Christ’s Shining Light Personifies Righteousness – Rev Dr Samson Adedokun Rev Dr Samson Adedokun, Senior Pastor of New Dawn Baptist Church, Oniru, Lagos, has said darkness is a tangible reality that impacts every aspect of life, affecting comfort, confidence, and the ability to enjoy God’s goodness. Consequently, a life lived in darkness will continue to struggle. He made this assertion as a guest speaker during the Lagos State Public Service Christian Fellowship (LSPSCF) 2026 Mid-Year Outreach, themed, “The Light Shineth,” held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Focusing on the theme and referencing John 1:5,…
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The Mystery of Divine Arithmetic (4) – By Babatunde Olugboji This week is Part 4 of our series, where we are taking a close look at the implications of the events recorded in 2 Kings 6:11–18. In this passage, Prophet Elisha showed his servant, and believers like you and me, the importance of operating with awareness of the invisible realm. In this narrative, the prophet prayed for his servant to encounter the power of God in a brand-new way. The scene of this dramatic event was a city called Dothan, where Elisha and his servant suddenly found themselves surrounded…
Nigerians Cry Out for Stability – His Eminence Julius Abbe …The African Church Ordains New Leaders The Primate of The African Church, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Abbe, has called for prayer and constructive criticism with suggested solutions, to the Nigerian government and its leadership regarding the prevailing situation in Nigeria. The Primate made this appeal during the investiture ceremony of archbishops, consecration of bishops, and elevation of archdeacons of The African Church, held at the Church’s National Headquarters, Arch Cathedrals Bethel, Broad Street, Lagos. Primate Abbe described the newly instituted clergies as senior ministers of the church entrusted with…
NCPC BOSS BISHOP ADEGBITE CONGRATULATES TINUBU, NIGERIANS ON 27 YEARS OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY …Urges President to immortalize democracy heroes, calls for rescue of abducted children The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians on the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, marking 27 years of unbroken democratic governance since 1999. In a Democracy Day statement signed by Mr. Celestine Toruka, the Director, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, Bishop Adegbite described the milestone as a significant achievement for the nation. “Twenty-seven years of unbroken democratic experience in Nigeria…
2026 LAGOS PFN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Women are Agent of Impact, Power, Not A Victim – Apostle Josephine Femi-Asiwaju Apostle Josephine Ambe Femi-Asiwaju, Coordinator for Lagos State PFN Women’s Wing, has emphasized that the current period is an opportunity for women to discover their potential and be positioned for glory. Speaking on the Lagos State PFN Women’s Conference, themed ‘Positioned for Glory’, scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja. She highlighted the conference as a platform for women to gather, equip, and encourage themselves. Apostle Asiwaju noted that the conference expects a…
LASHMA VISITS QUADRUPLETS WHO LOST THEIR MOTHER AT BIRTH, GIVES FREE HEALTH INSURANCE, and BABY ITEMS TO FAMILY The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), in its commitment to ensure that the Quadruplets who lost their mother, Mrs. Charity Anani at birth, have access to quality healthcare services, has given the babies and their father, Mr. Paul Anani, free Health Insurance. Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), had during the visit and presentation of gifts to the family at their Ikotun residence, commiserated with the Anani’s family over the demise of the…
President Tinubu Orders FCCPC to Dismantle Dominance of South African Technology Firm Optasia in Nigeria’s Tele- Communication Industry President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to dismantle the long-standing dominance of South African technology firm Optasia in Nigeria’s airtime and data credit market. The government has approved nine Nigerian companies to compete in the sector, which is estimated to generate over ₦3 trillion annually. The Federal Government’s directive and market deregulation seek to achieve the following: End Capital Flight: Regulatory agencies warned that the exclusive backend dominance of the South African firm…
INSECURITY IN NIGERIA: Christian Group Calls For Suspension of Churches Night Vigils, Immediate Review of Church Security Structures and Mobilize for A Safer Nigeria The Apostolic Round Table (ART) has issued a statement titled “State of the Nation: Apostolic Advisory to the Church in Nigeria,” signed by its Convener, Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi, and addressed to church leaders, Christian organizations, educational institutions, and the broader Christian community in Nigeria. The statement reminds the Church and its leaders that faith and wisdom are not mutually exclusive, citing the Lord Jesus’ instruction to His disciples to “be ye therefore wise as…
The Mystery of Divine Arithmetic (Part 3) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will continue examining the implications of the events recorded in 2 Kings 6:11–18, where Prophet Elisha demonstrated the importance of operating with awareness of the invisible realm. In this passage, he prayed for his servant to encounter the power of God in a brand-new way. The scene of this dramatic event was a city called Dothan, where Elisha and his servant suddenly found themselves surrounded by the army of Syria. This narrative makes at least one thing crystal clear: in Kingdom arithmetic, one person, or a…
The African Church Nigeria & Overseas to Consecrates Jeremiah Okunlola as Archbishop The African Church Nigeria, a prominent and leading church in Nigeria, will install Most Rev. Jeremiah Tunji Okunlola as Archbishop of the African Church Nigeria and Overseas on June 7, 2026, at its national headquarters, The Arch Cathedral Bethel, Broad Street, Lagos. The ceremony will be performed by His Eminence Julius Olayinka Osayande Abbe. As Archbishop, Most Rev. Okunlola will oversee specific groups of dioceses within a province, manage provincial affairs, consecrate bishops, and supervise diocesan bishops within his jurisdiction. Rt. Rev. Dr. Okunlola is a prolific…