2025 EASTER PILGRIMAGE: NCPC BOSS BISHOP ADEGBITE INSPECTS AIRCRAFT IN TURKEY The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has undertaken an inspection of the pilgrims’ aircraft in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of the official commencement of the delayed 2025 Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. According to a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media, the Executive Secretary arrived in Turkey on September 5, 2025, and was warmly received by the Executive Director of Atlasjet, Mr. Serkan Yazicioglu, the NCPC-approved air carrier for the airlift of Nigerian Christian pilgrims…
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Is There a Hierarchy of Angels? (Part 2) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will conclude the 2-part series on the question of the hierarchy of angels. Are you aware that Michael and Gabriel are the only angels explicitly named in Scripture? However, it is understood that numerous angels serve God, but at the same time, it is important to recognise that, despite angels possessing greater power and glory than humans, it is humans who are made in the image of God, and it is humans, rather than angels, who will reign alongside Christ (Hebrews 2:5). Furthermore, it is…
NCPC Boss Bishop Adegbite Felicitates with Muslim Faithful on Eid-ul-Mawlid The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, extends warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be unto him). According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relation, in his Eid-ul-Mawlid message, Bishop Adegbite encouraged Muslims to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and live according to the dictates of Islam, a religion of peace. He called on Muslims to intercede in prayer…
NCPC CELEBRATES VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA AT 59 The Chairman and members of the Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) celebrate the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, as he marks his 59th birthday anniversary today, September 2nd ,2025. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relation, in his congratulatory message on behalf of the Board and the entire Commission, the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, said he is proud of Vice President Shettima, whom he described as sharing the same vision of…
The Church Should Preach Righteousness, Not Politics – Archbishop Sunday Okokoni Archbishop Sunday Okokoni is the General Overseer of Praise God Christian Chapel Int’l: Lagos and the Presiding Prelate of The United Pentecostal College of Bishops (TUPCB). In this interview with Gracious Akintayo, he candidly shared his mind on various issues, including the Church, the church leadership, and society, and went on to offer solutions. Excerpt: Kindly describe your leadership journeys.. I give God the glory for what He has done in my life. My leadership journey started in 1982 when I was ordained a deacon. Even…
NCPC BOSS BISHOP ADEGBITE HONOURED, SENDS FORTH TWO OFFICERS IN GRAND STYLE The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) recently organised a send-forth event for its two retiring officers, Barr. Sonny Ebiyaibo, former Director of Administration, and Mr. Agiobu Fyneface, former Chief Executive Officer in the Accounts department, both gloriously retired in August. Speaking at the event held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, congratulated the two officers for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to the Commission. He emphasised that retirement marks a new phase of life and expressed appreciation for…
Is There a Hierarchy of Angels? (Part 1) By Babatunde Olugboji Some Christian theologians have proposed a 9-level hierarchy of angels, thus: Highest/First Order: Seraphim Cherubim Thrones Middle/Second Order: Dominions Virtues Powers Lowest/Third Order: Principalities Archangels Angels The challenge in this typology lies in the fact that the Bible does not specify any hierarchy of angels. It indicates the possibility of various types of angels, and if such diversity exists, a hierarchy might also be implied. However, the Bible does not explicitly inform us of any hierarchical structure. If it were crucial for our understanding, the Bible would have…
WYBF Awards Scholarship to 52 Nigerian Indigent Students … unveils Adedeji Adegbesan as the new BoT chairman Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation (WYBF) had its 18th annual lecture and the 4th memorial series at the upgraded main auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, themed, “Leadership Reimagined: Framework for Empowering the Next Generation of Nation Builders”. The well-attended lecture featured high-flying guests and dignitaries, showcased the dynamism of sustaining a legacy and promoting value-driven conversations around leadership, ethics, and national development. The WYBF 2025 Memorial Lecture and Scholarship Award ceremony honours the Foundation’s pioneer…
TWO SEASONS OF LIFE – By Segun ‘TREMENDOUS’ Oshinaga For years, I have preached a powerful message I call – “The Two Seasons Of Life” – the season of endurance and the season of enjoyment. The season of endurance always precedes the season of enjoyment. Those who want to avoid the season of endurance often miss out on the season of enjoyment. Ask Moses and he would tell you that his majestic appearance before Pharaoh in Egypt was preceded by a lonely, deprived life for forty years in the desert of Midian. Ask Joseph and he would tell you that…
Polygamy is Rooted in Evil, Unrighteous Tradition – Dr Daniel Olukoya Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has warned Christians about the spiritual dangers of polygamy, claiming its origin in the Bible came from the line of the murderer king. Speaking during a church service, Olukoya explained that polygamy was not introduced through the righteous line of Seth but through a lineage tied to violence. He quoted Genesis 4:23, where Lamech, a descendant of Cain, became the first man in the Scripture to marry more than one wife. The first…