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Women Can Rise Above Limitations and Become Society Agents of Change – Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu The First Lady of Lagos State and the wife of the state governor, Her Excellency Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has called on women to rise above limitations and become agents of change in society. Mrs Sanwo-Olu was the special guest of honour at the 15th Christian Woman Conference themed, “A Woman of Distinction” held at the Chapel of Christ the Light (CCTL), Alausa, Ikeja and jointly organised by the Lagos State Government Chapel of Christ the Light (Interdenominational) Women’s wing and the Lagos…

CAC Response to Biodun Fatoyinbo Over Comments on Ayo Babalola, …warned against covetousness and material gospel The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has responded to a message by the Senior Pastor of COZA, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo during one of his ministration where he referred and mentioned that Apostle Ayo Babalola died a poor man and his children would probably not be happy with him where they might be now. According to a post on the official Facebook of the Church, signed by the Director of Publicity, Pastor Ade Alawode. The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) put the record straight and clarified…

NCPC Boss Receives CEO Simba Tours and Travel, Ethiopia The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, received a courtesy visit from the CEO of Simba Tours and Travel, Ethiopia, Mr. Woubeshet Alemayehu, at the NCPC headquarters on August 11, 2025. During the meeting, Bishop Adegbite expressed his willingness to support Christian tour operators who desire to partner with the Commission to advance the cause of Christian pilgrimage. He noted that Ethiopia boasts numerous Christian holy sites and churches, which the Commission could explore, having personally visited the country and witnessed its rich Christian…

Avoid Being Caught Unprepared in Church (1) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will begin a series examining the gravity of sin in the Bible, a book, or a collection of books that is both thrilling and unsettling. On one side, the Bible contains exhilarating narratives of God’s grace, mercy, and healing abilities. We encounter the exodus from Egypt, the collapse of the walls of Jericho, David’s triumph over the giant Goliath, and Daniel’s victory in the lion’s den. Additionally, we learn about the Holy Spirit’s power in healing a crippled man at the Beautiful Gate of the temple…

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,…