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Written by Pastor Fidel Aduaye-Odiete The general notion in the world is that Christianity is a religion. This is also the notion of several Christians, that Christianity is a religion. Some of these use this text as the basis for their conclusion: " If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." James 1:26-27 NKJV MY TAKE: While Christianity contains elements of pure religion, Christianity is MORE THAN a religion. James, in the text given above, defines pure religion as something that contains two fundamental elements: 1- Genuine Love for those in need. 2- Keeping oneself from worldly filth. That is religion as defined by James. Christianity is evidently much more than that. The definition do...

Doctors in India were stunned to remove a tapeworm measuring more than 6 feet through a patient's mouth, according to a report published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.

… Giving life provision to humanity Opportunities come and go in life, while some people seize these opportunities and enjoy the benefits without looking back, others simply watch the opportunities pass them by. What will you do? If YOU are like most people who are having difficulties reaching their financial goals in today’s tough economy, be rest assured that you are not alone. We all know how consuming it is to constantly worry about money. Your worries will soon be over and most likely, gone forever if you can choose to use this amazing opportunity to make money effortlessly and authentically.

By Rebecca Amos It is something that goes on daily but not many road users notice as long as the road is clean and free for them to ply. Not many take into cognizance the presence of the forlorn women, some with kids strapped to their back, sweeping, collecting debris and singing their jeremiads away. But they are always there doing what has been assigned to them by the job owners-those big contractors engaged by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, to keep the ever expansive and numerous roads in the FCT clean. Abuja road sweepers Clearly, as the motorists drive away, there are hundreds of people working their hearts out to make the roads clean for everyone. But as hard as the sweepers in Abuja work to keep the roads tidy, they receive little in return in terms of pay and respect from road users. In fact, it is as if what they get is double jeopardy in their quest to serve Nigerians in their places of work. The hassles come from s...

Oba Adetunji Ajayi The Ise Ekiti community on Saturday rolled out the drums to celebrate the peace, stability and development which the people said had been the hallmark the reign of their traditional ruler, the Arinjale of Ise Ekiti, Oba Adetunji Ajayi, in the last 20 years. The Chairman, Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee, Chief Folu Oni, said, “The peace in the town since the ascension of Oba Ajayi, enabled the development strides in the community in the last 20 years”. Oni, who spoke at Ise Ekiti, Ise/Orun Council area of Ekiti State during the monarch’s 20th coronation anniversary, which also featured N500million Palace Project fundraising, sought “cooperation of everyone of us both indigenes, non-indigenes, friends and well wishers” for the realization of the project. A prince of the community and former minister, Prince Adedayo Adeyeye, who expressed the delight of the princes, princess and indeed the royal family, said, “Oba Ajayi’s reign has brought peace. Since he came...

Residents of Iba Community have been implored to put to good use the newly rehabilitated Primary Health Care [PHC] centre in the area and also ensure its full utilization.

  By Nicola Shubrook   Is a diet of fish, veg and fermented food responsible for Japan's impressive health and longevity stats? Discover the benefits of traditional Japanese food. The Japanese have long been revered and studied for their long life expectancy, which is higher than almost anywhere else in the world. So why is the Japanese diet so healthy, and what do they eat? What are the benefits of the traditional Japanese diet? The traditional Japanese diet is largely fresh and unprocessed, with very little refined foods or sugar. A recent study by the British Medical Journal found that those who stuck to closer to the Japanese dietary guidelines – a diet high in grains and vegetables, with moderate amounts of animal products and soy but minimal dairy and fruit – had a reduced risk of dying early and from heart disease or stroke. As their diet is traditionally high in soy and fish this may also play a significant role in this reduced risk of cardiovascular dise...

Paying children’s school fees is the obligation of every parent; and settling this timely will save the students a lot of embarrassment from their school authorities.

A notorious kidnap kingpin, popularly called King Solomon, alleged to have been responsible for the abduction of several residents of Festac Town in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos and environs, has been arrested by police in Lagos.