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Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Brexit: How will it affect Nigerians?

THE world lives in dangerous times. The unimaginable and surprises are springing up by the day. At odds with almost all conventional economic thinking the British voted to leave the EU. The entire world was shocked beyond measure. It sent cold wave down the economic spine of global markets.

NYSC members bemoan living conditions in camps

Following the close of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, camps yesterday across the nation, corps members spoke to us, during the orientation, about the deplorable living conditions on camps, particularly temporary camps, and the lean food rations in both temporary and permanent camps. These camps

Biafra: Govt’s poor strategies inflamed renewed agitation —Kukah

THE renewed clamour for the actualisation of Biafra Republic would not have arisen if the government had adopted sound strategies to address the issues, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said.

How court sacked Modu Sheriff as PDP chairman

An Abuja High Court sitting at Apo yesterday sacked the factional chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff, from office.

Please mobilize your people to go back to farm, Buhari urges traditional rulers

President Mohammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians who have farmlands to cultivate them, saying the government was very serious in the diversification of the economy programme.

Four ways to protect your bank account from thieves

A billionaire hardware chain founder, John Menard, was recently targeted by identity thieves. Someone had called his bank in Wisconsin, the United States, requesting that a sum of $475,000 be transferred to a bank account outside the country.

Nigerian musician goes missing after releasing anti-corruption song

A popular musician in the North East has gone missing just days after releasing a scathing song accusing local lawmakers of corruption, police and family said Wednesday.

41 dead, 239 wounded in Istanbul attack – Official

Turkish officials have said 41 people were killed and 239 others were injured in Tuesday night’s triple suicide bombing at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.

Alleged forgery/false asset declaration cases: Should Saraki resign?

Activists speak on whether the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, should resign or not owing to his ongoing court trials.

Woman burns boy’s genitals for stealing N100

The police in Lagos State have arrested a woman identified simply as Saratu, for allegedly burning the private parts of her seven-year-old nephew, Razak Qudus.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Saratu allegedly burnt the boy’s private parts with a stove after he was accused of stealing N100.

Academy produces 700 films in 5 months

The International Film Broadcasting Academy (IFBA), Lagos, produced 700 films between January and May, Mr Victor Okhai, an instructor at the academy, said.

Timaya Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali, ‘The Greatest’

Coming three weeks after the death of phenomenal boxer and philanthropist, Muhammad Ali, Timaya paid tribute to the Olympian at Legend’s Real Deal Experience in Abakaliki.

Filmmaker urges Nollywood to refresh film production

A Nigerian filmmaker, Efe Mike, on Wednesday, urged filmmakers and marketers in the country to revitalise film production by adopting new techniques.

The key to life transformation (1)

Every individual, community and nation needs a transformation. At the level of our individual lives, transformation must be in place for us to be successful in every area of life.

I believe one of the major reasons why most people keep on making the same new year resolution year after year without living it out is due to lack of transformation.

This is because when your heart has made a quality decision your mind fights what your heart just decided. And you are powerless and fall again to your old lifestyle because transformation had not taken place to enable your mind co-operate to make you implement your decision.

Some people are experiencing depression, poverty, stress, marital and family crisis, overweight, negative addictive behavior and they need transformation in these areas. Everyone needs an improvement in every important area of our lives; we are a work in progress.

We can grow and reach mastery in every area of our lives but not perfection. Therefore, we must consistently improve ourselves and press towards perfection as long as we live. Remember, we are here to grow, stretch and maximally express ourselves at the same time optimally use up our potentials and greatness within. Consequently, living an ideal life entails continuous growth: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially, socially, relationships and in our contribution to the world. Growth is the foundation of transformation which is the pivot to change.

The concept of transformation is most desirable to every human life but only few fulfill its demands. Every turnaround or change you will ever desire in life will have its offshoot from an inward transformation. Let the caterpillar teach us what transformation really is:

THE PROCESS OF METAMORPHOSIS-REAL CHANGE:
A caterpillar undergoes absolute change in form when it spins a cocoon; put itself into an uncomfortable position then through the process of time transforms into a butterfly.

With this change, the butterfly can do different things and live a different kind of life that could not have been possible before. The caterpillar that once crawled on branches and leaves with its long, fuzzy body transforms into a beautiful butterfly. The metamorphosis of a caterpillar reveals to us insight that is mind-illumining.

The caterpillar’s action or accomplishment is limited by crawling on branches; this is a limited and stagnating experience. However, the caterpillar views its situation or circumstance and instinctively desires change. What amazes me is the wisdom the caterpillar displays in effecting changes in its destiny.

Rather than seeking for outward things to change in order to improve the quality of its life experience; the caterpillar knows better-the caterpillar spins a cocoon and puts itself in an uncomfortable position.

The caterpillar understands that for its circumstances to change it must originate from within through self-discipline, effort and time. Consequently, the caterpillar despises immediate pleasures alongside excuses, rationalization and comfort to bring about enduring changes in its destiny. The process of change may not feel good but it sure produces good results.

The caterpillar through the process of time transforms into a butterfly by breaking free from its cocoon. The caterpillar is fully aware that making inward changes that produces outward changes takes time which is the growth process and it is not a quick-fix.

As the caterpillar grows, develops and matures inwardly the cocoon could no longer confine its destiny. Rather than continue to live in a shallow, narrow world of the cocoon.

The caterpillar transforms itself into a butterfly; possessing a different form, ability and experiencing a new quality of life with a high soaring destiny. Until you “become” you cannot “achieve”.

Until your internal world changes your external world can never change; your external world is a reflection of your internal world.

Therefore, the ability of the butterfly to achieve or accomplish results and experience a different kind of life hinges on the transformation that took place within. Real change emanates from the inside-out.

“Without mental transformation, the actions we take to “change” may only produce a new place where we continue to do our old things.” MYLES MUNROE.
Udeme Archibong can be reached through successrecipe2009@gmail.com www.worldlightbearersint.com or 08035095243

Ekiti Assembly Holds Plenary On Highway, Condemns Freezing Of Fayose’s Accounts

There was mild drama in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital on Wednesday as the state House of Assembly held a plenary session right in the middle of highway protesting the freezing of the account of Governor Ayodele Fayose at the Zenith by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).

Tough love: psychology of Argentina’s Messi relationship

Like neurotic parents, Argentines swung from criticism to unconditional love for their star footballer Lionel Messi this week, providing the soccer-mad nation’s many therapists with rich material for psychoanalysis.

England-slayers Iceland turn underdog guns on France

England-slayers Iceland hope to harness their underdog status to put the psychological pressure on Euro 2016 hosts France in Sunday’s quarter-final.

FG rules out possibility of hiring foreign coach for Eagles

U-17 Basketball Tournament: FG protests Spanish embassy visas denial for athletes
By Levinus Nwabughiogu

Bayern Munich kick off title defence against Bremen

German champions Bayern Munich will open the Bundesliga season with a home game against Werder Bremen, after the fixtures for the 2016-17 campaign were released on Wednesday.

Poland’s ‘Bambi’ goalkeeper thrust into Euro limelight

After Poland beat Switzerland to reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals, Lukasz Fabianski let his joy show, a rarity for someone deemed too shy to be really good.

The goalkeeper roared and punched his fists in the air. The 31-year-old Swansea player rarely shows such emotion.

“Fabianski, or the triumph of a timid player,” read a splash in Poland’s Rzeczpospolita daily after Poland won on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

“Fab” pulled some magic saves and only a spectacular Xherdan Shaqiri scissors kick beat him. Shaqiri is the only player so far to score against Poland at the tournament.

“I’m not going to tell you whether this was my best international game,” Fabianski said after helping set Poland up against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in Marseille on Thursday.

‎INEC To Conclude Rivers, Kano, Imo, Kogi Rerun Before July 31

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has expressed readiness to conclude rerun elections in four states not later than July 31.

Champions League: Enyimba gun for 3 points in Pretoria

Nigeria cham-pions, Enyimba FC will go all out for their first points of the group stage of this year’s CAF Champions League when they confront Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Mikel sets condition for Chelsea stay

John Obi Mikel could be set to leave Chelsea this summer in pursuit of regular first-team football.

Glo’s Prof John Bull hits TV

A new song by modern highlife singer, Chinedu Flavour Okoli, for the Globacom-sponsored TV social satire series, “Professor John Bull,” is ruling the airwaves in the South-East and South-South parts of the country.

Nobody needs grazing reserves now

THERE was in this past weekend at least one reported incident of a ghastly nature between Fulani herdsmen and hunters. This happened in Koh village in Adamawa State. Five lives including that of one hunter and five herdsmen were lost in that encounter. This would be the latest in a long series of bloody encounters between cattle herders who have since replaced their prodding staff and concealed daggers

Day 23: Night prayers, Tahjud, in congregation

Qiyaamu-lail and Tahjud can be used interchangeably, but with slight difference. The difference is implied only in when it is done. However, the similarity is that both are prayers and acts of worship done in the night. The former is more general than the latter, because it includes prayer and other actions and it includes prayer before and after sleeping.

FG Vs Anambra govt N5bn suit: Ozekhome threatens to file contempt charge

Awka—THE N50 billion suit instituted by the Federal Government against Anambra State over alleged revocation of the 148.337 hectares of land acquired for Federal site and services scheme at Amansea in Awka has taken a new dimension with the lead counsel to the Federal Government, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) threatening to file contempt charge against the state Attorney General, AG.

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