It’s Time to Restore Nigeria From Hardship – Bishop Bank Jefferson The presiding bishop of Mercy Tabernacle, Ogba, Lagos, Bishop Bank Jefferson has said, Hardship is everywhere in Nigeria, but God is going to restore their fortunes and all that has been lost with an abundance of blessings. Bishop Jefferson assured, speaking on the church’s annual programme, Manifest, scheduled for Thursday, 3rd to Sunday, 6th July 2025 at the church auditorium in Ogba with the theme “I will Restore.” “There is hardship everywhere in Nigeria, but God is going to restore the fortunes and all that have…
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Stephen Adegbite, Ize-Iyamu, Okokoni Declares: LEADERSHIP IS NOT FOR ALL, BUT LEAD BY EXAMPLE The Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on the church and Christian leaders in Nigeria to remember their humble beginnings and whatever God has made them to be. “You must remember you started from somewhere as nobody. When others are sleeping, you must be reading and must be working for your success in life”, he said. Bishop Stephen Adegbite made this clarification known as the guest…
What was the reason behind Jesus referring to the Canaanite woman as a dog? (Matthew 15:21–28) By Babatunde Olugboji In Matthew 15:21–28, Jesus meets a Canaanite (Syrophoenician) woman who implores him to heal her daughter. Initially, Jesus declines her plea, stating, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs” (Matthew 15:26). When taken out of context, particularly in English, this statement can easily be perceived as an insult. However, in the proper context of the narrative, it becomes evident that Jesus is employing a metaphor intended to illustrate the priorities of his ministry…
The Church is Now Full of People Without the Heart for God – Archbishop Eric Emiaso Archbishop Eric U. Emiaso, the head of mission and the first enthroned presiding archbishop of Gospel Church of Christ Worldwide, is an alumnus of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), a graduate of Haggai Institute Hawaii, and International Miracle Institute USA. A stickler to Christian discipline and principles. An astute Bible teacher, conference speaker, leader and prominent figure within the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) where he was widely acknowledged and lauded for his message of hope and faith for Nigeria’s future, during the 18th…
Love is the Key – Evang. Chris Joseph The President of the Ministry of Love and Peace World Outreach, Evang. Chris C. Joseph has described his recent apostolic visit to Anambra State as a love is the key to a successful mission. During the mission, themed, “Love is the Key.” Evang. Joseph said twelve families were financially empowered to support their small scale businesses and others were assisted spiritually and by other means. Many souls were converted and won into God’s kingdom at Onitsha including one, Mr. Anayo who had lived with chronic unforgiveness for 15 years but after…
NCPC Boss Pledges Support for Nasarawa State CPWB The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has pledged his full support to the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr. Alfa Yusufu, who paid him a courtesy visit alongside his management team at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja. According to a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relation, Bishop Adegbite expressed gratitude to Dr. Yusufu for starting his administration with a familiarization visit to the Commission. He charged Dr. Yusufu to ensure transparent…
Bishop Taiwo Ajose Celebrates Life at 60 …celebrate people while alive – Bishop Stephen Adegbite The Lagos State Chairman of CAN and the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has remarked that it is better to celebrate and honour people when they are alive than when they’re dead. Bishop Adegbite made the statement in Lagos while speaking at the 60th birthday thanksgiving and celebration of Bishop Theophilus Taiwo Ajose, the Senior Pastor of Ajose Ministries International Inc., and the Rector of Prayer and Intercession School, who recently celebrated his 60th birthday at the Glitter Hall,…
NCPC DFA BOWS OUT OF SERVICE The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) held a send-off ceremony for its outgone Director of Finance and Accounts, Mrs. Lydia Ali, who retired from service on June 1, 2025. The ceremony took place on June 16, 2025, at the NCPC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. According to a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relation, the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, commended Mrs. Ali for her diligence, humility, and expertise in finance and accounts, stating that she has been instrumental in helping the Commission manage its funds properly…
Christ in us, the Hope of Glory By Babatunde Olugboji Colossians 1:27 presents a profound message: “God has chosen to reveal among the Gentiles the magnificent riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” To begin, it is important to note that the apostle Paul is addressing followers of Christ – the “you” he refers to. In the preceding verse (Colossians 1:26), he identifies them as “the Lord’s people.” The term “Gentiles” refers to individuals who are not of Jewish descent. In the context of the New Testament, a “mystery” signifies something that was concealed…
NCPC BOSS, BISHOP ADEGBITE CELEBRATES WIFE, PRINCESS ADEWUNMI ON HER BIRTHDAY The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, extends heartfelt congratulations to his wife, Princess Adewunmi Fadeke Adegbite, on her birthday. In a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Bishop Adegbite expressed gratitude to God for her life and showered prayers upon her, saying, “May the Lord bless and keep you, make His face shine upon you, and give you peace.” He praised her as a rare gem, wonderful companion, and paragon of beauty, thanking God…