The Affliction of the Thorn Part 3 (2 Cor. 12:7–10) By Babatunde Olugboji Paul points out in 2 Corinthians 19 that he is content with his weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; that when he is weak, he is strong. Being weak and strong at the same time seem odd. But Paul comes to this triumphant conclusion in his thorn experience. This is also probably the high point of the entire letter to the Corinthians. This verse crystallizes and illuminates Paul’s entire argument in 2 Corinthians. Having now seen the secret to the power of Christ coming upon him, Paul…
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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.
CELEBRATING GOD’S FAITHFULNESS IN A KINGDOM BUILDER The Lagos State Chapter of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) celebrate their State Chairman, Pastor Yemi Davids on the conferment of a Doctorate Degree in Transformational Leadership by Myles Leadership University, Accra, Ghana. According to a statement by Apostle Tonye Oliver, the State Chapter Publicity Secretary, this prestigious honour is a testament to his lifelong dedication to service, transformative impact, and unwavering commitment to advancing God’s Kingdom in Lagos and beyond. The state is immensely proud to have Pastor Davids as the chairman, and the recognition confirmed the respect and admiration the state…
NCPC Boss Bishoppp Adegbite Congratulates President Tinubu on 73rd Birthday The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Chairman of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rt. Rev. Prof. Cletus Gotan, and the entire Board of the Commission, have congratulated President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, on his 73rd birthday anniversary. In a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, praised President Tinubu’s exceptional statesmanship, doggedness, and unwavering commitment to the nation. “President Tinubu is a true patriot and a…
NCPC Collaborates with NIM on Staff Training and Development The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to collaborate with the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered on training and retraining of its staff. This development was disclosed by the NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, while receiving a delegation from NIM at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Bishop Adegbite emphasized the importance of effective management in organizational growth, stating that “the growth of every organization lies in its management.”…
The Affliction of the Thorn Part 2 (2 Cor. 12:7–10) By Babatunde Olugboji In the context of Paul’s life and ministry, God’s promise of his grace translates to experiencing divine power in ways he could not have achieved on his own. This represents God’s hidden strategy for his followers, revealing an unexpected pathway to heavenly strength. Here, God’s “grace” is not merely the objective, forgiving grace referenced in Romans 3:24, which speaks of justification as a gift through redemption in Christ Jesus. Instead, Paul employs “grace” in a broader sense, referring to the presence of God that sustains, empowers, calms,…
FG to Strengthen Bilateral Relationship with Turkiye on Tourism and Trade The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Turkiye, focusing on tourism and trade. This development was announced by Senator Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and the Turkish delegation of Turquaz group and Afrosum Faith Tourism at the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja. In a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, Senator Hadejia said, “the renewed religious tourism initiative,…
EVANGELISM: Should Be Every Christian Lifestyle, Not A Saturday Programme – Werner Nachtigal Werner Nachtigal is an evangelist passionate about reaching people with the Gospel and training churches in evangelism. He is the Founder and International President of the GO Movement (former Global Outreach Day), through which over 86 million Christians worldwide have been mobilised to share the Gospel. He lives in Berlin with his wife, Birgitta and they have three children. He was in Lagos, Nigeria for the GO Movement Nigeria Training of Trainers West Africa Conference and our editor, Gracious Akintayo encountered had a chat with him. Sir,…
NCPC Boss Emphasizes Prayer as Essence of Pilgrimage The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has stressed that prayer is the real essence of pilgrimage. He made this assertion during the airlift of the 13th and last batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan at the Pilgrims Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to a statement by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Bishop Stephen Adegbite represented by the Director of Administration of NCPC, Barr. Sonny Ebiyaibo, Bishop Adegbite urged the intending Christian…
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ONDO GOVERNOR, AIYEDATIWA APPROVES EMPLOYMENT OF 1,100 PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS – Total number of newly recruited public school teachers now 2,110 – Olabimtan praises Gov over unprecedented feats in education In a deliberate effort to fill critical vacancies in Public Primary Schools across the State, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the employment of 1,100 (One thousand one hundred) teachers by the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (ODSUBEB). The Governor gave the approval after the completion of the recruitment process by the board. The state government had recently employed 1,010 new teachers for public…