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then tell us a little of your good experience in such a relationship and what your opinion of an average muslim/christian is.

please no racist or anti religious or derogatory comments.

i will like you to kindly view some pictures of people dying of hunger and paste your comments on what you have seen and how you feel you can change towards food wastage,

Attention: Some of the pictures are very disturbing. To see this pictures you may check my blog. I have pasted this pictures to help us see some of what we do not know. I will appreciate it if i am not reported as this is not an advert or solicitation.

Nigeria

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Capital

Abuja

Area size

910770 sq. km

Area comparison

Slightly smaller than Scandinavia

Facts & figures

Political profile

PEOPLE

Language

English is the official language, but there are many local languages.

The main regional languages are Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.

Source: New Internationalist World Guide 2005/2006

Population

2005 131.5 million U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs

(DESA) Population Division (2004)

2004 127.1 million U.N. DESA

2002 120.0 million U.N. DESA

Future population estimates

258.1 million (2050 est)

Source: U.N. DESA (2004)

Ethnic groups

There are around 250 ethnic groups in the country, divided into four

main groups: the Hausa and Fulani in the north, the Yoruba in the

southwest and the Igbo in the southeast.

Source: NI World Guide 2005/2006

Religion

The north is predominantly Muslim, while the southeast is mainly

Christian. There is a mix of Muslims, Christians and followers of

traditional African religions in the southwest.

Source: NI World Guide 2005/2006

Percentage urban population

2003 46.6 percent U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development

Report 2005

2002 45.9 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Year women granted right to vote

1958

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Where two figures are shown, the first refers to a partial

recognition of the right to vote and the second to the year women

received the right to vote on a universal and equal basis.

Net percentage of girls enrolled in primary education

60 (2002-2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Percentage of population under 15

2003 44.7 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

2002 44.6 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

USEFUL INFORMATION

Time zone

GMT +1

Climate description

Relatively high temperatures throughout the year. August and

September are the rainiest months throughout the country.

Currency

Naira

Telephone dialling code

(+) 234

Driving (left/right)

Right

STANDARD OF LIVING

Average life expectancy

2003 43.4 years UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

2002 51.5 years UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Life expectancy - male

43.1 years (2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Life expectancy - female

43.6 years (2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Infant mortality

2003 98 per 1,000 live births UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

2002 110 per 1,000 live births UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Child mortality - deaths before the age of five

2003 198 per 1,000 live births UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

2002 183 per 1,000 live births UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Births attended by skilled personnel

No data available percent

Maternal mortality

800 per 100,000 live births (2000)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Human development index (HDI rank)

2005 158 UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

2004 151 UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Percentage of children under weight for age (under age 5)

1995-2003 29 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

1995-2002 36 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Percentage of undernourished population

2000-2002 average 9 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

1999-2001 average 8 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Food intake falls below the minimum requirement.

Population with access to improved water

2002 60 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

2000 62 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Population with access to improved sanitation

2002 38 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

2000 54 percent UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Literacy - average

66.8 percent (2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Literacy - male

74.4 percent (2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Literacy - female

59.4 percent (2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Landlines telephones

2005 9 per 1,000 people International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

2006

2004 8 per 1,000 people ITU 2005

2003 7 per 1,000 people UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

2002 5 per 1,000 people UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Cellular telephone subscribers

2005 141 per 1,000 people ITU 2006

2004 72 per 1,000 people ITU 2005

2003 26 per 1,000 people UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Internet users

2004 14 per 1,000 people ITU 2005

2003 6 per 1,000 people ITU 2004

2002 3.5 per 1,000 people UNDP - Human Development Report 2004

Transparency International corruption ranking (1=least corrupt,

145=most corrupt)

2005 152 (joint) Transparency International

2004 144 Transparency International

Signatory of International Convention on the Prevention and

Punishment for the crime of Genocide

No (1948)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Signatory of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman

or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Yes (1984)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Signatory of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Yes (1989)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

ECONOMY & AID

Percentage of population living on less than US$1 a day

70.2 percent (1990-2003 )

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

GNI per capita, Atlas method

2004 430 current US$ World Bank Data Profile Tables 2006

2003 380 current US$ World Bank Data Profile Tables 2006

The purpose of the Atlas conversion factor is to reduce the impact of

exchange rate fluctuations in a cross-country comparison of national

incomes. The Atlas conversion factor for any year is the average of a

country�s exchange rate (or alternative conversion factor) for that

year and its exchange rates for the two preceding years.

GDP

2004 72.1 current US$ billions World Bank Data Profile Tables 2006

2003 58.3 current US$ billions World Bank Data Profile Tables 2006

Annual GDP growth

2004 6.0 percent World Bank Data Profile Tables 2006

2003 10.7 percent World Bank Data Profile Tables 2006

Annual inflation

19.9 percent (2004)

Source: World Bank Data Profile Tables 2006

Share of income or consumption (poorest 10 percent)

1.6 (2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Share of income or consumption (richest 10 percent)

40.8 (2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

HEALTH

Physicians

27 per 100,000 people (1990-2004 )

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Percentage HIV+ (adults aged 15-49)

2005 3.9 percent U.N. Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) 2006

2003 3.7 percent UNAIDS 2006

Malaria

Risk from P.falciparum throughout the year in the whole country.

Chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance reported. (2004-

2005)

Source: U.N. World Health Organisation (WHO) 2005

TB cases

2004 290 per 100,000 people WHO 2006

2003 283 per 100,000 people WHO 2005

2002 275 per 100,000 people WHO 2004

CONFLICT & MIGRATION

Number of refugees originating here

2005 22098 Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

2004 23888 UNHCR

2003 24430 UNHCR

Number of refugees residing here

2005 9019 UNHCR

2004 8395 UNHCR

2003 9171 UNHCR

Number of internally displaced people\Estimate

Undetermined (2005)

Source: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) 2006

Landmine casualties per year

0 (2004 )

Source: Landmine Monitor Report 2005

Casualty figures may include both civilians and military personnel

injured or killed by landmines and unexploded ordnance.

Signatory to landmine convention?

Yes (2001 )

Source: Landmine Monitor Report 2004

Percentage of GDP spent on military

1.2 percent (2003)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Percentage of GDP spent on education

No data available percent

Percentage of GDP spent on health

1.2 percent (2002)

Source: UNDP - Human Development Report 2005

Knowing his antecedents, we would have expected him to have shown his long face in a video. If he is not dead, what do you think the "old evil one" might be planning right now? Would you sleep better knowing if he is dead?

LESSON 1

FOUNDATIONAL TRUTHS (PART ONE)

MEMORY VERSE: “Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth” Jn.17: 17.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 11 Timothy 3: 15-17.

INTRODUCTION

The significance of foundation in this crucial year cannot be over emphasized. Hence the need to touch on the foundational truths in this special edition of our Sunday School Manual, knowing fully well that, “…. It is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy” - Rom. 9: 16 -if we are to fulfil our divinely ordained destinies. May the Holy Spirit teach us more than ever before as we release ourselves afresh to Him. Amen.

OUTLINE

1. THE WORD IS THE TRUTH.

2. BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES.

THE WORD IS THE TRUTH.

If the foundation of a man’s life is to be relayed properly, it will be wise to submit to the One who originally framed it all by His word - Heb. 11: 3. The Word of God, the Truth, is divinely inspired and therefore profitable for doctrine, salvation, healing

remembring the Vaswane brothers and all the attrocities that perpetrated in this country during the late gen Abachas rule and their callous ill teatment of people her.

i believe that CNN desires the news above all. I just saw a special coverage showing other sources through which Israel can be attacked. Since the conflict stated, we have not heard news of attacks from such sources, now they have it on air.

if all nations keep to what they have and not look at what others are, have or can have, wouldn't the world be a better place? in the war (israel vs hezbollah) only the innocent really suffer. hezbollah should for the sake of its' people down tool. most of those that join to fight the war from hezbollahs side, join on the platform of "secular religiousity". the most responsible thing hezbollah can do now for its people, is to stop shelling Israel. the human casualty (on lebanon) is too much. the bad blood towards israel can only be understood when you watch hezbollah tv. the joy they exhibit over dead Israeli children and women is appalling. showing the dead corpses of children and women as victory and crying foul when Israeli bombs hit their hometowns, is to me hypocracy. stop killing and you will not be killed. Israel should think now of the fact that they are the most beloved of all nations and have mercy on civilians in Lebanon.

hesbollah, iran, syria and lebanon have always said that the destruction of israel is top priority to them. what should israelis do? are they to sit down and be killed? i have never heard of Israel going out to destroy or create problems for any other nation. nonation has had as much enemies as israel. why do they want to destroy them. israel should not stop what they are doing. they have aright to protect themselves and their future

try China National Petroleum Corporation. they are the new slave masters. it is really worrying to find that our govt is not really bothered about finding out what they do. it is really terrible what they do here. it is real slavery.the jobs they ask nigerians to do are terrible and can only be imagined if you have watched Indiana Jones and the temple of doom.

the word "emigrate" means to leave your country to go and live permanently in another country. a number of those who responded to my question seem not to have heard of this word. some even insulted me for not knowing the meaning and spelling of "IMMIGRATION". quite a couple of the answers came from europeans and americans. it is a disapointment to be castigated by those that should know and do not know, but still go about insulting those who should. by the way, i am an African, a proud Nigerian and better educated than most americans and europeans i know.