We are on The Right Path Towards Building A Culture of Integrity and Ethical Conduct – Adegbite, NCPC Boss The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in the discharge of its mandate. In a release signed by Celestine Toruka, the Director Media and Public Relations, NCPC, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, made this assertion on Wednesday, 9th September, 2026, during a sensitisation workshop organised by the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, ACTU, of the Commission in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…
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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.
Rev Dr Mary Oluwatunbi Celebrate Life At 67, Advocate Intentional Parenting with A Book Launch Rev Dr Mary Bosede Oluwatunbi is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and a quantity surveyor by profession. She is a mother, grandmother, friend, and devoted servant of God. She recently celebrated her 67th birthday — 67 years of life, grace, wisdom, impact and resilience. The milestone was marked with a new chapter of her life to be read through the launching of her new book, INTENTIONAL PARENTING – Raising Thriving and Faithful Kids. In this interview with Gracious Akintayo, she reflects…
Archbishop Martins Ordains Priests, Call For Nigerian Participation in 2027 General Elections By Uchenna Eletuo The Lagos Catholic Archbishop, Most.Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, on Thursday, ordained 14 seminarians deacons and elevated six diaconates to priesthood, and charged Nigerians to vote at coming 2027 general elections to enthrone good leaders. Archbishop Martins, the Chief Shepherd at ordination held at the Church of the Ascension, Airport Road, Ikeja Lagos, tasked the priests on selfless service to the Church and and to the society. Martins, gave the admonition after the candidates for the ordination have pledged their loyalty to the Church and…
FORMER CMD, UATH, DR PETER ALABI AND WIFE CELEBRATE 33RD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The former Chief Medical Director of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, UATH, Gwagwalada, Dr. Peter Alabi, and his wife celebrated their 33 years of marriage, describing their union as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, love, resilience and commitment. In a statement by Celestine Toruka, marking the milestone, the couple said the 33 years have been “battles fought and victories won,” and years of “repeatedly choosing each other.” “When we said ‘I do’ 33 years ago, we had no idea how far God would carry us. But…
THE DANGER OF DELAY (Part 3) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we conclude our series examining the biblical principles surrounding what we have called “The Sin of Someday” – more commonly known as procrastination. Procrastination is the intentional delay of something that ought to be done. For some, it is an occasional weakness; for others, it gradually becomes a way of life. We find ourselves saying, “I’ll take care of it tomorrow. I’ll deal with it later. I’ll start when the time is right.” Although the word procrastination does not appear explicitly in Scripture, the Bible repeatedly warns us…
LAGOS 2026 CWC: Aina, Oyegbola, Johnson Call For Women’s Rebirth, Honour and Support; Empowered Women and Children The Convener of Women on Assignment Ministries, Pastor Tinuola Oye-Johnson, has advised women to have a solid understanding of their identity before becoming wives or taking up positions in governance, the workplace, the marketplace, the church, or wherever they find themselves. She noted that if they are not secure in who they are, it will affect their progress and success. She gave the advice as a guest speaker at the 16th edition of the Christian Women’s Conference, 2026, organised by the Chapel…
THE DANGER OF DELAY (Part 2) | By Babatunde Olugboji Last week we started a series exploring what the Bible says about ‘The Sin of Someday,’ otherwise known as procrastination. We described procrastination as the deliberate postponement of something that should be done. For some people, it is an occasional weakness; for others, it becomes a way of life. We keep saying, “I will do it tomorrow. I will deal with it later. I will start when the time is right.” But while the word procrastination does not appear in Scripture, the Bible repeatedly warns us about the danger…
NCPC EXPLORES GREECE FOR ENHANCED PILGRIMAGE OPPORTUNITIES The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, is exploring holy and historical sites in Greece to strengthen bilateral collaboration and expand pilgrimage opportunities for Nigerian Christians. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Director Media and Public Relations, NCPC, this is in line with the Commission’s mandate as enshrined in the NCPC Act of 2007, which empowers it to explore other holy sites around the world for the spiritual benefit of Nigerian pilgrims. As part of this initiative, the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, last week undertook an exploration…
Bishop Abrifor Urges Nigerian Christians to Participate in Nation Building as GCC Marks 58th Anniversary with Annual National Convention The Head of Mission and Presiding Bishop of Gospel Church of Christ (GCC) Worldwide, Bishop Dr. Benson Abrifor, has called on Nigerian Christians to actively participate in nation building, stressing that Nigeria remains our only country. Bishop Abrifor made the call at a press briefing to herald the Church’s 58th anniversary and annual national convention. The four-day convention, scheduled to hold from Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, will take place at the Church’s National Headquarters in Lagos.…
CAN, Lagos Island East Reaches Out to It’s Community The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos Island East chapter organised free community health outreach held at the popular Lewis Street, by St Michael Catholic Church, Lagos Island with the theme, “Caring for the body, Strengthening the spirit”. The outreach recorded over 400 participants and turned out of large numbers of residents who benefited as recipients of the free medical services. Among the free medical services rendered during the outreach are; full medical consultation, blood pressure check, blood sugar levels check, distribution of free eye glasses, body massage, free medication,…