NCPC Boss Pledges Support for Nasarawa State CPWB The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has pledged his full support to the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr. Alfa Yusufu, who paid him a courtesy visit alongside his management team at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja. According to a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relation, Bishop Adegbite expressed gratitude to Dr. Yusufu for starting his administration with a familiarization visit to the Commission. He charged Dr. Yusufu to ensure transparent…
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Bishop Taiwo Ajose Celebrates Life at 60 …celebrate people while alive – Bishop Stephen Adegbite The Lagos State Chairman of CAN and the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has remarked that it is better to celebrate and honour people when they are alive than when they’re dead. Bishop Adegbite made the statement in Lagos while speaking at the 60th birthday thanksgiving and celebration of Bishop Theophilus Taiwo Ajose, the Senior Pastor of Ajose Ministries International Inc., and the Rector of Prayer and Intercession School, who recently celebrated his 60th birthday at the Glitter Hall,…
NCPC DFA BOWS OUT OF SERVICE The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) held a send-off ceremony for its outgone Director of Finance and Accounts, Mrs. Lydia Ali, who retired from service on June 1, 2025. The ceremony took place on June 16, 2025, at the NCPC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. According to a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relation, the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, commended Mrs. Ali for her diligence, humility, and expertise in finance and accounts, stating that she has been instrumental in helping the Commission manage its funds properly…
Christ in us, the Hope of Glory By Babatunde Olugboji Colossians 1:27 presents a profound message: “God has chosen to reveal among the Gentiles the magnificent riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” To begin, it is important to note that the apostle Paul is addressing followers of Christ – the “you” he refers to. In the preceding verse (Colossians 1:26), he identifies them as “the Lord’s people.” The term “Gentiles” refers to individuals who are not of Jewish descent. In the context of the New Testament, a “mystery” signifies something that was concealed…
NCPC BOSS, BISHOP ADEGBITE CELEBRATES WIFE, PRINCESS ADEWUNMI ON HER BIRTHDAY The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, extends heartfelt congratulations to his wife, Princess Adewunmi Fadeke Adegbite, on her birthday. In a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Bishop Adegbite expressed gratitude to God for her life and showered prayers upon her, saying, “May the Lord bless and keep you, make His face shine upon you, and give you peace.” He praised her as a rare gem, wonderful companion, and paragon of beauty, thanking God…
We Have No Pilgrims in Israel Presently – NCPC …condemned massacre in Benue State The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has addressed a false circulating report claiming that Nigerian pilgrims are currently in Israel for pilgrimage activities. The Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite has clarified that no Nigerian Christian pilgrims are in Israel, as the Commission’s 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan concluded in March 2025. In a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, given the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, which escalated on June 13, 2025, Bishop Adegbite emphasized…
Every Woman is Unique and Blessed with A Purpose to Fulfil – Pastor Yemi Davids The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos State chapter, Pastor Yemi Davids, has spoken out against the situation where society is not keen on encouraging its women. He called on women not to look down on themselves, even if society does. Pastor David made this known in his goodwill message at the Lagos State PFN Women’s Wing Conference and Retreat, themed ‘Awakening to God’s Purpose,’ held at The Apostolic CampGround, Ketu, Lagos. He said, “We live in a society where it looks…
Resentment Towards God Hinders the Right Atmosphere – Apostle Richard Udoh Apostle Richard Udoh, the Senior Pastor of The Father’s House, Akute, Ogun State, has challenged Christians and believers of the gospel to cultivate a spiritual atmosphere and take charge of their environment without resentment and unfair judgment towards God. Apostle Richard Udoh was speaking during the church’s 2025 Emmaus Road Conference, themed “Unhindered”, held at Ojodu-Akute in Ogun State. Speaking on Maintain the Right Atmosphere with scriptures and references from the Bible, he noted that, “when you become too familiar with God, resent His authority, and judge Him unfairly,…
What’s God’s Will for You? (Part 3) By Babatunde Olugboji Let me start by wishing our fathers Happy Father’s Day! This week, we will conclude our discussion on the issue of God’s perfect will for his people, starting where we stopped last week. The Bible says in Proverbs 24:16, “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” When we’ve messed up, when we’ve sinned, when we’ve done things that go against God’s instructions and seem to have missed God’s perfect will, we should trust God and do the following: 1.…
NCPC SIGNS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PILGRIMAGE SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 2025 PILGRIMAGE EXERCISE The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has signed a contractual agreement with pilgrimage service providers for the 2025 pilgrimage exercise to Israel, Jordan, Rome, Greece, and Turkey. The agreement was signed on June 10, 2025, at the NCPC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, signed the agreement with one air carrier and seven ground handlers who successfully passed the bidding and selection process. Bishop Adegbite…