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If Buhari fails, we’ve all failed – Cleric

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Supreme Head of Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, Dr. Solomon Alao, has said if President Muhammadu Buhari is to succeed with his economic reforms, the support of Nigerians are needed.

Alao, who is fondly called Baba Aladura, called on Nigerians to unite and pray for Buhari’s success.

The prophet made this call when he delivered a keynote address at the 91st Seraphim Day anniversary with the theme “I Have Set the Lord Always Before Me” held at Seraphim Land on Kilometre 40, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.

“Buhari needs our collective prayers.

“If he fails, we have all failed, but, if he succeeds and the economy becomes buoyant, we will all reap the benefits.

“So, there is the need for all of us to cooperate with him for our own benefit,” he said.

The cleric also advised Nigerians to patronise locally-made goods in order to strengthen the naira and urged political leaders to think inwards.

He said government must go back to the drawing board and learn from the country’s founding fathers, who, despite religious and tribal sentiments, enthroned peace and economic stability in the regions in the First Republic.

Alao said Nigeria is destined for greatness and stressed that Nigerians must change their present attitude of deep-rooted tribalistic sentiments as well as religious intolerance as witnessed in some parts of the country for the country.

Baba Aladura explained that God is the only way out of Nigeria’s predicament, adding that Nigerians must strive to stand on the path of truth, respect for human dignity and love towards fellow human being.

He also tasked Christians all over the country to shun corruption, especially members of the C&S Unification of Nigeria.

The cleric threatened that any member of the church found to have corruptly enriched himself/herself would be ostracised from the church.

He added that members must shun all forms of profane acts, adding that all sacrifices are fetish and against the liturgy of the church.

While enjoining all members to be fully involved in the development of the Moses Orimolade University, Omuaran, Alao urged all members of Cherubim & Seraphim family worldwide to come together in unity. According to him, the unity of the Church remains a crucial cause that must be pursued tirelessly.

70.67% Fail English, Maths In Nov/Dec WASSCE

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The West African Examinations Council, WAEC has on Friday  in Lagos released the statistics of candidates who passed  English Language and Mathematics in the November/December 2015 WASSCE results.

In a release, its Public Relations Officer, Mr Demian Ojijeogu said:” A total of 67,713 candidates, representing? 29.33 per cent obtained credits in ?five subjects and above, including English Language and Mathematics.?”

The statistics therefore implied that above 70 per cent ? who sat the WASSCE did not obtained five credits including English and Mathematics.

?Meanwhile, in November/December 2014 WASSCE, 246,853 candidates who sat for the exams, only 72,522 candidates, representing 29.37 per cent, obtained credits in five subjects, including Mathematics and English Language. This connotes that there is a decline in performance from that of 2014.

Recalled on Thursday, during a press briefing in Lagos  ?The Head National Office, Mr  Olutise Isaac Adenipekun had concealed the statistical data of candidates  who scored five credits in English Language and Mathematics, starting that it was not necessary.

He, however said: Of the 237,154 candidates sat the examination, ? 79,490 candidates, representing 33.51% obtained 6 credits and above.”

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Nigerian Universities Fail To Make World’s Top 700

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No Nigerian university is in the first 700 higher institutions of learning in the world and the first 18 in Africa, according to the QS World University Rankings 2015/16.

However, South Africa has nine institutions while Egypt has five. Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have one institution each.

“This is the 12th edition of QS’s annual ranking of the world’s top universities, which uses six performance indicators to assess institutions’ global reputation, research impact, staffing levels and international complexion,” the report said.

In Africa, the University of Cape Town, South Africa, is ranked first on the continent and 171st in the world. The Stellenbosch University, South Africa, is rated second in Africa and 302nd in the world. The University of the Witwatersrand is the third on the continent and 331st globally.

On the global scale, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States, scored 100 per cent to retain its top spot in the QS rankings for the fourth year consecutively. Harvard University (US) climbed two places to rank second, followed by the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), and Stanford University (US) in joint third. MIT came first in the 2012 global rating – a position which Harvard and Cambridge universities had once occupied – and has remained there ever since.

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6 Signs Your Relationship is Bound to Fail

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1. Harsh Startups

From the moment you begin a conversation with your partner, you’re immediately negative. You criticize, use sarcasm, and maybe even throw some biting words into the mix. This is referred to as a “harsh startup.” If any interaction begins like this, it will inevitably end the same way. Consequently, this leaves you and your partner feeling even worse than you did at the inception of the discussion, and most likely without any kind of resolution. To combat this tendency, talk to your partner about making a serious effort to toss some positivity into your daily ritual. Instead of beginning an interaction with a nasty edge, try to open with a compliment or something you appreciate about your partner. While this ugly habit may be difficult to break, if you both become more self-aware of your actions, positive change is possible.

2. Signs of the apocalypse

Possibly the most talked-about aspect of Gottman’s research are what he refers to as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. They include:

  • Criticizing: Constantly critiquing and putting down your partner. You turn every less-than perfect action (like forgetting to take out the trash) as a reflection of character.
  • Contempt: Displaying an unfortunate combo of disgust and anger toward your significant other. You don’t respect your partner whatsoever and rather view yourself as superior.
  • Defensiveness: You don’t take any responsibility for your contributions toward problems in your relationship. Rather, everything is your partner’s fault.
  • Stonewalling: Completely withdrawing from any kind of conflict or serious discussion with your significant other, refusing to effectively communicate. This is by far the worst of the four horsemen behaviors, and a sure sign of relationship failure if the behavior continues.

3. Flooding

The term “flooding” means that your partner’s negative actions, whether it’s criticism or defensiveness, is so overwhelming that you become paralyzed. You shut down emotionally and completely detach from the relationship because you simply cannot handle the toxicity. These feelings usually lead to even more contempt over time, and a quick deterioration of a relationship.

4. Body Language

When you interact with your partner, are you closed off? Arms crossed? Face scowling? Maybe even some yelling? These are common reactions when you’re feeling flooded, along with increased heart rate, a secretion of adrenaline and an increase in blood pressure. Whatever the cause of these physical reactions, one thing is certain, it renders you unable to have a productive conversation with your significant other. If you notice yourself physically reacting in this way, try to take a few deep breaths, or ask your partner to give you a moment to calm down before you proceed. Of course, these steps are much easier said than done, but doing so will help lead to a more conducive discussion and hopefully result in a resolution.

5. Positive/Negative Balance

A combination of negative and positive is like the yin and yang of any healthy relationship. Negativity can play an important role in a relationship, such as calling out and eradicating interaction patterns that don’t work. But the key is balance. If constant negativity is keeping you and your partner from recovering from past fights, this is a recipe for disaster. Gottman’s magic ratio is 5:1. For every negative event, you need 5 positive events to restore balance and promote happiness. So if you find yourself in the negative territory too often, try to go out of your way to something nice for your partner. With a little effort, it’s only a matter of time before the balance is restored.

6. You can’t forgive and forget

If you find yourself still resenting your significant other for something that happened five years ago, then chances are you two won’t be together for another five. If you’re unable to let go of past problems then you could get stuck in what Gottman calls “bad memories.” This type of mindset leaves you viewing your past, present, and even future relationship in a negative light, often worse than it actually is. Instead of remaining in this unpleasant space, try to remember good times and positive qualities about your partner. When Gottman interviews happily married couples, they look at their past fondly and remember difficult obstacles they faced as opportunities for growth in their partnership.

Read more: cheatsheet

APC’s Plot To Remove Ekweremadu Will Fail- PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party asked the ruling All Progressives Congress to stop chasing shadows and concentrate on governance.

It also said the plot by the APC to remove the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, “is an enterprise in futility.”

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Abdulahi Jalo, said this in a telephone interview with our correspondent in Abuja.

He advised the APC to stop chasing shadows and concentrate on providing the services they promised to provide for Nigerians during campaign.

He said the PDP should not be blamed for the decision of the ruling APC, to call for a meeting outside of the National Assembly Complex on the morning of the inauguration.

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Stella Oduah, Andy Uba Fail to Make PDP Candidates’ List

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The senatorial ambition of a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, has crashed, following her inability make the list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidates. The list was released on Tuesday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

 Ms. Oduah, after failing to capture the Anambra North Senatorial seat, had allegedly contacted powerful government officials to use their influence to force INEC to get her name into the list.
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