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Why Animals Deserves Fair Treatment From Rituals Regardless of whether animals suffer or not, many see killing of animals by burning them alive as part of their culture. This is a poor reflection of the brutal society we lived in  and as humans, the lack of compassion we harbor against animals. It is disheartening and appalling. Such customs, traditions and lifestyle should not be encouraged in the present day and stage of development, especially in a country like Nigeria where animal welfare laws are not taken seriously. It is public knowledge that in some states in Nigeria, like in Enugu…

MEANING OF CHRISTIANITY (1) By Evang. M. M. Akindutire Christianity is the faith tradition that focuses on the “FIGURE OF JESUS CHRIST”. Acts. 11: 25–27 The purpose of this title is to understand the truth of the Bible. The purpose of our gathering together as “A CHURCH” and the expectations of the people around, that sees us going to Church. “He found Saul and brought him to Antioch; Where they met with the Church for a whole year and taught many of its people. There in Antioch the Lord’s followers were first called Christian (Acts. 11:26 CEV). Christianity presents hope…

What Does it Mean to Live by Faith? By Babatunde Olugboji Habakkuk, in Habakkuk 2:4 famously declared: “The righteous will live by faith.” This is a bold and assertive statement. What does it mean? To understand this statement, we need to examine the context in which it was spoken, as the context helps us comprehend God’s intent in this passage. The whole verse reads, “Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith.” “His soul” is a symbolic reference to Babylonia. The nation of Babylonia had become proud or…

Good News is a Catalyst – Bishop Steven Ogedengbe The presiding bishop of Evangelical Ministries (Wisdom Chapel), Bishop Steven Ogedengbe has described good news as a catalyst. “Good news is a powerful agent or chemistry of positive change that causes things to happen”, he said. Speaking at the first day of the church 26th annual convention themed, “Good News”, Bishop Ogedengbe attributes bad news to sorrow, sadness and poverty. Quoting Philippians 4: 4 with other scriptures to buttress his points, he admonished people to rejoice always, no matter their circumstances and the situation they found themselves in. “Most especially, rejoice…

Nigerian Government Denies Citizens their Rights – Amb. Joseph Harrys Nigerians have been advised to, as a matter of importance; ensure they educate themselves on human rights, so they can know when their right is trampled upon and how they can defend it. The head of International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Geneva, Switzerland, West African Region and the chairman, Lagos Nigeria Committee, Amb. Dr. Joseph Ogbonnaya Harrys gave the advice during the official inauguration and conferment of award ceremony on some prominent Nigerians in Lagos. “The Nigerian government deliberately denies her citizens their rights and those denials have become the…

Nigeria Needs a Revolution and Fast! By Tonye Oliver The last year has brought to light the dire straits that the nation has found itself in, the rottenness that was under the clothes has been exposed and what was hidden and unsaid is now noised abroad.  The choke hold of lawlessness, corruption, anarchy and extreme wickedness of the most despicable order is snuffing the life out of the nation. The 2023 elections, the shenanigans at the presidential elections tribunal and the Supreme Court are violent expressions of this satanic chokehold; wickedness has its foot on the neck of our nation.…

Husband and Wife that Eventually Divorce are Fools – Pastor Femi Emmanuel A renowned minister of God and the General Overseer, Livingspring Chapel International, Pastor Femi Emmanuel has described a husband and wife that eventually resort to divorce due to unresolved issues, as two ‘’foolish people”.  While speaking during a church programme, Pastor Femi said, ‘’If you are wise, your marriage will be peaceful. Every husband and wife fighting everyday, that eventually divorce and scatter were just two foolish people. If somebody wants to fight you and you are not ready to fight, there will be no fight”, he said.…

Jesus Transforms What is Transferred to Him By Babatunde Olugboji As Jesus was having a conversation with His disciples (John 6) ahead of the miracle of the 5 loaves and 2 fish, Andrew was worried about the quantity of what was available: “Here is a boy with 5 small barley loaves and 5 small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” (John 6:9) What Andrew didn’t realize was that it was not about how big or how small. Aren’t we like Andrew sometimes? My salary is small, I can’t give; my apartment is small; I can’t host…

LAWRENCE OSAGIE: The Transition and Home Going of a God General By Gracious Akintayo  The General Overseer and founding bishop of Powerline Bible Church (Wisdom House), Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Ijeshatedo was finally laid to rest in Lagos on Friday, 10 November 2023. He passed on to glory on Sunday, 10 September, 2023 at the age of 65. Bishop Osagie until his death was a spiritual father, leader, mentor, teacher, model and pastor to many sons and daughters who have passed through him. He was a vessel God has used to reach out to many souls, raised many people of faith and…

Character, Service and Integrity are Fundamental in Ministry – By Dr. Segun ‘TREMENDOUS’ Oshinaga You have no business being in the ministry, if you have no character. The biggest issue we have today is about character! There are too many people wearing a collar as Bishops or even Archbishop and other ministry offices who have absolutely no business with the ministry. Remember the old proverb – the collar does not make the Monk. Putting those titles before or after your name will not make you one.  Every Dick and Harry wants to be a pastor. Apostle! Bishop! Without the corresponding…