Suffering is Part of Life Process -Priscilla Otuya The present state of Christianity is confusing, misleading, deceitful and self glorifying with many in the name of God and cassock of calling are making people to believe, suffering is not part of life. Bishop (Mrs.) Priscilla Otuya made this known while speaking during the inauguration ceremony of The Worshippers’ House Int’l. Group Study Center in Ajah area of Lagos. “Suffering is part of life process and without it, you can’t make it”, she declared. Adding that, God permit and allow us to pass through suffering, to enable us focus, humble and…
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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.
PHOTO NEWS: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NIGERIA CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS COMMISSION (NCPC), REV. YAKUBU PAM VISITS GOV. SANWO-OLU AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA. L-R: Head of Media, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Mr. Celestine Toruka; Head, Mobilization Department, NCPC, Mr. Chris Udegbunam; Head Protocol, NCPC, Mrs. Charlene Makai; Chairman of the Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board, Rev. Bishop Olusola Ore; NCPC Executive Secretary, Rev. Yakubu Pam; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mrs. Adebunbmi Adekanye; Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi; Special Adviser on Religion, Very Rev. Bukola Adeleke and Board Secretary, Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board, Mrs. Florence…
BOMBSHELL: PFN Pastors Are Reckless And Lawless – Yomi Kasali The founder and Senior Pastor of Foundation of Truth Assembly and Chairman, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yomi Kasali has dropped a bombshell. He said; “CAN is a very powerful body. I respect the chairman. He is very bold, sound and intelligent. Now, for PFN, where I belong, when you see pastors that are bigger than PFN, there is a crisis. Some pastors shout down the president as if they are bigger than the place.” “That’s the problem we have. The PFN cannot make a statement because the pastors…
14-Year-Old Pakistani Christian and Family Flees into Hiding Over Forceful Marriage to a Muslim man The 14-year-old Christian girl, Maria Shahbaz who was abducted and forcefully married to a Muslim man, has escaped her abductor’s custody and fled into hiding with her mother and three siblings in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This comes some weeks after the Lahore High Court ruled that Shahbaz was legally married to her abductor and ordered her to be returned to his custody. Last April, Shahbaz was reportedly abducted at gunpoint by Mohamad Nakash (a Muslim) and two accomplices while walking home in Madina Town, near Faisalabad.…
CAMA: OSINBAJO TO CHURCH LEADERS, CAN: Channel Your Concerns Through National Assembly In an effort to allay fears expressed by the leadership of the Church about the recently enacted Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has said concerns can be processed through possible amendment of the contentious section of the law through a proposal to the National Assembly. The Vice President stated this on Thursday during a special conversation at the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference. In his reaction, the Vice President said, “what can be done is that, whatever the…
New Nigeria Leadership Forum (NNLF) Gives Integrity Award For the love of Nigeria and faith in her as a nation with no other place to make a home, the Chief Executive Officer of KOGA Faith Foundation and national coordinator, New Nigeria Leadership Forum (NNLF), Bishop (Dr.) Priscilla Otuya has called on Nigerians to continue praying for the country peace and stability, also that Nigeria may not only survive, but will regain her greatness. Dr. Otuya made this remark during the year 2020 NNLF Integrity Award and launching of Worthy Workman, a life skills education, entrepreneural training and job creation initiative…
MY COVID-19 EXPERIENCE -Segun Awolowo It all started on a Saturday morning when I woke up to go for my usual walk, I got dressed and went downstairs and was consumed by extreme fatigue. I sat down, drank some water and watched TV wondering what was wrong with me. Then I ate a banana and drank more water trying to muster enough energy to go for my walk. I suddenly became a bit feverish so I was compelled to turn off the air conditioner. At this point I knew I had to call the doctor, who arrived promptly and took…
Book Review: A Review of Azuh Arinze’s Duology “Encounters: Lesson From My journalism Career” and “Success is NOT Served À La Carte.” -By Emeka Oparah Let me begin, as is the tradition, by thanking my brother Azuh Arinze for finding me worthy to review his books. I consider that a privilege and I will not take the honour for granted. By the way, I have a combination of admiration and envy for Azuh. This double paroxysm of emotions is fuelled by the success he has made in his relatively young but rich journalism career. I speak particularly of his weblike…
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Reacts Over CAMA, Says, “It is Obnoxious and Ungodly” The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted and out rightly rejects the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari recently. The implications of this, is repealing the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 (1). In a statement released and signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant, (Media & Communications) to CAN President, His Eminence, Rev Dr Samson Ayokunle. CAN declared, “The law, to say the least is unacceptable, ungodly, reprehensible and an ill-wind that blows no one…
Oyedepo, Oyakhilome and Okotie: Beacons of Hope for the Church During the Lockdown -Michael Amamieye Bishop Michael O. Amamieye is the Presiding Bishop and President of Michael Amamieye Word Outreach, International (Aggressive Faith Ministries) based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He is an evangelist by calling and had travelled across the world spreading the gospel and winning souls for Christ with signs and wonders following. In this encounter with PROVIDENCE, Bishop Michael Amamieye bared his mind on burning issues affecting the society, Christianity and governance in Nigeria. Excerpt; What is your reaction on COVID-19 pandemic as end-time prophesy?…