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Photos: Multiple accident along Falomo bridge, Lagos

Multiple accident involving six cars and a truck occurred along Falomo bridge in Ikoyi Lagos, this afternoon. Fortunately no lives lost. Another pic after the cut...

MTN unveils 2015 Betterme App, urges Nigerians to maximize internet usage

In a bold move to demonstrate how every Nigerian can use the power of the internet to do extraordinary things that make for a better life in 2015, Nigeria’s leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, MTN has launched its BetterMe campaign with the unveiling of the My2015BetterMe app and three 2015 BetterMe Bundle offerings for customers across all strata.

 

MTN Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer, Bayo Adekanmbi said that the new campaign demonstrates MTN’s commitment to enabling Nigerians become better in all spheres of endeavour. He added that the app will introduce Nigerians to internet content that they may not be aware of including local content websites like pidgin-based websites; local language news, sports and home grown productivity tools.

“The My2015BetterMe app aims to enhance peoples’ lives with the power of the internet. It provides easy access to a variety of digital content and offers subscribers a single platform to access, view and share New Year resolutions & must-do, 2015 prophesies & events, news, daily deals, gossips, fashion, healthy living and lifestyle tips. It is our desire that the app revolutionizes the industry in the same way that MTN Callertunez service revolutionised the music industry by reducing piracy and ensuring that artistes get adequate remuneration for their talent,” said Adekanmbi.

Explaining how to get the app, Adekanmbi said customers can download the app free by sending the keyword, 2015 to 131 via SMS. An SMS containing the link for download is then sent, which the customer clicks to download the app and takes the customer to the homepage where an area of interest is selected.

MTN’s value propositions will help everyone every step of the way to become better farmers, doctors, teachers, traders, students etc. Mouth-watering bundle packages with various offerings such as free data, voice and sms offerings have been included in the app to make it more appealing for subscribers.

These bundles are: BetterMe Daily Bundle which consists of 20 National mins + 15MB + 35 National SMS costing N250 only; BetterMe Monthly Bundle which consists of 100 National mins + 100 National SMS + 300MB costing N2,015 only and BetterMe Monthly Data Bundle which consists of 2015MB and costs N2,015 only.

Today is the day you leave old ways behind for newer, smarter and faster ways. With the power of the internet to enhance your lifestyle, MTN is committed to bringing the best out of you. To enjoy the offer, simply dial *123*4*# to get started.

Basketmouth subtle diss at 'fake' Nigerian celebs

The ace comedian posted the pic above and wrote that...and that's how some 'celebs' roll. Make y'all think they have more than they really do...and bloggers, including myself...feed it! :-)

Photos: Desmond Elliot releases new photos & 2015 calendar

See more pics and his 2015 calendar after the cut...

 

And his calendar

Here's what Fashola thought of GEJ's speech at his Lagos rally

Above is what Governor Fashola said about Pres. Jonathan's speech at his presidential rally in Lagos yesterday. Fashola shared his thoughts during the APC town hall meeting in Edo state yesterday.

Move over Nicki Minaj, Nigerian singer Lamili did it first!

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A photo of American Rapper Nicki Minaj half naked in a bath tub with milky water has been in circulation recently, however Nigerian singer Lamili seems to wonder if the idea was taken off a scene in her #WannaLoveYou music video released last year and directed by PRODIGY. in Lamili's music video you can see Lamili half naked in a bath tub, you'll agree with me that Nicki Minaj's version is very similar. Well it's not everyday you see foreign artists taking ideas from us. So Big up's to Lamili.

Lamili recently won the award for the "Best Contemporary Female Artist" at the just concluded BORA Awards, she also won "Next Rated Female Artist" at the 2014 Scream Awards. Congratulations...

Victor Ikpeba denies making that Buhari comment

Victor Ikpeba took to his real Twitter Handle @V_Ikpeba to deny ever making that Buhari comment. Twitter handle @Ikpebaofficial tweeted "Even if Buhari presents NEPA bill as certificate, I will vote for him, e don reach that level". The former Super Eagles player says this is not him!

Photos: BBA Tayo Faniran hosted by Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami in Warri

BBA runner-up, Tayo Faniran was hosted by Warri Billionaire Ayiri Emami at 911 restaurant in Warri, Delta state, yesterday January 9th. Is Tayo ever getting that money? See more pics after the cut

 

Dear Pastor Chris Oyakhilome - by Etcetera

Etcetera writes open letter to Christ Embassy head pastor Chris Oyakhilome. Read below

Greetings in the name of the lord. I hope this letter finds you in the best of spirit and health. I write to you, in the same form that Paul wrote to the Ephesians expressing his advice and counsel to the followers of Jesus Christ. If I had 1,000 tongues, I could not thank God enough for your role in winning souls for the kingdom. I bless God for revealing through you the divine plans of Jesus Christ for us. Through you, a lot of people have experienced Jesus in person.

I write to you as a Christian who is saddened by the series of troubling news emanating from your church, Christ Embassy. I am worried that the seeds you have planted in us through your teachings may no longer germinate as a result of the numerous scandals coming out of the church. The roots of your messages, spiritual guidance and leadership that once brought deeper understanding of the workings of God needs a little more reassuring with the church toeing this ungodly path of collecting a thousand naira gate-fee from believers coming to hear you teach God’s word every New Year’s Eve. Your church has opened a new chapter in what we all know today in Nigeria as church business. Over the years, this must have turned out to be a very profitable innovation. I have to admit that the economic implications of this ingenuity are mouth-watering. If some of the Christian outreaches on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway adopt this modus-operandi, they can make hundreds of millions of naira in just one night of devotion to God. This is surely the smartest innovation so far in the history of church business in Nigeria. Are we allowed to peddle the Word of God for profit? No pastor. We are not. The scriptures forbid charging for ministry (worship, preaching and teaching of God’s Word, evangelism, fellowship of the church, psalms/hymns or spiritual songs, discipleship) in any circumstance or situation. It is stated clearly in black and white.

Matthew 10:8-9, “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. Acquire no gold nor silver nor copper for your belts.”

2 Corinthians 2:15-17, “For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To one, a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.”

It is true that God’s people through faithful giving are to supply the financial support for the ministry. But issuing a mandate for people to pay to have access to God’s word is ungodly. A genuine ministry for the Lord cannot have an advanced price tag to pay before the ministry is given. Why? Because then it is no longer ministry, but commerce, employ, trade or entertainment. You are in the ministry of rendering services to God; and with Christ as example, you are to give all that you are for all that He is. It is even wrong to charge honorariums and tickets to religious concerts. The Lord deeply warned us through his Word that there is no justification for every charging for the work of the gospel. Think of what you are doing: charging people to pay a ticket to come to a church or civic venue to hear that which is eternal, is wrong. After all you take offerings from the same congregation.

Matthew 21:12 “Jesus entered into the temple of God, and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the money changers’ tables and the seats of those who sold the doves. 21:13 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of robbers!”

The greatest proof-text your followers will misuse out of the Bible to try to “justify” charging for the ministry of the Lord is this familiar phrase: “the workman is worthy of his hire.” Yes, I fully agree with that phrase for it is God’s Word; but they are wrongly applied when trying to condone treating ministry like a business, trade, or entertainment. It doesn’t mean we have the right to charge for “hire.” More appropriately, it means those “who proclaim the gospel should receive their living by the gospel” (1 Cor. 9:14b) and do so in a manner commensurate with the gospel. Aren’t you glad that the Lord didn’t charge you to hear about the good news of the gospel unto salvation? Aren’t you glad that the Holy Spirit doesn’t charge any of us for the spiritual gifts He gives to the church? Money, beloved, should not be a prerequisite for ministry.

My Christian brothers and sisters, let us continue to pray for our pastors, gospel artists, authors, speakers, and evangelical leaders who are still trapped by the allure of a market-driven ministry; parroting worldly techniques rather than emulating the humility and servant-hood of Christ. This principle should even affect Christian retail bookstore outlets and how they “sell” their items; but that debate is for another time. Amen.

Photo: Aww, Kim and Kanye share a kiss in public

"Kanye and I are literally obsessed with each other" Kim tweeted last week...couple spotted kissing at John Legend's birthday party last night...Kim shared the pic on instagram.

Photo: Comic act Victor Osuagwu honored with a Chieftancy title

Comic act Victor Osuagwu was today conferred with the title 'Ochi bu Ndu 1 of Udo' community Ezinifite Mbaise in Imo state. Congrats to him...