Today's bible teaching: I remain confident of this:I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.Wait for the Lord;be strong,take heart and wait for the Lord.

Psalm 27

Of David.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
    of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked advance against me
    to devour[a] me,
it is my enemies and my foes
    who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
    my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
    even then I will be confident.

4 One thing I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of theLord
    all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble
    he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent
    and set me high upon a rock.

6 Then my head will be exalted
    above the enemies who surround me;
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;
    I will sing and make music to theLord.

7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord;
    be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, "Seek his face!"
    Your face, Lord, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me,
    do not turn your servant away in anger;
    you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
    God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
    the Lord will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, Lord;
    lead me in a straight path
    because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
    for false witnesses rise up against me,
    spouting malicious accusations.

13 I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord
    in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
    be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

Gov. Aregbesola bags doctorate degree in public administration(Photos)

Obaseki congratulates Aregbesola on Doctorate degree Award

...As varsity lauds developmental strides in Osun

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has congratulated his Osun State counterpart, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on the honourary doctorate degree (PhD), Honoris Causa, in Public Administration, conferred on him by the Samuel Adegboyega University, in Edo State.

In his remark at the Special Convocation Ceremony of the university, in Ogwa, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State, Obaseki urged the Osun State governor to continue with the humanitarian work that stood him out for the award.

Noting that the award symbolises unity among members of the different religions in Nigeria, the Edo State governor saluted the university for acknowledging Aregbesola's contributions to the educational development in Osun State.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ben Aigbokhan extolled the qualities of governor Aregbesolo, which he said stood him out for the honorary degree.

He commended the recipient for his contributions to the development of Osun State, which he said currently ranks among the first five states with the lowest unemployment rate and second on human capital development.

He urged the governor to continue to do his best in promoting a healthy university tradition, in his efforts to bring good governance to his people despite the challenge of limited resources.

According to Aigbokhan, "The institution is committed to producing globally relevant, competitive and entrepreneurship-minded graduates."
The Vice Chancellor noted that the university is committed to providing comprehensive education for the intellectual and spiritual development of the students in preparation for leadership role and service to the society.

In his remark, Governor Aregbesola expressed his appreciation to the university management for conferring the doctorate degree on him and urged parents and management of the institution to sustain the high standard of education, the institution is celebrated for.

Today's prayer: Listen to my prayer, O God,do not ignore my plea;hear me and answer me.My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught

Psalm 55

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil[b] of David.

1 Listen to my prayer, O God,
    do not ignore my plea;
2     hear me and answer me.
My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught
3     because of what my enemy is saying,
    because of the threats of the wicked;
for they bring down suffering on me
    and assail me in their anger.

4 My heart is in anguish within me;
    the terrors of death have fallen on me.
5 Fear and trembling have beset me;
    horror has overwhelmed me.
6 I said, "Oh, that I had the wings of a dove!
    I would fly away and be at rest.
7 I would flee far away
    and stay in the desert;[c]
8 I would hurry to my place of shelter,
    far from the tempest and storm."

9 Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words,
    for I see violence and strife in the city.
10 Day and night they prowl about on its walls;
    malice and abuse are within it.
11 Destructive forces are at work in the city;
    threats and lies never leave its streets.

12 If an enemy were insulting me,
    I could endure it;
if a foe were rising against me,
    I could hide.
13 But it is you, a man like myself,
    my companion, my close friend,
14 with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship
    at the house of God,
as we walked about
    among the worshipers.

15 Let death take my enemies by surprise;
    let them go down alive to the realm of the dead,
    for evil finds lodging among them.

16 As for me, I call to God,
    and the Lord saves me.
17 Evening, morning and noon
    I cry out in distress,
    and he hears my voice.
18 He rescues me unharmed
    from the battle waged against me,
    even though many oppose me.
19 God, who is enthroned from of old,
    who does not change—
he will hear them and humble them,
    because they have no fear of God.

20 My companion attacks his friends;
    he violates his covenant.
21 His talk is smooth as butter,
    yet war is in his heart;
his words are more soothing than oil,
    yet they are drawn swords.

22 Cast your cares on the Lord
    and he will sustain you;
he will never let
    the righteous be shaken.
23 But you, God, will bring down the wicked
    into the pit of decay;
the bloodthirsty and deceitful
    will not live out half their days.

But as for me, I trust in you.

Fani Kayode receives Senator Kwankwaso at his Abuja home(Photos)

Fani Kayode and  Precious today received a friend and brother, the former Governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, in their Abuja home They had a wonderful time and a fruitful and productive discussion about national issues and the way forward.

Lawmakers Defection:Lai Mohammed Visits Kwara,Holds Meeting With Lawmakers(Photos)

Following the recent defections from the APC by federal lawmakers from Kwara State, among others, the Hon Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Sunday (29July2018) visited the state to consult with stakeholders on how to strengthen the APC and ensure victory for the party in the state in 2019.

The Minister was received by hundreds of enthusiastic party members and supporters, who followed him all the way from the airport in Ilorin to his hometown of Oro, where the meeting was held.

Resolutions from the meeting:

1). That the Balogun Fulani-led Kwara APC executive committee be immediately dissolved and a fresh congress that will include all Kwara APC members and those who are just coming into the party be held at the various levels to constitute a new executive.

2). That all those who got appointments by deceit, hiding under the facade of being party men and women, should immediately resign such appointments or be fired.

3). That the recent gale of defections has now put the APC in a position of true majority in the National Assembly, as those who remain are the ones who are truly committed to the ideals of our great Party

4). That all members and supporters of our great party restate their unflinching support for President Muhammadu Buhari and assure him of a harvest of votes from Kwara State in the 2019 General Elections.

5)  That all members should remain calm because there is no cause for alarm.

Photos from Gov. Ishaku's son Engr. David's wedding

Governor Darius Ishaku's son Engr. David tied the knot with his beautiful wife Dr. Dorcas yesterday.The wedding was attended by many governors,Sule Lamido,Emir and other top dignitaries.

See photos below

Gov. Okorocha dedicates grandchild(Photos)

GOVERNOR ROCHAS OKOROCHA DEDICATES GRANDCHILD

Today, at St. Joseph"s Catholic Chaplaincy, Imo State University, Owerri, Dr.Uzoma Anwukah and wife Uju dedicated their son, Master Chimujurumobi Tony Anwukah.

This beautiful event was witnessed by the overjoyed grandparents His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha and his wife Ugo Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha and Hon. Minister Prof Anthony Anwukah and his wife Hon Justice Anwukah .

Others include, the Seceretary to the Government Sir. George Eche, the Chief of Staff IMGH Ugwumba Uche Nwosu and wife Uloma Nwosu,  Commissioners, SAs and other dignitaries.

Congratulations.