Breaking News: Late COAS, Lagbaja, to be buried Friday Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, would be buried in Abuja, on Friday.

His immediate elder brother, Moshood Lagbaja, disclosed this in Osogbo, Osun State, during a condolence visit by St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA).

He said the military could not release his remains to the family, but assured them he would be given a befitting burial in Abuja, on Friday.

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*HIS WORD—A GUIDING LIGHT*

Friday, November 8th .


_*For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light (Psalm 36:9).*_

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
Some people allow past experiences or disappointments to shape their relationship with God, and that's wrong. God's Word is and must remain the foundation of your walk with Him. Your daily relationship with Him should be guided by His Word, not by what you have faced or what others say. His Word is the light that guides us every step of the way. Hallelujah!

Remember the words of the psalmist, _*"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"*_ (Psalm 119:105). Those who ignore the Word grope in the dark and face so many calamities in life: _*"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge..."*_ (Hosea 4:6). The Word of God is your life and your light; so never be casual or too familiar with the Word.

Let the truths and realities of the Scriptures stir you up all the time. Love the Word. Hear the Word and acknowledge it; and then live the Word. That's what you need to win every day. That's what you need to walk in the supernatural every day. The Lord Jesus said in John 8:12, _*"...I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."*_ How do you follow Him?

You follow Him in the Word, through the Word, and by the Word. Then He says, when you follow Him, not only will you not walk in darkness, you'll have the light of life. In other words, you'll have answers; you'll have solutions to life's issues and problems. You'll be a victor all the way. You'll know exactly which way to go and what the direction for your life is. That's what the Word gives you. Light gives direction. Light shows the way. God's Word (His Light) illuminates your path to see, apprehend, and walk in the path God has preordained for you—His destiny for your life. Hallelujah!

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for your Word that is a guiding light in my life, illuminating my path as I fulfil my destiny in Christ, guided by your truth and wisdom. Thank you for granting me answers, solutions and the clarity I need to fulfil my purpose, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:* ** *Proverbs 6:23* For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life: **

** *John 1:4* In him was life; and the life was the light of men. **

** *John 8:12 NIV* When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." **

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Hebrews 8 & Jeremiah 52

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* 1 Peter 5:1-14 & Ezekiel 39

Hurricane Oscar has left six people dead after hitting Cuba over the weekend* during a major power blackout as electricity was restored to most of the capital, according to authorities.

*The lights went out for the Communist-run country's 10 million people on Friday* after the collapse of the nation's largest power plant crippled the whole grid.

*By Monday afternoon, nearly 90% of customers in Havana -- home to some two million people -- had power again,* the capital's electricity company said in a report published by state-run news portal Cubadebate.

*Many residents outside Havana, however, remained without electricity,* according to the authorities.

Gully erosion in Kano: Gov. Yusuf partners World Bank, FG to implement mega project at Gayawa

Governor Abba Kabir has visited Gayawa Gully Erosion site and promised to address the environmental challenges and improve the lives of the people in the area.

In a statement issued by the Governor's Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor made this promise during a visit to the site on Friday.

Governor Yusuf said that, the visit marked the new chapter in the journey towards addressing the persistent environmental challenges that have plagues the community of Bulbula- Gayawa for in Ungoggo Local Government which also affects parts of Nasarawa and Fagge local government areas for decades.

He added that, the urgent concerns raised by the devastating gully erosion necessitated immediate and decisive action to protect the lives and properties of the people in the community.

"The destructive effects of the gully erosion has not only claimed the lives but has inflicted untold hardship from the tragic loss of farmlands to the dangers faced by the children as they travel to school." Gov. Yusuf emphasised

"The site has regrettably became a place where criminal activities flourished and the loss of children due to flooding during the rainy season, it is heartbreaking," the governor lamented.

He added that, his administration is firmly committed to tackling the erosion challenges in Bulbula- Gayawa as part of the larger mission to address land degradation, environmental risks and impacts of climate change throughout the state.

Governor Yusuf revealed that the work would be done through the Agro-climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) under the supervision of state ministry of environment which enjoys strategic partnership with World Bank and the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The governor also informed the members of the community that, the ground work for the erosion control has been completed and it would require billions of naira to execute.

"The significant steps taken by the state government to halt indiscriminate and illegal sand mining activities in several areas and embarked on extensive land restoration projects including the rehabilitation of shelterbelt at Yanbawa and Sabongarin Ginzo.

"The restoration of over 21,261hectares of degraded land and the establishment of wood lot plantation, this initiative have been instrumental in mitigating desertification restoring land fertility and promoting sustainable livelihood for our people.

"Beyond controlling erosion, we are implementing community support programmes to revive livelihoods and rebuild what has been lost. Our livelihood support includes agricultural inputs and skill-building initiatives that will empower families and foster productivity in a secure and peaceful environment.

"The current administration is committed to ensuring that no community is left behind. Today, we are here to affirm that your voices have been heard, and we will tirelessly work to restore safety, security, and prosperity to Bulbula-Gayawa and its surrounding areas," the governor assured.

In his response on behalf of the community, Village Head of Zango, Malam Hamza Jibrin Nuhu appreciated the concern shown by the governor, disclosing that Governor Yusuf was the first and only governor that visited the Gully Erosion site.

He also prayed for governor and wished him success in all the good policies planned for the development of Kano.

Signed

Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,

Gully erosion in Kano: Gov. Yusuf partners World Bank, FG to implement mega project at Gayawa

Governor Abba Kabir has visited Gayawa Gully Erosion site and promised to address the environmental challenges and improve the lives of the people in the area.

In a statement issued by the Governor's Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor made this promise during a visit to the site on Friday.

Governor Yusuf said that, the visit marked the new chapter in the journey towards addressing the persistent environmental challenges that have plagues the community of Bulbula- Gayawa for in Ungoggo Local Government which also affects parts of Nasarawa and Fagge local government areas for decades.

He added that, the urgent concerns raised by the devastating gully erosion necessitated immediate and decisive action to protect the lives and properties of the people in the community.

"The destructive effects of the gully erosion has not only claimed the lives but has inflicted untold hardship from the tragic loss of farmlands to the dangers faced by the children as they travel to school." Gov. Yusuf emphasised

"The site has regrettably became a place where criminal activities flourished and the loss of children due to flooding during the rainy season, it is heartbreaking," the governor lamented.

He added that, his administration is firmly committed to tackling the erosion challenges in Bulbula- Gayawa as part of the larger mission to address land degradation, environmental risks and impacts of climate change throughout the state.

Governor Yusuf revealed that the work would be done through the Agro-climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) under the supervision of state ministry of environment which enjoys strategic partnership with World Bank and the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The governor also informed the members of the community that, the ground work for the erosion control has been completed and it would require billions of naira to execute.

"The significant steps taken by the state government to halt indiscriminate and illegal sand mining activities in several areas and embarked on extensive land restoration projects including the rehabilitation of shelterbelt at Yanbawa and Sabongarin Ginzo.

"The restoration of over 21,261hectares of degraded land and the establishment of wood lot plantation, this initiative have been instrumental in mitigating desertification restoring land fertility and promoting sustainable livelihood for our people.

"Beyond controlling erosion, we are implementing community support programmes to revive livelihoods and rebuild what has been lost. Our livelihood support includes agricultural inputs and skill-building initiatives that will empower families and foster productivity in a secure and peaceful environment.

"The current administration is committed to ensuring that no community is left behind. Today, we are here to affirm that your voices have been heard, and we will tirelessly work to restore safety, security, and prosperity to Bulbula-Gayawa and its surrounding areas," the governor assured.

In his response on behalf of the community, Village Head of Zango, Malam Hamza Jibrin Nuhu appreciated the concern shown by the governor, disclosing that Governor Yusuf was the first and only governor that visited the Gully Erosion site.

He also prayed for governor and wished him success in all the good policies planned for the development of Kano.

Signed

Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,

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First February Friday father Francis fried four fresh fishes for four famous friends from France........

The lawmaker representing Niger East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sani Musa, has heaped praises on President Bola Tinubu over his decision to implement the fuel subsidy removal policy.
Musa in an interview with Channels TV on Friday, submitted that the fuel subsidy removal by President Tinubu is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria.

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