What it Means to Abide in Christ – by Babatunde Olugboji To “abide” signifies to live, persist, or remain; thus, to abide in Christ means to live in him or to remain in him. When an individual is saved, he or she is referred to as being “in Christ” (Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17), secured in a lasting relationship (John 10:28-29). The distinction between those who abide in Christ and those who do not is the difference between the saved and the unsaved. The concept of abiding in Christ is stated in 1 John 2:5-6, where it is equated…
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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.
Marriage Does Not Make a Woman Total, and Complete -Apostle Josephine Femi-Asiwaju The Lagos State PFN Women’s Wing Coordinator, Apostle Josephine Femi-Asiwaju, has described a total woman as one who first knows her identity in Christ, who is balanced in her spiritual life, her emotions, her physical appearance, and her mental mind. She made this known as the guest speaker and special guest at the PFN Ibeju-Lekki Province Women’s Wing’s annual Maximum Impact Conference, themed “Total Woman”, held at the Church of Evangelism, Awoyaya, Lagos. Quoting from Colossians 2:7, “and ye are complete in Him, which is the head…
Ohakosim, Mbanisi, Ebun Ojo, Jegede Declares, Women are Spiritually Prepared to Impact Nations The President and Convener of Female Gospel Ministers Network International, Apostle Angela Ohakosim, has said the network was born out of a spiritual burden to amplify the voices of women in the Lord’s vineyard. It was birthed through a divine stirring, compelling women to step out beyond traditional boundaries and take their rightful place in revival, societal transformation, and kingdom advancement. Apostle Ohakosim made this known during the two-day conference of Female Gospel Ministers Network International, themed “Women Arise for Global Impact”, held at Victory Holy…
Mike Abdul, David Atoloye, Bukky Sax, others Holds September Worship Concert -Set to unlock ember months blessings By ISAAC DANIEL In an welcomed efforts to ensure that Nigerians fearlessly enjoyed their God giving blessings in the last four months of the year, an amazing crew of Gospel artistes and musicologists including Mike Abdul, Bukky Sax, Pastor Seun Olomola, Pastor Ayo Adesola, Ayanfe Worship and Pastor David Atoloye, have resolved to the firebrand worship concert to achieve this major goal. The concert that is already making waves is tagged “September Worship Concert” (aka September to Remember Concert), will hold on Sunday,…
Recycle Your E-waste! Its Critical To mark the International E-Waste Day 2025 (#ewasteday), the E-waste Producer Responsibility Organization of Nigeria (EPRON), a member of the Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) Forum, dedicated to advancing Circular Economy (CE) in the Electrical and Electronic Sector is calling on stakeholders, schools, organizations, and NGOs across the country to join the global campaign focused on Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) present in electronic waste on 14th October, 2025 and take collective action towards responsible e-waste management for a cleaner, sustainable future. What is International E-Waste Day? International E-Waste Day, initiated by the Waste…
PRESIDENT TINUBU FLAGS OFF 2025 NCPC DELAYED EASTER PILGRIMAGE EXERCISE TO ISRAEL AND JORDAN IN OWERRI President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged off the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s (NCPC) delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State capital. At the flag-off ceremony, President Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, emphasized the significance of pilgrimage as a spiritual journey of faith. He commended the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, for his innovative leadership and successful conduct of four pilgrimages to…
THE FAMILY AS A TYPOLOGY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT By Dr Priscilla Otuya If the foundations be destroyed! “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” – Psalm 11:3 Every family is a miniature government. God designed it this way deliberately. The father is the President, the mother the Vice President, the first child the Senate President, and the other children are Parliamentarians, each with their God-ordained departments – finance, defense, governance, administration, wisdom, creativity, and more. This divine structure is not for fun. It is God’s own government on earth. But when the father, mother, and first…
Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Israel Celebrate First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th Birthday Nazareth, Israel – A group of 340 Nigerian Christian pilgrims currently in Israel for the NCPC 2025 delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise gathered at the Tabar Tours Hotel in Nazareth to celebrate the 65th birthday anniversary of First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. The event was marked with prayers, a birthday cake cutting ceremony, and the awarding of Jerusalem Pilgrims Certificates. The pilgrims converged to pray for God’s faithfulness and gift of longevity for the First Lady of Nigeria. According to a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy…
Identifying Which Parts of the Bible is Relevant to Today’s Believer (2) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will conclude our discussion on which sections of the Bible are relevant to us in the present day. Last week we focused on the Old Testament, this week we will examine the New Testament. After 400 years of silence, Jesus, the awaited Messiah came to redeem His followers from their transgressions (John 3:16). He said he had accomplished the Law (Matthew 5:17), and that the words of the law would endure forever (Matthew 5:18) • Luke 24:27 informs us that all…
NCPC BOSS, BISHOP ADEGBITE EXTOLS THE VIRTUES OF THE FIRST LADY SEN OLUREMI TINUBU AT 65 The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Prof Stephen Adegbite has extolled the virtues of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON as she marks her 65th birthday anniversary this 21st day of September, 2025. In his birthday message, Bishop Adegbite described the First Lady as the indisputable Mother of the nation and the Esther of our time. He further described her as a quintessential leader, a pacesetter, the first First Lady in…