Time With Christ - A Deeper Revelation

A DEEPER REVELATION

"And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, thou Son of David, have mercy on me" (Mark 10:47)

That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today.

Rivers State University Fixes Date For Post-UME, Disregards FG Directive

Despite the Federal government directive on the scrapping of the Post-UTME Screening exercise, Rivers state-owned University in an announcement signed by the Registrar, D.C Odimabo has released a schedule for conducting the examination.

The announcement reads in part, “All candidates who chose the Rivers State University of Science and Technology during the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and have received notification to that effect from JAMB are hereby requested to take note of the following:-

President Buhari Extends Stay In London

President Muhammadu Buhari will not return to Nigeria from London, where he is spending his 10-day medical vacation, until Sunday.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo disclosed this to State House correspondents on Thursday shortly before the commencement of a meeting of the National Economic Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Buhari’s 10-day vacation expired on Wednesday. By the time he would be arriving in Nigeria on Sunday, he would have spent 14 days.

Boko Haram Allegedly Launches Radio Station

Boko Haram, has reportedly set up an FM station broadcasting on 96.8 frequency, Voice of America (Hausa service) is reporting.

The report said habitats of the Tolkomari village in the far north state of Cameroon confirmed they were able to tune into the channel.

According to them, the station is an open air where Boko Haram’s propaganda is freely challenging statements from authorities claiming that they are winning the war.

Oprah Endorses Hillary Clinton To Be The First Female President

Influential talk-show host, Oprah Winfrey says Clinton, who is striving to become the first female president, has her support in the 2016 election.

'America, it's about time that we make that decision,' Winfrey told Entertainment Tonight, endorsing Clinton.

Winfrey passed over Clinton in the 2008 Democratic primary for Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. Term limited, Obama's on his way out this year, and she's now backing Clinton.

Streams Of Joy Daily Devotional - Don't Stop

DON'T STOP

"And they came to Jericho: as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging." (Mark 10:46)

That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today.

Nigeria Unveils New Forex Policy, Removes Controls On Naira

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Wednesday formally unveiled the much-awaited flexible foreign exchange policy, saying it would launch a forex interbank trading window that will be purely market-driven.

The new policy effectively removes controls on the naira, and is expected to increase dollar supply and help the nation’s weak economy.

Making the announcement in Abuja on Wednesday, CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, said the bank will operate a single trading window, to be launched on Monday.

I Don't Regret Donating My Kidney To OJB, First Wife Speaks

When OJB was diagnosed of kidney failure in 2013, his first wife Mabel Babatunde Okungbowa gave one of her kidneys to save his life. After his death, TheNetng contacted her asking if she ever regrets donating her kidney to her late husband and she said;

‘I don’t regret it, I did it because I wanted to. I wasn’t forced to do it. After all he’s my husband, so I don’t regret it’.

Mabel also narrates OJB’s last moments saying, ‘it wasn’t really dramatic, it was just the normal signs we see when he’s about going for his dialysis but this time he was in a lot of pains and I was by his side all through.’ She continued, ‘this is all so sudden because we were still speaking about plans for his 50th birthday over the weekend, she said’

Sokoto State Governor Increases Corps Members' Allowance

Sokoto State government has raised the allowances of youth corps members serving in the state, with a pledge to begin the payment of the new rate immediately.

Governor Aminu Tambuwal announced the new policy during the swearing-in ceremony of 2006 Batch A Stream II corps members at the state NYSC orientation camp in Wamakko town. He said the state government appreciated the services of corps members and the government would continue to make their welfare a top priority.

[PHOTOS] Oscar Pistorius Removes Prosthetic Legs In Court In A Bid For Lenient Sentence

Oscar Pistorius today removed his prosthetic legs and hobbled through the court room on day three of his sentencing. The former Olympic runner was asked by his defence counsel Barry Roux to remove his fake limbs in a bid to prove he deserves leniency.

Pistorius took his legs off, then hobbled uncomfortably across the room before leaning on a wooden sideboard next to his lawyer. He then knelt on a red cushion on the floor.

Pistorius was on his stumps when he fatally shot Ms Steenkamp through a toilet cubicle door in his home 2013 - he testified at his murder trial that he felt vulnerable and thought an intruder was in the house.

Streams Of Joy Daily Devotional - It's A Training

IT'S A TRAINING

"And they came to Jericho: as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging." (Mark 10:46)

That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today.

[PHOTO] Nigerian Singer Ycee Signs Second Endorsement Deal In Three Weeks

Three weeks after signing his first ever endorsement deal with haircare brand, KUI, rising rapper Ycee has signed yet another deal.

This time he’s signed a mouth watering deal with telecoms company Samsson, as an ambassador for their proposed Celebrity Hangout, set to kick off this year.

Ycee signed the deal on Friday June 10, 2016 at the Samsson group HQ in Lagos.

Buhari Has Not Allocated A Single Oil Block Since He Came Into Office - Kachikwu

The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not allocated a single oil block since he came into office. Kachikwu said when the president eventually starts, South-south indigenes would have their share.

At a town hall meeting in Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom State capital, organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, a Nigerian asked the minister why oil block allocations favoured the North rather than the South-south, where most oil blocks are located.

Another Nigerian Football Legend Dies After The Death Of Keshi And Amodu

Just days after the deaths of former Super Eagles coaches Stephen Keshi and Shuaibu Amodu, a former secretary of Ogun State Football Association, Mr Leo Oyenekan died.

The news of his death was contained in a statement, Monday, in Abeokuta by Wole Otayemi, the FA media officer.

Oyenekan, who was the immediate past secretary of the association, died on Monday at the age of 57 years, after a brief illness, the statement said.

EFCC Set To Arraign Fani Kayode, Another Ex-Minister

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode; a former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman; a firm, Joint Trust Dimensions Limited; and one Jimoh Yusuf for an alleged N1.5bn fraud.

The anti-graft commission will on Wednesday arraign a former Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Waripamowei Dudafa, for an alleged N1.6bn fraud.

Abia Govt. Starts Free Feeding In Primary Schools, Feeds Them Fresh Eggs, Beans Weekly

Abia State government has kicked off a free primary schools lunch programme aimed at giving the pupils free meal daily in all public primary schools.

The programme, according to the government, would help “meet the basic nutritional needs of children and expand the opportunity to reach their full potential and significantly enhance the academic performance of the children.”

Breaking!!! OJB Jezreel Is Dead

Singing maestro, Babatunde Okungbowa popularly known has OJB Jezreel has passed on. He died about an hour ago after another kidney failure.

His body has been deposited at a morgue in Isolo General Hospital. He died at the age of 49,  a month to his 50th birthday. Millions of naira was raised for him few years ago to fly out of the country for a kidney transplant which was successful, but sadly, OJB passed on today, June 14, 2016.

He is survived by 8 children and three wives. So sad.

Osinbajo’s Daughter Graduates As Mom Shares Family Photo

Here is a photo of the three children of the Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof. Osinbajo shared by their mom, Dolapo Osinbajo on her instagram page. The mom of three also shared another photo of one of her daughters who recently bagged her Master’s Degree from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. She captioned the photos;

“Giving God glory at our daughter’s graduation! A master’s degree and the Byam Shaw-Brownstone M.A.L.S. Thesis Excellence Award at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire”.

Streams Of Joy Daily Devotional - No More Contradictions

No More Contradictions

"And they came to Jericho: as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging." (Mark 10:46)

That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today.

I Intend To Be The President One Day- Melaye

The senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said, he will be the president of Nigeria soon and nothing will stop that because he is very ambitious. Melaye stated this yesterday night on Channels TV’s Politics Today where he was a guest. He also spoke about the leadership of the senate and the major distraction facing it.

Another Super Eagles Coach Amodu Shuaibu, Is Dead

Just days after losing a former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi whose death has been a big blow to the sporting world, sadly, another hero has fallen, and he is also a former Super Eagles coach, but presently the technical director of the Nigerian Football Federation.

Amodu Shuaibu is dead.  He died last night shortly after complaining of chest pain. The NFF has since confirmed his death via a twitter message. He was 58. What a sad week for the Nigerian Football Federation.

It’s Been Very Difficult For Me Without A Man Around Me - Uche Ogbodo

After her failed marriage to her baby daddy which barely lasted a month, actress Uche Ogbodo has said it’s been difficult for her emotionally without a man. She says she sometimes needs the comfort of a man and someone she can trust, but sadly, there is none of that for her. She said her last relationship has hurt her so bad that she doubts she can ever give marriage a shot again. She said this and more to Saturday Beats. Read.

Tension As Bakassi Goes Against Niger Delta Avengers Activities

A group of militants in Akwa-Cross region under the aegis of Bakassi Strike Force has called on the federal government to listen to the agitations of the Niger Delta Avengers.

The Bakassi militant group condemned the incessant bombings of oil pipelines in the oil rich Niger Delta region by the Avengers, Channels TV reports.

[PHOTO] See How Husband And Wife Were Publicly Disgraced For Stealing Detol

Photos show the couple (names withheld) holding placards with the inscription “I am thief”.

Fixing Orientation Camp During Ramadan Wrong- Muslim Body

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for fixing its orientation camp during the month of Ramadan.

Prospective corps members of batch A stream II are expected to report to camps across the nation on Monday. But MURIC described the decision to open the camp at this period as unconstitutional, calling on the authorities to postpone the programme.

Metuh Admitted In LUTH For Acute Waist Pain – Lawyer

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh is now on admission at the Lagos University Hospital (LUTH), Lagos two weeks after he left the National Hospital, Abuja where he was once on bed rest.

His lawyer, Emeka Etiaba (SAN) disclosed this today at the resumption of proceedings in Metuh’s trial before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

President Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton

President Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee. His endorsement came after meeting Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders who has been battling Mrs Clinton for the nomination.

Speaking in a video tweeted out by Mrs Clinton, Mr Obama said she may be the most qualified person "ever" for the role of president. The two are set to start campaigning together soon.

Judge Handling Saraki, Ekweremadu ‘Forgery Case’ Is Dead

Evoh Chukwu, a justice of the federal high court, Abuja, is dead. Chukwu presided over the alleged forgery case against Senate President Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president.

Some senators opposed to the leadership of the 8th senate had filed a suit alleging that the senate standing order used for the election of Saraki and Ekweremadu was forged.

According to a statement issued by Emmanuel Gako, the court’s chief registrar, Chukwu died after a brief illness.

[Entrepreneurship Summit] ACQUIRE2016 By 24Habits Mediahome

Acquire2016  is a youth empowerment program/mobility academy by a government legalized entertainment brand known as "24Habits Mediahome".

This program is designed to offer standard skillful training at a standard rate on various skills like cinematography, video editing, film directing and also a scholarship on audio-sound production and engineering, make-up artistry and event management and planning.

Pres Buhari Appoints Ben Akabueze DG Budget Office

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of his Special Adviser on Planning, Mr Ben Akabueze as the new Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, Mr. Akabueze takes over from Mr Tijani Mohammed Abdullahi who will now serve as Special Adviser to the President on Planning and will continue to work with the Minister of Budget and National Planning.

NNPC Pays N56 Billion To The Federation Account

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said it paid N56.22 billion into the Federation Account in April 2016.

This is contained in the corporation’s Monthly Financial Report released in Abuja on Thursday.
“NNPC transferred N56.22 billion to the Federation Account for the month of April being proceeds from local sale of petroleum products.

Gambia Bans Music, Drumming & Dancing Becauce Of Ramadan

The Police has warned that there should be no celebration as Muslims are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Office of the Inspector General of Police in honour of the Holy Month released a statement informing the General Public that all ceremonies, festivities and programs that involves drumming, music and dance during the day or at night are prohibited.

All those engaged in the practice are therefore warned to desist from such acts other wise they will be apprehended and made to face the law without compromise, the statement added.

The Inspector General of Police, went on by advising the General Public to report any such persons or groups to the police as stern action will be taken against those found wanting of violations.

Federal Government Begins Recruitment Of 500,000 Unemployed Graduates

The FG yesterday announced a take off in the recruitment of 500,000 unemployed graduates who would benefit from its N500bn social investment Programme.

C. Ronaldo Named World's Highest Paid Athlete

Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of the world's highest paid athletes for the first time. The Real Madrid star became the first footballer to do so after raking in a whopping £60 million last year.

Ivory Coast Defender Eric Bailly, Signed by Manchester United for £30m

Jose Mourinho has started his Man U reign on a good note with the £30m capture of Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly from Villareal. The club has confirmed his capture with a post on it's official website. It read:

[PHOTO] Gospel Singer Eben And His Wife Welcome Their Second Son

Gospel singer, Eben and his wife Jahdiel have welcomed their second son Joshua. Eben is pictured above with Joshua. Congrats to them.

Lagos Police Command Arrests Fake Cop For Impersonation, And Extorting Money From The Public

The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arrested a suspect, 32-year-old Austin Okwuokei, for impersonating and parading himself as a policeman at the Costain area of the state, where he was extorting money from commercial motorists.

Dressed in police uniform, the suspect who was picked up from the Costain roundabout in Iponri area, was said to have been successfully extorting money from unsuspecting motorists, whom he forced to part with money.

Former NBA Player, Sean Rooks Is Dead

Former NBA player Sean Rooks is dead. Sean died of a heart attack hours after being interviewed for a job on the coaching staff of the New York Knicks.

Rooks, 46, who was an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers, had returned to Philly after meeting with the Knicks' new head coach, Jeff Hornacek, president Phil Jackson and general manager Steve Mills.

Former YBNL Signee, Blasts Olamide For Allegelly Leaving Him Stranded

Below is what an upcoming  artiste and former YBNL signee Xino posted on His IG page.

Federal Government Set To Launch Home-Grown School Feeding Programme

Nigeria’s first national Home Grown School Feeding programme which would affect about 5.5m Nigerians in the first year of its operation would be rolling out soon in several states, preceded by a Stakeholders Forum holding in Aso Rock on Thursday to be addressed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Now in the final rounds of preparation for the commencement of the free school feeding programme for primary school pupils, the federal and state governments will review the Strategic Plan for the rollout of the scheme which is part of the N500B Social Investment plans of the Buhari presidency.

Maria Sharapova Banned From Tennis For Two Years

Maria Sharapova has been suspended from tennis for two years today for testing positive for meldonium at the Australian Open. She however immediately responded by saying she would appeal the decision to sport’s highest court.

The ruling by an independent three-person panel appointed by the International Tennis Federation said Sharapova did not intend to cheat, but that she bore “sole responsibility” and “very significant fault” for the positive test.

“While the tribunal concluded correctly that I did not intentionally violate the anti-doping rules, I cannot accept an unfairly harsh two-year suspension,” Sharapova said in a statement.

Kim K Shares Kissing Photo With Kanye West As He Turns 39

The rapper turned 39 on Wednesday and his wife Kim Kardashian posted a photo of the two kissing on her social media sites

The 35-year-old star wrote on kimkardashianwest.com: 'Happy birthday to my best friend!'

Former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi Is Dead.

The former coach of the Super Eagles team, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, is dead, TheCable newspaper has reported. He was 54.

APC Worried Over Governor Wike

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed worry over the state government’s continued silence on recent cult-related killings in the state.

No fewer than 19 people were killed in Aluu community in Ikwerre local government area and Obite community in Etche local government area on Friday night while 11 persons were killed on Saturday night in three communities in Emohua local government area of the state.

Clinic For Facebook Addicts Has Opened In Algeria

A clinic for Facebook addicts has opened in Algeria amid fears vulnerable users are becoming brainwashed by extremist Islamist groups on the 'blue magic' social network.

The private facility has been opened in the eastern city of Constantine offering programmes specifically designed for social media users.

The clinic's director, Human development scientist Raouf Boqafa, said he feared some vulnerable users were being targeted by Islamists who use the site as a recruitment tool.

Buhari Orders 2-Week Ceasefire In Niger Delta To Enable Dialogue With Militants

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the military to suspend operations in the Niger Delta for two weeks to create a window for dialogue with militants.

This was disclosed yesterday by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, in Abuja.

According to him, the Federal Government is determined to explore the dialogue option, with a view to restoring genuine peace in the region, where oil production has been significantly hurt by activities of the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, in the last two months.

It's Official!! Hillary Clinton Becomes Democratic Party's Presumptive Nominee

Almost eight years from the day that she bowed out of a tight race against Barack Obama, Clinton made history with the announcements, becoming the first woman to top a major political party's ticket in the United States.

Without the fanfare of an election night victory Hillary Clinton was declared the winner of the Democratic nomination on Monday as she campaigned in Los Angeles.

The Associated Press, which runs the premiere delegate-tracking service, first made the call and was quickly followed by NBC News.

Scrapping Of Post-UTME Does Not Stop Universities From Screening Students- NUC

The Public Relations officer of the Nigerian Universities Commission, Ibrahim Yakasai, has stated that despite the new directive scrapping the Post-UTME, universities are allowed to screen students sent to them for admission by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB.

Speaking on NTA, Yakasai said the new directive does not restrict any university from screening students sent to them by the exams board.

Terry G Writes An Open Apology Letter To DJ Jimmy Jatt And Nigerian DJ's Association

Following reports that Terry G slapped DJ Jimmy Jatt yesterday, he has openly apologized to DJ Jimmy Jatt and the Nigerian DJ's Association.