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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.

Ministers Should Further Seek God Deeper -Pastor Tony Chukwuemeke Pastor Anthony Kennedy Chukwuemeke, an ex-banker and the Senior Pastor of Christ Glorious Pentecostal Bible Mission, Ita-Oluwo in Ikorodu area of Lagos State recently organized a 3 days Open Air crusade, themed , “Divine Liberation 2” at the main field of Ita-Oluwo in Ikorodu. The crusade had Pastor Isaac Omogbai and Goshen Club Ikorodu ministers as guest speakers with Pastor (Mrs.) Princess Balogun, Sis. Blessing Okoye and D Melody Sax as song ministers. In this interview, Rev. Chukwuemeke spoke with Providence News on the crusade and other sundry issues. Enjoy reading;…

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Nigerian Women Needs Recognition and Acknowledgement – Rev. (Dr.) Delight Olise Rev. Dr (Mrs.) Delight Uzezi Olise is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, a Master’s Degree holder from the University of Ibadan (U.I), an MBA product of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and PhD Award in Educational Administration from Anointed University, Johannesburg, South Africa. An astute educationist, she taught at the Queen’s College, Lagos, and lectured at the Faculty of Education, UNILAG, for several years before joining the public service of the Federal Ministry of Education. There, she served meritoriously for 27 years in various capacities,…

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We’re God’s Workmanship By Babatunde Olugboji Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them” (NASB). Various Bible translations used terms such as masterpiece or handiwork in place of workmanship. This indicates that we are entirely the product of God’s creative, redemptive, and sanctifying efforts, affirming our belonging to him. The term workmanship encompasses not only the outcome of creation but also the level of skill involved in its making, which adds value to the created object. For instance, one might say, “That…

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There Are Many Fashionable Christians without Fellowship with God – Rev. (Mrs.) Christie Fagbamiye Rev. Prof. (Mrs.) Christie Modupe Fagbamiye is a 74-year-old Electrical Engineer turned theologian, mentor, educationist, and trainer. A prolific writer, conference speaker, marriage counsellor, bible teacher and pastor. She is the General Overseer, Redemption Faith Mission Int’l, Satellite Town, Lagos. She recently celebrated the 30 years of her ministry with the theme, “God our Ebenezer” and shared insight to some related issues and faithfulness of God with Providence News. Excerpt; Briefly describe your journey in the ministry? As a woman in the ministry for 30 years,…

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Some Thing Can Only Be Attained By Prayer and Fasting – By Babatunde Olugboji Mark 9 recounts a significant event in which Jesus was able to cast out an evil spirit that His disciples were unable to cast out. This episode also emphasizes the critical role of faith. While the disciples had previously succeeded in casting out demons, Jesus clarified that the particular demon they faced in Mark 9 could only be expelled through prayer and fasting (Mark 9:29). As Jesus returned to His disciples following the Transfiguration, a man from the crowd approached Him, pleading for help with his…

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Dr Nath Aghraghra (DNA): A Beacon of Light to His Generation Apostle Nathaniel Oghenerobo Aghraghra was born 40 years ago in a dark room at the newly commissioned Ikorodu General Hospital in Lagos because of malfunctioning electrical appliances that led to a sudden blackout. There were no flashlights or other temporary lighting sources for the medical team. The infant (Nath) popped out so quickly during the delivery session as if he needed no Doctor to push for his delivery, with excitement, the Doctor on duty called the newborn baby boy a Doctor and as he grew, his mom told him…

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Commends the LSPSCF, calls for more synergy The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commended members of the Lagos State Public Service Christian Fellowship (LSPSCF) for their steadfast dedication to nurturing the spiritual and moral strength of the state public service. “Your transformative programmes, such as this Christmas Outreach, have enriched our ministries, agencies, and local governments, and additionally, your faith, unity, and purpose.” The governor made the commendation at the 2024 end-of-the-year Christmas Outreach of the LSPSCF held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos with the theme,…

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International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (ICFG), United States Ordained Imose Osar-Emokpae as Reverend The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (ICFG) in the United States has formally ordained Mrs Imose Enoma Osar-Emokpae as Reverend. Mrs Osar-Emokpae an ordained Deaconess in Foursquare Nigeria in 1998, has been a major pillar of support behind her husband, Dr Osaren Emokpae, ministerial and missionary journey around the world, where he recently stepped down as the President of Foursquare Church Trinidad and Tobago, and currently serving as the President, Macedonia Call and Executive Counselor of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. Mrs Imose Osar Emokpae…

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GRATITUDE IS GREATITUDE By Dr. Segun ‘Tremendous’ Oshinaga  Gratitude is a virtue. The Roman orator Cicero called gratitude not only the “greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” The philosopher Immanuel Kant called ingratitude the “essence of vileness.” You can’t be a good man and not be a grateful man. “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1) Many people face life with a daily sense of dread rather than a daily sense of thanksgiving. We must never allow what we don’t have to make us forget what…

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NCPC Chief Boss, Bishop Adegbite Visits Israel, Jordan …to commence airlift of intending pilgrims on 22nd December 2024 The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite has embarked on a working visit to Israel and Jordan over the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise scheduled to commence this month. According to a report on the NCPC website, during the one-week visit, Bishop Adegbite held strategic meetings with relevant stakeholders at the Embassy of Nigeria in TEL- Aviv, Israel. The meeting, according to the report, was attended by the Nigerian Ambassador to Israel, Mrs. Agatha Afoekelu, Embassy officials,…

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