When Lepers Become Leaders (Part 2) 2 Kings 7 – By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we continue the series we began last week from the events recorded in 2 Kings 7, where God used four lepers to bring deliverance to a city drowning in desperation. From this powerful story, we are drawing life-changing lessons for anyone standing at the gate of impossibility. Samaria was under siege. In ancient warfare, a siege was designed to suffocate a city into surrender. Nothing came in, and nothing went out. Food disappeared. Trade stopped. Hope faded. The famine became so severe that normal…
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Lagos is Not A Place To Experiment Governance – Dr Hamzat Kadiri …promised to sign death warrants of convicted kidnappers The current Deputy Governor of Lagos State and APC candidate for the 2027 governorship election, Dr. Hamzat Obafemi Kadiri, has declared that Lagos State requires experienced leadership, emphasizing that governance in Lagos cannot be approached as an experimental endeavour. He made this statement during a town hall meeting with the leadership and members of the Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at their Senator Oluremi Tinubu Lagos CAN Secretariat in Ikeja on Friday, July 24,…
Coalition of Islamic Clerics, Women Groups, Community Leaders Mobilize Voters For 2027, Pray For APC House of Rep Candidate, OBE A coalition of Islamic women prayer groups in Ishaga Tedo, Isolo Local Government Area, comprising AIFO, KELMOlT, FOMWAN, ALASALATU OLUWA LO NIKE, TAWAKALITU MOSQUE, JARNAT, and QODIRIYAH SALAM, among others, organized a special prayer session and town hall meeting for All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hon. Monsuru Oloyede Bello (OBE), for the Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency II. The event, held at the Ishaga Tedo Central Mosque, also featured a civic town hall meeting and consultation, drew a large turnout of…
Archbishop John Osa-Oni’s 125 Year Old Biological Father Passes Away It is with profound gratitude to Almighty God for a life well lived and in total submission to His sovereign will that we formally announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, patriarch, and elder statesman, Chief Osazemwinde Oni (Osa-Oni), the Ineh of Usen land, who peacefully transitioned to glory at the remarkable age of 125 years on Thursday, July 16, 2026. According to an official statement signed by Archbishop John Alagbala Adebayo Osa-oni, the Presiding Archbishop of Vineyard Christian Ministries, and son of the deceased on behalf…
NCPC CELEBRATES BOARD MEMBER, SOUTH WEST, HON. OGUNLOLA ON HER 61ST BIRTHDAY The Board, Management and Staff of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, have extended their warm felicitations to the Federal Commissioner representing the South West on the Board of the Commission, Hon. Barr. Omuwunmi Ogunlola, on the occasion of her 61st birthday anniversary on 19th July. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, in his birthday message, congratulated the Hon. Federal Commissioner for adding another year to her life. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Director Media and Public…
WYBF MARKS 5TH YEAR ANNUAL MEMORIAL LECTURE WITH FOCUS ON NEXT-GENERATION LEADERSHIP …to award scholarships and support to indigent students The Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation (WYBF) will host the 19th Annual Lecture and the 5th edition of its Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Lagos. This year’s theme, “Raising Responsible Next-Gen Leaders: Character, Leadership and the Future of Nigeria,” marks five years of impactful discussions and reflections on leadership and character development in Nigeria. It aims to inspire and equip the youth with the necessary tools to navigate the…
When Lepers Become Leaders (Part 1) 2 Kings 7 – By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we begin a new series on the events recorded in 2 Kings 7, where God used four lepers to bring deliverance to a city trapped in desperation. From this powerful narrative, we will draw life-changing lessons for anyone standing at the gate of impossibility. Samaria was under siege. In ancient warfare, a siege was designed to choke a city into surrender. Nothing came in. Nothing went out. Food disappeared. Trade stopped. Hope faded. The famine became so severe that ordinary life collapsed under the weight…
Governor Sanwo-Olu, Bishop Adegbite, OBE, Royal Fathers, and Other Nigerians Honour Archbishop Osa-Oni at 70th Birthday Celebration A significant celebration marking Archbishop John Adebayo Alagbala Osa-Oni’s 70th birthday commenced on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with an evening of praise featuring Pastor Aity Inyang, Bishop Praise Machine, Dare Justified, Funmi Smart, and D’Majestics, including the church choir. The thanksgiving celebration service on Monday, July 13, 2026, drew prominent Nigerians, including church leaders from various denominations, industrialists, royal fathers, politicians, and others to the occasion. Notable presence included the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, represented by Rt. Rev. Bukola…
INDIAN VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN UK HONOURS WINNERS OF LAGOS SECONDARY SCHOOLS ESSAY COMPETITION The Indian Vegetarian and Vegan UK, in partnership with Chi Empathy Towards Animals Organization, had a successful conclusion of its Essay Competition for secondary school students in Lagos, Nigeria. The competition, held with the theme “BENEFITS OF A VEGETARIAN DIET”, recorded a remarkable number of students from; The Writers College, Tower Triumph Comprehensive School, and Distinct College, Egan, Ikotun, Lagos with two age categories; age 11-14 and 15-18, who participated and submitted thoughtful, and well-researched essays on health, compassion, and conscious living. The winners of Ist…
OBE Joins Eminent Nigerians to Celebrate Archbishop Osa-Oni on His 70th Birthday Hon Monsuru Oluyede Bello (OBE), the former Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, and current APC candidate for the Federal House of Representative, Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency 2 joined eminent personalities, religious leaders, family, and well-wishers to congratulate and celebrate the Presiding Archbishop of Vineyard Christian Ministries Inc., Archbishop John Alagbala Adebayo Osa-Oni on his 70th birthday celebration, and 40 years marriage anniversary. He congratulated the celebrant on attaining the milestone age of 70, and described him as a respected spiritual father whose teachings, prayers, and commitment to the work…