2019 Guber: Akwa Ibom Gov, Udom Emmanuel's Family Surrenders To Akpabio's Candidate

A onetime Governorship aspirant in the state, Bishop Samuel Akpan says the family of the incumbent Governor Udom Emmanuel has withdrawn their support for their son in the 2019 Governorship election.

Bishop Akpan said this on Thursday while addressing a solidarity

rally in Ini.

Akpan who hails from Onna, the country home of Governor Emmanuel announced that cousins of the Governor had intimated him of their resolve to withdraw their support for their brother and handover same to the APC candidate, Obong Nsima Ekere.

Akpan also sought the permission of the organizers to give the floor to the said cousins of Governor Emmanuel to make their declaration publicly.

Addressing the rally, Mr. Tony Ekwere, a native of Awa Attai who described himself as Governor Udom Emmanuel's cousin declared that himself alongside 19 other cousins of the Governor have decided to support Obong Nsima Ekere as the next Governor of Akwa Ibom.

He said their decision was premised on Governor Udom Emmanuel's abysmal performance and neglect of even members of his family.

Mr Ekwere who said they decided to vote for Mr Emmanuel in 2015 because he was recommended to him by Chief Godswill Akpabio whom he said they hold in high esteem have also decided to withdraw their support since he disappointed badly.

Below are some of the Governor's cousins, Ekwere presented at the rally: Uwem Thomas, Mathew Akpan, Udo Udofot Nathaniel, Akwaowo Okon James, Eka Ani, Ikpe Sunday Bob, Sam, Umoh Friday, Emmanuel Ekong, Ubong Thomas, Daniel Bassey, Udo Akpan Bassey, Monday Akpan Henry.

© Augustine Akpan

Divine Help, Favour As Apostle Suleman’s Crusade Rocks Benin Republic

It was foretold; great grace and great wonders really did envelope Cotonou, the capital city of Benin Republic on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th of November, 2018. It was the French colony’s turn for the servant of God, Apostle (Prof.) Johnson Suleman-led Omega Fire Ministries (OFM)’s ‘The Supernatural’ crusade that has continued to change lives for the positive across nations of the world.

The atmosphere was charged with hopes, according to testimonies from participants at the crusade, and everyone with faith went home happy and spirit-filled.

Following the moment Apostle Suleman had spoken words of faith to the gathering, report says, a greater number of the participants were met with divine favours, including those that were led to the crusade ground either on crutches, lame, deaf or in want of life restoration. It was gathered that even some among non-believers at the crusade who were on mere sightseeing got converted as a result of the fact that they saw living witnesses to miracles.

One of the settled wonder cases at the crusade was that of a young French man whose kidneys were badly affected, one already was shut down. As the man was led to the open ground with others, Apostle Suleman picked him out; “I’m seeing you standing and I’m seeing a woman apart from you,” the servant of God told him. Continuing, he said, “I’m seeing you and a woman but I’m not seeing both of you together. Your kidney has a problem, one of your kidney is bad, and the other kidney is being affected.” The bewildered French dude screamed “Yes, pastor, yes, sir, my kidney is down, the doctors said I would need to do transplanting.” “I’ll pray for you. I’m seeing that your wife is not with you. I’m going to pray for you and your challenge is going to be over,” replied the servant of God who then prayed and had the plagued young man’s case settled right on the spot. “Mercy is what you need. I have asked for His mercy on your behalf. You are healed, the ‘Restoration Apostle told all those that received blessings at the crusade, as the venue erupted in songs of praise thereafter.  

Apostle Suleman is, no doubt, one of the best speakers among Nigerian prophets, a quality that earns him respect from everyone corner. But because the world, particularly the deprived and depressed among the people would not respond to beautiful speeches alone, the ‘Oracle of God’, as Suleman is fondly addressed, also offers himself as the manifestation of God that promises hope and fulfillment.

  

    

2019: "Buruji Kashamu Can't Halt Our Progress In Ogun" ...Ladi Adebutu

Ladi Adebutu: “Buruji Kashamu’s Antics Won’t Stop Our Progress In Ogun”

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP governorship candidate in Ogun state, Hon Oladipupo Adebutu has said he won’t be deterred by the desperation of some enemies of the party to hoodwink him in abandoning the governorship ticket which he legitimately won during the last party primary in the state.

A statement signed and made available to The Status by the Special Adviser on Media, Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organization, Dayo Rufai, revealed that,

Adebutu,

speaking on ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Channels Television on Friday, November 2, 2018 in Lagos, stressed that Sen Buruji Kashamu through his purported State Exco led by Engr Bayo Dayo would all work in vain as their antics would soon lead them to political oblivion.

It could be recalled that Sen Buruji Kashamu led faction of the party recently headed for the court in an attempt to arm-twist the judiciary into buying legitimacy for its charade called party primary in the state.

In his own words, Adebutu clarified that, “I’m a member of the PDP constitutionally recognized even by the Supreme court of the land, and backed the National secretariat of the party. The people now fighting desperately to upturn the wishes of the people deliberately refused to participate in the primary, how then could they emerge in a process they didn’t participate in”, Adebutu asked.

Adebutu also disclosed that the national secretariat of the party has been clear and firm on the acceptability and legitimacy of any primary conducted in lines with its rules and regulation.

“The constitution of our great says only the primary conducted and supervised by its officials would be accepted.

“You don’t ‘dash’ people political positions in a democratic process, it must be keenly contested for which informed why former Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel rejected the senatorial position given to him by Buruji Kashamu and his co travelers.

All these litigations here and there orchestrated by Buruji Kashamu and his cohorts are only side attractions and delay tactics. We will soon start our campaign in a grand-style.

I’m not going to leave the party we all labored to build. Forget the insinuations about names in those fictious lists. We will campaign vigorously to make our Presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar wins in a landslide victory as well as all candidates on our party platform.”

Army Speaks: "Buhari Obtained WASC in 1961"

The Nigerian Army said it did not have the original, certified true copy or statement of results of retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate for the February general elections.

Director of Army Public Relations, Brig-. Gen. Olajide Laleye, said this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday.

Laleye said that the entry made on the Nigerian Army Form 199A at the point of documentation after Buhari was commissioned as an officer, indicated that the former Head of State obtained the West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1961

"With credits in relevant subjects: English Language, Geography, History, Health Science, Hausa and a pass in English Literature.

Laleye said that the army holds the retired senior officer in high esteem and respect and would not be a party to any controversy surrounding his eligibility for any political office.

He said that suffice to state that Buhari rose steadily to the enviable rank of Major General before becoming the Head of State of the country in December 1983.

"The media hype on the retired Buhari's credentials as well as numerous requests made by individuals and cooperate bodies to the Nigerian Army on this issue have necessitated that we provide the facts as contained in the retired senior officer's service records.

"Records available indicate that Buhari applied to join the military as a form six student of the Provincial Secondary School, Katsina, on Oct. 18, 1961.

"His application was duly endorsed by the principal of the school, who also wrote a report on him and recommended him to

be suitable for military commission.

"It is a practice in the Nigerian Army that before candidates are shortlisted for commissioning into the officers' cadre of the service, the selection board verifies the original copies of credentials as presented.

-published by pmnews in 2015

Apostle Suleman Shakes Uganda With Miracles And Lectures

That lectures by Apostle (Prof.) Johnson Suleman, the senior pastor at the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide, largely arouse emotions and touch on morals, personal

issues and spiritual struggles, is not in doubt. Everywhere he goes with his team of dedicated ministers of God, the atmosphere is measured by his kind approach toward his audience.

‘The Supernatural’ apostolic conference just ended in Kampala, Uganda. The two-day events which held between Tuesday, 23^rd and Wednesday, 24^th of October, 2018, were filled with spectacular testimonies from the enthusiastic crowd. The Uganda edition followed the Miami, Florida, conference that held on October 16^th and 17^th respectively.

Report has it that the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit for miracles at the two-day service was awesome. Lives were restored and there were proofs of cases that touch the heart, as well as the usual charity and empowerment.

“Great anointing was evident, and the intensity of the services was unusual,” a participant noted, adding that his study of the servant of God showed that indeed a good spiritual leader is not about ascending to some height of glory, but rather taking on the responsibilities of others.

Meanwhile, Apostle Suleman is not just about healing and giving, some of his signature qualities; he is also an expert in delivering intellectually-stimulating lectures that are morally-beneficial. They are lectures, like the recent ones presented below, that produce participants and passionate worshippers rather than mere listeners and spectators.

He teaches;

COVET GOD’S GLORY

The whole essence of man is glory. The whole makeup of man is glory. When you offend God, what will make Him turn his back on you is when glory leaves you. On the Cross, Jesus said “my God, my God, why have you forsaken me”. Why Jesus said that was because glory left him. How? In Romans, chapter 3 verse 23, the Bible says “for all have sinned and have fallen short of God’s glory.” So, when you sin, His glory lifts you. But once God turns His back on a man, it means glory has been lifted off the man. Therefore, crave God’s glory.

LIVE A LIFE OF REGULATIONS

Anyone that must enjoy God must live a life of regulations. There is a time you must be asleep. There is a time you must put up your lamp to pray, and there is a time you must study. At this time, nobody must come close. At this time, only God is supreme, only God is premium, only God is paramount. At that time, you have no fellowship with human, you must place God first.  You cannot make God first and end up last. Your priority determines your prosperity. No wonder David attained greatness at the age of 40. He defeated Goliath at young age and he got his rest at young age. He sought God early, so he arrived early.

PLAN YOUR LIFE

Many of us know that when politicians gather, it means they have agenda. And they meet the agenda.  People go to school, they have programmes. It is only believers who have life without programmes. You need to have programmes. On a Sunday when you return from the church, you sit down and plan your life from Monday to Sunday; where will I go from Monday to Sunday. Arrange your life, have your own programmes or else you’ll fall into somebody else’s programmes. Plan your life because a day gone can never be gotten back. “For Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God.” 2 Chronicles 27:6.

WATCH WHAT YOU WEAR

God told me that people who dress rascally and waywardly have no respect for Him as God, have no value for their body and have no other people’s interest at heart. You have no respect for God when you wear micro-mini skirt. Can you wear micro-mini for a job interview? Can you wear tight skirt or tight trousers to an exam hall? As a lady, you wear something very tight and it becomes a problem, you can’t move. You are struggling to move and you stand; even as you stand you have to bend your waist to balance your movement. This is wickedness! You are wicked, you are a wicked person! This is Hell fire!

YOUR SPIRIT, NOT BODY, IS SAVED

People often tell Christians that once they are born again, they are above certain powers. I can tell you that, it is a big lie! Man is a tripartite being; you have the spirit, you have a soul and you live in the body. It is man’s spirit that gets saved not his body, not his mind. A man’s spirit is recreated; his body is not born again. Look at people who tattoo their body; when they get born again, will their tattoo disappear? No. You need to ask why the tattoo does not disappear. That shows it is your spirit that get saved. It is your duty to renew your mind by things you hear; that is not being born again. It is your duty to handle your body. Therefore, if only your spirit is recreated, you may end up with demented mind and afflicted body. It is your spirit that works changes. As you study the words of God, you begin to transform and improve. That is why Paul, even as a man who had been to Heaven, said “I keep my body under control…” 1 Corinthians 9:27.

Prophecy Fulfillment: Enugu Rangers Thanks Primate Ayodele for Victory Over Kano Pillars

The chairman of Enugu Rangers football club, Mr. Davidson Owumi, has extended appreciation to servant of God and founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, for offering spiritual assistance to the Club at all time, particularly over the Club's recent 4-2 victory over Kano Pillars football club.



According to Owumi, Primate Ayodele had, on Sunday, 28th of January, 2018, while on a courtesy visit with top members of his executive to the cleric's ministry at Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos, prophesied victory for his Club in the match.



"Although, we were apprehensive, we never doubted the Primate's prophecy for we know he always speaks his mission from God. I particularly have always associate myself with his prophecies because he stands tall among his peers. He told my team in January that the Club would win the Laurel, and true to his prophecy we win," Owumi notes, adding

that he believes in words from men of God because nothing is impossible for God to do.

-Ademola Folorunsho

HEALTHWISE: See New Symptoms of HIV

What is HIV ARS?

When people talk about ‘HIV symptoms’ they are generally referring to the symptoms that appear soon (2 to 6 weeks) after a person is infected with HIV (as opposed to late AIDS symptoms which take years to develop).
These symptoms are a result of the body mounting an immune response to the HIV infection, NOT due to the infection itself. That is why you find similar or identical symptoms with other infections.

It is also commonly known as Acute-Retroviral Syndrome (ARS, ARVS), acute primary HIV illness, acute HIV syndrome and Acute Sero-Conversion Syndrome.

HIV Symptoms are due to the immune system responding to the virus that is why many other infections can cause the same symptoms.

What are the early symptoms of HIV infection?

Because the whole body is reacting to fight off the virus, it is not surprising to find a variety symptoms affecting all bodily systems.
General – Fever, Sweats, Lethargy, Malaise, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss
Skin – Rash, ulcers , Sore throat
Digestive – Nausea, Diarrhea, Loss of Appetite
Neurological – Headache
Musculo-Skeletal – Muscle aches, Joint aches
Not everyone will develop all these symptoms. These symptoms can develop in varying combinations.  The most common symptoms are fever, sore throat, rash and swollen lymph nodes.
Only 40% to 70% of people infected with HIV will develop ARS symptoms

Who gets HIV ARS symptoms?

It is estimated that between 50% to 90% (some say 40% to 70%) of people who have been infected with HIV will develop HIV ARS. There is no way to predict who will develop ARS and who will not.

When do HIV symptoms appear and how long do they last?

HIV symptoms can appear anytime between 2 weeks and 6 weeks after infection. Most people who do develop the symptoms do so at 3 weeks.
Symptoms generally last for at least 2 weeks but have been known to last up to 10 weeks.

‘Flu-like’ is not ‘Cold-like’

HIV ARS symptoms are often described as ‘Flu-Like’. Many people think having a Flu is similar to having a Cold and this has led to a lot of confusion.

Many patients see me for minor cold symptoms such as running nose, sore throat or a mild cough and are worried to death about HIV.  These are Cold symptoms, they are not Flu symptoms.

For those of you who have had the Flu before, you will know what I am talking about. With a Flu, you will be very sick. The fever is high and persistent, the bodyache is very bad and you literally cannot get out of bed.
To be more precise, ARS is also described as mononucleosis-like symptoms.

The HIV ARS Rash

This is a great source of worry for many people I see. I have seen people coming in with literally one tiny red dot on their forearm convinced that it was a HIV rash. It is not.

The HIV rash usually comes on 2 to 3 days after the onset of the fever and lasts for at least 2 weeks. It is a Morbiliform (looks like measles) Exanthem rash consisting of macules and papules up to 1cm in diameter which are pink to red in colour. Each lesion remains discrete and do not become confluent. It is widespread and always (100%) involves the upper thorax and collar region also commonly (60% to 40%) affects the face, arms, scalp, thighs and palms in descending order of frequency.

Basically, the rash is BAD. Your friends and colleagues are going to take one look at you and ask ‘Hey why do you have a rash? Go see a doctor’.  If you have to hunt for individual spots or patches randomly on your skin, it is not a HIV rash.

The HIV ARS Rash looks like Measles

The HIV ARS Fever

Where do I start? I have patients measuring their temperatures hourly and freaking out when it hits 37.1⁰C because they read somewhere that ‘normal body temperature’ is 36.9⁰C and therefore they have a fever and therefore they have HIV. That is paranoia.

The HIV ARS Fever is high, usually above 38.5⁰C when taken from the ear.  The HIV ARS Fever is long, usually lasting for at least 2 weeks most of the time longer. It is usually associated with other symptoms such as lethargy, malaise, muscle aches and joint aches.

The HIV ARS Lymph Nodes

This is another great source of worry. I have seen patients who cannot stop rubbing their necks feeling for lymph nodes and melting into a panic state whenever they feel a lump that they have not felt before.

First of all, you can feel normal non-enlarged lymph nodes especially in thin people. So being able to palpate a lymph node does NOT mean it is enlarged.

Enlarged lymph nodes are about 1cm in diameter. In HIV ARS, there are usually many of such lymph nodes in the neck, groin and underarms. They are usually tender (i.e. painful to touch).

The HIV ARS Sore Throat and Mouth Ulcers

The sore throat associated with HIV ARS is bad. It is not a little discomfort in the throat or the sensation of having to clear your throat. It is painful. If you ever had Strep Throat before, it feels like that.

It is commonly described as an exudative tonsillitis. In other words, you will be able to see white or yellow pus-like substance on the tonsils. The tonsils themselves will be red and swollen. About 20% of the time, there are also ulcers round to oval in shape, 5mm to 10mm in diameter with a white base and red halo on the inside gums, tonsils or roof of the mouth.

Anxiety can frequently cause the muscles around the throat to tighten leading to some throat discomfort. This is NOT HIV.

What other diseases have the same symptoms as HIV ARS?

First of all, the Flu. And by that I mean an Influenza infection, not a cold. See above for details.

HIV ARS symptoms also mimic the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis very closely (also known as Mono or Glandular Fever). HIV ARS symptoms can also be mistaken for an acute Hepatitis A or B infection, Parvovirus infection, Cytomegalovirus infection and Toxoplasmosis. It can even be mistaken for Rubella (German Measles).



source- Quora