Author: Providence News

A Word About Discernment By Babatunde Olugboji What does it mean to discern, or be discerning? The dictionary defines it as ‘to perceive by the sight or some other sense; see, recognize, or apprehend.’ A Bible dictionary describes it as ‘sagacious; sharp-sighted.’ The term discernment and its related terms are derived from the Greek word ‘anakrino,’ which appears in the New Testament. It signifies ‘to differentiate, to separate out by careful investigation, to examine.’ Discernment is the skill of correctly identifying or making judgments, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is closely linked to wisdom. The Bible itself…

PROTEST: Way Forward -Nigerians Should Tread Softly, Dialogue, and Unite The protests that started with the core message of real biting hunger and serious suffering going out of control in Nigeria today, has just ended with the leaders of the protest declared to be off the street. But, the protest commenced on the first day in some parts of the country, especially in the North, with reports of violence, looting, and destruction of public properties, was urged to be called off by President Tinubu during his address to the nation on the third day of the protest.   In this report,…

Lagos PFN Charts A New Dawn, To Inaugurate Pastor Yemi Davids as Chairman  The Senior Pastor and Founder of the Global Impact Church, Pastor Yemi Davids, will on Saturday, August 31 be officially inaugurated and commissioned to lead the Lagos Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. The inauguration will be held at the Covenant Centre, Orile, Lagos at 9 am, and expected to attract about 5000 Pentecostals and other denominations Christian across the state, including government functionaries and captains of industries. Pastor Davids will be inaugurated along with the newly elected Vice Chairman, Rev. (Mrs.) Janet Onaolapo, the General…

END of PROTEST IN LAGOS: Sanwo-Olu Opens New Engagement Channels With Government The Lagos State Government has expressed appreciation to the protesters in Lagos for their peaceful conduct and their  announcement of an end to their action following the broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) today. In release by the Lagos State Honourable Commissioner, Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the leaders of the protest in Lagos, saying: “Your stoppage of the protest today is a crystal clear affirmation of the fact that you know your collective voice has been heard by…

What Is Spiritual Maturity? By Babatunde Olugboji Spiritual maturity can be defined as allowing one’s inner being to grow and mature according to God’s will rather than one’s own. Spiritual maturity can be confusing and intimidating. In a lot of ways, it’s harder to qualify, articulate, describe, or define, compared to, for example, physical, mental, or emotional maturity. Achieving spiritual growth involves becoming more akin to Jesus Christ. Following salvation, every Christian embarks on a journey of spiritual growth, aiming to reach a state of spiritual maturity. The apostle Paul describes this journey as a continuous one that will last…

Tinubu Calls to End the Nationwide Protests Condemn Violence and Destruction The President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU has called for an end to the #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. The protests, which began on August 1 and were set to end on August 10, have led to widespread violence and property damage. Prominent opposition like the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi had urged the President to address the protesters’ demands. In his Sunday address, Tinubu expressed sorrow over the turmoil and loss of lives in states like Borno, Jigawa,…

PROTEST: Clerics Voice Out The ongoing nationwide protest has attracted many comments and contributions from the generality of Nigerians who have lent their voice to the protest that is gaining momentum across the country, with many supporting it, and some are against it, claiming it was not necessary, dialogue should have been adopted. While another school of thought is neither supporting or opposing it, as they see no reason for protest, considering past results of the protest, especially at Lekki Toll gate. Providence News seeks the opinion and views of some Nigerian clergies and ministers of God on the way…

NATIONWIDE PROTEST: Ejigbo LCDA Chairman, OBE Admonishes Nigerian Youth, …called for caution  In light of growing tension on the nationwide protest, the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, Lagos State, Hon. Monsuru Oloyede Bello (OBE), addressed the community stakeholders, including the representatives of residents, business owners, and members of the CDA in Ejigbo on peace and security of the community. He described the importance of civic engagement as the cornerstone of democracy and a vital means of expressing concerns and aspirations. Hon. Bello emphasized that, as the resident’s voices matter, their grievances are valid, and their right to be heard is…

Oshinaga Challenges MBA Workshop Participants to Turn Ideas to Products President and CEO of Inspirational Global Network, Dr. Segun Oshinaga has given an insight into how entrepreneurs can maximize their potential despite the global economic downturn. He made this known while delivering a paper at a two-day workshop for MBA students of the University of Portharcourt Business School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Speaking on the topic: Building Entrepreneurship Capacity: Turning Ideas to Products. Oshinaga said, an entrepreneur is a creator or marketer of value. He explained that the value chain stretches from having an idea, developing the idea into…

The Power of Doing Nothing (5) By Babatunde Olugboji As we conclude this 5-part series on the parable of the seed (Matthew 13) the first I want to point out is  that you can’t pray for more of this without getting more of that, because like the wheat and the weeds, they both ‘grow’ together. It is like a car and a garage. If you don’t have a car you won’t need to buy or build a home with a garage.  With more anointing comes more crushing. You can’t get oil out of olive without crushing it. The greater the…