The Church Must Lead the Spiritual Reawakening – Oby Ezekwesili The outspoken former Nigerian minister of education, minister of mineral resources, former Vice President of the World Bank, Africa Region, and former co-convener of Bring Back Our Girls, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lent her voice on the backdrop of present happenings in Nigeria and what has brought the country to its present state of moral decadence, and reputational low. She bemoaned that Nigerians have outsourced their outrage to a few people, and our voices are divided when it matters most to defend the sanctity of lives. Our division over…
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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.
GENOCIDE: Nigeria Should Think Twice Before America’s Intervention – Dr Samuel Adeosun The Lagos State Chairman of the CPFN/PFN bloc of CAN, Pastor Dr Samuel Adeosun, has called on Nigerians in this part of the country to give thanks and appreciate God for the gift of life. Pastor Adeosun made the call when he was speaking on the issue of genocide in Nigeria. He stated that it is of more concern to us as Christian leaders. It is disheartening, and we are not happy about it. We have been praying for God’s intervention and for it to come to…
Lagos State CCN Elects, Sworn-in Rev Stephen Oyinlola As the Chairman The Lagos State Chapter of Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), a bloc of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) comprises of the Methodist Church, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), and Nigerian Baptist Convention, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, the African Church of Nigeria, others, has elected a leading Anglican cleric, Revd Dr. Stephen Olayinka Oyinlola as the new Lagos State Chairman, and Very Revd Ayo Oyadotun of Methodist Church, as the new Secretary during a seamless and successful rancour free election that took place in November…
What was the Significance of Jesus’ Statement, “I have set before you an open door” (Rev 3:8)? By Babatunde Olugboji The church in Philadelphia was one of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2 and 3. The other churches include those at Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, and Laodicea. Among these seven, only Smyrna and Philadelphia are not criticised for any faults. Philadelphia receives the strongest commendation, with Jesus stating to the church there, “Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut” (Revelation 3:8). The introduction to the letter addressed to…
Citizen Bolaji Akinyemi Commiserates With STV Adegbite …Apostolic Round Table (ART) and Voice of His Word Ministries Extend Condolences Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi, speaking on behalf of the Apostolic Round Table (ART) and Voice of His Word Ministries, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop STV Adegbite, on the passing of his father, Pa Moses Adegbite. Akinyemi described Baba’s transition as “a solemn reminder of the brevity of our earthly stewardship and the eternal accountability that awaits us all at the Bema Seat of Christ.” He prayed that the late…
BEST MARRIAGE ADVICE FOR EVERYONE Marriage is not only about love, but about choosing each other every day. Some days it feels good, other days it takes effort. But the strongest marriages are built on two people who never stop giving up, no matter how tough it may be. Choose love even when it’s hard. Love is not always a feeling; sometimes it is a decision you make when emotions fade. Be present with your partner. Answer their calls, listen when they talk, and put your phone aside when you’re together. The best gift you can give to your…
ENACHIOKEN IN COUNCIL TO HONOUR DISTINGUISHED ABIRIBA WOMEN AND COMMUNITY FRIENDS …Ceremony Scheduled for November 23 and 24, 2025 The Abiriba Ancient Kingdom of Abia State is set to host a landmark two-day royal ceremony honouring exceptional Abiriba women and notable friends of the community for their contributions to leadership, peacebuilding, and community development. The honours, known as Ada Ena and Inyom Abiriba, are conferred by the Enachioken of Abiriba and his Council as part of an age-long tradition that upholds women’s relevance in the sociopolitical structure of the kingdom. Abiriba is one of the few communities in the…
Christ Apostolic Church at the Crossroads: Rediscovering Babalola’s Apostolic Fire By Ojo Emmanuel Ademola The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria and Overseas, is standing at a crossroads. In an age of competing voices, fractured loyalties, and diluted spirituality, the question is urgent: How can Healing, Revival, and Unity Scriptures truly count in this generation? The answer lies not in new slogans or endless programmes, but in a radical rediscovery of the apostolic dynamism embodied by the Church’s first General Evangelist, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola. His ministry was not a quaint historical episode – it was a prophetic template, a…
SECRET RECRUITMENT OF GOD’S TRUE BUT IGNORANT ELECT MEN – By Bishop Priscilla Otuya “They shall cleave to them with flatteries… and they shall be holpen with a little help. Some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white.” (Daniel 11:34–35) A Silent and Dangerous Recruitment The spirit of Lucifer is silently recruiting God’s true but ignorant elect men right inside the Church. These men do not know who they truly are, so they unknowingly become spiritual supply lines, access points, and fuel sources for dark agendas. Both men…
NACLFON Sets for Historic National Prayer and Thanksgiving Summit The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) is gearing up to host a groundbreaking nationwide prayer and thanksgiving summit, mobilising thousands of its members across the country for the All People’s Congress (APC). According to a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Prophet Olalere Fagbola, the National President, Professor Peter Abraham, at a general meeting with all members of the body, has drawn up a 12-member Planning Committee for the successful implementation of the programme. The summit, themed “Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigeria,” will kick off on…