Video:Gonzalo Jara Banned From Copa America Football After Inappropriately Touching Edinson Cavani in the 'Anus'

Chile defender Gonzalo Jara has apparently been banned from the rest of the Copa America after bizarrely poking Uruguay's Edinson Cavani in the backside.

Jara gently slapped Cavani in the face before his poke provoked the Paris Saint-Germain striker to flick out at him, collecting a second yellow, while Jara went unpunished....

PDP Responds To House of Reps Fracas, Blames Buhari, Hails Dogara

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Court in Kano sentences nine people to death for blasphemy

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The accused, who were all Muslims, had pleaded guilty, the head of Kano's religious police, Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, told the BBC....

Photos: Bizarre Cake Blog Reader Dr Sylvia Just Received

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300 Level DELSU Student Commits Suicide After Lover of 7 years Dumps Her

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Photos: Davido starts his own clothing line…calls it O.B.O

 The singer Davido unveiled some T.shirts from his new clothing line called O.B.O yesterday.More photos after the cut…

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EFCC Begins Probe Of ex-Governor Akpabio

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The action followed a petition forwarded to the commission by an Abuja-based lawyer and activist, Leo Ekpenyong...

Boston bomber prayerfully apologizes to victims for taking lives; judge orders death penalty

It was an unexpected moment. After two years of silence, and sitting through his trial looking bored and impassive, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who has been sentenced to death for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, rose in court Wednesday to apologize for his deeds...

Annie Idibia....missing her husband's kisses...(photo)

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL ,THURSDAY JUNE 25, 2015 BY PASTOR E.A.ADEBOYE

REMAIN TRUE TO GOD
Memorise:
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalm 103:2
Read: Deuteronomy 8:10-14
10 When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.
11 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:
12 Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;
13 And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;
14 Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 21 -- 22
Luke 12: 1 -- 21
Message
Solomon was a man who enjoyed the goodness of the Lord in an unprecedented way. The crown of God’s goodness to him was that God appeared to him twice (1 Kings 9:2-3). He indeed recognised and testified to the goodness of God in His life. In 1 Kings 5:4 he testified that: “But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.”
Everything that Solomon desired, the Lord granted him. But the Bible in 1 Kings 11:4 says this about his latter end: “For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.”
The negative turn taken by the life of Solomon when he was old can be attributed to the comfort he enjoyed. This example of Solomon should serve as a lesson to every one of us. To be blessed by God is not as important as retaining your relationship with Him. Solomon started well but he could not end well.
The real character of a man is not revealed at the time he is experiencing need but at the time he has entered into abundance. King Solomon was prospered so greatly by God that the Queen of Sheba heard of his prosperity and fame. She personally came to Jerusalem to witness those things she had heard. It is unfortunate that Solomon did not remain true to God who had prospered him. Is the Lord doing great things through you? Don’t ever be proud. He owns the content; you are just an ordinary container. As a pastor, are there many members in your congregation? Don’t get distracted by this, God is the one drawing them to Himself. Many who started well have turned away from the faith; don’t be one of them. When people are in search of one thing or the other, they will be actively involved in the service of God, but as soon as their problems are solved and their needs are met, they will disappear from God’s service. Are you in a state where everything looks alright, but in your heart you know that you have missed it somewhere? There is no need to pretend; all you need to do is come back home to your senses. God is waiting for you. Never allow the pressures of this life to lead you to destruction. Deal with all those things that are capable of keeping the blessings of God out of your life. Come out of every weakness. Don’t allow that questionable relationship to deny you the joy of your salvation.
Prayer point:
Father, grant me grace not to fail in the place of honour.

Video:Kenyan Man who built plane using online videos attempts take off and it doesnt end well

This is the moment a man unveiled his home-made plane in front of crowds and television crews - only for it to crash down seconds after take off.
Gabriel Nderitu, from Othaya, in central Kenya, assembled the aircraft himself and was making a sixth attempt to get it off the ground...

Video: Yesterday's bank robbery attacks at Ikorodu were led by a woman

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As some of the gang members held everyone in bank   hostage while looting additional cash from the   strong room, others were doing the same at the First Bank branch in the area...

We'll Recover Stolen Funds With The Help Of US – Buhari

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According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President spoke while granting audience to members of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja...

Shocking footage of killer’s violent London rampage released(Video & Photos)

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Nigerian Man Who Has The Strongest Teeth In Africa (Photos)

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How Much You Get For Returning N12 Million Naira You Find At The Airport

Have you ever wondered what your reward could be if you returned a whooping sum of N12 million naira? If you have, then read on.

Josephine Ugwu, an airport cleaner, found N12 Million at the airport and did the noble thing: returned it to the owner. By doing so, Monday Ubani’s Foundation took up her case and promised to raise 10% of the money to give back to her...

REVEALED: Akpabio Is Still Living Inside Government House

This was what Peter Odili also did with Celestine Omehia in Rivers State, while he was still occupying the best bedroom in the then new Government House as the godfather until Supreme Court ruled that Rotimi Amaechi was the governor and he had to run out of the government house in a hurry...

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL ,WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2015 BY PASTOR E.A.ADEBOYE

LOVE IN PRACTICE
Memorise:
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
1 John 3:18
Read: 1 John 3:16-18
16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 19 -- 20
Luke 11:33 -- 54
Message
The character of love is seen in practise and not through empty words. This is the reason why John the beloved advised that we should make the expression of our love practical. One practical way of expressing love is through giving. The Bible in John 3:16 says that God loved the world, and this love compelled Him to give His only begotten Son, so that men could be saved. It was through the medium of giving that God ascertained the love Abraham had for Him (Genesis 22:10-18).
Many people deceive themselves that they love God, but God knows they are far from what they claim to be. When God lays a demand on them, even of those things that legitimately belong to Him, they give reasons why they cannot respond positively, expecting Him to understand the situation they are passing through. For example, some people deny God of tithes and offerings, and they expect Him to understand.
Our giving should also be directed towards our fellow human beings, since this is more direct. It is an expression of love to someone we can see. As a matter of fact, Jesus appreciates our gesture towards our fellow human being, particularly those of the household of faith. He said in Matthew 25:34-36 that: “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.”
John the beloved in 1 John 3:17 also asked this question: “But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”
A popular adage goes: “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” I would rather say “A brother in need is a brother indeed.” Some brethren find it difficult to pick up a stranded brother that is known to them on the road. Beloved, let us go back to the basics of love as was taught in the early days of the Church. This will make our Lord happy, and He shall bless us in return.
Action Point:
Look around you for those in need, and show them the compassion of Jesus.

Wife Cries out: I Married My Hubby with Juju, now I’m Suffering

A house built on sand will continue to suffer until it’s foundation is corrected or it eventually crash. Read this story of a Lagos babe who used juju to force a man to marry her:
Some people may hate me after this confession but I want other ladies to learn from my experience.
Odia and I started going out while in secondary school, I loved him so much and he loved me too...

BREAKING: Ex-Nigerian President, Jonathan Loses Son In London?

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Shameful!! Benue APC, PDP Lawmakers Exchange Blows (Video)

Check out the condition of a road in Surulere (photos)

Photo: Stephanie Linus shows off baby bump

TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2015,OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY PASTOR E.A.ADEBOYE

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE
Memorise:
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
Daniel 12:3
Read: Matthew 5:14-16
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 17:24 -- 18:37
Luke 11:14 -- 32
Message
Any child of God who desires not to be overwhelmed by the darkness of this world needs to compulsorily shine as the light. The Bible in John 1:5 says: “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
Why is it that the darkness does not overcome the light? Simply put, it’s because the light shines. When the light refuses to shine, it gives room for darkness to reign. This is the reason why it is dangerous for children of God to abandon politics in the hands of the children of disobedience. These children of disobedience will continue to vote for politicians who are their spiritual kinsmen. Christians have no moral justification to complain of bad governance, if they refuse to shine as light in the political scenes of their country. The reason darkness did not overcome Jesus Christ was that, as the light of the world, he shone throughout his earthly ministry. In John 9:5 He declared that: “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
He also defined us as the light of the world in Matthew 5:14.
From today’s memory verse, we understand that to shine in this world of darkness requires wisdom. It therefore follows that it is foolish to light your spiritual candle of salvation and hide it under the table. Of course, it’s only a matter of time before the light goes out. One of my children once shared the wisdom that God gave him to always overcome being overrun by the evil of this age. Anytime he finds himself in a new environment, the first thing he does is to announce that he is a child of God. He does this by witnessing to the high and low of that place. So, from the first day of his arrival, people already know he is not someone to discuss fraud and other sins with.
How do we shine as stars in the darkness of this world? Daniel gave us the answer to this question also in Daniel 12:3: "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
I urge you to begin to shine through soul-winning and teaching the doctrine of righteousness, and God will back you up. The evils associated with darkness will not overcome you in Jesus’ Name.
Key Point:
When you preach, teach and exhort people into godliness, you will be left with no option but to live as such.

Senators’ allowances nine times higher than basic pay

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Giuliana Rancic reveals extremely slender figure in new pics, explains why she's losing weight

She's been the subject of criticism online for her shrinking figure over the last couple of years.
But Giuliana Rancic says the attention is especially hurtful because she is more than aware of her changing appearance...

Buhari Must Pay Us For Pipeline Surveillance –– Asari-Dokubo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari-Dokubo, has called on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to pay contractors of the oil pipeline surveillance project across the country.

Asari-Dokubo, who is one of the former Niger Delta agitators awarded pipeline surveillance contract by the Goodluck Jonathan Government, told PUNCH that the three-month deal elapsed on June 15.

He said that the ex-minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, did not sign for the payment of the pipeline surveillance contract before she left office.
Asari-Dokubo said President Buhari must pay him and other contractors their money if indeed he is committed to the rule of law.....

Oritsefemi reportedly dumps fiancee of 5 years for new girl(Photo)

Fans of Afropop star, Oritsefemi (Femi Ma­jemite), were shocked to find out that he has parted ways with Blessing Rawa, his lover of five years, who stood by him when the going was tough in the ghettos of Ajegunle. Now, the girl allegedly behind the break up has finally been revealed as Adasounds...

MONDAY JUNE 22, 2015 OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY PASTOR E.A.ADEBOYE

THE YOUNG MUST GROW
Memorise:
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18
Read: 2 Peter 3:15-18
15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 15:27 -- 17:23
Luke 10:38 -- 11:13
Message
There is a privately owned transport outfit in Nigeria which has “The Young Shall Grow” as its company name. This name suggests optimism concerning the potentials of the young. However, in the kingdom of God, the expectation that the young will grow is beyond optimism; it is a matter of compulsion as seen in our memory verse. I pray that you will grow spiritually in Jesus’ Name.
How can a young Christian grow spiritually? Apostle Peter gives a definitive answer in 1 Peter 2:2:
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”
This is one of the areas where we have issues in the 21st century Church. Some influential churchmen and women have rejected the accuracy and sufficiency of the scripture for Christian living. They have settled for the philosophy of relativism. Incidentally, this development is not new; it was manifested in the early Church also. This formed the basis of why Peter wrote the words of today’s Bible reading. Amazingly, Peter in this epistle made mention of the epistles of Paul, which he described as too hard for the unlearned and the unstable. These ones were not ready to grow; so they twisted the epistles of Paul to suit their lusts; just like they did with other scriptures. This practice still goes on today. I learnt with dismay that a senior pastor of a church said to his congregation that some of those things Paul wrote to the Church at Ephesus and to the Corinthians are not necessarily meant for European or African Christians! How on earth would the congregation of such a pastor grow spiritually?
Apostle Peter therefore warns us in 2 Peter 3:17 to beware of the error of the wicked, so that we are not led astray like Eve in Genesis 3:4-5. The serpent seemed to be saying to her: “Don’t mind God; you cannot die at all; God is only being unnecessarily high handed because He does not want you to be as enlightened as He is.” Apostle Peter followed up this warning with the command that all Christians must grow and continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). If a Christian would not grow in grace to do according to the word of God, such a Christian will be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine and is doomed for perdition. Therefore, young Christians must grow by being grounded in the true word of God.
Prayer Point:
Father, grant me revelation in the knowledge of You, and feed me with the bread of Heaven that I may grow to spiritual maturity in Jesus’ Name.

Lady runs mad after boyfriend and sister inserted pepper into her private part(Photo)

A 34-year-old man, Solomon Ajisafe, has been arrested by the police for allegedly torturing his girlfriend, Tope Amuda, in the Igbo Olomu, Ikorodu West area of Lagos State.
PUNCH Metro learnt that Solomon, together with his mother, a leader in the Oodua People’s Congress, and some hoodlums flogged Amuda with canes for alleged adultery...

University Teaching Hospital In Delta State Refuses To Allow Couple Take Their Quadruplets Home...

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