Oh father My father The strength I should acquire when in despair The shoulder I should lean when I cry The book I should read to gain morals The wings that should cleave unto me when I fly The protection that should ward off preys from devouring me But now… Should I call you father or spoiler? Each day I inhale the smoke from your cigarette My frail heart is tired already My shiny eyes are growing dim by the day I call you father Yet you are a monster Abandoned your wife in a worthless world You…
Author: Pride Team
Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80, Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43. Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus. Today is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. The readings of today invite us to a sober reflection. The first reading is the story of a vineyard with many advantages. The vineyard belonged to a very loving person, it was on a fertile hillside, the ground was carefully prepared, it was planted with good stock, it was protected, provision was made for the fruits to be processed. Considering the great advantages and opportunities this vineyard had,…
Mr Brown yanked the door of his bedroom open after he had knocked several times. He embarked on a business trip that would have lasted for three weeks. Surprisingly, he returned after three days of his departure. There, on his bed, lay an image wrapped in a thick blanket. Was his eyes deceiving him? Of course not! He took two steps towards the bed and stopped abruptly only to see his wife moving towards him. “Oh! Brown, you are back. Why didn’t you tell me you were spending just three days? I would have prepared your favourite meal.” Mercy said…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has called on the federal government to consider restructuring now or risk the country breaking up. Adeboye said the restructuring has to be done as soon as possible to counter the break up of the country. He said this at a 60th Independence Day Celebration Symposium co-organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God and the Nehemiah Leadership Institute on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He said: “Why can’t we have a system of government that is 100 per cent Nigerian, unique to us? For example, we started…
Nigerian rapper, Tobechukwu Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, and his wife, Munachiso have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The ‘Aiye po gan’ crooner yesterday announced the birth of the baby girl on his Instagram page. He also shared his baby’s name, Kachimsideh together with photos of his family and the hospital staff. He captioned the photo: “As Maama and Paapa hold you in our arms, We whisper your name a million times,” He also shared the meaning of the baby’s name “KACHiMSiDEH” (As My GOD has Written) In absolute gratitude to God Almighty.” “Welcome to Our World My Little…
The much-anticipated GTBank fashion weekend is going virtual. Notable financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc confirmed that the 5th edition of Africa’s premier fashion event will hold online on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2020. The two-day event will feature fashion-leaders and industry experts from around the world, whilst providing hundreds of indigenous small fashion businesses with the opportunity to expand their online presence, reach new markets, and position their businesses for sustainable growth. Themed “The Future of Fashion Retail,” the 2020 GTBank Fashion Weekend event will feature a hybrid of online and physical experiences, including Online Master…
Popular Nigerian TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and his wife, Cynthia, are celebrating their 5th traditional wedding anniversary today. The lovely couple shared old photos from their traditional marriage ceremony on their social media pages to mark their 5th TradVersary. Ebuka and Cynthia, who are blessed with two beautiful daughters, have been one celebrity couple to follow. They have been in the spotlight for a while now. It would be recalled that few weeks ago, Cynthia made headlines on social media, after she revealed her husband looks good when unclad. To mark their special day, Ebuka shared an old photo from their…
Anita was still trying to come to terms with Nduka’s proposal. He wanted to ‘something more serious’ that would lead to marriage. He was a caring and hardworking young man. A dealer in spare parts, in the ever-busy area of Alaba International Market in Lagos, Nduka was blown away by Anita’s beauty. That day, she had had asked him for direction to a place. That marked the beginning of their friendship. She would have considered him but he was younger. “Who would know that I am six years younger?” He said in his thick Igbo accent. She liked him. He…
Love is a beautiful thing. It is more beautiful when two imperfect people come together and commit to love themselves through thick and thin. With some celebrities and people giving marriage a bad name, we can still boldly proclaim that there are still good marriages. Yes, the type devoid of physical, mental and verbal abuse. Marriages that are kept sacred, make homes and builds the society. Truth be told, this is a walk in a park. It takes the commitment of both parties. As someone said, marriage is 100-100 percent not 50-50 percent. As a new bride, here are things…
Floral dresses are not just feminine, they are girly. The right choice for those cloudy days to be the ray of sunshine. At a glance, floral dresses brighten up the room, filling the lady with the right energy and confidence. As busy as it appears, the more colourful, the better. To avoid committing any fashion blunders or look like you are ‘everywhere’, you need to guided on how well to rock your floral outfits. Find tips below: 1.Don’t over-accessorise. Floral wears are eye-catching. They add drama to your appearance. You don’t want your appearance to look overly busy. People should…