T.B. Joshua on food scarcity - "You have not seen anything yet”

On Sunday May 22, 2016, T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), made some shocking revelations on his Emmanuel TV station concerning Nigeria and the world at large.  The ‘prophet’ spoke on many issues including the recent EgyptAir crash, African politics and agriculture, even warning of a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom.

He read out a transcript of the prophecies he had given during his New Year’s Crossover Service, highlighting particularly the national food scarcity. On each point read, he expanded further, detailing what Nigeria and Africa are to expect in the nearest future.

FOOD SCARCITY

“There will be large scale scarcity, shortage of food. As a state, country, continent, we have to go back to the farm to arrest, to alleviate the forthcoming situation”, he read. Further expanding on the details of the prophecy, he said, “It is only a ‘shortage’ that you are experiencing now; you have not experienced ‘large scale.’ ” Giving further insight, he proclaimed, “This one that I am saying now, ‘scarcity’, ‘large scale’, it's a proverb. Whatever you can do from now till December - all of your money you will use to buy food - you will not have enough to buy.”

Advising those in the real-estate business he said,

“If you are the type planning to build a house now, stop it for the mean time. If you are in the business of buying land, stop it for the mean time - look for another business. Stop it for the mean time until February next year. Use that money on the need of people now.”

Giving a sombre warning, he said, “I'm preparing you. Get ready; lager scale scarcity is coming!”

In the last few days, Nigerians have woken up to the stark reality of the rising food scarcity. Several reports were released on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday detailing the extent of the current national food woes. Tomato ebola, violence from fulani herdsmen, missed harvests and rising transportation costs have all been attributed as the cause of the food shortage and spiralling food prices.

On the rise of "tomato ebola", Kaduna state agriculture commissioner, Manzo Daniel, said:

"This is only the beginning of a disaster if we don’t take drastic measures because the disease is fast spreading across the north.”

NIGERIA'S ECONOMY
On the economic plight Nigerians are facing, Joshua read from his beginning of year prophecies:

“The president will do everything to reject devaluation of the naira – which is a good idea from a good leader. But there will be overwhelming pressure which he will not be able to resist. Nigeria, we are in a valley. The future is crying for help.”

Expanding on the ‘valley’, Joshua said:

 “I explained that we are in a valley but it is not the valley of the shadow of death. There is no snake or scorpion, it's different. When you are in the valley you will cry and cry but you will still get out of the valley.” 

“You have to continue to cut your coat according to your size. Don't just continue to spend your money on something that won't be able to help you. Spend your money on something that the whole world will be looking for - food, shelter.”

 AFRICAN POLITICS
Moving on the political climate in Africa, Joshua noted:

 “African leaders should quickly arrest the political situation. 50% of counties that do elections, at least 45% of them will face crisis.  More African countries will be under siege by terrorists because of pros and cons in choosing leaders. Mishandling of electoral processes will create a conducive atmosphere for terrorists.”

 UK TERROR WARNING
Joshua also claimed to have seen an attack in the United Kingdom. He said:

“Pray for the United Kingdom like the railways, people, and crowds where people gather because I'm seeing some funny people in their country. But I am seeing with prayer and proper security it will be avoided but there will be a sign or trace that this happened but it will not happen the way that it was supposed to have happened but they will know that something happened there.”

 The day following Joshua's warning, 27 schools had to close nationwide in the UK due to a bomb scare. Apparently, anonymous repeated calls were made to each school, warning of explosive devices. The callers told the receptionists that "if the school called the police the bomb would be detonated immediately". The threats continued on Tuesday with more schools being evacuated.

ANOTHER PLANE INCIDENT
On the Egypt Air crash, Joshua said:

 “Egypt has happened and the other one I am seeing is very close and I am going to say the country and the place. This one that I am seeing now is bigger than the one that happened. This one is very close now.

Every airport security must be tight. You should be careful who you employ to fly as a pilot or flight attendant because they too will apply for this kind of job and they will be patient enough; if it is one or two years they will be patient until the achieve their goal.”

The cleric dishes out national and international predictions on a regular basis, using the platform of his Sunday services, broadcast live on his Emmanuel TV.

While some embrace his prophecies, upholding him as an end-time prophet, others are highly sceptical. Despite mixed reactions to his prophecies and purported miracles, Joshua has a huge following worldwide, with his YouTube Channel having over 350,000 subscribers and 2.2million following him on Facebook. 

WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE PROPHECY HERE:
https://youtu.be/WHmeNurv4t0

https://youtu.be/1KA1xV3ow9U [UK PROPHECY]

Appeal court denies Nnamdi Kanu bail

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court to deny the bail application of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. In its ruling this morning, the three man panel of the Appeal court led by Justice Abdul Aboki, ruled that the lower court was right in denying Kanu bail considering the nature and the circumstances of his case.

“The lower court has the power to exercise its discretion on the matter and the exercise of such discretion by the trial judge did not amount to denial of fair hearing to the defendants. The issues are resolved against the appellants. Ruling of the trial court is hereby upheld.”the judge said

Nnamdi Kanu is standing trial for treason.

Two ladies set trap & arrest fraudulent Bureau de Change operators who duped one of them

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Instagram User 'carsandrah' shared this story on her page and warned people to be wary and careful of so called Bureau de Change Operators out to defraud unsuspecting people. They swindled her friend out of $6,500 and this pushed them to strategically plan to trap, set up and have them arrested by the police. Recounting what happened, she shared the alleged fake money (pictured) and wrote;

"Be careful, people are so cruel. Few weeks ago my friend was swindled of 6500 dollars by these bureau de change people, she was approached and asked if she wanted to change money she said yes and they gave her a very good rate...told her their oga was gonna call her and kept asking her how much the money she wanted to change was...so they came with exactly the same 6500 dollars (fake) and some naira to change...got to a bank and told her they wanted to count and confirm her money, she gave them and they switched it, gave her come excuse about the naira not been complete yet and that they wanted to go get the lots from their own bank before it closes and they would be back....she collected her 6500 dollars naively and was waiting and waiting but they never came back or picked up her call again...it wasn't till we got to another mallams place that we knew we'd been duped.

So we gave it like a month and decided to trail them and set them up, as God will have it we caught them today cos we told them we wanted to buy dollars about 5000 and the man and his boys showed up as usual with the original 5k and same fake bundles after having me confirm the money from the bank that it was good money they switched it and wanted to collect my money and give me fake...That's how we got them

Y'all be careful these scammers are everywhere, they are cruel, evil and heartless....May God protect us all from bad people...Amen!!!!"

Photos from birthday celebration of Governor Wike's wife

Wife of Rivers State Governor, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike turned a year older yesterday, Tuesday May 24, and her husband Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, hosted a private dinner at their residence. See more photos after the cut...

Mrs Wike, accompanied by women leaders of Rivers State celebrated the day with children of The Child, a school for special children established and managed by Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Port Harcourt. She gave and receive gifts from the children who expressed delight in hosting the First Lady of Rivers State, for whom a birthday song was sung.

 

SMILE with Southern FRIED Chicken this Childrens Day

 Its children's day again and Southern Fried Chicken in association with Smile Commutations Nigeria promises to to bring the best of fun to Kids and parents at any of the Southern Fried Chicken outlets in Abuja.

Things to expect include- 1. Free internet services within every Southern Fried chicken outlet.
                                          2. Lots to eat and drink from the kitchen of Southern Fried Chicken.

Parents don't deny your kids of this awesome once in a life time experience as it promises to be fun packed and educating.

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Ryan Giggs looking dapper ahead of coaching role under new Man U coach Jose Mourinh

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Ryan Giggs was pictured visiting the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on Tuesday evening ahead of accepting a senior coaching role under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.

Giggs, who looked dapper in an all black ensemble, is understood to be unwilling to accept a lower coaching role than assistant manager to Mourinho at Man U and will get a job somewhere else if Mourinho offers him a lower role at the club. More photos after the cut...

Beautiful photos of Soni & Betty Irabor's daughter, Sonia

Pictured is Sonia Irabor, daughter of Broadcaster extraordinaire Soni Irabor and Ceo/Editor-in-Chief of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor. Sonia and her mum glammed up for the Cointreau Creative Crew Award Ceremony in London, yesterday...

C Ronaldo in injury scare ahead of champions league showdown

The talismanic attacker caused concern among players and staff of Real Madrid after he went down under a challenge and hurt his left leg after colliding with reserve goalkeeper Kiko Casilla while going for a ball crossed into the area near the end of the session. 

He appeared in pain and stayed on the ground for a few moments as players surrounded him with concern. He was able to walk off the pitch on his own and doctors quickly dismissed any serious injuries, saying it was a minor knock to his thigh.

Ronaldo said it was just a scare and guaranteed he will be fit to play Saturday's final against Atletico Madrid in Milan.

"I feel good," he said. "I just had a small problem in the training but in a couple of days I will be 100 percent."

Court dismisses Metuh's application to travel to the UK for medical attention

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ‎has dismissed an application filed by former spokesperson of PDP, Olisa Metuh asking for permission to travel to the UK for 5-weeks for medical checkup.

Metuh whose poor health condition caused his trial to be stalled last Thursday May 19th, had applied for permission to travel for treatment of an undisclosed ailment.

Ruling on his application this morning, the presiding judge, Justice Okon ‎Abang, held that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the application because there was a subsisting order directing Metuh to deposit his passport with the chief registrar of the high court.

According to Abang, that order had not been set aside, hence the court would not grant the his request.

“This is not a case of sympathy, but a case of law.‎ This court has no jurisdiction to entertain this application. The court is not Father Christmas to give to the defendant what it did not ask for. The application lacks merit. It is accordingly dismissed. The court cannot set aside its decision.”

The presiding judge also dismissed Metuh’s argument that his ailment cannot be treated here in Nigeria.

Recession is not imminent in Nigeria, it is here!- Ben Murray-Bruce says

Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce says recession is already in Nigeria and not imminent as stated by governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele at the apex bank's Monetary Policy Committee MPC which held in Abuja yesterday May 24th.

Petrol pump price: NLC, FG, to resume talks today

Leadership of the Nigeria Labor Congress and the Federal Government will continue with their negotiations on the increased petrol pump price. The negotiations will hold at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation at about 3pm today May 25th.

NLC went on an unpopular strike action last week which they called off on Sunday May 22nd.

NLC leaders are asking for the immediate reversal of the pump price from N145 to N86.50 and for the Federal government to stop the deregulation of the oil sector. They are also calling for the increase in minimum wage.

Jay Z drops rap verse with first response to Beyonce's Lemonade 'cheating' lyrics

Rap mogul Jay Z has responded to the cheating rumours his wife, Beyonce referenced in her new album Lemonade in a new song in which he was featured by Fat Joe.

With lyrics such as 'He better call Becky with the good hair', the Beyonce record is widely-rumoured to be about Jay Z's alleged infidelity. Jay Z has now responded to the album after dropping a freestyle rap on the remix of Fat Joe's song All the Way Up released yesterday.

The lyrics go:
"You know you made it when the fact/Your marriage made it is worth millions."

He then adds: "Lemonade is a popular drink and it still is survival of the littlest."

The song can only be listened to on Tidal at the moment.

Update on the 21-month-old boy brutally mutilated by his step-mum

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21-month old Musa was brutalized by his Step Mother. She cut his tongue, broke his arms and legs, damaged his right eye and castrated him with a blade. A Non governmental organization - Angels of Hope Foundation, paid a visit to the hospitalized boy and shared this sad update via their IG page.

"Musa, a 21 month old boy is a victim of domestic violence in Kano. His parents are divorced. Musas step mother cut off his private part, broke his arms, his legs, cut his tongue, Injured him in the eye, his feet and other parts of his body. The 21 month old was operated on and his getting better Physically but has gone through the worst kind of emotional trauma.

The police arrested his Step mother (After days of hide & seek), his father and his grand mother. The step mother has denied the accusation laid on her, his father and grand mother claim that the little boys body was mutilated by Jinns and his father has not paid a penny or contributed in any way to help Musas treatment, instead he his supporting his wife and emphasizing that she is innocent. He actually tried to bribe a police officer with one thousand naira (#1000 ) to let them go.

The AHF team paid a visit to them and is contributing to the treatment of this little toddler and we are calling on all legal practitioners, human rights activists, human rights lawyers to join us in getting #JusticeforMusa .

The monsters who did this to him should be behind bars. Musa has an elder sister who is in the fathers custody, she should be returned to her mother, where she will be better taken care of. Let's come together and make sure these people are brought to justice. Please contact us to join the movement #JusticeforMusa"

Photo credit: Instagram | angelsofhopefoundation

Fifi Okwudili and ex Miss Universe, Leila Lopez, in sexy swimwear photos

Billionaire wife, Fifi Okwudili and her sister in-law, Leila Lopez who is married to NFL star, Osi Umenyiora, are currently on a family vacation to Thailand and they shared photos of themselves with some of their friends in their swimwear. See more photos after the cut...

 

Oil Marketers assure Nigerians of a fall in pump price soon

The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) have assured Nigerians that they will soon experience a fall in the pump price of petrol. Obafemi Olawore, the Executive Secretary of the association, stated this at a press conference in Lagos yesterday May 24th.

“I’m assuring Nigerians that pump price of petrol will soon drop as against claims that it will rise above the present band. Price won’t go up as long as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is bringing in products. Although, we are expected to source for dollars at the parallel market but the good news is that we are getting dollars from our upstream divisions"he said

Switzerland to repatriate $230m stolen funds to Nigeria

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has revealed that there are plans by the Swiss government to return a non-contentious fund of about $230 million to Nigeria. Onyeama made this known while briefing journalists at a conference in Abuja to give a scorecard of the achievements of President Buhari’s administration in the last one year.

Onyeama stated that monies stolen from the country were also in the process of being repatriated from other countries like UK, US & Jersey Island off the coast of the United Kingdom, Lensisteine

He also disclosed that the federal government was also negotiating with countries in the gulf to recover stolen money from the country. According to the minister, the return of stolen funds are as a result of President Buhari's many foreign trips

“These returns were some of the benefits of the President’s interaction with the international community since he took over"he said.

See the current state of Enugu Airport runway

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A LIB reader who was there recently sent in the photos. This is the runway of the Enugu Airport 

"This is extremely dangerous. Truth is, planes shouldn't be landing on this runway at all! Pot holes everywhere and they have tried patching the holes with cement, and the runway is made of asphalt. It doesn't make any sense. This is a disaster waiting to happen. I'm genuinely concerned and this needs attention ASAP. Some of the pilots have since refused to fly to Enugu due to the current situation. People's lives are at stake!" she wrote. See more photos after the cut...

Emir of Kano says it's time to peg marriage age in Nigeria

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II says its time to peg marriage age in Nigeria. Speaking at a conference of Northern Muslims Religious Leaders Forum on Primary Health care in Kano yesterday May 24th, Sanusi spoke strongly against child marriage. According to him, the health challenge faced when a girl is exposed to child marriage is enough reason to discontinue the practice.

"I believe the time is ripe to take a stand on this age long practice of early marriage, and coincidentally we subscribed to Malikiyya school of thought like Morocco, Malaysia and Egypt who had since pegged marriage age to 17, 19 and 18 respectively”. Sanusi added that the role of a woman as a housewife are numerous and highly demanding and hence a girl should be allowed to have attained some level of maturity before she is married off. On domestic violence in marriages, Sanusi said it was not Islamic for men to hit their wives. He added that he had already told his daughters to retaliate if they experience such “I don’t expect my in-law to lay his hand on my daughter, but I have since urged her to retaliate any form of assault from her husband”.

'If speaking out against my brother will save a life & make him a better man, then I am not sorry' - April Joju Muse

Upcoming actress, April Joju Muse, was left injured after her younger brother, who is just 19-year-old, assaulted her over an argument, three days ago. Revealing what triggered the incident, she said, "It was because I told him to do the dishes he left since Friday. And he was to return to school on Sunday morning. I'll stop here. May the devil not creep into your homes." 

April also responded to criticisms she was getting for 'disgracing' herself and family by sharing what happened via Social Media. What she wrote after the cut...

The real reason Tamar Braxton got fired from The Real?

This is one of the most talked about issue in the US right now. Singer Tamar Braxton has been fired from day-time talk show The Real which was confirmed on Sunday. New details have now leaked on the many reasons Tamar got fired. Read after the cut..


From The Daily Mail

....during the final tapings of The Real in early May, the show's executive producer had reached a breaking point with Tamar, who cursed her out in earshot of other staffers on set after being upset she lost a game during the taping.

'It was an ugly scene. Pinterest was sponsoring the segment and Tamar was genuinely upset she was losing the game. 'She really acted out during the taping in front of the studio audience and then exploded behind the scenes once the show was done.

Producers had to heavily edit the segment to make it presentable to air on TV, but the sponsor was on set for the segment and witnessed it all,' the source explains. 

...Sources tell Daily Mail Online Telepictures decided to conduct focus groups on the show to see what they could do to empower the show for Seasons 3 and 4, as it had been announced that the series had received a two-year renewal on all Fox stations and on BET where it re-airs.

The research from the focus group was not good for Tamar.

'The focus group research showed that most educated and working women did not identify with Tamar's show vernacular and her use of words known to be popular among drag queens and some gay men - phrases like "get your life," "where they do that at," "have several seats."

'It was even said she seemed more suited to be a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race on Logo instead of a talk show host on The Real,' revealed the source.

'The research went on to say that most educated and working women found her to be 'ghetto' and that her aggressive eye-rolling, neck-rolling and the smacking of her mouth were indicative of 'stereotypical behavior that African American women have worked years to overcome,'' the source continued.

The Real's executive producer used the show's focus group findings, her on-set insubordination and the fact that the sales team for the show had made it clear that advertisers did not want her in their segments due to antics that happened with Pinterest to convince Warner Bros. to can her from the show.

The Real co-host Loni Love released a video taped messaged regarding Tamar Braxton's surprise firing from the show...