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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.

Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc Commence CRS Projects Soon For Host Communities –MD, Adewole The Managing Director, Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc, Mr Taiwo Adewole affirmed a new beginning in the relationship between the host communities and the company. The MD made it known that arrangements have been concluded to begin installation of projects in the communities after a painstaking tour and meeting with leaders of the communities and the team of directors of the company alongside the external relations consultant. The company recently instituted a team that went around its host communities in December last year. The team carefully collated their…

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NCPC BOSS, Adegbite Lauds Ebonyi State Governor, Nwifuru for Sponsoring Pilgrims to the Holy Land The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has commended the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Nwifuru, for being the first Governor in the South East to sponsor Christian pilgrims to the holy land for the NCPC 2024 Main pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. In release available to Providence News and signed by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations of NCPC, Bishop Adegbite made the commendation on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, during the…

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SENATOR LALONG URGES CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS TO BE GOOD AMBASSADORS Senator Simon Lalong, leader of the 7th batch of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission 2024 Main pilgrimage exercise, has urged Christian pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and Plateau State while in the holy land. According to a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Senator Lalong speaking during the airlift of the 7th batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan at the Pilgrims Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, he reminded the pilgrims to pray for President Bola Tinubu,…

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Historic Moment as Lagos Pilgrims Dazzle with Nigerian Flag in Israel February 13, 2025, remains a memorable day for Lagos Pilgrims in Israel. They started their spiritual journey with a serene boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee, filled with praises, sermons, and prayers. The pilgrims with joy and enthusiasm hoisted the Nigerian flag alongside the Israeli flag and proudly sang the Nigerian National Anthem. According to a release by Adeola Olagoke, the Director Media and Public Affairs,Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, other iconic sites visited the same day include Mount Tabor, where the Transfiguration of Jesus took place.…

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NCPC Boss, Adegbite Emphasizes Role Beyond Pilgrimage … called on Christians to Make Positive Impact in Government Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the executive secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has reiterated that his duty goes beyond organising pilgrimages to fostering peace and unity in Nigeria. Bishop Adegbite made this statement during a courtesy visit from the Executives of the Tekan Women Fellowship Association, Jos, at the NCPC headquarters in Abuja. In a release signed by Celestine Toruka, the Commission’s Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, the NCPC boss commended the women for their resilience and dedication…

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PFN Marks 40 Anniversary, Lighten Up Abuja with 18th Biennial Conference  The leadership and delegate members of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) across the country are currently meeting in Abuja for a 5-day 18th Biennial Conference and celebration of the Fellowship’s 40th anniversary which commenced on Monday 10 February 2025 with their 1st National Colloquium, theme, “The Rebirth of a Great Nation” held at Yar’Adua Conference Center, Abuja. According to information available to Providence News, the 4-day Biennial Conference will be held inside the 100,000-seater Glory Dome of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Airport Road, Abuja pastored by Pastor…

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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa 4-Year Tenure: All Eyes on Good Governance as Mantra By Sola Olatunji As the deadline approached, the months seemed to have receded into weeks, then weeks became just days, each one ticking by with increasing urgency. Now the days are shrinking and you can count the remaining on your finger tips. February 25 is the D-Day when Governor Luck Aiyedatiwa will officially receive the mantle of leadership to lead the Sunshine state for the next four years. The journey that started on December 26, 2023 when he was sworn in to replace the late Arakunri Rotimi Akeredolu…

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DISCLAIMER: SARS REMAINS DISSOLVED – Adejobi, FPRO The Nigeria Police Force wishes to debunk circulating rumors and misinformation speculating the return of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a reformed set of rules. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad which was disbanded on the 11th of October 2020, remains dissolved. According to a statement by the FHQ PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is not back in operation. The recent information regarding SARS reformation and rules of engagement should be treated with caution. Nigerians are encouraged to verify the source of any information before accepting it as true.…

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NCPC Boss, Adegbite Attributes Success to Hard Work The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has emphasized that hard work is the secret to achieving success. According to a release from Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Adegbite made this statement on Sunday, February 9, 2025, during the 50th birthday celebration of Mr. Solomon Nwachukwu, CEO of Son-Check Tours and a key stakeholder in Nigeria’s Christian pilgrimage sector. The NCPC boss expressed his delight in celebrating Mr. Nwachukwu’s milestone, acknowledging his contributions to…

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Handling your Sanballat and Tobiah By Babatunde Olugboji We all have at least one Sanballat in our life. If you’ve been a believer for any period of time, you would likely have come across somebody trying to discourage you along the way. Whether they tried to kill your enthusiasm for something you are doing, said bad things about you behind your back or tell you that you can’t achieve what you are trying to get done, a Sanballat is around just about every corner. Which is probably what made Nehemiah’s completion of Jerusalem’s wall in 52 days such a remarkable…

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