Author: Providence News

Help Is On The Way (2) By Babatunde Olugboji As we continue the Help is on the Way series, this week, we will examine how God delivered the people of Jabesh Gilead from the hand of Nahash who inti , the men of Jabesh were so anxious that they begged him to make a treaty with them, to which Nahash agreed but on one condition: if they would allow him gouge out the right eye of every male in Israel.  Nahash was bent on humiliating them, but God was on their side. They asked Nahash to give them seven days…

City Fashion Designer, Toyin Yakubu Celebrates Life @ 50 It was a lovely celebration day for city fashion designer and dotted wife, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Yakubu when her husband and children with other family members, including friends and associates gathered to celebrate God’s greatness and goodness in her life as she clocks 50 years. The classy celebration that took place at Ilupeju area of Lagos was full of fun and fanfare. Among the people who made her day are the secondary school, Eletuodibo High School, Abule-Ijesha, Lagos classmates. Also, Pastor James Olutola, Senior Pastor, C.A.C Mountain of Miraculous Joy was all…

Help is on the way (1) By Babatunde Olugboji While Covid-19 seems to be coming to an end and things appear to be getting better for many people, suddenly, we are now talking of high inflationary pressures, with possible recession being predicted in many countries. High interest rates, soaring cost of gasoline, while supply chain issues are pushing a lot of households into economic discomfort.  There are armed conflicts in various parts of the world, including in Ukraine and Syria, and many believers are fighting personal wars, that are not of their making, but wars the enemy succeeded in dragging…

The Only One Biblical Condition Sets For Divorce, even at that….. By Gracious Akintayo “For the LORD God of Israel says that He hates divorce, For it covers one’s garment with violence,” Says the LORD of hosts. “Therefore take heed to your spirit, That you do not deal treacherously.” Malachi 2:16 According to a report, divorce rates among Christians are surprising,  more Christians divorce than non-believers. The assumption that people of the same Christian faith are less likely to divorce, painted a different picture from the well known slogan: “The family that prays together, stays together” among Christians.  But this…

Your Garb  Must Match Your Gift By Babatunde Olugboji  The story of Joseph is instructive in many ways, and this week, we’ll be examining an aspect of his narrative that we can learn a lesson or two from.  At the point when he was about to be released from prison, Pharaoh had a disconcerting dream which his magicians and wise men couldn’t interpret. The chief cupbearer then recalled that in prison, he met a young Hebrew who correctly interpreted his and the butler’s dreams. So, Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved…

President Kagame Closes Down 6,000 Churches in Rwanda President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has stirred a controversy after closing down about 6,000 churches in Rwanda and introducing a new regulation for pastors and churches. President Kagame frowned at the way and manner churches are being run and said, churches cannot be turned into business while he is in power. He claimed there were too many churches , much more than schools and industries in Rwanda with many fake pastors on prowl using the church to extort money from its members. He closed down 6,000 churches that had refused to comply…

Late WATS Provost, Pastor Femi Martins Family Release Burial Plan The family of the Provost of West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Ipaja, Lagos, Pastor Femi Martins  has announced the burial arrangements of the late theologian and academician. According to information available to Providence, the family, a service of songs will be held at WATS Campus, Olukunle Akinola street, Akinyele, Ipaja, Lagos State on Wednesday 29, June at 3pm. A wake in honour of the  former Chairman, Alumni Association of Yaba College of Technology is scheduled to be held on Thursday 30 June 2022 at the Emmanuel Unachukwu Hall, Alumni Complex…

Father’s Day: Men Are Soldiers On Duty -Pastor I. S James As the momentum to celebrate the father’s day on Sunday gathered, men have been called upon to exercise their divine mandate and see themselves as soldiers on duty to watch and guide their own with all dedication and commitment. The general overseer of Glory Christian Ministries, Lagos, Pastor Iruofagha James made this call while declaring the church Men’s Week open. Pastor James declared that, in spite of any situation or circumstances a man finds himself, being a father is a call to duty, no stopping, no quitting and no…

2023 Election: PFN Warns Against Muslim-Muslim Ticket, …promise to vote a party that will unite Nigerians Ahead of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has heralded her voice and warned against any political party flying with Muslim-Muslim ticket. Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the National President of PFN issued this stern warning after the National Executive Council (NEC) of the body met in Lagos and resolved on some national issue.  While promising to rally the association members nationwide to vote against any party running a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2023 election. Bishop Wale Oke enjoined…

IYFIAN Leadership and Fire Summit, …that I may know Him Ignite Your Fire International Apostolic Network (IYFIAN), Lagos had her 2022 Apostolic Leadership and Fire Summit with the theme, “That I May Know Him”. Participants at the summit are christian leaders and ministers of the gospel across denominations in Alimosho area of Lagos state. The respected guest speakers at the one day summit that also coincide with the birthday celebration of IYFIAN Convener and President, Bishop Bola Arinola, are Bishop Abraham Olaleye, Rev. Samuel Olutoye, Barr. (Evang.) Ahmed Abbas and Esther Balogun the guest artist who serenade the summit with…