Why Americans Go(& Don't Go) to Church

Saturday 4th August, 2018
NUMBERS, FACTS AND TRENDS SHAPING YOUR WORLD



Poll by Pew Research
Posted by Ambassador T Brikins
AUGUST 1, 2018
Why Americans Go (and Don’t Go) to Religious Services
Many cite practical or personal reasons, rather than lack of belief, for staying home

In recent years, the percentage of U.S. adults who say they regularly attend religious services has been declining, while the share of Americans who attend only a few times a year, seldom or never has been growing. A new Pew Research Center survey finds that the main reason people regularly go to church, synagogue, mosque or another house of worship is an obvious one: to feel closer to God. But the things that keep people away from religious services are more complicated.

Among those who attend no more than a few times a year, about three-in-ten say they do not go to religious services for a simple reason: They are not believers. But a much larger share stay away not because of a lack of faith, but for other reasons. This includes many people who say one very important reason they don’t regularly attend church is that they practice their faith in other ways. Others cite things they dislike about particular congregations or religious services (for example, they haven’t found a church or house of worship they like, or they don’t like the sermons). Still others name logistical reasons, like being in poor health or not having the time to go, as very important reasons for not regularly attending religious services.

Welcome To May 1; World Asthma Day



Let’s   Pray for All Asthma Sufferers.


‘’And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and He shall bless thy bread, and thy water, and I will take sickness from the midst of thee…the number of thy days I will fulfill’’. Exodus 23:25, 26.

Posted by Ambassador T. Brikins

Image result for asthmaYou are not likely to know that May 1 is celebrated globally as World Asthma Day. But you know that it is Labour Day.

She lay there on the carpeted floor. Inside her, the battle is ragging hot. Her airways are swollen and inflamed. The muscles surrounding her airways tightened their grips on her, causing contraction and much mucus flow making her   bronchial tubes to narrow.

Martin Luther King Jnr's Family Visits Nigeria's President Muhamadu Buhari

March 27, 2018

 Confers  on Him the First Black History Month National Black Excellence and Exceptional African Leadership Award.



President Muhammadu Buhari(Middle)Representative(Matriach) of the Martin Luther King Family, Dr. Naomi(4th right), Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora Matters, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa(3rd. right) and others during the visit to Nigeria's Presidential Villa, Aso Rock in Abuja , yesterday


Danjuma and the Ominous Times

March 27, 2018

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General T.Y. Danjuma. Heards' men & their herds insert

The Guardian Opinion

By Luke Onyekakeyah

The “defend yourselves or you will all die” statement over the weekend by the top former chief of army staff, General T. Y. Danjuma (retd), is instructive and should not be brushed aside.

Bill Gates says, Buhari's Government's Investment Plans Are Not Good Enough

March 27, 2018



Bill Gates in a handshake with Nigeria's President General M. Buhari

Gates, who spoke in an exclusive interview with Cable News Network (CNN), maintained that the Nigerian government’s investments in young people, especially in areas of health and education were not good enough.

An Impending Jihad In Nigeria?

March 20,2018

JOS RESIDENTS ON ALERT AS NEWS OF 10,500 MILITIA ALLEGEDLY SENT TO ATTACK PLATEAU, AND OTHER  STATES  LEAKED

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President Mohamadu Buhari, Nigeria, watching over Nigeria


(b) The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government; and
(c)The participation of the people in their government shall be ensured in accordance with the provision of this constitution’’. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, Amended. Chapter 11, 14(2) (b) (c)

This has been published for all relevant stakeholders to take necessary action to  forestall  further bloodshed in Nigeria especially in the light of consistent killings in the country.


Former Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland, Yahaya Kwande and member representing Jos North Constituency in the Plateau House of Assembly, Baba Hassan have been fingered as having contributed to the success of an impending jihad in Plateau and four other states.

An unconfirmed letter to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, supposedly leaked and shared by a security source also lists efforts by a Plateau based businessman, Dan China and top security heads towards the religious cleansing.

According to the document, 10,500 militia men have been deployed to Plateau, Benue, Bauchi, Kaduna and Taraba with 1,700 rifles and several sacks of ammunitions.

It says, “Those we deployed to Jos have spread to every Village So also Makurdi and Kaduna. Taraba and Bauchi.

“To those in Makurdi, we supplied them with twelve (12) sacks of ammunition. Those in Jos, eight (8) sacks and to those in Kaduna, nine (9) sacks.

“To those in Taraba, ten (10) sacks and Six (6) sacks to Bauchi.

“All in all with One thousand seven hundred (1,700) rifles and ten thousand live hundred (10,500) Militia Men.”

The document purportedly written in Hausa language and translated in English highlights the contributions of top Muslim figures thus:

“We have seen the message sent to us by the Custom Boss: he gave us twenty five (25) Hilux vans which Alh Abuhakar Zaki Duniya received in Katstna and brought them to Maiduguri and in Jos Dan China gave us Ten (10) Vectra cars together with military uniforms.

“Samaila Mohanimed gave us two (2) Hilux. Hassan Baba (Member representing Jos North North in the Plateau State House of Assembly) gave us three (3) drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

“Yahaya Kwande gave four (4) 406 Peugeot.”

The document particularly lists Ebomi Christian Ministries of Prophet Isa El Buba, Jos for attack.

“We would ensure that El Bubas Satanic building is a gathering with his people if not, he will continue to tarnish Muslims.

“Our leaders said that he should be arrested which is why lawal Daura (Director General of DSS) sent for his arrest.”

Last week, Taraba state Governor, Ishaku Dairus raised alarm over an impending attack in the state but it is not sure if it was in connection to this purported letter.

Police authorities have not commented on the threat despite an enquiry.

However, a chat with a security source suggested that investigations are on into the issue.

The full document reads:

We are happy over what we heard. which our Leader have spoken of which General Akilu M. and Hafeez Ringim. Chief of Air Staff Sadiq Abubakar and General Buratai (Chief of Army Staff) and Danbazau {Minister of Interior): and Mansur Dan Ali [Minister of Defence). Brigadier General Rabiu Abubakar, Abubakar Malami (Attorney General and Minister of Justice). Brigadier General Mohammed Bello. Ibrahim lnspector General of Police). and Mohammed D. Abubakar {former Inspector General Of Police}. and Bosses of Custom and Immigration and our Traditional Rulers, Emirs). They said we should continue. that all of them are solidly behind us to defend us. so long as it is Jihad we are doing. That no One would touch us. Those we deployed to Jos have spread to every Village So also Makurdi and Kaduna. Tax-aha and Bauchi. To those in Makurdi we supply to them twelve (12 sacks of ammunition those in Jos. Eight (8) sacks to those in Kaduna Nine (9) Sacks. those in Taraba ten (10) sacks. and Six (6) sacks to Bauchi. All in all with One thousand seven hundred (1,700) rifles and ten thousand live hundred (10,500) Militia Men. Now what we are telling you is that we have already came and we have deployed them. All our States (to States that are predominantly Muslims) are now united without sectarial differences of Islam. Groups. we are telling you the exploits our leaders are doing of which at all times they are giving us Vehicles and also protect us. We have seen the message sent to us by the Custom Boss: he gave us twenty-five (25) Hilux. of which Alh Abuhakar Zaki Duniya received them in Katstna and brought them to Maiduguri And in Jos Dan China gave us Ten [10) Vectra 8 together With military Uniforms. Samaila Mohanimed gave us two (2) Hilux. Hassan Baba {Member representing Jos North North in the Plateau State House of Assembly} gave us three (3) drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) Yahaya Kwande gave four (4) 406 Peugeot. We would ensure that ElBubas Satanic building is a gathering with his people If not. He will continue to tarnish Muslims Our Leaders said that he should be arrested. which is why legal Daura (Director General of DSS) sent for his arrest.

Watch out for an analysis of the situation in Nigeria over the past few weeks.

4 Wisdom Keys From The Day I Met Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo

March 19,2018

Happy Birthday To The Pastors' Pastor

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Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, simply humble & insightful


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Bethel Ministries, aka Wonder City was the place. It had just moved location  from Victoria Island to an ultra modern Church Building on  Lekki  Peninsula, Lagos.

It was the first airconditioned church in Lagos. Its Pastor,  the Late Apostle Gabriel Oduyemi was arguably one of  Nigeria's most flamboyant Pastors & the first to fly  in his private jet. And , offcourse,  the monthly  Miracle Night that drew attendance from within and outside Nigeria.

It was the place of worship for the WHO IS WHO IN Nigeria.