Author: Providence News

The Church Has Lost Its Direction, and Failed Society – Bishop Paul Obinwaogu Bishop Adol Paul Obinwaogu is the presiding bishop of the Redeemed Pillar of Fire Praying Mission Inc., Aswani, Isolo, Lagos.  In this interview, Bishop Obinwaogu shares his thoughts on Nigerian Church leadership and other issues with Gracious Akintayo. Excerpt: How would you describe the present state of the Church? Christ is still who He is; He cannot change. But those who call Him don’t follow His way. The Spirit is no longer in the Church. What is in the Church now is flesh. When flesh dominates…

“Do Not Think of Yourself More Highly Than You Ought” – By Babatunde Olugboji Confident in his role as an apostle, Paul had a message for the believers in Rome: “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you” (Romans 12:3). Unlike many of the other apostles, Paul had every reason to feel superior within the church. He was a Pharisee, born into a family…

Pastors Involved in Sin of Immorality are Not Born Again – Mother Success Okeke Mother Success Okeke, the Senior Pastor of Unstoppable Ambassadors Int’l Army Church, Lagos, and Jurisdictional Supervisor of Judah Ecclesiastical Joy, Church of God in Christ (COGIC), has urged Nigerian church leaders to yield to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, allowing Him to work in them, walk with them, teach, and direct their paths according to His instructions. “The Church can genuinely demonstrate the answers to God’s call only by allowing the Holy Spirit to teach, guide, and lead them through His word,” she made this clarification…

Church Leaders Should Reevaluate Their Purpose in Ministry – Pastor Lawrence Omokhua Pastor Lawrence Omokhua, General Overseer of Faith Assembly, Likosi, Ogun State, and Provincial Chairman of PFN Ogijo Province 3, Ogun State, has expressed concerns that Christianity’s current state focused on religious activities over spiritual growth. According to Pastor Omokhua, many aspects of modern Christianity are amiss, which is detrimental to the faith. He laments that people have become overly focused on religious practices, losing sight of their purpose as Christians. “Often, one wonders if this is the same Christianity and body of Christ we once knew, or…

Young Ministers Should Focus on Making A Difference, Not on Wealth – Apostle Olalekan Odejimi Apostle (Dr) Olalekan Daniel Opetunde Odejimi graduated from the Lagos State Polytechnic, (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology), Ikorodu.  He is the General Overseer of Great God Possibility Prophetic and Apostolic Assembly, Lagos Island. He is currently the Vice Provincial Chairman, PFN Lagos Island Central Province and the Coordinator, CAN Lagos Island East LCDA chapter. During the maiden edition of Jesus is Good (JIG) Easter rally themed, “Power of His Resurrection”, organised by the Lagos Island East LCDA, he spoke with Providence…

Lagos Apostolic Conference 2026 Calls Church Back to ‘Sent’ Christianity at a 2-day conference of Church leaders theme: “Reigniting the Fire of Apostolic Christianity” The maiden edition of the Lagos Apostolic Conference 2026, organised by the International Network of Apostolic Christianity (INAC), held on 8–9 April 2026, ended with a mandate: the healing of the Church through a return to Apostolic Christianity. The two days conference that had in attendance and participation gospel ministers, church leaders, and believers from across the region, featured five key speakers on the theme, “Reigniting the Fire of Apostolic Christianity”. Pastor Leke Akinola, President…

NCPC Boss, High-Profile Christian Leaders, Grace CAN’s Groundbreaking of Ecumenical Airport Chapel and Pilgrim Center The groundbreaking ceremony of the Ecumenical Airport Chapel and Pilgrim Center at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, drew an array of top Christian leaders, government officials, and traditional rulers. Held under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the event marked a historic milestone — the first ecumenical, interdenominational chapel and pilgrim center at a Nigerian airport, strategically located to serve the spiritual needs of travelers and pilgrims. According to a statement by the Director, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, the former…

When Words Fail Us: Remembering a cousin and a friend – By Babatunde Olugboji Sometimes we don’t know what to say when we lose a loved one, like I did this past week. My first cousin, at 54, ended his journey on Planet Earth. His loss leaves a silence that words cannot easily fill. The grief is real. Last week, my world changed, and that of our family. There is a chair that is empty, there is a voice we will reach for and not hear. There is a hand we will want to hold, and the ache of…

NCPC Promotes 57 Staff Following 2026 Promotion Examination The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has concluded its 2026 promotion exercise, with 57 staff across grade levels in the headquarters and zonal offices successfully elevated. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Director and Head of Media Relations, NCPC, the promotion examination was held on April 1, 2026. The exercise, approved by the Executive Secretary, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, was subsequently ratified by the Commission’s Board. Among those promoted are two Deputy Directors who advanced to the rank of Director, and two Assistant Directors elevated to the rank of…

Harnessing Power for Educational Advancement: An Exploration of Nigeria’s Educational Landscape  By Prof. Adebayo Oladipo at the 457th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Lagos, titled: “Politics to Policy: Navigating the Power Dynamics in Educational Administration” In a comprehensive examination of Nigeria’s educational framework, Professor Simeon Adebayo Oladipo of the Department of Educational Management, and current Dean of the Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, presented the 457th Inaugural Lecture and 11th in the 2025/2026 Academic Session of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the J.F. Ade Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG. Drawing on over…