ON THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR It is with deep sorrow and solemn respect that we acknowledge the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. President Buhari served Nigeria, his motherland, both as a military Head of State and later as a democratically elected President. His tenure was marked by a firm stance against corruption, efforts to reform governance, and a consistent call for national unity, security, and development. In a release statement signed by Benjamin Okoh, the Chief Press Secretary of…
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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.
Foursquare Church in Nigeria Gears Up to Celebrate 70 Years of Faith Impact with Weeklong Activities …offered relief materials to Benue displaced victims The Foursquare Gospel Church, Yaba, Lagos, is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary milestone with a planned series of events aimed at spiritual rejuvenation, community service, and unifying the past and present members of the church. According to the church leadership and the planning committee, lead by the General Overseer and Senior Pastor, Rev. Sam Aboyeji during a press conference on Monday 14 July, 2025 to herald the anniversary scheduled to hold from July 21 –…
Beware of Idolatry By Babatunde Olugboji In the Bible, idolatry refers to the adoration of anything or anyone other than the one true God. This practice is deemed a sin in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, idolatry mainly pertains to the worship of tangible idols or images crafted from wood, stone, or metal – typically symbolizing other deities. (see to Exodus 20:3–5 (10 Commandments); Deuteronomy 27:15) Instances of idolatry in the Old Testament include the golden calf (Exodus 32) and the later years of King Solomon, during which he erected altars for foreign gods (1…
Deeper Life Church Rejects ₦10M Compensation, Demands Comparable Compensation, Protection Over Church Building Demolition …court ordered Surulere LG to vacate the land The Deeper Life Bible Church has turned down an offer of N10 million compensation from the Surulere Local Government over their demolished church building situated at 36 Aina Street, Lawanson, Surulere, Lagos State. Instead, the church has demanded a comparable alternative of monetary compensation for the building value or the allocation of a new parcel of land within the local government to enable the church members to continue their religious activities without molestation. The church has lodged a…
NCPC South South Zonal staff celebrates with the Fed Commissioner, Chief Weli Wosu The staff of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission South South Zonal office Port Harcourt recently honoured the Federal Commissioner representing South South on the Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Chief Weli Wosu as he marked his birthday recently in Port Harcourt. The high point of their visit to the Fed Commissioner’s residence to rejoice with him on the auspicious day in his life was the presentation of a birthday card to the Hon Federal Commissioner who has provided exemplary leadership in the zone as far…
On the Question of ‘Christian Liberty’ By Babatunde Olugboji Christian liberty refers to the freedom that believers have in Christ to live by faith, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rather than being constrained by the law for the purpose of salvation. We can confidently embrace our Christian liberty, assured that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins was, and continues to be, adequate; we now exist under the law of grace. The New Testament contains extensive discussions regarding Christian liberty and the appropriate and inappropriate ways to exercise it. Paul conveys that Christian liberty…
It’s Time to Restore Nigeria From Hardship – Bishop Bank Jefferson The presiding bishop of Mercy Tabernacle, Ogba, Lagos, Bishop Bank Jefferson has said, Hardship is everywhere in Nigeria, but God is going to restore their fortunes and all that has been lost with an abundance of blessings. Bishop Jefferson assured, speaking on the church’s annual programme, Manifest, scheduled for Thursday, 3rd to Sunday, 6th July 2025 at the church auditorium in Ogba with the theme “I will Restore.” “There is hardship everywhere in Nigeria, but God is going to restore the fortunes and all that have…
Stephen Adegbite, Ize-Iyamu, Okokoni Declares: LEADERSHIP IS NOT FOR ALL, BUT LEAD BY EXAMPLE The Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on the church and Christian leaders in Nigeria to remember their humble beginnings and whatever God has made them to be. “You must remember you started from somewhere as nobody. When others are sleeping, you must be reading and must be working for your success in life”, he said. Bishop Stephen Adegbite made this clarification known as the guest…
What was the reason behind Jesus referring to the Canaanite woman as a dog? (Matthew 15:21–28) By Babatunde Olugboji In Matthew 15:21–28, Jesus meets a Canaanite (Syrophoenician) woman who implores him to heal her daughter. Initially, Jesus declines her plea, stating, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs” (Matthew 15:26). When taken out of context, particularly in English, this statement can easily be perceived as an insult. However, in the proper context of the narrative, it becomes evident that Jesus is employing a metaphor intended to illustrate the priorities of his ministry…
The Church is Now Full of People Without the Heart for God – Archbishop Eric Emiaso Archbishop Eric U. Emiaso, the head of mission and the first enthroned presiding archbishop of Gospel Church of Christ Worldwide, is an alumnus of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), a graduate of Haggai Institute Hawaii, and International Miracle Institute USA. A stickler to Christian discipline and principles. An astute Bible teacher, conference speaker, leader and prominent figure within the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) where he was widely acknowledged and lauded for his message of hope and faith for Nigeria’s future, during the 18th…