NCPC EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, BISHOP ADEGBITE CLOCKS 58, …says, “I have spent 38 years serving God” The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, PhD, GPJ, celebrated his 58th birthday with a thanksgiving gathering at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, describing his life and service as a testimony of God’s faithfulness. In a release signed by Celestine Toruka, the Director, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, the celebration, attended by his wife, Princess Adewunmi Fadeke Adegbite, children, members of NCPC Management and staff, friends, and other distinguished guests, featured prayers, goodwill messages, presentation of gifts,…
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When Lepers Become Leaders (Part 5) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we conclude the series we began four weeks ago from 2 Kings 7, where God used four lepers to rescue a city drowning in despair. From this remarkable story, we have been drawing life-changing lessons for anyone facing circumstances that seem impossible. Samaria was under siege. In ancient warfare, a siege was designed to force a city into surrender by cutting off every supply line. Nothing came in. Nothing went out. Food disappeared. Trade stopped. Hope collapsed. The famine became so severe that normal life broke down under…
First African Church Elects Ogbonnaya as New Primate, Tasks on Missionary Works The First African Church Mission (TFIACM), during its 135th Annual Conference has elected Most Rev. Ogbonnaya Christian-John as its Primate and Elder Ayorinde Ajala as the Deputy Lay President and charged the new leaders to focus on sustaining the church’s societal impact through missionary works. The election was announced in a communique issued during the Church’s conference, held at the church’s Prayer City in Omu-Ijebu, Ogun State, and signed by the Committee Chairman, Rt. Rev’d O.D. Oladele, and the Secretary, Mr. Seun Adekoya, with other members, Mr.…
WYBF Nurtures Next-Gen Leaders, Enhances Scholarship Programme for Indigent Students The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation (WYBF) recently marked its 19th Annual Lecture and 5th Memorial Lecture with a focus on ‘Raising Responsible Next-Gen Leaders: Character, Citizenship, and the Future of Nigeria’ at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. During the event, the foundation unveiled an initiative aimed at developing responsible future leaders through an expanded scholarship program and enhanced youth participation in nation-building efforts. The foundation emphasized the need for collaborative efforts among young Nigerians, government officials, private sector leaders, and non-governmental organizations…
When Lepers Become Leaders (Part 4) 2 Kings 7 – By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we continue the series we began three weeks ago, focusing on the events recorded in 2 Kings 7, where God used four lepers to deliver a city overwhelmed by despair. From this powerful narrative, we are drawing transformative lessons for anyone facing what appears to be an impossible situation. Samaria was under siege. In ancient warfare, a siege was designed to force a city into surrender by cutting off all supplies. Nothing came in, and nothing went out. Food disappeared. Trade stopped. Hope faded.…
Fmr President Jonathan and wife, Governors Otti, Bala Muhammed, Douye Diri, Others Pay Last Respects to Late Chief Christiana Opara in Umuopara Nguru, Aboh Mbaise, Imo State The community of Umuopara Nguru in Aboh Mbaise, Imo State, stood still on Friday, August 7, 2026, as family, friends, and dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered for the funeral rites of Late Chief Mrs. Christiana Opara, JP. Chief (Mrs) Opara, the beloved mother of the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and Chairman of CSS Global Integrated Farms Ltd, Prof. John Kennedy Opara, passed on to glory on…
Hon. Philip Ikechukwu Onwuka Resigns From NDC Citing Stolen Mandate, Plans to Join Another Party Alongside 4,000 Supporters Hon. Philip Ikechukwu Onwuka, former Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II aspirant and purported winner of the May 29, 2026 NDC primary election, has extended gratitude to his campaign team, supporters, and party faithful through his Capital Movement platform for their unwavering support during the truncated political endeavour. During a gathering of the Capital Movement at Gbolahan High School in Ajao Estate, which drew a large crowd of supporters and loyalists from Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II and other parts…
THE REMAINS OF LATE Chief CHRISTIANA OPARA, MOTHER OF THE PIONEER EXE SECRETARY OF NCPC WILL BE LAID TO REST 7TH AUGUST Late Chief Mrs. Christiana Opara, mother of the Pioneer Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Prof. John Kennedy Opara, peacefully passed on to eternal glory on the 7th of May, 2026, at the age of 83. Throughout her lifetime, she lived a fulfilled and exemplary life. She was a devout Christian, a God-fearing woman, and a respected community leader who devoted herself to the upliftment of women, children, and the less privileged. Her impact within…
When Lepers Become Leaders (Part 3) 2 Kings 7 – By Babatunde Olugboji Welcome to the month of August! This week, we continue the series we began two weeks ago, focusing on the events recorded in 2 Kings 7, where God used four lepers to bring deliverance to a city overwhelmed by despair. From this powerful narrative, we are drawing life-changing lessons for anyone standing at the threshold of impossibility. Samaria was under siege. In ancient warfare, a siege was designed to force a city into surrender by cutting off all supplies. Nothing entered, and nothing left. Food disappeared.…
NCPC SIGNS CONTRACT EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH PILGRIMAGE SERVICE PROVIDERS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PILGRIMS’ SAFETY The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has signed a contract extension agreement with its accredited pilgrimage service providers for the 2026 Christian Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel and Jordan. The agreement, which is aimed at ensuring seamless pilgrimage operations and efficient service delivery during the 2026 pilgrimage season, was signed at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on 27th July, 2026. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Director, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, signed the…