Tag: TRUTH
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They still cannot tell Nigerians the truth – Dele Sobowale
“Nigeria heading for recession in Q4 2020 – FG.” PUNCH, July 11, 2020, p 28. “If we permit ourselves to be ill-served ..by corrupt, incompetent and inefficient men [and women], then on our own heads must the blame rest.” US President Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919. My courses on American government during my undergraduate years had taught…
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Living with the truth (2) – Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala Why don’t we like the truth? We don’t like the truth because we prefer lies. We prefer lies because we cannot handle the truth. We prefer lies because they are our refuge. We prefer lies because they provide a place for us to hide. We prefer lies because the truth is bitter.…
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Living with the truth (1) – Femi Aribisala
Femi Aribisala God told Moses that the children of Israel should bring Him an offering. He asked for gold, silver, and bronze. Blue, purple and scarlet thread. Fine linen and goat’s hair. Ram’s skins, badger skins, and acacia wood. Oil, spices, and sweet incense. He left the bombshell for the last. He said: “Let them…
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Credit for restructuring: You are being economical with the truth, Atiku tells Osinbajo
Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has replied Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for claiming credit for the ongoing demands for restructuring. Recall that Osinbajo had last week Friday said opposition politicians particularly the PDP and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar of knowing nothing about the restructuring debate…
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Truth, Sacrifice, Excellence and the Pathway to the Future, By Olabode George
By Chief Olabode George It is a great privilege and honor to stand before this distinguished audience of young men and women, the old, the enlightened and the matured in spirit and vision as we engage in this bright morning about the nurturing and the cultivation of our young people in the dynamic spectacle of…
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Fighting against the truth – Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala For a long time, Jesus was a big problem in my life. I simply could not handle the truth of God that he reveals. Before I met Jesus, I was convinced I was righteous. I lived my life under a strict code of principles and precepts, which I believed set me apart…
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Secession: ‘Stop playing the ostrich, speak out the truth through dialogue’, Oyedepo tells FG
The presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo on Friday said that there will be no war in Nigeria despite the tension generated by recent ethnic and religious clashes in parts of the country. Oyedepo, however, challenged the nation’s leadership to stop “playing the ostrich and speak out the truth through dialogue.” ‘The…
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Soulful crooner, Aramide returns with ‘The Truth’
Afro-Soul singer, Aramide has collaborated with Ghanaian Afro-pop star, Adina, in a new song titled ‘Truth’. The song was recorded during her recently completed media tour in Ghana. ‘Truth’ is Aramide’s first duet and collaboration since the release of her debut album ‘Suitcase’. Produced by Richie Mensah, the song unveils Aramide’s enthralling voice and unique…