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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.

Nigeria’s Case is Not Peculiar – Pastor Dipo Omolewa The Senior Pastor of Impacting Lives Christian Centre, Asolo, Agric-Ikorodu, Lagos, Pastor Dipo Omolewa, has described the church’s present state as doing and getting better. Pastor Omolewa said this while speaking at the church’s annual convention to be held on May 17th and 18th, 2025, theme “Open Heaven.” “By God’s grace, today, the church in Nigeria is not doing badly; it is doing better. Though the church is not where it is going to, but it is no longer where it used to be”, he said, Pastor Omolewa said the…

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Apostolic and Cardinals Leadership Association Congratulates the Newly Elected Pope The Apostolic and Cardinals Leadership Association Inc. (National Coalition of Apostles, Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals of Nigeria) extends warmest congratulations to the newly elected Pope of the Holy Roman Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV. In a statement signed by Benjamin Okoh, the Chief Press Secretary and Media Director to Cardinal Olusegun Roberts, National Leader of the Association, the NCABAC expressed joy and support for the Pope’s leadership, believing that under his guidance, the Church will continue to be a lighthouse of faith and hope to nations. The statement prays…

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Most Pastor Contributes to the Failure of the Society -Bishop Ademola Olurombi The presiding bishop of Kingdom Family Church (KFC), Ijanikin, Lagos, Bishop Ademola Olurombi, has said the major challenge of the church and society today is having leaders who do not provide leadership but occupy positions and give directions that are not productive. “People in leadership positions are not providing quality leadership to lead people correctly, and it has become a leadership position without coordination,” he said. Bishop Olurombi made the statement while addressing youths from different Nigerian higher institutions of learning on training, mentoring and leadership. “As leaders…

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Pastor Oladiyun Charges Pastors on Development for Stress-Free Ministry Work The Senior Pastor of Christ Livingspring Apostolic Ministry (CLAM), Pastor Wole Oladiyun, has charged church leaders and ministers of the gospel to prioritise empowering themselves with knowledge of technology and learn street language of the present generation to have stress free ministry work. He said, “If you don’t balance what you want to teach or preach to the present generation, they cannot listen to you. Telling them about Christ’s power and wisdom dimension, or talking about Elijah and Elisha, this and that, does not catch their attention. But when you…

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We Don’t Tell our Stories, We Take a Lot for Granted – Ben Chiadika Ben Chiadika is a household name in Nigeria’s Nollywood. He is an acknowledged filmmaker, movie director, acting coach, scriptwriter, actor, inspirational speaker, and a pastor. He is the team lead at The Pater’s Heritage Mission and recently celebrated his 60 years birthday with the launching of his three books. In this interview, he spoke with Gracious Akintayo on his career, family and ministry. Excerpt: How do you feel being 60?  I feel grateful to God for how I’ve spent my life. I look around me…

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2025 PILGRIMAGE EXERCISE: NCPC Opens Bid For Ground Handling and Airlifting  The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC has opened a bid for the expression of interest for the 2025 Pilgrimage exercise for ground handling and airlifting with the service providers. In a released statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of the Media and Public Relations, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite speaking during the event on Wednesday 2nd April, 2025 at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, said with the successful completion of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise, the commission…

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Patriots Africa Media Communications Boss, Edison Madubufo and His Wife Honoured It was a memorable moment on Thursday 27th March, 2025 when the MD/CEO., Patriots Africa Media Communications Limited and publishers of Korrect News, Hon. Rev. Edison Madubufo with his wife, the Senior Pastor of Fruitful Men and Women Ministry International, Rev. (Mrs) Esther Ekwy Madubufo were decorated and honoured as Peace Ambassadors with corresponding Certificate of Honour for their philanthropic and humanitarian services to God and the society. The well-attended, internationally recognised award presentation, held in Lagos, was organised by the Godson Abiodun Ministry in conjunction with Global Peace…

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NCABAC Celebrates President Tinubu on his 73 Years Birthday  The National Leader and Founder of The National Coalition of Apostles, Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals of Nigeria (NCABAC), Cardinal Prof. Olusegun Roberts with the Executives and members of the has extended warm birthday wishes to the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his 73rd birthday In a release signed by Benjamin Okoh, the Chief Press Secretary to the National Leader and the founder of NCABAC, the body also in the spirit of unity and interfaith extend their heartfelt greetings to the President and all our Muslim…

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NCPC, Pilgrims Commend Successful 2024 Main Pilgrimage Exercise The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has expressed satisfaction with the success of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. The Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, gave the commendation during the arrival of the last batch of Christian pilgrims from the holy land at the Pilgrims Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to Bishop Adegbite, the 2024 NCPC Main Pilgrimage exercise remains one of the best pilgrimages ever conducted by the Commission. He explained that the exercise was devoid of any negative tendencies apart from…

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EID-EL- FITR: NCPC Boss, Adegbite Congratulates Muslim Faithful for Successful Completion of Ramadan Fast  The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. He enjoined Muslims to ensure that the lessons and blessings of Ramadan guide them on the right path of life. In a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations, Bishop Adegbite maintained that it is not a coincidence that both Ramadan and Lenten season for Christians happened simultaneously, stating that it was providential…

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