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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.

Transfer It To Jesus and Watch Him Transform it By Babatunde Olugboji As Jesus was having a discussion with His disciples (John 6) ahead of the miracle of the 5 loaves and 2 fish, Andrew was worried about the quantity of what was available: “Here is a boy with 5 small barley loaves and 2 small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” (John 6:9) What Andrew failed to realize was that the problem wasn’t about the size of the supplies. In things of the kingdom, it is not about size, it is about a heart that…

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Human Efforts Has Failed Us, Let’s Go Back To God -Pastor Kayode Tokede The grand finale of Christ Power Pentecostal Assembly, (Living Word Ministries) one week 2021 annual convention, theme: “The Able God” took place on Sunday with praise, diverse ministration and thanksgiving at the church headquarters in Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos State. In his charge, Pastor Jare Babadola, a guest speaker admonished that, the ability of oneness, peace, cleaving and happiness to attain marital bliss, is in the word of God. Giving some Bible reference, Babadola said, there is need to play the game according to the rules, so…

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James Olukayode to Ministers of God: Do Not Relent in Your Spiritual Growth Faith Partners Ministers Forum with Fellowship of Saints Ministerial Association had a one day ministers and workers conference, themed, “Power of Unity”. The conference held at Shalom International Christian Church, Gbagada, Lagos and had a large turnout of participants from different church denominations was organised to empower, enlighten and to equip church leaders and workers, especially at this end-time. Seasoned conference speakers and widely experienced church leaders were at the one day conference to share their experiences and knowledge as guest speakers. Highlight of topics treated during…

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When A Believer Dies  By Babatunde Olugboji For me and my family, this period could be described as a time of mourning or sadness. But put in context, it is actually a season of joy. And of celebration. My brother, Venerable Akinlolu Olugboji (rtd.) passed on to glory in Lagos, Nigeria on June 5, 2021, at 75. It would be easy to say everything is not all right. Because it is not. I am hurting. Our family is hurting. But in reality, everything is alright. Because my brother is now in a better place. After the streams of tears, rivers…

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Folahan Olusanya Calls for Multiple Solemn Assemblies The General Overseer of The Living Stone Builders Ministry, Ikorodu, Lagos, Rev. Folahan Olumuyiwa Olusanya has called for multiple solemn assemblies among Christians at this critical period of Nigeria. Olusanya made this call in response to a post on his Facebook wall where he had posted in 2012, “If there is a time to cry to God for mercy as Nigerians, it is now. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from…

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Jordan Pilgrimage is Purely A Spiritual Exercise -Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board Boss The Board Secretary, Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB), Mrs. Florence Yetunde Gbafe, has reiterated that the Christian Pilgrimage to Jordan is purely a spiritual exercise and not tourism as insinuated. She made this known during a press interview at hee, Old Secretariat, GRA, Ikeja office. Gbafe explained that the pilgrimage exercise is not tourism but purely a spiritual affair that is in line with the Word of God. “You wake up as early as 5am for the congregational morning devotion in preparation for the biblical historical…

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Lagos PFN Congratulates Pastor Kumuyi at 80, appreciates his fatherly figure The Lagos State chapter of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has sent a felicitation message to one most respected Nigerian preacher and Man of God, Pastor Williams Folorunsho Kumuyi on the occasion of his 80 years birthday today. In a congratulations and felicitation message to Pastor Kumuyi on his birthday jointly signed by the State chairman, Apostle Enyinnanya Okwuonu and the State Gen. Secretary, Apostle Akin Akindejoye. Lagos PFN expressed gratitude to Almighty God whom he serves and has graciously preserved him to see today as he marks his…

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Imo Church Leaders Urged Politicians to Sheath Sword, Support Uzodimma  Heads of faith-based organisations in Imo State on Saturday called on political leaders in the state to sheath their sword and support Governor Hope Uzodimma in his efforts to secure the people and the state. The leaders comprised about 50 Bishops from the Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Pentecostal and Evangelical Churches under the umbrella body of All Churches in Imo State (Christian Association of Nigeria). The Church leaders noted that the recent insecurity in Imo was majorly as a result of political contestation and insisted that all political gladiators regardless…

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Constitution Review:  CAN Seek The Law To Ban Under 18 marriages in Nigeria The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has advocated that 18 years should be the minimum age for marriage in the country. The Christian body disclosed this at the ongoing public hearing organized by the House of Representatives Special Committee On The Review Of The Constitution in Akure, Ondo State capital. According to the CAN President, Olasupo Ayokunle, the position was made in order to protect underage citizens from early marriage and abuse. Citing Bill, Melinda Gates, Rev.   Ayokunle, who was represented by the Ondo State CAN Chairman,…

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Yaba Mega Chapter of FGBMFI First Meeting After Pandemic Members of Yaba Mega Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International (FGBMFI) recently had their first physical meeting at Best Western Hotel Sabo, Yaba after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. Members of the chapter were delighted to meet physically after a period of a year behind zoom where they had been meeting regularly. In his brief message titled, “Waiting on the Lord”, the Chapter Field Representative, Mr. Bassey Umoh, described waiting on the Lord as absolute trust in the Lord, exercising strong faith in Him, total humility before God, praising…

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