PFN Demands Government Immediate Action to Address the Savage Killing, Banditry, and Kidnapping in the Country The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has declared that Nigeria has lost its sense of value and its sanctity for human life amidst rampant kidnappings, banditry, and violent killings across the country. In a statement delivered by the Lagos Chapter PFN Chairman, Pastor Yemi Davids, on his behalf to mark the end of a three-day national fasting and prayer for Nigeria by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), accompanied by a peaceful protest against killings,…
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The Mystery of Divine Arithmetic (Part 1) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we begin a series on the remarkable event recorded in 2 Kings 6:11–18, where the prophet Elisha prayed for his servant to encounter the power of God in a brand-new way. In this passage, we find three great realities that every Spirit-filled believer must internalize: the threat we face, the truth we stand on, and the transformation we need. This is one of the most dramatic and faith-electrifying narratives in the Old Testament. The story of the prophet and his servant reveals the existence of two realms…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS 40 YEARS OLD PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer…
The Nigerian Christian Community Mourns the Passing of Bishop Theophilus Taiwo Ajose, …to be buried on Friday, 25th June, 2026 The Nigerian Christian community and the Church were shocked and plunged into a dark moment of grief and sorrow upon learning of the sudden passing of the globally acknowledged intercessor and prophet, Bishop Theophilus Taiwo Ajose, the Presiding Bishop of Bishop Ajose Ministries International, also President of the Global Intercessors Network in Nigeria. Until his demise on Saturday, May 16, 2026, Bishop Ajose had significantly impacted the Nigerian Christian community, notably championing the cause of Christians engaging in politics,…
Celebrating Rev. Dr. Wilson Adebogun Badejo’s 79th Posthumous Birthday: A Legacy of Faith and Service May 19, 2026, marks the 79th posthumous birthday of Rev. Dr Wilson Adebogun Badejo, a revered figure in the Nigerian Christian community and a beacon of hope for many whose indelible life of faith, service, and philanthropy continues to inspire generations. Born on May 19, 1947, in Nigeria, Rev. Dr. Badejo transitioned to glory on August 7, 2021, at age 74. He left behind a legacy etched in spiritual revival, institutional growth, and compassionate outreach. Early Life and Conversion: Rev. Dr. Badejo, a trained…
BISHOP ADEGBITE CONGRATULATES NCPC FEDERAL COMMISSIONER ON INDUCTION INTO KNIGHTHOOD OF ST. CHRISTOPHER The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated the Federal Commissioner representing the South-South Zone on the NCPC Board, Sir Prince Weli Wosu, on his induction into the Knighthood of St. Christopher. Speaking through the Federal Commissioner representing the South-East Zone, Chief Clement Nweke, Bishop Adegbite described Sir Wosu as a worthy servant of God who has contributed immensely to the propagation of the gospel. He stated that Sir Wosu’s induction into the Knighthood of St. Christopher by…
Apostle Tony Olukoyede Sets to Launch Komnet International School of Ministry (KISOM), …Called on the Church to prioritize discipleship Apostle Tony Olukoyede, International President of Koinonia Ministerial Network (KOMNET Int’l) and Convener of PurposeLife Center in Ogun State, has expressed his concern that the Church has deviated from its original purpose of seeking the kingdom, fulfilling the great commission, and achieving greater works, and has instead become focused on building a religious empire, crowd of followers, and accumulating wealth. Apostle Olukoyede made this assertion during the announcement of the launch of the tuition-free Komnet International School of Ministry (KISOM),…
NCPC Boss, Bishop Adegbite, Pays Condolence Visit to Pioneer Executive Secretary Over Mother’s Passing The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof. John Kennedy Opara, at his Abuja residence in Garki. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Director, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, the visit was to commiserate with Prof. Opara over the passing of his mother, Chief Mrs. Christiana Opara, who died on May 6, 2026. In his condolence message, Bishop Adegbite said the late…
LAGOS OAIC CONFAB: Global Pneumatic Christianity Poses a Risk of Homogenising the Faith – Prof Anthony Okeregbe …Our heritage is deeply rooted in a Spirit-driven faith – Apostle Olugbenga Opasola Professor Anthony Okoregbe, Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has cautioned that the globalisation of pneumatic Christianity risks homogenising the faith by eroding indigenous practices and imposing Western liturgies and governance models. Speaking at the 2026 Leadership and Ministers’ Conference of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) in Lagos State, with the theme, “Spirit, Practice, and Globalisation: Exploring Pneumatic Christianity in African…
The Dignified Woman – By Babatunde Olugboji Sunday May 10 was Mother’s Day in the United States and in many other nations. This week, we honor mothers, grandmothers, aunties, spiritual mothers, mentors, caregivers, and all the women whose love, labour, sacrifice, prayers, and wisdom have shaped our lives. Mother’s Day is joyful for many, but we must also acknowledge that it can be tender and painful for others. Some are celebrating mothers who are still with them. Some are remembering mothers who have gone to be with the Lord. Some women are mothers by birth, some by adoption, some…