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During a speech in Buffalo, a slip of the tongue meant he referred to the September 11 atrocity as “7-Eleven”, which is in fact the name of a popular chain of convenience stores.Failing to correct himself after the gaffe, the Republican front runner said: “It’s very close to my heart because I was down there, and I watched our police and our firemen down at 7/11, down at the World Trade Center right after it came down, and I saw the greatest people I’ve ever seen in action.” The mistake could prove embarrassing for Mr Trump as he has repeatedly…

The Man Of God Pastor Chris Oyakhilome relays in today’s prayer post God wants you to be steadfast, stable, consistent, and always abounding in the work of the Lord. He wants you firm and stable in your faith. Read more in today’s Rhapsody or download from http://rhapsodyofrealities.org In 2 Thessalonians 3:1 says: “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith”. In both 15min sessions at 12noon and…

The owner of British Gas, Centrica, has cut 800 jobs in the first three months of the year.The cull forms part of the 3,000 job-cuts Centrica had already scheduled for 2016. The company is in the midst of a cost-cutting programme and last summer announced it would be slashing 6,000 jobs in an attempt to save £750m a year. The company’s debt fell to £4.4bn in the January to March period. It expects full year operating cash flow to be “in excess” of £2bn; last year it was £2.3bn.

The price of oil has dropped sharply after a meeting of oil producers failed to agree a cap on output.Brent crude fell 7% at one point, but then recovered slightly to stand down $1.87, or 4.3%, at $41.23 a barrel. The meeting in Qatar was attended by most members of oil producers’ group Opec, including Saudi Arabia, but not Iran. Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest exporter, had been prepared to freeze output if all Opec members had agreed.

A police investigation is under way after a passenger plane approaching Heathrow Airport was hit by what is believed to have been a drone.The British Airways flight from Geneva, with 132 passengers and five crew on board, was hit as it approached the London airport at 12:50 BST on Sunday. If confirmed, it’s thought it would be the first such incident in the UK. BA said it would give the police “every assistance with their investigation”. No arrests have been made, police say. The Metropolitan Police’s aviation security unit based at Heathrow will lead the investigation.

The UK would be “permanently poorer” outside the European Union, Chancellor George Osborne has warned ahead of the in-out vote on membership on 23 June.A Treasury analysis on the cost of an EU exit will say the UK economy could be 6% smaller – the equivalent of £4,300 a year per household – by 2030. Mr Osborne said the report, being published on Monday, “steps away from the rhetoric” and sets out the facts. Conservative MP John Redwood, who is campaigning for an Out vote, said the Treasury’s forecasts for 2030 were “completely worthless” given its past record.

The International School of Ministry (ISM) Ministers Network Conference concluded this week in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was an awesome time in God’s presence as thousands of ministers from 146 countries received God’s Word with increased grace for greater and more effective ministry. This was a record representation of nations, exceeded only by the United Nations general assemblies, and others like the Olympics and NAB which are sporting events and product marketing programs. We’re thankful to the Lord for the impact of the 3 day meeting in the lives of those who attended, and are confident of the testimonies that…

“Your Convictions form your Mindset,If you’re not a man of Convictions you cannot go far in life.” -Rev Tom Amenkhienan

China’s economy grew at an annual rate of 6.7% in the first quarter of the year, says the government.It is the slowest quarterly growth in the Chinese economy in seven years, but in line with expectations and China’s own growth targets. In the final quarter of last year, the economy expanded by 6.8%. Friday’s figures confirm the slowing trend in the world’s second largest economy. Investment in industrial assets and infrastructure registered a surprise jump by 10.7% in the three months to March, when compared to the same period last year. Consumers also appear to be spending, with retail sales…

Food bank usage has hit record levels – with 1.1 million emergency parcels given out by a leading charity in the last year.The Trussell Trust handed over 1,109,309 three-day parcels during 2015-16 – up 2% on the previous year. More than 415,000 of the parcels went to children. Estimates suggest more than 500,000 people used one of the trust’s 424 food banks. The trust said a million emergency food supplies a year must not become the “new normal”.