The Affliction of the Thorn Part 2 (2 Cor. 12:7–10) By Babatunde Olugboji In the context of Paul’s life and ministry, God’s promise of his grace translates to experiencing divine power in ways he could not have achieved on his own. This represents God’s hidden strategy for his followers, revealing an unexpected pathway to heavenly strength. Here, God’s “grace” is not merely the objective, forgiving grace referenced in Romans 3:24, which speaks of justification as a gift through redemption in Christ Jesus. Instead, Paul employs “grace” in a broader sense, referring to the presence of God that sustains, empowers, calms,…
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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.
FG to Strengthen Bilateral Relationship with Turkiye on Tourism and Trade The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Turkiye, focusing on tourism and trade. This development was announced by Senator Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and the Turkish delegation of Turquaz group and Afrosum Faith Tourism at the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja. In a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, Senator Hadejia said, “the renewed religious tourism initiative,…
EVANGELISM: Should Be Every Christian Lifestyle, Not A Saturday Programme – Werner Nachtigal Werner Nachtigal is an evangelist passionate about reaching people with the Gospel and training churches in evangelism. He is the Founder and International President of the GO Movement (former Global Outreach Day), through which over 86 million Christians worldwide have been mobilised to share the Gospel. He lives in Berlin with his wife, Birgitta and they have three children. He was in Lagos, Nigeria for the GO Movement Nigeria Training of Trainers West Africa Conference and our editor, Gracious Akintayo encountered had a chat with him. Sir,…
NCPC Boss Emphasizes Prayer as Essence of Pilgrimage The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has stressed that prayer is the real essence of pilgrimage. He made this assertion during the airlift of the 13th and last batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan at the Pilgrims Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Bishop Stephen Adegbite represented by the Director of Administration of NCPC, Barr. Sonny Ebiyaibo, Bishop Adegbite urged the intending Christian…
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ONDO GOVERNOR, AIYEDATIWA APPROVES EMPLOYMENT OF 1,100 PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS – Total number of newly recruited public school teachers now 2,110 – Olabimtan praises Gov over unprecedented feats in education In a deliberate effort to fill critical vacancies in Public Primary Schools across the State, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the employment of 1,100 (One thousand one hundred) teachers by the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (ODSUBEB). The Governor gave the approval after the completion of the recruitment process by the board. The state government had recently employed 1,010 new teachers for public…
Joy Ahiakwo, Caleb University 2025 First Class and Best Graduating Student says, …the only thing that would limit a person is the person + 10 Take aways Joy Nmachukwu Ahiakwo, 26 is a celebrated overall best-graduating student of Industrial Chemistry from the Caleb University, Ikorodu, Lagos State. She graduated with a 4.98 CGPA out of 5.0 as a First Class student in the Class of 2024 and won almost all the school’s available top prizes. Here she shares her academic journey of success, strategies and principles with Providence News. Except; What motivated your choice of course study? I liked chemistry…
Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation (WYBF) Opens 2025 Scholarship Award Portal for Indigent Students The Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation’s Educational Assistance Programme for brilliant and underprivileged students pursuing their higher education in any government-owned higher institution in Nigeria has opened its 2025 Scholarship Award application portal for interested and qualified Nigerian students. The 2025 application period runs from March 15th until April 30th. The Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation (WYBF) is a non-profit organisation empowering underprivileged individuals and communities through support services, education, and development initiatives. Established in 2007 by Rev. Dr. Wilson Badejo of blessed memory, Rev. Badejo…
The Affliction of the Thorn Part 1 (2 Corinthians 12:7–10) By Babatunde Olugboji In this passage, Paul discusses the affliction he refers to as a “thorn in the flesh,” which arose following his extraordinary heavenly encounter. While contemporary readers might envision a minor thorn from a rosebush, the Greek term used (skolops) can also refer to something as substantial as a stake used for impalement. This thorn caused more than simple irritation; it inflicted profound suffering that paralleled the magnificence of the revelations Paul experienced in the highest realms. Although this affliction likely entered Paul’s life 14 years earlier, verses…
NCPC BOSS, ADEGBITE CALLS FOR UNITY TO GET NIGERIA ON THE RIGHT PATH The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on all Nigerians to join hands to get Nigeria on the right path. Bishop Adegbite made this call while hosting the National Coordinator and CEO of SERVICOM, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, and her management team in his office in Abuja. He emphasized the importance of unity and collective effort in achieving this goal. In a release signed by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Bishop Adegbite said, “I…