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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.

Young Ministers Should Focus on Making A Difference, Not on Wealth – Apostle Olalekan Odejimi Apostle (Dr) Olalekan Daniel Opetunde Odejimi graduated from the Lagos State Polytechnic, (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology), Ikorodu.  He is the General Overseer of Great God Possibility Prophetic and Apostolic Assembly, Lagos Island. He is currently the Vice Provincial Chairman, PFN Lagos Island Central Province and the Coordinator, CAN Lagos Island East LCDA chapter. During the maiden edition of Jesus is Good (JIG) Easter rally themed, “Power of His Resurrection”, organised by the Lagos Island East LCDA, he spoke with Providence…

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Lagos Apostolic Conference 2026 Calls Church Back to ‘Sent’ Christianity at a 2-day conference of Church leaders theme: “Reigniting the Fire of Apostolic Christianity” The maiden edition of the Lagos Apostolic Conference 2026, organised by the International Network of Apostolic Christianity (INAC), held on 8–9 April 2026, ended with a mandate: the healing of the Church through a return to Apostolic Christianity. The two days conference that had in attendance and participation gospel ministers, church leaders, and believers from across the region, featured five key speakers on the theme, “Reigniting the Fire of Apostolic Christianity”. Pastor Leke Akinola, President…

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NCPC Boss, High-Profile Christian Leaders, Grace CAN’s Groundbreaking of Ecumenical Airport Chapel and Pilgrim Center The groundbreaking ceremony of the Ecumenical Airport Chapel and Pilgrim Center at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, drew an array of top Christian leaders, government officials, and traditional rulers. Held under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the event marked a historic milestone — the first ecumenical, interdenominational chapel and pilgrim center at a Nigerian airport, strategically located to serve the spiritual needs of travelers and pilgrims. According to a statement by the Director, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, the former…

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When Words Fail Us: Remembering a cousin and a friend – By Babatunde Olugboji Sometimes we don’t know what to say when we lose a loved one, like I did this past week. My first cousin, at 54, ended his journey on Planet Earth. His loss leaves a silence that words cannot easily fill. The grief is real. Last week, my world changed, and that of our family. There is a chair that is empty, there is a voice we will reach for and not hear. There is a hand we will want to hold, and the ache of…

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NCPC Promotes 57 Staff Following 2026 Promotion Examination The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has concluded its 2026 promotion exercise, with 57 staff across grade levels in the headquarters and zonal offices successfully elevated. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Director and Head of Media Relations, NCPC, the promotion examination was held on April 1, 2026. The exercise, approved by the Executive Secretary, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, was subsequently ratified by the Commission’s Board. Among those promoted are two Deputy Directors who advanced to the rank of Director, and two Assistant Directors elevated to the rank of…

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Harnessing Power for Educational Advancement: An Exploration of Nigeria’s Educational Landscape  By Prof. Adebayo Oladipo at the 457th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Lagos, titled: “Politics to Policy: Navigating the Power Dynamics in Educational Administration” In a comprehensive examination of Nigeria’s educational framework, Professor Simeon Adebayo Oladipo of the Department of Educational Management, and current Dean of the Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, presented the 457th Inaugural Lecture and 11th in the 2025/2026 Academic Session of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the J.F. Ade Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG. Drawing on over…

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Jesus’ as The Solid Rock  – By Babatunde Olugboji The Bible describes Jesus as a rock, and this imagery speaks to both believers and non-believers. For those who trust in Him, He serves as the solid rock on which they can build their lives (Matthew 7:24–29; 16:13–20). As the unwavering foundation of the Christian faith, Jesus is our rock of salvation (2 Samuel 22:47). However, for those who don’t believe, He becomes a rock of offense, a stumbling block that leads them to their own downfall. People have a choice: they can place their faith in Christ and gain…

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An intriguing question on the Song of Solomon By Babatunde Olugboji Have you ever wondered if the Song of Solomon is really an allegory for God’s love for Israel or perhaps Christ’s love for the Church? It’s an intriguing question that invites deep reflection! An allegory is a type of literary work where characters and events symbolize a deeper moral or spiritual truth. Classic examples include John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress and The Holy War. The Song of Solomon is often seen as an allegory by both Jewish and Christian scholars. For Jews, it represents God’s love, while Christians…

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My Late Mother, Bishop Grace Dauji, Was A Beacon of Light, and A Mother to Nations – Evangelist Rhonda Obi Evangelist Rhonda Ugoada Obi, the US-based eldest child and daughter of the late Bishop Chioma Grace Dauji, Presiding Bishop and General Overseer of Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church (AGPC), has paid tribute to her late mother, describing her as a spiritual guide, beacon of light, mother to nations, and an extraordinary source of inspiration. According to Evangelist Obi, her mother impacted lives beyond boundaries, embodying the role of a mother to everyone around her, and not just her biological children.…

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Christians Must Be Intentional to Secure the Presence of God – Archbishop John Osa-Oni Archbishop John Osa-Oni, the presiding prelate and general overseer of Vineyard Christian Ministries (VCM), has urged Christians to transcend spiritual depression and radiate the glory of the Lord, thereby experiencing God in a novel dimension. Osa-Oni made this call at the Destiny 2026 program, a five-day event organized by the Church to commemorate its 38th anniversary, themed “Time of Refreshing in His Presence.” He emphasized the need for an intentional relationship with God, stating, “You must be deliberate in your desire for the knowledge of…

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