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GRACIOUS Akintayo is a journalist of many years experience and exposure. He worked in various media organization as a reporter, researcher and correspondent. He had attended many local and international organized professional, leadership and ministerial conference, training, seminars and workshops. He is a media consultant, editor, an inspirational writer, public speaker and social critics. He is the Editor/Publisher, PROVIDENCE News (a nondenominational general interest Christian publication), former President, Christian Press Association of Nigeria (CPAN) and currently, President, Nigeria Christian Media Forum (NCMF). Gracious is a member of many professional, social and Christian faith organization.

Archbishop John Praise Becomes AEA West Africa President …Says Leadership is Divine Responsibility To confirmed Nigeria’s strategic spiritual leadership position across the continent, Archbishop John Praise Daniel, one of the country’s sought after evangelical leader and the immediate past National Deputy President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), have been elected in a keenly contested election during the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), held at the organizations continental headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 21st to 24th, 2025. He was elected for a four-year tenure as the President of the AEA, West…

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NCPC Congratulates President Tinubu on Two Years in Office The Chairman and members of the Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) extend their warmest congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his attainment of two years in office on May 29th, 2025 According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, the NCPC commends President Tinubu’s leadership style and the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration. Despite economic and other challenges, the President has demonstrated remarkable capacity, determination, and forthrightness in leading Nigeria. “We proudly associate with your leadership style and…

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What Does it Signify to be Aware of the State of Your Flock? – By Babatunde Olugboji Many proverbs convey insights regarding the management of wealth. Proverbs 27:23–27 highlights the fleeting nature of material riches and emphasizes the importance of preparing for periods of scarcity: “Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever” (Proverbs 27: 23–24). When Solomon said, “Know the condition of your flock,” he implies that individuals should be mindful of their means of livelihood and practice good stewardship so that, in times of economic…

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Nigeria in Dire Situation    – Dr. Paul Onichamba The Senior Pastor and presiding Bishop-elect of, Royal Assembly Healing and Deliverance Church, Ibafo, Ogun State, Dr. Paul Onichamba has described the present economical, insecurity, insurgence, killings and other vices situation in Nigeria as messy. “Our present situation in Nigeria is messy and is messed up. Nigerian politicians are not sincere to themselves, to the people that voted them as representatives, and to the constitution they swear to uphold, how much more, God?”, he lamented. He berated christians in politics, stating that, the biggest problem we have is that those among…

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AEA, West Africa Region Elects Archbishop John Praise Daniel as President Former National Deputy President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the presiding archbishop of Dominion Chapel International Churches (DCIC), Abuja, Archbishop John Praise Daniel, has been elected for a four-year tenure as the President of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), West Africa Region. Archbishop John Praise Daniel was elected in a keenly contested election process at the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), with presence and operations in 51 African countries. It is a momentous season for AEA growth and revival…

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The Significance of Mount Horeb By Babatunde Olugboji In the Bible, Mount Horeb is synonymous with Mount Sinai, the site where the Hebrew people established a covenant with God following their liberation from slavery in Egypt (Deuteronomy 5:2; 1 Kings 8:9; 2 Chronicles 5:10). It is also the location where Moses received the 10 Commandments along with various instructions for the people as they progressed through the desert towards the Promised Land (Exodus 33:6; Malachi 4:4). Referred to as ‘the mountain of God’ in the scriptures, Mount Horeb or Mount Sinai is mentioned in Exodus 3:1, 4:27, and 18:5.…

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NCPC Boss Commends President Tinubu for Honoring Pope’s Invitation at Inauguration The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his physical presence at the formal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Catholic Pontiff in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. In a statement released today by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Bishop Adegbite said, “I am pleased that our dear President Bola Tinubu joined other world leaders at the formal inauguration of the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church at…

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AMIDST JAMB FAILURE: Akerele urges faith and perseverance, offers, FROM PRESSURE TO PURPOSE – NAVIGATING UTME DISAPPOINTMENT WITH FAITH AND SUPPORT The Executive President of the Lagos Central Baptist Conference, Dr Victor Akerele has provided a way out of the recent negative incident that occurred due to irregularities and failure in the last JAMB UTME Examination. In a statement released in Lagos, Dr Akerele mapped out some salient points that can be done to mitigate the pains and frustrations of the incident . In a statement titled: “From Pressure to Purpose: Navigating UTME Disappointment with Faith, Akerele urged both the…

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A Church Member Corrects My Sermon – Pastor Sam Adeyemi The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has emphasised the need for authenticity and honesty in leadership, especially within the church. Pastor Adeyemi made this known following his personal experience where he publicly acknowledged an error he made during a ministry. In a report by Punch, Adeyemi recounted the incident, which took place a few years before the COVID-19 pandemic, during a teaching session in the church where he claimed that the eagle is the highest flying bird in the world – an assertion he had heard for…

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NCPC To Commence Easter Pilgrimage Exercise In July – Bishop Adegbite The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has announced that the Commission will commence the 2025 Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan in July. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Bishop Adegbite made this disclosure during a meeting with members of the Conference of States, comprising Chairmen and Secretaries of the States Christian Pilgrims Welfare Boards, including FCT, at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja. He emphasized the importance of teamwork…

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