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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.

Book: VICTORY OVER BLOODLINE BATTLES Author: Pastor John Debo Adeyemi Foreword: Pastor Wale Oladiyun Pages: 120 An informed man is a reformed man and knowledge, ends needless suffering and pains; these are pointers to knowledge that will be acquire and gain through this revealing, expository and instructive book, “Victory Over Bloodline Battles” that exposes hidden facts and guides to win the battles of bloodline. Life is full of mysteries. Many wonder and cannot explain or unravel the cause of their predicaments and why they still experience some attacks and chronic problems long after confessing Jesus Christ as their…

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Young Widowhood (MUMDAD) is Pathetic, Overwhelming and Frustrating -Lydia Ekuma Lydia Omonigho Ekuma is a young widow; she lost her loving husband barely two years after their marriage. The mother of two children and business woman is also a Christian certified professional counselor.  She finds fulfillment in helping others to put smile on their faces and believes, she is nothing without God Who is something to her. Her driven force is, “the best way for God to be at the center of all situations is to extraordinarily love and worship Him”. She recalls her widowhood experience and how she overcame…

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ABOUT THE BOOK: LET THIS BABY SURVIVE -Rethinking your role Oftentimes Nigeria is described as the giant of Africa but in practical terms it is yet to fully appropriate that status. Evidence shows Nigeria is blessed as a nation, in terms of weather, natural and human resources, yet there is much manifestation of poverty, dishonesty, insincerity, self-centeredness and disunity that has militated against her development. Aside taking its readers through brief historical events of the birth of Nigeria, the 10 chapters book, “Let This Baby Survive” also challenged Nigerian citizens to reflect and rethink their role as they look forward…

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GOSPEL MUSIC IN NIGERIA: Which way?   By Dr. Broda Martyns Without mincing words, gospel music has come a long way in Nigeria. Looking back over thirty five years ago, the older generation of Christians often recalls with nostalgia what it was. But really, things cannot remain the same. Change is one of the most constant things in life. Gospel music has seen many dynamic and dramatic changes in the past three and half decades. I am not surprised at these changes. GOD actually raised people up to spearhead these changes. Dr. Panam, Rev. Bassey Ekpeyong, Tom Abba and Thomas Moses,…

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Reinvention, Recovery, Resurgence: Changes and how brands adapt. The Chairman, Lagos State Chapter of NIMN The Executive Committee Distinguished members Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts with you on this auspicious occasion of the inauguration of the Lagos Island Chapter of NIMN. I am particularly excited by the uniqueness of the event considering the times we now live in, the new normal world, which has coincidentally informed the theme of this presentation. I am excited for 3 reasons: 1. Firstly, I am not a marketing professional, in the strict sense of the…

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In recent chat with PROVIDENCE, the General Overseer and Senior Pastor of Victory Christian Church (VCC), Ijanikin, Lagos, Rev. (Dr.) Nkechi Anayo-Iloputaife bared her mind on issues affecting the church. Excerpt; On present state of the church, Mrs. Anayo-Iloputaife described, the church today as malfunctioning, hugely distracted and disconnected from the ultimate agenda. She said, “we are more concerned about the blessings, focusing more on ourselves, pursuing wants and neglecting the source; which has made the church a slave and prisoner to her immediate agenda”. Emphasizing that, there is church everywhere, yet the church is minimal and only surviving by…

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By Pastor Bisi Adewale Every marriage is a work-in-progress. Quack parents know nothing, but child bearing and rearing; not child training and upbringing. Women and men that raises children single handedly may look happy but they are suffering Let God be the foundation of the marriage, no matter the state. No marriage is irreparable in the workshop of God People are called Christians and attend churches, but they are not Christlike When you know your calling, it makes your source sure Child training and upbringing makes a total child; child rearing and bearing make the children legal animals! The voice…

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The Catholic Action Nigeria, a movement of the Lay Faithful that promotes knowledge of Catholic doctrine, and the Church’s social teachings. It promotes leadership values and good governance. Our responsibility is to deepen the formation of the lay faithful from a value-based Christian perspective, and to create a platform for Nigerians (Catholics and Non-Catholics) with special focus on the young people to be adequately moulded into active political players guided by the teachings of the Church and her Gospel values, pursuant to the development and economic growth of our nation. In a press statement jointly signed by, Peter I. Agbontaen,…

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Members of the Living Faith Church Worldwide also known as Winners Chapel this Sunday demonstrated their love for God and humanity in line with the biblical injunction of giving to the needy through a generous donation of gift items ranging from clothing, foodstuff and cash for internally displaced persons across 87 IDP camps in the country. The presiding bishop of the church, Bishop David Oyedepo had on Sunday, January 20, enjoined members of the church on the need to give to the needy especially now that the annual 21 days of prayers and fasting of the church ends this Sunday.…

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