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SPECIAL TIPS FOR 2024! *Bishop (COL) Paul Vincent shares 24 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN 2024* Clement Emmanuel

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SPECIAL TIPS FOR 2024!
*Bishop (COL) Paul Vincent shares 24 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN 2024*

Clement Emmanuel

 

As the year gradually gains momentum with the Month of January already singing and activities beginning to pick-up everywhere, Bishop (COL) Paul N. Vincent, US based renowned and a reputable man of God shared some few principles and nuggets that will help many to succeed in 2024 and in life. This principle will also help in making progress beyond today’s life or where we have been in yester-years. Bishop Paul Vincent added that 2024 is their year of Increased and Abundant Harvest. He is married to Rev (Mrs) Edith Vincent.

Bishop Paul Vincent reiterated that many people often think that once they do a long fast at the beginning of the year, that’s all they need to succeed! A 21-Day, 40-Day or 100-Day fast at the beginning of the year doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be productive throughout the year! Without down playing the importance of fasting, but there are other ingredients which if they are missing, fasting alone can’t take their place!

Here are few things that can help many succeed and be more productive in year 2024 & in life generally!

*PRAYER & FASTING*
Prayer is our lifeline to Heaven! Prayer is Communication & a Time of Fellowship with God! It’s the greatest Source of our spiritual Power! It’s the place where we can defeat Satan & all his demonic forces with the power that’s available to us through the name of Jesus! Prayer (& often with Fasting) is supposed to be a lifestyle for us, not just a ritual at the beginning of the year, but an ongoing practice throughout the year, so that we stay connected to God as our Source! We also win spiritual Victories in the place of Prayer! In 2024, secure your spiritual Victories in the place of Prayer! Fast as you are led, not because others are doing it or as a competition to see who will “out fast” another person or Church!

Fasting is a means by which we deny ourselves, our flesh especially, in order to focus & spend Time with God in the place of Prayer, the Word of God, Meditation & seeking God with all our heart: For Direction, for Humility, for Freedom & Deliverance, for Repentance, (Joel: 2:12). Definitely there are times & situations that calls for Fasting, & beginning the year with a time with God spent in fasting is a good way to start the year seeking God’s Help for the rest of the year! In the place of Fasting (with Prayers) we also win spiritual victories & in 2024, as you seek God with Fasting & Prayers, you will find God & experience a breakthrough in life & in any area of life you desire! We also win spiritual Victories in the place of Fasting with Prayer. But Fast as you are led of God, not because others are doing it or as a competition to see who will “out fast” another person or Church!

Mark 17:21 “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”
Joel: 2:12 “Even now, ‘declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting & weeping and mourning.”
Mark 11:24 “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

*GOD’S WORD*
Take Time to Read, Study, Meditate, Memorize, Confess & put the Word of God into Action in your life Daily, for man shall not live by bread alone but by the Word of God! Let the Word of God dwell richly in you as it’s the ONLY Offensive weapon we have against the enemy as it is the Sword of The Spirit!
Joshua 1:8 “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

*FAITH*
You will always need Faith to receive anything from God, including to succeed in Year 2024! Our Faith in God is so Foundational in life & to succeed! We need to develop our Faith, grow it & begin to put it to use in every area of life, including our pursuit of Success in 2024!
Mark 9:23 “And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”
Mark 11:22 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.”

*GIVING & SOWING*
Some of us have come this far in life by Giving & Sowing Seeds! Until you begin to Give, Sow Seed of Faith & be faithful in giving God your Tithe, there are Doors that won’t just Open! Determine in 2024 to be Faithful in Tithing, to Sow Seeds according to the level of your Faith & to Give (to God & His Work, to help the needy when you can & to support charitable causes). I believe 2024 is our Year of INCREASING HARVEST! But you can’t Harvest if you have not taken time to Sow the Seed, Water it, then expect the Harvest! May your Harvest locate you in the Year 2024 in Jesus name!
Genesis 8:22 “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”
Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”

*THANKSGIVING*
An attitude of Gratitude endears you to God! How can we not be Thankful to God for life & all His Benefits! Take Time to Thank God always & for All He’s done for you & even Thank Him (by Faith) for what He is about to do for you in 2024! Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude unto God in 2024!
Hebrews 13:15 “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”

*FORGIVENESS*
Unforgiveness simply hinders your prayers, blocks your blessing, makes God not to Forgive you & brings damnation upon you! Don’t even waste your Time in long days of prayer & fasting if you’re still harboring Unforgiveness against anyone! Forget about your Giving & Sowing Seeds if you won’t Forgive people. It is said that, Unforgiveness (including Bitterness, Anger & Malice) does more harm to the Vessel it is Stored in, than the Vessel it is stored against! So Forgive People if you want the heaven over your life to be Open in 2024!
Matthew 6:14-15 “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

*FAVOR*
The Favor of God upon your life will help you to accomplish much more in life with greater ease & more result! Often people try all year long to get things done all in their own human effort & head knowledge, but when the Favor of God is released upon us, things & people will act more favorably to us & we’ll be able to get more done! I pray for you now: In 2024, May God’s Favor rest upon you & may you find Favor with God & with Man, in Jesus name!
Psalm: 90:17a “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us …”
Psalm: 5:12 “Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.”
Luke: 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”

*WISDOM*
You need Wisdom to make the Right Choices & Decisions! Many people have had long days of Prayer & Fasting, then made wrong choices or decisions that wipes out all the results of the prayer & put them in trouble! Ask God for Wisdom in life & to Plan in 2024!
James 1:5 “If any of you lack Wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

*VISION*
In one of my books (by the Grace of God, I have published 20 books) titled, “Your Vision & What To Do With It” I talked about how to take your Vision From Conception to Realization! If you want to succeed & be productive in life & in Year 2024, you need to catch a vision of what you really want to do or accomplish in life or in year 2024! Without a Clear Vision of what you really want to do or accomplish in 2024, you may discover by December 2024, that you’ve wasted the year (again) & can’t account for what you really did, achieved or accomplished in 2024! May this not happen to you! The way to avoid it is to catch, get, develop a vision of what you really want to accomplish, achieve, become or do in 2024, then step out & begin working on it, step by step, one day at a time!
Proverbs 29:18a “Where there is no vision, the people perish: …”

*GOAL SETTING*
If You Aim at Nothing; You’ll Hit Nothing! Set Goals of what you’ll want to accomplish in Year 2024! Actually, Set Long Term Goals (5,10,15,20,25- Year Goals – which is like the ladder you’ll need to climb to get to the Top in life or to your destination) & set Short Term Goals (Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly Goals – (which are like the rungs in the ladder that you need to keep climbing on the ladder daily)! These long & short term goals of what you’ll want to accomplish in 2024, begin working on them! Don’t Procrastinate! Your Goals are your Desires, what you Desire to accomplish in 2024 & in life; & God says He’ll grant you your desires!
Psalm 20:4 “May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans (goals) succeed.”

*YOUR WORDS*
What you SAY (Your Words) are important & have control over your life & will have a lot to do with the outcome you get in 2024 & in life generally! You can’t keep saying or confessing the opposite of what The Word of God says or His Promises to you & expect those promises to manifest in your life or in 2024! Your Words must be in agreement with The Word & Promises of God to you, no matter what your circumstances looks like! So if you want to see certain things happen or manifest in your life, Change how you talk & Change your Vocabulary in 2024!
Mark 11:23 “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”

*PLANNING*
Failure to Plan they say is Planning to Fail! Prayer & Fasting is NOT a Substitute to Planning! You need to Ask God for Wisdom as you Plan; Ask God to bless your Plans & Seek His Help as you set out to achieve your Plans, knowing that without Him, you can achieve nothing! If you’ve been working on something you planned from years ago & it’s taking you no where, maybe it’s Time to Revise your Plans, evaluate them & consider Changing your Strategy or approach and chose a better way or route to achieve your goals & dreams in life & in 2024. It’s a vital part of your Planning process! Don’t leave your Planning to God! It’s your responsibility!
Proverbs 16:1,3,9 “The Plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD… 3 Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established….9 The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.”

*TIME MANAGEMENT*
The popular saying, “Business before Pleasure” is true if you want to succeed in 2024 & in life! How do you manage your Time? How do you Plan to Manage your Time in 2024! We all have 24 Hours in a Day, that is a Total of 8,784 Hours in 2024! Each of those hours are Blank Checks (Cheques, as they’ll call it in U.K./Nigeria) that God has given you for 2024! You can either Use them, Spend them, Invest them or Squander & Waste them! It’s your Choice! But determine to Spend & Invest every one of those Hours wisely & productively! Cut out any unnecessary thing that’ll waste your time & rechannel those hours to something more productive!
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2,11a “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;… 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: …”

*SELF IMPROVEMENT*
Don’t remain at the same level life met or kept you 5 or 10 years ago or even last year! Read Books (there are many good inspirational & self help books out there, I’ve written 20 of such books) buy, read & learn from them. Attend Conferences, Seminars or events that’ll add value to your life, career or help you advance in your chosen field! Some of you may need to go back to School or learn a new trade, skill or business! Don’t get scared to take such a step, so that you won’t look back in 5 years time & regret not taking such a step! It’s never too late to start anything if you have the passion for it! It could be the best use or investment of your Time in 2024! Someone may just need to Re-Condition their Mind & drop negative patterns of thinking or beliefs that’s held you back in life & over the years! Commit yourself to Self-Improvement in 2024!
Ecclesiastes 9:10a “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might;…”

*WORK HARD*
Until you Step Out & Take Action, Work Hard on & Do what you’ve been planning to do; It’ll NEVER Get Done! So enough of all the talk & theory! Begin to Take Actions, begin to Work Hard on that Project, Dream & Career as you pursue it, and you’ll be on your way to actualizing your dreams & goals in 2024! Without hard work on your part, don’t expect much to be accomplished in 2024 or even in life! Anything of worth & that’ll be great in life, takes hard work! If you won’t put hard work into anything or any project, don’t expect it to be great! But when you work hard & have God’s blessings upon your hard work, then you can expect great results! To succeed in 2024 & in life, Work Hard! I pray God’s blessings upon your hard work in 2024!
Psalm: 90:17b “… Establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!”

*To be continued.. Watch out for continuation of 24 Ways to succeed in 2024 by Bishop (COL) Paul N Vincent.*

*ABOUT THE AUTHOR*
Bishop (COL) VINCENT N. PAUL is a Motivational & Anointed Preacher, Teacher, Chaplain, Prolific Author, Publisher & Broadcaster. He’s President of: Vincent Paul Ministries Int’l.; Kingdom Power Ministries Int’l; & Bishop, Kingdom Power Chapel. He’s also the President/CEO, Vincent Paul Group, Inc. & President/CEO, Persistence Works TV Network! He’s a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve & also a Kentucky Colonel.

He’s appeared on: ABC 7, CBN ‘Turning Point’, NTA Network; WHTV; TCT TV; KCHF TV; BEN TV London & PWTN. He’s been featured in New York Daily News, Vanguard ‘Papers, etc. He’s published 20 Books in his Persistence Works Book Series & publishes Persistence Works Magazine & Persistence Works E-Newsletter – reaching over 100,000 people in 150 nations!

He holds a B.A. degree from University of Ibadan; M.A. [Leadership] & Master of Divinity [M.Div.] both from Liberty University. He also holds an Executive Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University, San Francisco CA. He’s been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Westgate University for his prolific writings!

Bishop Paul & Edith Vincent are based in El Paso, Texas, USA. Visit his websites: www.PersistenceWorks.tv www.vincentpaulorg.com

 

 

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The Santor ini Empire wishes to clearly state to the general public, partners, associates, and all concerned parties that it has no affiliation, partnership, alliance, endorsement, legal relationship, or official connection whatsoever with the uka.

This notice is being issued solely for the purpose of transparency and to prevent any misunderstanding regarding the independent status and operations of the Santorini Empire.

The Santorini Empire remains a distinct and independent entity, operating under its own leadership, vision, and administrative structure.

We encourage the public to rely only on official communications from the Santorini Empire for accurate information regarding its activities and affiliations.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

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Video: Ondo Community Rejects Imposition of Sepeluwa As Oba in Oroto 

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Video: Ondo Community Rejects Imposition of Sepeluwa As Oba in Oroto 

‎Concerned citizens and indigenes of Oroto Community, Ugbo Kingdom, Ilaje Local Government of Ondo State have rejected the imposition of Sepeluwa as the title of Oba in Oroto.

‎The community in a statement by Oluwafemi Awenebi,said Oroto belongs to all the people of the community, and decisions concerning leadership and traditional institutions must reflect fairness, equity, and justice for everyone.

‎It said: “We, the residents and indigenes of Oroto, are the rightful owners and occupants of this community. The entire community stands united in rejecting any attempt to force Sepeluwa on the people against their collective will as their domain is obenla.

‎”We call on the Olubo family to stop using the instrument of the state to oppress and silence the voices of Oroto people, Egharegbemi is the Eldest, Leadership should be based on consultation, inclusiveness, and respect for the wishes of the people. For peace and unity to prevail, everybody must be carried along in matters affecting the community.

‎”Oroto is for all of us, and the collective interest of the people must always come first. The governor should not impose a Sepuluwa on us, protest letters have been written to the governor and the chieftaincy and local government commissioner yet they want to still go ahead to present a staff of office.

‎”We, the concerned people and indigenes of Oroto Community in Ugbo Kingdom, write this public correspondence with deep pain, concern, and dissatisfaction over the ongoing attempts to impose the title of “SEPELUWA” within our land and traditional structure without due consultation, lawful process, or historical legitimacy.

‎”It has come to our attention that plans are underway by the Government to install a person under the title of “SEPELUWA” in Oroto Community.

‎”This development has generated widespread tension, outrage, and serious concern among the peace-loving people of Oroto and the entire Ugbo Kingdom.

‎”For months, our people have written several letters through the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs and Obas, as well as through the Office of the Executive Chairman of Ilaje Local Government, seeking clarification, dialogue, and peaceful resolution on this sensitive issue.

‎”We have made repeated appeals, consultations, peaceful protests, and historical presentations to relevant authorities, yet our concerns have received little or no meaningful response.

‎”We therefore find it necessary to state clearly and publicly that the people of Oroto reject the imposition of the so-called SEPELUWA title in our community.

‎”Our position is based on historical facts, ancestral tradition, and the established customary structure of the Ugbo Kingdom. To the best of our historical knowledge and ancestral records, there has never existed a recognized traditional title known as “SEPELUWA” within the traditional institution of the Ugbo Kingdom.

‎”Furthermore, we strongly maintain that no authority outside the recognized traditional stool of the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom possesses the customary right to install traditional leaders or create chieftaincy structures within Ugbo Kingdom.

‎”Any attempt to bypass established customs and impose unfamiliar titles upon our people amounts to an abuse of traditional processes and a disregard for the historical identity of our kingdom.

‎”The people of Oroto are law-abiding citizens who believe in peace, justice, and democratic engagement. However, peace can only thrive where there is fairness, consultation, and respect for the rule of law.

‎”A government that truly serves the people must listen to the voices of the people and not force decisions upon them against their collective will and historical heritage.

‎”The people of Oroto will continue to defend their ancestral rights, cultural identity, and historical truth through lawful and legitimate means. We refuse to remain silent while our traditions, history, and collective heritage are disregarded.”

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Amore Seeks Justice for Ilobi/Erinja Ward, Decries Political Marginalisation in Yewa South

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In his bid to justify why he wishes to contest for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly to represent the good people of Yewa South State Constituency, an aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Olusegun Olugbemileke Amore, has appealed to elders and stakeholders of the party in Yewa South Local Government to critically examine what he described as the prolonged marginalisation of Ilobi/Erinja Ward in the Ifekowajo District of the council area.

According to Hon. Amore, the ward has allegedly been denied political elective positions since the advent of the Second Republic in 1979 till date.

Speaking with journalists in Ilaro, headquarters of Ogun West Senatorial District, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Hon. Amore explained the pattern of political elective positions and beneficiaries within the Ifekowajo District over the years.

He listed previous beneficiaries as follows: Oke-Odan Ward produced Late Chief D.O. Bankole who served in the House of Representatives; Ajilete Ward produced Hon. Dada who represented the area in the Ogun State House of Assembly; Owode Ward 1 produced Hon. (Chief) M.A. Ajibola who also served in the Ogun State House of Assembly; Owode Ward 1 equally produced Hon. (Chief) Fatayi Olayode; while Owode Ward 2 produced Hon. (Mrs.) Folakemi Akintayo, all of whom served in the Ogun State House of Assembly.

He further noted that Owode Ward 1 also produced Rt. Hon. Abiodun Akinlade who represented the constituency in the House of Representatives, while Oke-Odan Ward equally produced Hon. Tolu Bankole who served in the Ogun State House of Assembly.

He lamented, however, that Ilobi/Erinja Ward has never been given the opportunity to produce either a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly or a representative at the National Assembly level.

Hon. Amore stated that the situation has continued to generate feelings of exclusion and dissatisfaction among residents and political stakeholders from Ilobi/Erinja Ward over what many perceived as an imbalance in the political arrangement within the Ifekowajo District of Yewa South Local Government.

He therefore made a passionate appeal to elders, leaders, and members of the APC in Yewa South and Ogun State to consider a readjustment in the rotational arrangement within the party in the interest of fairness, justice, and inclusiveness.

“Methinks for equity and fairness, the elders, leaders, and members of APC in Yewa South and Ogun State should look into the anomalies in the rotational arrangement within the party, with a view to giving the good people of Ilobi/Erinja Ward a sense of belonging in the scheme of things.

“I am not fighting anybody, but merely calling the attention of our fathers and mothers in the APC to this silent marginalisation going on in the area without anyone talking about it”, Hon. Amore posited.

The vibrant Information Technology expert turned politician expressed confidence that those saddled with the responsibility of managing the affairs of the party in the Ifekowajo District would, with sincerity and the fear of God, take necessary steps to address the imbalance he raised.

Recall that in a bold and strategic move aimed at deepening quality representation, grassroots development, and people-oriented governance, Hon. Olusegun Olugbemileke Amore recently obtained and successfully passed the screening exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the Yewa South State Constituency seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly.

The development has continued to generate excitement, hope, and widespread acceptance among party faithful, political stakeholders, youths, women groups, and residents across Yewa South, many of whom view Hon. Amore as a vibrant, visionary, and grassroots-oriented leader with the competence, capacity, and character needed to provide purposeful representation.

Hon. Amore, who is widely respected for his humility, accessibility, leadership qualities, and unwavering commitment to community development, explained that his decision to join the race was inspired by his passion to serve the people, attract meaningful development to Yewa South, and become a strong voice for the aspirations of the constituency at the state legislative level.

 

 

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