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NCPC Flags Off Easter Pilgrimage on 14th September in Owerri The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) will commence the delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise on September 14, 2025, in Owerri, Imo State capital. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, during his 57th birthday anniversary celebration organized by the management and staff of the Commission in Abuja. In a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relation, Bishop Adegbite explained that the 2025 Easter Pilgrimage exercise was initially scheduled for earlier in the year but was suspended due to the crisis…

EXAMINE YOURSELF: ARE YOU A VESSEL OF LUCIFER? By Dr Priscilla Otuya THE DIVINE WARNING It is written: “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” (2 Corinthians 13:5). Now the Spirit says: Examine yourself whether you have not become a vessel of Lucifer. “If a man therefore purges himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21) THE REALITY OF…

SWIC 2025: God Didn’t Call us Christians, Men Called us Christians – Pastor Canny O. Canice The Senior Pastor of House of His Power Ministry (The Family Church), Lagos, Pastor Canny O. Canice, has said the bedrock and the essence of being a Christian is that we have Christ in us. Pastor Canice stated this while speaking on the Church’s annually anticipated Spoken Word International Conference (SWIC) scheduled for Wednesday, the 20th August, 2025, at 5 p.m. and ending on Sunday, 24th August, with the theme, “Christ in Me”. Tracing the history of the conference now referred to as “August…

Avoid Being Caught Unprepared in Church (2) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will continue the series examining the gravity of sin in the Bible, a book, or a collection of books that is both thrilling and unsettling. Believers often take a lenient perspective on sin. Why would what Ananias and Sapphira did, such a “minor act” result in death? However, the outcome of choosing to trust the serpent instead of God was the introduction of death for all humanity into the world. Similarly, God communicated to his people at Jericho, essentially stating, “Do not take anything from the…

Women Can Rise Above Limitations and Become Society Agents of Change – Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu The First Lady of Lagos State and the wife of the state governor, Her Excellency Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has called on women to rise above limitations and become agents of change in society. Mrs Sanwo-Olu was the special guest of honour at the 15th Christian Woman Conference themed, “A Woman of Distinction” held at the Chapel of Christ the Light (CCTL), Alausa, Ikeja and jointly organised by the Lagos State Government Chapel of Christ the Light (Interdenominational) Women’s wing and the Lagos…

CAC Response to Biodun Fatoyinbo Over Comments on Ayo Babalola, …warned against covetousness and material gospel The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has responded to a message by the Senior Pastor of COZA, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo during one of his ministration where he referred and mentioned that Apostle Ayo Babalola died a poor man and his children would probably not be happy with him where they might be now. According to a post on the official Facebook of the Church, signed by the Director of Publicity, Pastor Ade Alawode. The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) put the record straight and clarified…

NCPC Boss Receives CEO Simba Tours and Travel, Ethiopia The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, received a courtesy visit from the CEO of Simba Tours and Travel, Ethiopia, Mr. Woubeshet Alemayehu, at the NCPC headquarters on August 11, 2025. During the meeting, Bishop Adegbite expressed his willingness to support Christian tour operators who desire to partner with the Commission to advance the cause of Christian pilgrimage. He noted that Ethiopia boasts numerous Christian holy sites and churches, which the Commission could explore, having personally visited the country and witnessed its rich Christian…

Avoid Being Caught Unprepared in Church (1) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will begin a series examining the gravity of sin in the Bible, a book, or a collection of books that is both thrilling and unsettling. On one side, the Bible contains exhilarating narratives of God’s grace, mercy, and healing abilities. We encounter the exodus from Egypt, the collapse of the walls of Jericho, David’s triumph over the giant Goliath, and Daniel’s victory in the lion’s den. Additionally, we learn about the Holy Spirit’s power in healing a crippled man at the Beautiful Gate of the temple…

Enough of Insecurities, Bloodshed, Kidnapping in Nigeria – Archbishop Emiaso …Hands over GCC Worldwide leadership to successor, Bishop Abrifor  The immediate Head of Mission and Presiding Archbishop of Gospel Church of Christ Worldwide, Archbishop Eric Emiaso, has completed his tenure as Head of Mission of the church. According to the succession plan for the Church, he handed over the leadership to his successor, Bishop Benson Abrifor. The handover ceremony took place during the church’s 57th annual national convention, themed “The Finger of God”, held at the Church’s sub-headquarters in Warri, Delta State. According to the outgoing Head of Mission,…

Church Leaders Should Pay Attention to Christian Education to Move the Church Forward – Prof Andreas Olufestus The Global Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Chartered Christian Instructors Int’l. (ACCI), Professor (Archbishop) Andreas Olufestus has advised that, the way things are in Christendom, the Church and its leaders should embrace Christian education. Professor Olufestus made the statement during the ACCI International Conference held at CPM Camp, Ogun State, with the theme, “Christian Education in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities”. He said, “If we are satisfied with the way things are in Christendom, among Christians, and churches, with…