Romance Meets Life

Vacation Time - Toni Payne and Son Zion in Dubai
Bargain Hunting - World Remit Offers 15% on Mobile Phone Top-Ups
Kate Middleton at First Post-Baby Event With Prince William
Pastor J of God's House Abuja Confronts Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA and his Supporters
Veronica Ebie Odeka Writes A Letter to Hubby on their 5 Years Wedding Anniversary
Daddy Time - Tuface and his Daughter, Isabel
What Do You Think of White Gowns For the Bridesmaids Too?
If Twerking is Egwu-Ukwu Reloaded, What Do You Think of the Oxford Dictionary Definition?
Would You Use Sex as a Bargaining Chip?
Magazine Covers - Yvonne Okoro on Glitz

Vacation Time - Toni Payne and Son Zion in Dubai

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 07:09 PM PDT

Toni Payne shared some pictures of her vacation with Zion, her son with Nigerian musician, 9ice. Mother and son checked out the unique attractions of Dubai, the sands of the desert as well as the man-made water park, Atlantis.

Bargain Hunting - World Remit Offers 15% on Mobile Phone Top-Ups

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 06:49 PM PDT

World Remit is offering all their customers a 15% discount on recharge / load / top-ups of airtime on mobile phones from NOW until midnight on Sunday 1 September 2013. Simply use promo code TOPUP15 to get 15% off any topup / recharge / loads to all countries. Ends Sunday 1 September 2013 at midnight GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Kate Middleton at First Post-Baby Event With Prince William

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 06:01 PM PDT

Kate Middleton attended an official event with her husband Prince William on Friday. Though she had earlier been photographed shopping, Kate and William were royal reps at the Ring O'Fire Ultra Marathon in Anglesey, Wales, where they're currently spending some time.

When Kate was asked about Prince George she said, "He's very well. He's sleeping at the moment." Accepting a bouquet of flowers and a handmade butterfly-shaped decoration from a group of local kids, she added that the little royal "loves bright colors." So cute

Pastor J of God's House Abuja Confronts Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA and his Supporters

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 05:06 PM PDT

For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed."
Isaiah 9:16
"Let them alone: they be leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."
Matt 15:14

I was going to be silent on this sad, pathetic but true (in many shades) allegation against Pastor B and his popular and trendy ministry. My silence was borne out of respect for the kingdom of God and things that pertain to God. But all this changed when I heard the horrific tales of people who had been through the mess of this blind man, and the fact that he had no moral motivation to deny or accept the allegation; all he showed on Sunday was a demented swagger and perverse talk. [see post]

My sole purpose in writing this piece is to open the eyes of the world and believers to the hypocrisy and nonsense behind the pulpit, and to plea that these wolves and blind men stop deflating the faith of people who Christ died for. I am a Pastor, a full time minister at that, and I shall not sit back while
the name of my God, the ministry, and the works of other shepherds is brought to disrepute by the activities, action and inaction of a few blind men behind the pulpit.

I am tired of the nonsense of religion crying out, "touch not my anointed"; does this mean we cannot rebuke ourselves when we err, this much Paul did to Peter when he erred in Galatians 2:11 "But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed". It is therefore pertinent that I rebuke the wolves in shepherd's clothing's. It is time to set the record straight, and please don't sell me the bullocks of judge not, I haven't said anyone is going to hell, but of course if they don't change, they have only one path.

It is high time we told the truth, which is plain, simple and without coloration. The stories of Franca and Ese is not only true but they are just a few tales of the tantalizing sex escapades of this clergy. This has been a recurring decimal in the ministry of the clergyman. This wasn't the first time these stories will come forth, for those old COZA members, for those who were there when he was in Ilorin, when the church moved to Pipeline Road, Ilorin, having left Kwara Hotel, they will remember there was a time when the Pastor was suspended from ministering by his Father in the Lord, Rev Oset of Canaan Ministries. Rev. Oset sent guest ministers to the church every Sunday after that, but still Pastor B in his deceit will still minister in the pretence of introducing the guest minister, while he exhorts for minutes. I therefore laugh in mockery when He says his wife loves him, the woman has no choice. His core circle of Pastor Wole (Ilorin Chapter, the only man who maybe clean), and Pastor Flo (COZA, Lagos) knows of this fact, little wonder Ese said Pastor Flo said he knows about their adventures in that hotel room in London.

This is not the story of a hater; I don't want or envy anything he has. He cannot ever have what I have and carry; neither do I crave for what he has. I am sure no one in the city of Ilorin, where this man started is bemused by these stories, no one who finished from the University of Ilorin during the period of 2003-2008, and was not a blinded COZA member can be mightily shocked at these revelations. I have heard tales of many more victims, I even heard from a woman who knows five friends who were victims, I saw it online the other day of a guy who said he formally works for him and he knows up to 130 people, outrageous as it may sound that too is true. Rev Oset in true conscience cannot deny the knowledge of these negatives. But we are a nation of hypocrites and religious folks; we ask no questions of leaders, so they can hide under the canopy of religion, even when they are filthy. Anyone who asks is rebuked by those who say, the bible says pray. It is sad that those who say pray themselves have not prayed. But Pastor B is just a decimal in an ever mounting number of wolves in the Church of Christ.

Someone told me yesterday that this can't be the end of him and his tyranny, because even in Ilorin in those days, the allegation was rolled under the rug. On Sunday, August 25, 2013, the man leading certain blind men under the veil of religion and 'spiritism' said God told him not to say anything, he then said they are preparing a robust response. Who is fooling who? We must not keep quiet and watch the bride of Christ, the church, rubbed and undignified in mud and slime by a filthily rich pastor who thinks he can do anything and get away with it.

It is a pity that we run sensational press and media outfit in this country, and that our press is blinded by religion. If this were to be 'saner' climes the press would by now be researching, there would by now be investigative journalism. The truth would be dogged up and resurrected to life. For this is not about a mistake that a Pastor made, it is about a filthy man's way of life.

And then about, "teaching a new level of grace'; please be reminded that Grace is not a license to sin, rather it empowers us to live above sin. Romans 6:1-2 says, "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?" In my years of being a Christian, studying God's word, preaching the gospel, listening to sound teachers, I have not heard of a grace that gives permission to sin. Stop being deceived, grace is the new dispensation, according to Hebrew 8:6-12, and under grace we do not follow any written code, law or traditions. That is done away with. The tablet of Moses is over with. But we are not reckless sinners; we are under a new covenant based on better promises. God's law is written in our minds and hearts. We live according to His dictates. The Holy Spirit and our conscience convicts and judges us respectively. This is the only way we live a holy life. God's strength and empowerment is the grace to do according to that written by God in our hearts and minds.

I write this with a heavy heart, though I wish I never had to write this, but I pray this madness stops. I know many who have stopped going to church, many whose faith has been derailed by the act of madness of this man, and many blind men like him. If they are not going to heaven, let them stop taking men out of the straight and narrow. No one understands the pain in meeting a man, whose faith has been derailed by a man who was supposed to help establish him. For such a man, words can't bring him back, the best we can do is to pray and hope. I indulge the clergy to be of a higher moral standard.

My candid advice to the church at this end time is that the church must grow in knowledge; it's high time we stopped bamboozling you. You must stop making idols of men. You must stop making men such as I, substitute for the Holy Ghost. Honour us; revere us… but that is where it ends. Without the Call, the Oil, and the Holy Spirit; we are mere mortal. But know for sure that this too shall pass; only the truth of the Gospel of the Kingdom abides forever.

For Pastor B and his sense making COZA people, remember the word of Christ in Matthew 15:14. How many of you even live life bearing the fruit of righteousness. Stop being blind, the ditch is close by. Look into this case, ask your pastor questions, seek genuine answers and not emotional rhetorics, hold him responsible, and do not forget the word of God, "then shall they know if they follow to know…" I am sure evidence abound. Seek to know from some key PCU members (who may need to be deposited in Gods ICU). Its time you hear not only about grace, but HOLINESS without which no one will see the Lord.

Finally don't bother praying against me, I can say like Paul, "For me to die is gain, to live is Christ", but I cannot even go now, because I am yet to fully finish the task set before me. Don't waste your time using misguided scriptural interpretation. This I write is true, and I am sorry if you don't like it. Your Pastor, and every other wolf whose conscience is not seared knows it is the complete true.

God bless you.
God bless His Church.
God bless Nigeria

From
Pastor J
God's House

First Published on Nairaland

Veronica Ebie Odeka Writes A Letter to Hubby on their 5 Years Wedding Anniversary

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 09:03 AM PDT

Veronica Ebie-Odeka is the fashion stylist behind Vane Style in Nigeria. For her 5th year wedding anniversary to Olufemi Odeka, she decided to write him a letter on Instagram with these throwback pictures. She wrote "5 years ago we made a promise . Through ups and downs. Good and bad. Fights and makeups were still together and I thank God. Happy anniversary to US." RML wishes the couple many more years!

Daddy Time - Tuface and his Daughter, Isabel

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 08:10 AM PDT

Tuface spending time with Isabel, his daughter with Annie Idibia. When it comes to wrestling with the kids, daddy always loses. Don't you just love the faces they're making? LOL...

What Do You Think of White Gowns For the Bridesmaids Too?

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 07:06 AM PDT

When preparing to attend the wedding as a guest, one of the general rules one bears in mind is to stay away from white dresses, unless it is specifically asked by the bride and groom. Tina Turner, being an inconventional bride [see pictures] asked all her female guests to wear white.

But usually, neither the female wedding guest, and especially the bridesmaids are allowed to wear white. It is thought that when they do so, people may become confused about who the real bride is, or they're trying to outshine the bride who should stand out in white on her day.

But what of when the bride is unconventional like Tina Turner who wore a green and black gown? Or what of when the bride is actually the one that wants her bridesmaids to wear white with her, like in the picture above? Does it work?

What do you think, if you're not yet married, would you try it?

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image from Labelleafrica.com

If Twerking is Egwu-Ukwu Reloaded, What Do You Think of the Oxford Dictionary Definition?

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 07:07 AM PDT

I got introduced to the word twerking just a few days before Miley Cyrus blew up the internet with her version of the dance at the MTV video music awards [see here]. Someone send me a video of a compilation of various people twerking and said, is that not Egwu-Ukwu (translate - Dance of the hips)?

I don't know what it is called in other Nigerian languages, but there's this dance movement in most Igbo free-style dances where the lady kinda rolls her hips. Owerri women, I think, have a special variation on this dance move, as well as Yoruba women.

In fact, I watched a dance troupe from Ogwasi in Delta performing this dance three years ago without knowing it had an American name already. They even did the style where you spread your legs, put your hands on the ground, and shake what your mama gave ya. As you can imagine everyone, especially the men went wild. What I have not seen traditional Nigerian women dancers don't do sha is stand on their hands with legs in the air and do the dance.

Now, twerk is an official word in the Oxford online dictionary as seen above. What do you think of the definition? Can we call the Nigerian Egwu-Ukwu Twerking?

Would You Use Sex as a Bargaining Chip?

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:06 AM PDT

By Eky Shirley

Is SEX a Bargaining Chip????

Every couple, even those with marriages or relationships made in heaven, have their moments of disagreement. Sometimes, it could get really messy. Some people have been known to turn their backs to 'hubby' or 'wifey' when they reached out for them after 'lights out'; because they were upset. Some have been known to hold out on having sex with their mates, till they get what they want, have their requests met, etc.

Erm, okay. So you used sex as a bargaining chip and it seemingly worked. Then you make it a habit. Sorry darling, like all things, the punishment will soon loose effect. Either mate will get used to not having sex or will begin to seek it elsewhere. I may not be a 'Nollywood' proponent, but you know that scene in most where Oga of the house is getting serviced by 'a new girl'? It might soon be your fate.

Not to play devil`s advocate, but it borders on the ridiculous to deny your husband/wife sex. Even the Holy book is against it. And yes, I said wife. There are some men who with-hold sex from their wives. Want to know them? Most of them complain about nagging wives. A little expo for you; many times women nag because they cannot discuss what the real issue is. Thus, keeping your socks 'left-to-right' as opposed to 'right-to-left' becomes a big deal.

So, would you use sex as a bargaining tool? I wanna know.

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