The Dark Nights of Our Souls by Anne Hinton Pratt

Into every life, a “dark night of the soul” must come. These are times where we feel no light, no direction; and no support from God. Our anguished cries beseech: “Heavenly Father, where are you?” “Do you know who I am?” “Do you love me?” “Do you know what I’m going through?”
These trials often surround our greatest yearnings. The stronger the desire, it seems, the greater the obstacle is put in our path to achieve it. In this process of overcoming we transcend our old selves and become someone who can help others in a deeper and more expansive way.

The Key to Becoming All You Can Be by Victoria Osteen

The more I live on this earth, the more I understand how important relationships are and how important it is to be in community. When I look back over my life, I see how God placed me among some amazing people. I've had strong, faithful friends and family who have encouraged me and held me accountable. I believe that is what God intended for all of us—to live life connected and supported, helping each other to rise higher in life.

Beyond the Limits of the Possible by Victoria Osteen

Are you facing something that seems impossible in your life—in your relationships, finances, or on your job? When we don't know what to do or how to do it, remember this: God does. When it looks like there is nothing in your bank account, remember God has unlimited supply. When you are looking for an opportunity and you're ready to give up, remember God knows how to get you to the right place at the right time. He has everything that you need today. Your part is to yield yourself to Him and keep speaking His promises.

Joyce Meyer talks about 5 Ways to Manage Stress

Burden. Overload. Stress. Do these words describe the way you feel about life? If that’s the case, I want you to know you’re not alone. And with God’s help, you can change your outlook and overcome your situation. No matter what’s going on around you, you can have a life in Christ filled with peace and joy. 

Keep Calm and Laugh

"Laughter improves emotional and mental heath, it lifts our spirits, and it dispels worry" - Joyce Meyer

Take a moment and think about how you’ve been approaching life. Do you find yourself just trying to make it through the day? If you’re honest with yourself, can you even remember the last time you had a good laugh? Well, I want you to know that the joy of the Lord can ease any emotional and physical pain and bring you a new level of satisfaction in life.

Donald Trump's Immigration Ink Blot | The Briefing

Living in Love

Look for the Best in Each Other

I once heard about a husband and wife who were so upset after a big argument that they refused to speak to each other. That night, not wanting to be the first to break the awkward silence, the man left a note on his wife’s side of the bed that read, “wake me up at 6 o’clock in the morning.”
The next morning, by the time the husband woke up, it was already 8 o’clock. Furious, he roared, “Where is she?” and was about to chew out his wife when he

Photo: Woman stabs husband to death for coming home late and drunk

A Kenyan woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her husband to death for arriving home late and drunk.
Ann Mbaithe (pictured left) was accused of stabbing her husband, Daniel Githuka, 30, in the chest and killing him, after he returned home in the early hours of Saturday, July 30 in Tinganga village, Kiambu town.

Dogara is giving other lawmakers $25k bribe to sign vote of confience for him' - Abdulmumin Jibrin alleges

Sacked chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has alleged that Speaker Yakubu Dogara is bribing some lawmakers with $25,000 each to sign a vote of confidence for him and three other principal officers he has accused of budget padding. Read a statement he shared today

Will Smith angrily slams Donald Trump over hateful comments against women, says remarks reflect 'darkness of his soul'

Top Hollywood actor Will Smith has criticized Presidential hopeful Donald Trump over history of misogynistic comments especially one where he called a woman 'a fat pig' and says the Billionaire's remarks reflect 'darkness' of his soul'.

Idimu robbery suspect reveals that a bank staff gives them info when customers withdraw huge sum

The surviving member of an armed robbery gang that attacked a police constable on Monday, in Idimu area of Lagos, revealed that a staff of the bank gave them information about the victim, who was shot on the jaw and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

The three-man robbery gang arrived the bank in motorcycles, shot the customer as he was leaving the banking hall and snatched his money. However, in their attempt to flee, two were shot dead by operatives of Rapid Response Squad, RRS, who were on patrol while the surviving suspect identified as Jafar Ismail was arrested.

Pres. Buhari approves new Permanent secretaries, redeploys 8 others

President Buhari has approved the appointment of new permanent secretaries and the redeployment of eight others in various departments. A statement by the Director of Communication, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Haruna Yazid, says Olusola Enikanolaiye has been appointed the new permanent secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Emirates Airline flight crash-lands at Dubai airport: Govt

DUBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - An Emirates Airline flight coming from India crash-landed and burst into flames on Wednesday at Dubai International Airport, but all 275 passengers and crew escaped from the burning fuselage and were evacuated to safety, authorities said.
Video purportedly of the incident showed a tower of flame bursting from the front of the aircraft, and then a thick black plume of smoke rising into the sky.

Trump hits back at 'disastrous' Obama

Donald Trump has dismissed Barack Obama's time in the White House as a "disaster" after the US president said he was not fit to succeed him.  

"He's been weak, he's been ineffective," Republican candidate Mr. Trump said of Mr. Obama in a Fox News interview on Tuesday.

Mr. Obama has questioned why Mr. Trump's party hasn't disowned him.

Mr. Trump has also turned on two senior figures in his own party who have publicly criticized him. 

In an interview for the Washington Post, he refused to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain, who are up for re-election in November.

Photos: Woman caught on CCTV dumping her baby just two hours after giving birth

A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly dumping her two-hour-old newborn baby inside a plastic bag and running away.  She abandoned her baby in a pink plastic bag that was later spotted by shocked locals in Wangjiaoqiao village, south-west China. The child whose gender was not revealed, was rushed to hospital by police for emergency treatment but did not survive.

Amaechi & Wike attend peace meeting to ensure violent-free Re-run elections in Rivers State

In an effort to guarantee a violent-free and credible Re-run Senatorial/House of Reps elections in Rivers State, a crucial meeting was held on Tuesday between the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris, the DG of Department of State Services, Alh. Musa Daura and the two major players in Rivers State politics, Gov. Nyesom Wike and Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi.

Congolese musician Koffi Olomide detained in Prison, reaches out to his fans for support

Congolese musician Koffi Olomide was arrested by Police at his home on Tuesday. He was taken to a court building, subsequently charged by a prosecutor with assault & battery and detained in prison pending the outcome of his case.

Update: Armed men who killed Catholic priest in France shouted 'Daesh' before slitting priest's throat

This morning a Catholic priest near Normandy, City of Rouen, France was found dead after two men armed with knives took hostages at a church and slit the priest's throat. Read Here. But new reports coming out of the crime scene say the knife-men shouted 'Daesh' a message in support of Islamic State (ISIS) as they launched the attack.  Before police units rushed to the church in the Normandy town of Saint-Etienne-du Rouvray and shot them dead after a long gun battle.

Photos: Members throw out their pastor during church service in Lagos

Members of CAC at Abule-Ijesha in Yaba local government, Lagos state yesterday Sunday July 24th, threw their pastor Micheal Oni out of the church during the service, over disagreements on the disbursement of church funds and his monthly salary. 

 

According to a member of the church, the pastor who was recently transferred to their church from Ibadan, was demanding for a certain amount of salary which they refused to pay him. They accused him of insulting them and causing trouble in the church

Photos: Obasanjo with President Buhari after their closed door meeting today

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo had a closed door meeting with President Buhari, in the State house, Abuja today July 25th.