving'
'As long as I am president, I will not give in to reckless demands by some in the Republican Party to deny affordable health insurance to millions of hard-working Americans,' Obama said in a Rose Garden statement.






Let's Join Tonto Dike To Celebrate Nigeria's 53th Independence Day!!!

LoI! Hair style?...!!!

Never Think That God Is Tempting You...

NO TEMPTATION HAS SEIZED YOU EXCEPT 
WHAT IS COMMON TO MAN. AND GOD IS 
FAITHFUL; HE WILL NOT LET YOU BE TEMPTED
BEYOND WHAT YOU CAN BEAR. BUT WHEN
YOU ARE TEMPTED, HE WILL ALSO PROVIDE A
WAY OUT SO THAT YOU CAN STAND UP UNDER
IT. 
    ( 1 Corinthians 10:13 *NIV )

Dear Brethren,
Now as you know this World is filled with sinful desires.  
Temptations are everywhere, for you can find them on 
Television, in the Movies, or even on the Internet as well!

Now this isn't something new for even our Savior Jesus Christ 
even faced temptation on this Earth as well!  That is written in
the Book of Luke, ( 4:1-13.)  Therefore when you 
find yourself being tempted, remember who the great
tempter is and; BE SELF-CONTROLLED AND ALERT. 
YOUR ENEMY THE DEVIL PROWLS AROUND LIKE A 
ROARING LION LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO DEVOUR.
                                            ( 1 PETER 5:8 ) 

Also never think that God is tempting you, for it is written;
WHEN TEMPTED, NO ONE SHOULD SAY, "GOD IS
TEMPTING ME." FOR GOD CANNOT BE TEMPTED
BY EVIL, NOR DOES HE TEMPT ANYONE; BUT
EACH ONE IS TEMPTED WHEN, BY HIS OWN EVIL 
DESIRE, HE IS DRAGGED AWAY AND ENTICED.
                                      ( James 1:13-14 )

So, always turn to prayer when you find yourself 
being tempted.  FOR WE DO NOT HAVE A HIGH PRIEST WHO
CANNOT SYMPATHIZE WITH OUR WEAKNESSES, BUT
WAS IN ALL POINTS TEMPTED AS WE ARE, YET
WITHOUT SIN.  LET US THEREFORE COME BOLDLY TO
THE THRONE OF GRACE, THAT WE MAY OBTAIN 
MERCY AND FIND GRACE TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED. 
                                        ( Hebrews 4:15-16 )

Now may; THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BE
WITH YOUR SPIRIT.  Amen.
                                          (Philippians 4:23 )
All My Love & Prayers,
  Pastor Allen