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Ondo CAN Chairman elected National Deputy Board Chairman of International Rights Organisation The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Ondo State Chapter, Rev’d. Dr. John Ayo Oladapo, has been elected as the Deputy National Chairman of the Board of Nigeria Network of Religious Leaders Living With or Personally Affected by HIV/AIDS, NINERELA+. NINERELA+ is an affiliate of the International Network of Religious Leaders Living with or Personally Affected by HIV/AIDS with headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. Specifically, it is a faith based network organization that seeks to equip communities through a right based approach, to promote issues that…

SINS OF THE FATHERS By Babatunde Olugboji This week, seizing the opportunity of Fathers’ Day 2021 on June 20, we’ll start a series on the sins of the fathers, starting with the question: will God visit on a child the transgression of his or her father? Ezekiel 18 (2-4)  makes it clear that God holds each individual responsible for his or her own sin: “The word of the Lord came to me: As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. For everyone belongs to me, the parent as well as…

OKOTIE: A TROUBADOUR AND MYRMIDON OF CHRIST @ 62 By Ladi AYODEJI “Age is a cleansing apparatus. It provides a catharsis for the dregs of youth and infantile immaturity. As the days accumulate and the years take on a vertical tandem, the soul is released from mundane desires and propensities that are rooted in carnal thoughts, and imaginations. It is written, “Teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. “Simply put, a numerical accountability of time, fosters wisdom in the innermost recesses of our being. Consequently, I have come to redefine my philosophical centre…

Nigeria Present Teetering Chaos, Violent and Threats to Insecurity is Nigerian Problem -Prof. Anya O. Anya Nigerian intellectual professor of science and respected educationist, Professor Anya O. Anya has described the present state of Nigeria’s teetering at the edge of deep abyss and low intensity chaos with violent phenomena; violence, criminality, banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, communal clashes, ritual killings and divisiveness that are now daily experience and fast becoming a challenge, dilemma and a threat to Nigeria security, as a Nigerian problem that must be dealt with from its epicentre in the north. “It can no longer be regarded as a…

Children and Church Members Remember Their Father and Founder, Prophet (Dr.) Vasco Akanni, jp. The Cherubim and Seraphim Church Unification Church of Nigeria, The Light of God Shines, Matori celebrated the 10 years memorial service of their beloved father and founder, SSA. Prophet (Dr.) Vasco Akanni, jp in Lagos. In his homely, titled, ‘Sure Foundation’ at the service, the guest speaker, Snr. Elder Apostle Bola Odubela while eulogising the late founder’s exemplary lifestyle and for laying a legacy of good structure on the sure foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, “Jesus is the most sure foundation that is…

Tope Alabi is Ignorant of The Song, ‘ONIDURO Mi’ -Tolu Adelegan Acclaimed author, originator and copyright owner of the song, ‘ONIDURO MI’, Evang. TOLU ADELEGAN speaks on the raging controversy over the song, ‘ONIDURO MI’. Nigerian gospel artiste, Evangelist Toluwalase Adelegan, has described as unexpected, Tope Alabi’s condemnation of the song ‘Oniduro mi’. Adelegan also explained that, though Adeyinka Alaseyori also has a similar song she claimed God gave her in 2021, which was released earlier this year. But I was inspired to write, sing and release ‘Oniduro Mi’ as far back as 2016 after overcoming the situations I faced…

Colleague, Oba Ara, Recounts Ordeal with Tope Alabi, …how she publicly humiliated me some years ago Evangelist Tope Alabi was one of the guest artists I invited to perform at my yearly “Power in Praise Concert” seven years ago at Cele Praying Ground, Ikosi-Ketu, Lagos. Prior to the event, I paid her required fee and her management assured of her presence at the program. She eventually arrived around 2am while other gospel artists, Lanre Teriba Atorise, Dare Melody and a host of others were already on ground.  With my character of parental upbringing and home training, it is a norm…

CAC President, Pastor Samuel Oladele Appoints Ag. National Director The President of Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C) Worldwide, Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele has announced the appointment and elevation of Lagos State Chaplain of Christ Apostolic Church, who also doubles as the Chairman, Lagos State chapter, Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (CPFN) as well as the Chairman, CPFN/PFN Bloc of Lagos State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Samson Oluwaremilekun Olabisi, JP as the Ag. National Director, Royal Shepherds of CAC Worldwide. Pastor Oladele anounced the appointment at a recent meeting of the CAC National Body held in Ibadan, Oyo State headquarters…

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…

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…