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By Dr Austin Orette

“For everything under the sun, there is time. There is time for peace and there is time for war’’. They will always lie to you. The Fulani Muslim will raise his right hand and put his left hand on the Quran, look you in the eye and lie to you. He is practicing Takiya which is allowed by their religion. The art of lying to further the cause of Islam. You will never be at peace with Islamic fundamentalists. It is always a lie. “

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By Dr Austin Orette

“If you cannot question or interrogate it, then it is a lie “Of all the religions in the World, Islam is the only one that you cannot interrogate. Those who do are violently killed by adherents of Islam, who proclaim they are fighting for Allah. My question to the preachers of Islam has always been: If Allah is great, all powerful and all merciful, why does he need weak humans to fight for him or defend him? 

All over the world, Islam is fighting one war or the other in the n

Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has been commended for his inimitable contribution and commitment to the country’s unity and development.

As a governor, you gave politics in Nigeria greater vision and breadth. You pointed out that the goal of a well-performing government is about delivering public services, upholding the rule of law and ensuring the well-being of its citizens’’.

The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the Alema of Warri, High Chief Emman

THE HOPE OF A CLEAR MIND

      I just wanted to take the time to welcome my readership to a new column designed to offer hope in our dark days, something which is lacking in most of our social media and over our airwaves. The purpose of “The Hope Line” is to STILL present things from a biblical, business, and common-sense perspective—but with an added emphasis upon turning the gloom away on a variety of topics and allowing folks to warm themselves in the smile of what God CAN do in many instance

TWO WORLDVIEWS--YOU GET TO CHOSE PART 3

     There are two worldviews constantly in play on earth among the various populations. One worldview represents Satan and his supporters, the forces of darkness. The other worldview represents Jesus Christ and his supporters, the forces of righteousness. The worldview you feed is the worldview you claim. If you believe in lying, cheating, murder, stealing, and sin, then you have the satanic worldview in your corner. If you believe in love, joy, peace, th

Handlers could be full of mischief or just manipulators. Most Leaders don’t have a full grasp of what is going on.  While their ‘loyal’ aides feast on the ignorance of the citizens out there. Keeping a very sick leader and packaging him at the expense of the economy and security of the state is usually in the selfish interest of these close aides and allies.

 I remember how two Ministers would sneak in their letters of requests in their Agbada or Suite to prevent aides of the President from frus

TWO WORLDVIEWS—WHICH WILL YOU PICK? PART 2

      Let me shock many of my readers. The term ‘apologetics’ does not appear in the KJV Scriptures. I don’t understand why there are ministries with well-educated Christians who seem to think that those of us who are in Jesus Christ need to apologize for our faith. Further, these same ministries like to ‘soften’ our witness to other faiths and cultures to the point that THEY walk away from us feeling ‘vindicated’ while the Christian appears to be ‘emas

TWO WORLDVIEWS—WHICH WILL YOU PICK? PART 1

     A few years before the pandemic, I was invited to teach on the spiritual dangers of Modern Street Gangs at my district Vacation Youth Conference. This annual gathering lasted a week and brought young people from many of the churches in our area for a summer get together to magnify the Lord and to learn more about the Christian religion.

     It was an honor that turned into a disappointment, as the older youth whom I had been assigned not only did n

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” — Mahatma Gandhi

It is no longer a secret that before the ink had dried on the handing-over and taking-over documents, and before we could roll out our drums to celebrate the first 100 days in office of our brand-new Governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS - the ripples of cracks in the relationship between the Governor and his predecessor, benefactor, and our Leader, His Excellency Barrister Nyesom Wike, CON, h

THE CHECK LISTS, PART 2

     As I mentioned during our last thrill-packed episode, there are three types of check lists which are laid out in the KJV Bible:

      *There are check lists meant for the conduct of the righteous (saints).

      *There are check lists meant to spotlight the traits of the wicked (sinners).

      *Lastly, there are prophetic check lists for the last days putting forth warnings to protect or ‘wise up’ the saints and to warn the sinner specifically as to what is to come in

THE CHECK LISTS, PART 1

      Let me say up front that I appreciate each and every one who has taken the time to read and pass on this series of columns. The hour IS getting late, and, as The Temptations said in one of their songs from a past era, we are living in a Ball of Confusion.

      The best road map through uncertain times? Bible Prophecy. Amen.

      During my days as a Book Reviewer a few years back, the business world was abuzz with the ‘new’ innovation of check lists. Several best-sel

GET RIGHT—OR GET LEFT! PART 2

      In our last ride together, I sought to make it clear that one MUST become a Christian on God’s terms in order to be eligible to be Raptured off of this rock, and into Heaven. Church membership does NOT mean that you are IN Jesus Christ. If your father, mother, grandma, or grandpa is a Christian and you are not, you are NOT in Jesus Christ. You may know about Christ, but having a relationship with Him by calling on his name and becoming a part of his Kingdom is

.... Praises FCT minister for making Abuja smart city

....Says Akogate is the best in Nigeria

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, has been praised for imagining a different future for the nation’s capital, modernizing the city, providing development opportunities for women and youths and strengthening democracy and effective governance in the country.

He was also applauded for promoting the country’s strategic interests, advancing fundamental values and supporting

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the Ogoni Liberation Initiative  have criticized the federal government over recent remarks made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, concerning the resumption of oil production in Ogoni noting that the statement was insensitive and damaging to a healing process undertaken by MOSOP over the past five years.

The groups further noted that the Ogoni people were yet to recover from the pains of the past and do not need to be rem

GET RIGHT—OR GET LEFT!  PART 1

     Bible Prophecy gives the true Christian the strength to get through today—to reach the coming kingdom.

     To get to the bottom line of this series, Bible Prophecy gives the Christian hope in the future. Hope in surviving the hard times in which we currently live. Hope in sickness, social unrest, political corruption, and family breakdown. God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the illumination of the Holy Spirit will give his true Christians—the Body of

In its efforts to adopt initiatives to avert any crisis and achieve a peaceful resolution of problem that affect the Ogoni people, MOSOP and Ogoni Liberation Initiative have decided to collaborate for Ogoni deveoplment. 

We brief you today in view of the most recent happenings affecting our Ogoni people and to intimate the general public on the initiatives we are adopting to avert any crisis and achieve a peaceful resolution of the problem. 

A statement signed and made available to news platform

STICK WITH THE KING’S BOOK! PART 2

    If you’re going to deliver the goods to hungry souls at the street level, it would be advisable to have a solid foundation of the main issues of Bible Prophecy. Having a clear understanding of the basics from the New Testament will work wonders to meet the mockers and scoffers head on and be a contender for the faith (Jude 1:3 KJV). Of course, you need to have the right Bible for the task ahead…that being the King James Version. As I mentioned in our last e

STICK WITH THE KING’S BOOK! PART 1

      I’ve had my share of firefights over this topic; I’ve lost friends and made more than a few enemies. Nevertheless, this topic could be considered the bedrock of studying Bible Prophecy in that there is only ONE version of the Holy Scriptures that one should consider ‘most accurate.’

      Are you ready? The version that I am referring to is the King James Version; the Authorized Version of the Bible, released to the world in 1611 AND unchallenged in the pu

WHY DIDN’T MY PASTOR TELL ME? PART 2

      In our last thrilling adventure, I shared the question posed by one of the young men I had been teaching among a group of his fellow detainees as the old Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. The teaching session had taken place a few years ago—before the Pandemic hit—with young men from the J-John Unit, in the center’s Chapel. Also on hand were a few Detention Officers who were also interested in the question…and my response.

      I had been teachin

WHY DIDN’T MY PASTOR TELL ME ABOUT THIS? PART 1

      There is NO separation of church and state…in the streets. Let this sink in.

      Our story begins a few years ago at the old Marion County Juvenile Detention Center at 25^th and Hillside. As I’ve been told, this facility has been closed, and a new MCJDC has been built and the detainees, staff and courts have been moved.

      Let me plug in some of my background and full disclosure at this point.

      As a wise preacher noted years ago: “You d