WHY I DIDN’T MARRY DAVID

PART ONE

 “On that note,” David would say when he wanted to close a conversation, “I should get going. I have to (fill in the blank).” There was always something that demanded his attention, giving him an excuse to end our meandering telephone conversations. We talked about politics, philosophy, and what was happening in our own lives. The conversations were always pleasant, not too threatening, and enjoyable—until he was ready to hang up, which, “on that note,” we did.

I met David at a singles Shabbat program in the late 1980s. “Meet like-minded religious twenty/thirty-something from all over Israel in a pastoral setting,” the poster advertised. Sounded great to me. I went with a sense of anticipation, mixed with a little anxiety.

AREWA YOUTHS BLAST KANU FOR NOT ACCEPTING WITHDRAWAL OF QUIT NOTICE ISSUED TO IGBOS READ MORE:

Arewa youths have sent a message to Igbos living in the north assuring them that no evil will befall them while also criticising Nnamdi Kanu for rejecting the withdrawal of the quit notice. The youths had caused public outcry when they issued an ultimatum to Igbos to vacate the north but they withdrew the notice a few months after.  

The Sun reports that Shetima Yerima who is the president of the Arewa Consultative Forum said it didn’t matter whether Kanu accepted the withdrawal or not. He said: “Did I do it for him or in the interest of the country? His rejection of the suspension of the quit notice is not important to me. “What we did was to demonstrate that we have a culture. We give respect to our elders and it was to ensure that the country remains together. “The country is above anybody. On that basis, his acceptance or not is not important but I know that he also is not speaking for the Igbo.

BREAKING: EVANGS THE BILLIONAIRE KIDNAPPER NABBED

POLICE ARREST ARMY CORPORAL COLLABORATOR OF BILLIONAIRE KIDNAPPER EVANS

Nigerian police operatives have arrested a Lance Corporal with the Army for being an alleged accomplice to suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeje George Onwuamadike, alias Evans. The soldier identified as Victor Chukwunonso with force number 09/NA/64/6317 was apprehended at the weekend in Lagos after Evans named him and some prominent southeast businessmen as his accomplices. The suspect, serving at the Army Band Corps, Abati Barracks in Surulere, was arrested around 9 pm at Ojo by operatives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Intelligence Response Team (IRT).

GOVERNOR DICKSON MOVES TO EXPAND BAYELSA ECONOMIC PROFILE

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has inaugurated a-22 member Bayelsa Business Council (BBC) to formulate policies aimed at attracting local and foreign investors to the state and as well shore up her revenue base.

Members of the council are Chief Ephraim Faloughi (Chairman); Mr Harcourt Aduke – Deputy chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali – vice chairman public sector, Gesiye Asamowei – Vice Chairman, private sector, Mr Tam Alazigha – secretary, Idikio Warmate as assistant secretary.

Others are Ken Etete, Mrs Ebi Fumudor, Dr Eruani, Prof. Steve Azaiki, Mr Didi Ndiomu, Mr Guy Murray Bruce, Mr Elvis Donkemizuo, Mr Moses Siasia, Mr Joe Penewou, Chief Fumudoh, Chief Timi Alaibe, Mr Denzel Kentebe, Mrs. Funkazi Koroye Crooks, Ms. Patience Abbah, King A.J.K. Turner and Dr Daru Owei.

REPS SEEK ECONOMIC AMNESTY FOR TREASURY LOOTERS

The House of Representatives has initiated a Bill for an Act seeking to grant conditional economic amnesty to treasury looters as a tool for the rapid return of illicit financial flows and other assets, which would be invested in Nigeria to scale up development in the country.

Sponsor of the bill and Member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Constituency, Hon. Linus Okorie noted that Nigeria urgently requires a more effective means of securing the return of illicit financial flows to Nigeria to be invested in development.

In a copy of the bill which the sponsor gave to THISDAY in Abakaliki, Okorie noted that the Bill also seeks to address the abuse of the whistle-blowing policy, the issue of tax evasion and losses as well as address the disturbing tendency of different security agencies storming homes, offices and places of economic activity with its attendant human rights concerns in search of suspected loots and hidden assets.

55 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NIGERIA

1. The River Niger Bridge at Onitsha was constructed between 1964 and 1965 by Dumez- a French construction company and cost £5 million.
2. Patience Jonathan is one of Nigeria’s most-educated First Ladies, with an NCE, a B.Ed, and a PhD from University of Port-Harcourt.
3. The highest peak in Nigeria is located in Taraba and is called Chappal Waddi which means “The Mountain of Death”.
4. There are 196 countries in the world and at least one Igbo person from Nigeria lives in every one of them.
5. The Pidgin word ‘Sabi’ came from ‘Saber’, Portuguese and Spanish for ‘to know’. Both country’s ships traded slaves from the Bight of Benin.
6. Katsina College (now Barewa College in Zaria) has produced 5 Nigerian Presidents/Heads of State since it was founded in 1921 in Katsina.
7. Ojukwu taught Murtala Mohammed and Ben Adekunle at Regular Officers Special Training School, Ghana. Both ‘fought’ their teacher during the civil war
8. At Nigeria’s independence in 1960, there were 41 Secondary Schools in the North and 842 Secondary Schools in the South.

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH COMMUNITY PRAYER

Since on Monday 26, June, 2017, the Anglican Churches all over Isoko under the Diocese of Oleh (Anglican Communion) have been holding a Community Prayer tagged: GREAT GRACE.’

It is a Power-Packed event of A Six – Day Prophetic Prayers and Crusade which is aimed at bringing the powerful hand of God upon the land and the people of Isoko for abundant peace and blessings.

However, in Oleh Metropolis, the programme is scheduled to hold at six (6) strategic junctions. Detailed below:

DAY/DATE                        LOCATION/JUNCTION

Monday 26/6/2017             Yanga Market Area

Tuesday 27/6/2017             I.D.C. Junction

Wednesday 28/6/2017        Council Secretariat Gate/Police Station Junction

Thursday 29/6/2017           Tipper Garage – Ozoro Road Junction

Friday 30/6/2017                Oleh Main Market Square

Saturday 1/7/2017              Malam Obi Junction

Sunday 2/7/2017                Odiologbo’s Palace

Time: 5:30am. – 7:00am. daily while Sunday is 11:00am.

On the Second day of the programme at I.D.C. Junction his lordship, Rt. Revd. John U. Aruakpor (Bishop, Diocese of Oleh) said that the programme is not only meant for the Anglicans but for all the Christians living in Isoko land and Oleh in particular regardless of the Church they belong; as the programme is aimed at bringing the powerful hand of God upon the land for peace, prosperity of Isoko land and also Nigeria.

He further urges all other Churches to do same. He added that, for we to gain victory over our enemy we must be prayerful and call upon God daily with sincere heart.

SONG RENDITION

A short clip on Song Title: O Sing Praises rendered by Ozoro Archdeaconry choir during Oleh Diocesan Choir Retreat, August 2016.

THE HORRORS AFTER RAPTURE

It is common knowledge that Jesus Christ is coming to take away ready saints (a term referred to in eschatological discussion as the RAPTURE). It is also common knowledge that this event will happen soon and suddenly. Everywhere you turn today, people allude to the happenings around us (chaos, insurrections, global economic meltdown, increased natural disasters, wars, etc.)
as evidence that  the Rapture will take place any moment from now. However, one important thing many seem not to grasp or choose to shut out of their mind is THE HORRORS those who miss the Rapture will experience.

I.T. SUPPORT OFFICER

Workforce Group – Our client, a leading Commercial Bank, is currently recruiting suitably and qualified candidates for the position below:

I.T Support Officer

    Job Type:         Full Time 
    Qualification:  OND 
    Location:         Lagos
    Job Field:         ICT / Computer 

    Deadline: Not Specified

N-POWER JOB APPLICANTION RE-OPENS

N-Power Job Application Portal reopens May 29,2017 | Application Requirements and How to Apply

Federal Government will reopen its youth empowerment job application portal at portal.npower.gov.ng on May 29, 2017, Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Chris Ngige said on Thursday.

He made the declaration at press conference on the issue of minimum wage for Nigeria Labour Congress.

Currently, the N-Power scheme, one of the four cardinal programmes of Social Investment Programme, SIP, is engaging 200,000 Nigerian youths in the areas of N-Agro, N-Health, and N-Teach.

I GO DYE’S MANSION FOR MUM WORTH 5.4 MILLION DOLLARS

Since highly rated comedian I Go Dye unveiled the house he built for his mum last Sunday, curiosity has been set adrift in many quarters, with tongues wagging on the possible estimation of the value of the palatial edifice. The Golden Eyes castle is situated at Amb. Francis Agoda Virgin Island,while the almost completed Royal Golden seal is seated at Amb Francis Agoda sugar land, both castles have attracted many viewers who are fascinated by its uniqueness.

NYSC MEMBER QUEUE FOR WATER

See How Corpers Queue To Get Water From The Tap At NYSC Camp, Jigawa.

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According to the source: Just got to NYSC orientation Camp, Fanisau Dutse, Jigawa State in the afternoon yesterday. So he decided to get water from the tap in order to shower so as to refresh the body, only to meet this petrifying queue. Meanwhile, camp just opened yesterday and it’s just 10% of of new Corpers that had already arrived. He just imagine how one can survive the three weeks orientation camp.

 

DIOCESE OF OLEH (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) SYNOD 2017

SYNOD 2017 SPECIAL LECTURE

We, the Bishop, Rt. Rev. John Usiwoma Aruakpor, write to personally and gleefully invite you to this year’s Synod and Special Lecture which will be delivered by His Excellency, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd). Other personalities such as Deputy Senator President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Senator James Manger, Prof. Jerry Gana and a host of others are expected to be in attendance.

The events will hold as follow:

LECTURE DATE:   26th May, 2017.

Venue:                        St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Araya.

Theme:                       “WINNING TOGETHER”

Time:                          10.00am prompt.