He had travelled to a town in a neighbouring state for some business. He often travelled to this town for business. This time, his wife requested him to stop over at oneof the markets along his route and pick up for her one common food item that wasneeded in the family. She considered that it … Read more
The last Military Administration before the arrival of the civilian government following the onset of democracy in Nigeria, had awarded a contract to his company, but was not able to pay before handing over to the civilian government. However, among the things handed over was a compilation of contract jobs and contractors yet to be … Read more
How One Man’s Prayers Led to a Two Million Copy Book Deal He opened a book publishing business with the little capital he could afford then. He was only able to publish 1000 (one thousand copies of this particular book. After its production, he began to market it. The first approaches he made were fruitless. … Read more
This very mysterious man retired from public service voluntarily before he reached the age of retirement. This was because he felt that the government which he served did not keep him as busy as he would want to be. He was however entitled to be paid pension allowance, and this he was getting every month. … Read more
From Paradise to Suffering: When God created man, it was not His intention to subject him to suffering. In fact, He rather kept him in the garden of Eden, which could be described as a sub-region of paradise on planet Earth. He created the first man, Adam, and gave him a wife, Eve, to keep … Read more
When man was about to be created, the Almighty and Eternal Father called out to Jesus and the Holy Spirit saying “let us create man in our own image and likeness” – Genesis 1:27. So, it is inconceivable, and there is no way that what Jesus did can be inferior or less acceptable than what … Read more
Church Commemorates the Assumption of Mary: On the 15th of August every year the Church remembers, honors, and gives glory to God for the historic assumption of the new Eve and Spouse of the Holy Spirit-Mary Immaculate, Our Holy Mother and Mother of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. If Jesus, Our God, should assume … Read more
The degree to which poultry in general and young chicks in particular is deprived of energy determines how much they are able to resist or succumb to any disease infection. During out-breaks of diseases caused by viruses’ it is the amount of energy that a chick has which determines the degree to which it is … Read more
It has been discovered that is something the number “9” can do which other numbers, from one to billions and trillions are incapable of. Why this is so remains an inexplicable mystery to all humanity. It is believed that here lies the secret why the Catholic church teaches that prayers said nine times are very … Read more
The afternoon mail brought in a letter for Ndidi; the seventh in a series which she had been receiving from France for ten years. They had all come from Vincent to whom she was married for twelve years. Hardly had she finished reading the letter than she collapsed on the floor of her bedroom spilling … Read more
Father’s Late Return from Market Leaves Family in Distress Ugwumba was so unusually late in returning from the market that his three children abandoned their mother in the kitchen where she was busy preparing supper for the family and sat along a felled tree in front of the house from which their father occasionally chopped … Read more
One month later, the king and the queen set out for the visit, it was a very private visit. Raphael had been duly informed and as such he was ready for them before they arrived. Everything worked out as Linda had planned. The king made Raphael many presents and they left for home. For many … Read more
King Flai was getting anxious at knowing his relations in-law. He was anxious to visit the home of Linda. After carefully considering the gravity of its consequence, she confessed to him that she was not a native of Prul as everyone including the king had thought. The king was shocked to hear this but did … Read more
The kingdom of Prul was known for its high population of beautiful ladies. It became a popular holiday resort for most men all over the world. Every summer Prul was besieged by men from all walks of life. Apart from its beautiful women, the kingdom also had quite a beautiful scenery. It had a mild … Read more
It was the last day of the school year. The pupils of Methodist Primary School, Okiti had gathered in assembly hall waiting to hear the results of their final examinations. They sat in class groups. The headmaster, Mr. Taiwo stood up and addressed them. “For the first time in many years”, he said, “Nursery one … Read more
It was 3:30 am, and the first cockcrow had just been heard some hundred meters away from late Mr. lloka’s house, and people were still trickling in and out of the house. Almost everyone who came out of this house was intercepted on the way by some other person coming in the opposite direction and … Read more
As with the previous team, this team arranged themselves into two groups; ‘each having one dog. Rather than form two rows, the group formed one single line each, with the dog and its handler in front while the inspector manned the rear. Unlike the last team, this team said no prayers before the invasion began. … Read more
No sooner had the team arrived at the tunnel village than they swung into action. Having disembarked under a big mango tree, Lawrence and Sab lined the men in front of them and addressed them. “Before we start,” began Lawrence, “it is important to refresh your memories on what you have been told to … Read more
Concern about the surrender of the Archaeological survey office, and the flight of the citizens of Aniche and its neighboring villages, now compelled the government to order the police to mobilize all resources to find out whatever it was that was responsible for the death of the four men that went into the tunnel. Mr. … Read more
News had gone round that the Police had been dispatched to the camp to deal with the beasts. This sparked off a surge to the police station by the fled refugees who were very anxious to know what the police found. The police responded by sending out a public announcement that all who vacated their … Read more
The next morning, the Survey office opened for business as usual without any trace of the four men that went into the hole. The news of the non- arrival of these men sent ripples of fear down the spine of every person who called at the office that morning. Within a few hours, news had … Read more
In the little village of Aniche situated 8 kilometers east of Pranil, Uduma Oko, a peasant farmer was digging a well behind his newly completed house. Several inhabitants of Aniche drank from such wells which were usually very deep, as the nearest stream was over 26 kilometers away. Uduma had been digging for three days … Read more
DID YOU KNOW THAT: 1. Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist was called the cousin of Mary the Mother of Jesus by angel Gabriel (Luke 1:35) because Emerentia, the Mother of Elizabeth and Ismeria, the Mother of Anne (who was Virgin Mary’s Mother) were consanguineous sisters; (daughters of Stolanus and his wife Emorun). 2. … Read more
The Nigerian Civil War found him on the Biafran side of the divide. He was living in a small bungalow which was provided by his employers in a housing estate in which many other workers lived. It was a farm settlement. Onitsha., a big commercial town had been captured by the invading Federal Government troops. … Read more
THE FOUR CAUSES OF POVERTY AND HOW TO AVOID AND OVERCOME THEM 1 Laziness: is a major cause of poverty. The Bible states in 2 Thessalonians’ 3:10, that he who would not work should not eat. This explains how God detests laziness. In the Bible John 5:17, Jesus says “My Father is always working, and … Read more
The Bible clearly states that both poverty and riches come from God. (1Samuel 2:7), and also says that God is good all the time (Mark 10:18). It is therefore out of His infinite goodness and wisdom that He makes some people poor and others rich. It has been explained earlier that nothing can happen in … Read more
THOSE WHO HAVE RICHES BESTOWED UPON THEIR LINEAGE FROM GOD, EVEN IF THEY DO NOT WORK SO HARD: (PSALM 127:2) In Exodus 20:5-6 of the holy Bible, God said: “I bring punishment on those who hate me and on their descendants down to the third and fourth generation. But I show my love to thousands … Read more
HOW AND WHY PEOPLE ARE RICH There are four major groups of rich people in the world: Those who have become rich due to honest hard work Those who have riches bestowed upon their lineage from God, even if they do not work so hard, as clearly stated in the Bible. Those made rich … Read more
Here is another wonder of how this man got a brand new car without paying a dime: HOW HE GOT HIS FIRST CAR Time was in Nigeria when one of the things young University graduates anxiously looked forward to was to own their own cars soon after graduation. Unfortunately, when his own group of graduates … Read more
One thing known about this man who is unarguably regarded as the most wonderful and mysterious man on earth is that when he desires to see or meet with someone, that person immediately appears live in his presence within a few seconds, even if he or she was previously several kilometres away from him. Below … Read more