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Sin is a reality with which we all must live. No one can escape the struggles we have with rebelling against God’s call on our lives (Romans 3:10-23). However, it is possible to choose whether one will vigorously fight the battle that wages against the flesh or not. The battle can be overwhelming, but it does not have to result in demoralizing defeat. One, among many, devastating strategies of Satan, which is fed by our own shame, is to fight, or rather retreat, in silence. From the very beginning, sin resulted in hiding and shame as Adam and Eve hid from one another by covering themselves (Genesis 3:7) and from the presence of the Lord in the garden by crouching among the trees (Genesis 3:8). A similar type of “hiding” is also evidenced in the refusal to own the sin when confronted. Wha...

Students Mawuena Makeovers Int. has a tutorial this week. It’s colourful, it’s comfortable, it's sassy and accompanying glamorous makeup looks for brides-to-be who would dare to wear bold colors. The newly opened Mawuena Makeovers Studios is the right place for you as it offers fantastic Makeup courses in Photographic, Bridal as well as comprehensive training for makeup artists looking to work in the film, television, entertainment, fashion and cosmetic industries. Mawuena Makeovers classes are run numerous times throughout the year but are kept small; in order to maximize the learning potential and learning outcomes. Small classes ensure plenty of attention and one-on-one focus from our educators. You will be closely guided throughout your course to ensure you perfect your makeup tec...

After more than a decade in the Nigerian banking industry, rising up the leadership ladder of 2 of the top 5 Banks, Adetola Juyitan, now an entrepreneur, has moved on to set up an upscale event center in the Lekki area of Lagos, “Glitz Occasions Event Centre”. The launching ceremony hosted crème-de-la-crème of the society, celebrities, top executives in the banking sector, humanitarian/service organisations, Nollywood and comedians of the Federal Republic of Nigeria among many others. According to Adetola Juyitan the CEO of Glitz Event Centre, “The Glitz is a spectacular event centre with an edge: established to deliver the industry’s finest level of expertise to small, medium and large organizations, specialist groups and discerning individuals, who desire the perfect venue for ...

Professor John Paden, President Muhammadu Buhari's official biographer, is a man that is very comfortable with distorting the truth and telling lies. He is also a man that has been doing so for virtually all his adult life. Anyone that doubts that should read his biography on the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, which was written in 1986 and titled "Ahmadu Bello, Saurdana of Sokoto: Values and Leadership In Nigeria", and which is essentially a self-serving and comprehensive compilation of Bello's numerous virtues with little or no mention of his many vices. I read that book twenty years ago and I placed it in the "light entertainment" shelf in my library because it lacked gravitas or any real intellectual stamina. It was, at best, a beautiful public relations job for Bello and, at worse, a...

Since it only takes seconds for someone to decide if they like you, and research shows that first impressions are very difficult to change, the pressure that comes with meeting new people is justifiably intense. Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few—the good looking, the fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likable is under your control, and it’s a matter of emotional intelligence (EQ). In a study conducted at UCLA, subjects rated over 500 adjectives based on their perceived significance to likability. The top-rated adjectives had nothing to do with being gregarious, intelligent, or attractive (innate character...

Nigeria is 56 years old today. Consequently it is time to speak some home-truths and look at where we are in the scheme of things. It is time to consider how well our government has fared since coming to power and to compare their record of service to previous governments that were in the saddle before them. Sadly the score sheet does not look too good. The rigging of elections, the persecution of opposition figures, the demonisation of dissenters, the destruction of the economy, the pauperisation of our people, the introduction of famine, the humiliation of Nigerians coupled with violence, impunity, aggression, intolerance and tyranny: that is all President Muhammadu Buhari and his government have served our people since he was sworn in on May 29th 2015. The last one year and fo...

In one of the most interesting studies yet, it has been found that men who have more sex are more likely to believe in the existence of God In a recent study that was published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, researchers from Duke University in North Carolina, USA, have suggested that sex can inspire spirituality in men. The research says the oxytocin released during sex doesn’t only promote social bonding and altruism as we know, but also promotes ‘divinity’ and an increased belief in the existence of God. “Spirituality and meditation have each been linked to health and well-being in previous research. We were interested in understanding biological factors that may enhance those spiritual experiences. Oxytocin appears to be part of the way our bodies support spiri...

The Ghanaian International Prolific Author and Transformational Speaker, Ferdinard Senyo Lawson, has been nominated for the prestigious Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts Awards (BEFFTA) UK. He contests with 29 other authors from around the globe for the coveted BEFFTA Best Author of the year 2016 in the Art Category. Ferdinard Senyo Lawson, a columnist with Pleasures Magazine is a Creativity Award (CA-AWARD, 2015) Best Life Coach & Best Public Speaker Winner, True African Heritage Awards (BEST AUTHOR, 2015) and Beffta. Founder & C.E.O of Ferdinard Lawson Empowerment & Inspirational Agency C.I.C ( FLEiA.CIC) in UK, Public Health Professional, Author, Lifestyle Coach, Transformational & Public Speaker and Publication Consultant. A Co-Chairman of Mi...