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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…

Foursquare Festac Hosts Career Conference for the Youths, unveils Empowerment Opportunities  As part of activities for Foursquare Gospel Church, Festac District’s ongoing 30th Convocation Anniversary celebration, themed “Highway to Holiness”, which reflects the district’s commitment to uphold spiritual depth while engaging with culture and society with relevance. The church organised a successful and impactful Enterprise and Career Fair on Saturday, 2nd August 2025to equip the youth with the tools for career development, entrepreneurship, and skill acquisition. The event, held at the Festac District headquarters, attracted mainly young people from different walks of life, including job seekers, artisans, young entrepreneurs, students,…

WHY IT IS DANGEROUS TO LISTEN TO LIES (Proverbs 29:12) – By Chris Joseph “If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials are wicked” Proverbs 29:12.  I remember quoting the above scripture to one of our top gospel preachers. He was shocked to hear me say the hard truth to him because the majority of those working close to him are hypocrites who love reporting lies about others. As a Christian leader, never conclude a case about someone without directly hearing from the person. Nicodemus asked those lying against Jesus Christ: “Does our law judge any man before it…

Managing Your Destiny When God’s Word Seems Contradictory By Femi Adebayo God told Abraham, “I will make you a father of many nations” yet this declaration came without a specific time frame. Immediately after this promise, scripture makes a seemingly contradictory statement: “But Sarai was barren; she had no child (Genesis 11:30). ” This raises a profound question: how can nations emerge from a barren couple? Despite the contradiction, Abraham believed in God. His faith opened a window of opportunity when he entertained divine visitors, and it was then the prophecy received a time frame, “About this time next year…

‘Can Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth?’ By Babatunde Olugboji In John 1:46, Nathanael posed the question, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Initially, this may appear to be a peculiar inquiry, yet it significantly reflected the Jewish perception of both Nazareth and the Galilee region. Beginning in John 1:35, Jesus started calling his first disciples, including Nathanael. The day following Jesus’ baptism, He was with John the Baptist and His disciples, when John declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” (John 1:36). Following this declaration, 2 of John’s disciples began following Jesus. One of these disciples was Andrew,…

OUR MINISTRY TO EACH OTHER – By Segun ‘Tremendous’ OSHINAGA “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 We have received instructions to comfort each other. The ministry of comfort is the direst need of many saints today. The challenges of the times in which we live tend to beat down our spirits. There are so many things we encounter day to day that threaten to suffocate our faith, depress our spirits and extinguish our love for the things of God. There is a conspiracy out there to dampen our joy, discourage our…

Nigeria Will Get Out of its Quagmire – NCPC Boss The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current challenges. Bishop Adegbite made this assertion while receiving members of the Fiditi Progressive Union (FPU) Abuja branch at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja. Bishop Adegbite praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a detribalized leader who values merit and capacity. He urged Nigerians to support the President’s efforts to deliver the dividends of democracy. The NCPC boss expressed gratitude for the visit from his hometown,…

Pastor Adeboye Bans Braids and Heavy Makeup for RCCG Clergy The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has condemned clergymen who wear braided hair and clergywomen who use false eyelashes and heavy makeup. Speaking during the church’s recent annual convention, Pastor Adeboye announced that these trends among church workers and ministers would no longer be accepted in RCCG. “In Yorubaland, the only men who braid their hair are Sango priests, the god of thunder,” Adeboye remarked. “Some say this is a new age, and we must adapt to modern trends, but not in this…

NCPC BOSS, Adegbite Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Unity The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has pledged his full support to every effort that will bring Nigeria together. He made this assertion while receiving the Executive members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Abuja and District Society in his office at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja. Bishop Adegbite appreciated the ICAN executives for their visit and affirmed that ICAN is one of the integrity groups in Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of keeping records and accountability, linking it to Christian…