COGIC Nigeria United Sets to Hold Lifeline Global Crusade in Lagos The Nigeria United Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Church of God in Christ (COGIC), has concluded plans in collaboration with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria to organize a Lifeline Global Crusade in Lagos from Thursday, 12th to Saturday 14th, September, 2024 at Jesus House Transformation Church, Surulere, Lagos. The Divine Assignment crusade theme, “Abundant Life ” aims to bring thousands of Christians from across the world together in an atmosphere of in-depth, bible teachings, worship, word declaration, prophetic ministration, praise, entrepreneurship seminar, free medical test, and empowerment for the less privileged.…
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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.
Lagos PFN Inaugurates New Executives …new Chairman, Yemi Davids assured of unity, renewal, and impact The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has led other members of the National Executive of the fellowship, including the State inauguration chairman, Archbishop Joseph Imariabe Ojo, the National Treasurer, Rev. Sam Aboyeji (G. O., Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria), to formally inaugurate the new 12 members executive and 21 provincial chairmen of the Lagos State Chapter of PFN at a well attended ceremony held at the auditorium of Covenant Nation, Iganmu, Lagos. The inauguration ceremony of the new…
‘That I May Know Him’ By Babatunde Olugboji Welcome to September! Paul’s primary aspiration throughout his life was to attain an experiential knowledge of Jesus Christ. Rather than simply acquiring superficial intellectual understanding, Paul sought to engage with Jesus at the most profound relational level: “My goal is to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death” (Philippians 3:10, HCSB). For Paul, nothing else held significance. He was prepared to relinquish all earthly possessions and ambitions in pursuit of a deeper relationship with Christ (Philippians 3:7). He regarded “everything…
There’s Absence of Father Figure in Nigeria Christianity – Rev. Isaac Omolehin Rev. Isaac Omolehin is a revered Bible teacher, conference speaker, mentor, and philanthropist. He is an outspoken minister of God and esteemed founder of Word Assembly Ministries, Offa Garage, in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. His impactful and transformative gospel message spreads and reaches millions across the globe daily through radio broadcasts. Beyond his ministerial work, Baba Omolehin (as he fondly called) and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Christie Omolehin, co-founded Hope Orphanage, caring for over 70 children. Gracious Akintayo caught up with him during the National Convention of Total…
Don’t Look at Difficulties, Look for Opportunities – Pastor Bolaji Idowu The Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Bible Church, Lagos, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has made a passionate appeal to Nigerians, and admonished that, at this point in our nation, Nigeria, all we need is a lot of patience, to stay hopeful and believe that things will turn out better. We need to find new ways to solve our challenges. Pastor Idowu made this appeal in a brief chat with our correspondent in Lagos during the Kingdom Celebration 2024 of Vineyard Christian Ministries, Ajao Estate, where he was a guest speaker.…
Leadership is About Servanthood and Services – Rev. Canny Canice The Senior Pastor of the House of His Power Ministry, Rev. Canny Canice has made a call and appeal to Nigerian church leaders and younger generations of ministers of the gospel to be patient and allow God to do the process of development and growth in them by Himself. Rev. Canice made this appeal during his message, the Making of Servants at the ministers conference of Spoken Word International Conference (SWIC) 2024, themed, “Beholding the Glory of God” organized by the ministry. He said, “we are living in a world…
Nigeria is in Bondage of Rapists and Captive of Thieves – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor The Senior Pastor, Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has described the situation of Nigeria as a land in bondage, and her people held captive by rapists against their wishes. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor who was the former Presidents of CAN and PFN respectively, made the remark as the guest speaker at the 2024 National Convention of the Gospel Church of Christ in Warri, themed, “Open Heaven”. Oritsejafor, quoting from 2 Samuel 13: 14, pointed to the story of Amnon, the son of David,…
Politicians Feed Fat on Nigerians Sacrifice – Pastor Bakare, …WYBF awarded scholarships to 52 students from various higher institutions The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, and the Convener, of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare have lamented that Nigerian politicians are living fat on the citizens they asked to sacrifice for the country by enduring the present economic hardship. The outspoken cleric and politician made this known while delivering his address as a Keynote Speaker, with the theme: “Cultivating a Culture of Dialogue: Nurturing Understanding in a Culturally and Socially Diverse Nation.” at the 17th Wilson and…
Is Gossip a Sin? By Babatunde Olugboji The Hebrew term for “gossip” found in the Old Testament is characterized as “one who discloses secrets, a person who spreads tales or engages in scandalous talk.” A gossiper is an individual who possesses confidential information about others and chooses to disclose that information to those who should not be privy to it. Gossip can be differentiated from the mere sharing of information in two significant ways: Purpose Gossipers frequently aim to elevate their own status by disparaging others, positioning themselves as sources of exclusive knowledge. Nature of the information shared Gossipers tend…
Nigerian Christian Leaders Are Too Silence on the State of the Nation – Pastor Gideon Oyedepo The Minister-in-Charge, C & S Bible Ministry, Lagos, Pastor Gideon Oyedepo, also known for his unwavering belief in the mantle of God for national direction, has criticized Nigerian Christian leaders for becoming too silent on the state of the nation, Nigeria. Oyedepo, while making the clarion call, underscores his deep concern over the current state of the nation and the apparent silence of religious leaders in the country in the face of mounting challenges. Pastor Oyedepo expressed his dismay at the reluctance of Christian…