Category: Worship

  • Obasanjo, Adeboye, Sanwo-Olu, others for Esther Ajayi auditorium opening

    Obasanjo, Adeboye, Sanwo-Olu, others for Esther Ajayi auditorium opening

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, his wife; Pastor Folu Adeboye, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, others have been billed to grace the inauguration of Love of Christ General Church Cathedral (Cherubim and Seraphim) in Victoria Island, scheduled for September 5.

    The founder, Love of Christ Generation Church (Cherubim and Seraphim), Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, announced this at the church hall over the weekend in Lagos.

    According to her, the building of the Cathedral by Cappa and Dalberto, which started in 2017 with 10,000-capacity for worshippers has facilities such as vocational centre for those learning tailoring, clinic, gym, swimming pool, among others.

    Ajayi, in company of her husband, Rev. Samuel Ajayi said she had not ceased from praying for Nigeria, a country she is so proud of, asked Nigerians to be patient and continue to look up to God who has the power to take the country out of its present quagmire.

    Read Also: Badejo was a supporter of people’s vision – Prayer Movement

    She identified with Nigerians on the insecurity in the country with its ripple effect on the economy, said that Nigeria like other developed nations is only passing through its teething problems and will certainly overcome every security challenge and there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

    ”If we look at the past, there were problems that confronted the country which looked as if it would swallow the country, but at the end of it, Nigeria survived all the problems. In the same vein, Nigeria will certainly overcome every security challenge confronting her and there would be peace,” she said.

  • Badejo was a supporter of people’s vision – Prayer Movement

    Badejo was a supporter of people’s vision – Prayer Movement

    National Prayer Movement has described the former General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Wilson Badejo who transited on August 7 as an encourager of people’s vision.

    This was stated in a statement issued by the General Secretary of the movement; Mr. Gbemiga Olakunle said Rev Badejo apart from encouraging the vision of others was a friend indeed.

    He stated that Badejo was one of the founding fathers of the National Prayer Movement before he became the General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church.

    He said Rev Badejo used his office to promote the cause of the ministry when he became General Overseer of the Foursquare Church.

    Read Also: Toluwani wins BSN 2021 NYSC essay competition

    Olakunle recalled that he had once accompanied him to visit former  President Olusegun Obasanjo shortly after he was released from prison and a few other places noting that,  “Despite the age gap, he related to me as a family friend.

    He has left a good legacy and footprints in the history of Pentecostalism in Nigeria.

    The National Prayer Movement Secretary then prayed that “GOD of all good comforts will comfort the family and the late cleric and the Church of God in JESUS Name.”.

  • Toluwani wins BSN 2021 NYSC essay competition

    Toluwani wins BSN 2021 NYSC essay competition

    A Corps Member serving with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Miss Akhibi Peace Toluwani has emerged winner of the 2021 NYSC Essay Competition organised by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) in Lagos.

    Toluwani, a first class graduate of Psychology from Covenant University came tops out of six Corps members that made it to the final of the competition. The 10th edition of the NYSC Essay Competition/National Symposium is titled:” Social Justice: A Pathway to Sustainable Peace and Progress in Nigeria.

    In his opening address, General Secretary, BSN, Pastor Samuel Sanusi, said that every Nigerian got what it takes to make the country great again.

    He enjoined the corps members to give a very good account of themselves and do all in their powers to be patriotic.

    Also speaking at the event, the founder of Kith & Kin Educational Schools, Owode Ibeshe, Chief Kaoli Olusanya, said that Nigeria has not been consumed in spite of its challenges because of the love and worship of God by Nigerians.

    Read Also: ‘Why revival tarries’

    Olusanya, who was the Chairman of the occasion, urged the corps members not to remain in their comfort zones, but rather challenge themselves to be the best in their chosen career.

    “Time is the greatest resource you can have. “Let us make our contribution to make Nigeria great again,” Olusanya said.

    Also speaking at the event, President, Board of Trustees, BSN, Dr Oke Banwo, encouraged the Corps members to continue to speak against societal ills, adding that someday their voice would be held.

    In a good will message, the National Coordinator of the NYSC, Lagos office, Mr Edwin Megwa, thanked the BSN for keeping faith in organising the competition for the past 10 years.

    Represented by Mrs Beatrice Feyinto, Megwa urged corps members to be change agents in wherever they found themselves.

    In his words, a past General Secretary of BSN, Dr Fred Odutola, whose tenure ushered in the first edition of the competition, urged the corps members to focus on developing themselves to become the best in their chosen career.

    Meanwhile the winner of the competition,  Akhibi expressed surprise that she could win the competition.

    She dedicated the award to God who had been the source of her inspiration

  • ‘Why revival tarries’

    ‘Why revival tarries’

    The Convener of Nigeria Global Intercessor, John Abiola has said that the continued focus of the church on mundane thing has hindered the much anticipated revival in our land.

    Abiola said this in a sermon recently issued to The Nation, said that Nigeria is no doubt in the darkest period of her life. It is also known that Nigeria is one of the most religious countries in the world with a Christian population of close to 100 million. Nigerian churches are known all over the world as the headquarters prosperity preachers and preachers whose prayers are targeted to kill enemies.

    He said that the Nigerian church has been deeply infected by the virus of this world. The church has become Satan’s captive as being fed with faeces and urine as spiritual food from our leaders.

    Read Also: God is interested in Nigeria’s unity- Owoyemi

    “No wonder God is not answering our prayers, and our offerings, services, praises have no records in heaven and there are many fake miracles”.

    “Righteousness and holiness are not being preached because pastors are afraid of losing income. Brethren, we have betrayed and forsaken Jesus Christ for a very long time”.

    “You have seen now that we are the cause of the happenings in our nation. The distress in our nation is God’s judgment to bring us back to Him. We need to go back to God in true repentance. Now that He is still calling us back out of His agape love and infinite Mercy”.

    Abiola said genuine confession and repentance are the foundation to answered prayers and for revival in our nation. Only true repentance can make our prayers effective, avert God’s judgments, save us from the ungodly agenda and bring revival in Nigeria.

  • God is interested in Nigeria’s unity- Owoyemi

    God is interested in Nigeria’s unity- Owoyemi

    General Overseer of the United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC), Bayo Owoyemi, has called for a more united and stronger Nigeria devoid of religious, ethnic, or parochial sentiments as God is interested in the unity of Nigeria.

    Owoyemi said that on the sidelines of the church’s 56th Supreme Executive Council meeting held recently in Lagos.

    He said that God is interested in the unity of Nigeria and is aware of our present travails and has promise respite and victory over them all.

    “The nation under God will make progress at the end. The problems of Nigeria are not insurmountable but need to be tackled with sincerity of purpose by the country’s leaders,” noted the cleric.

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    He called on leaders at all levels to shun nepotism and other vices that tend to tear the country apart, noting that when human actions fail, it is time to seek the face of God for solutions.

    Owoyemi reiterated that the “God factor” was key to the success of any government and was optimistic that every “evil bedeviling” Nigeria would fizzle out.

    He further task Nigerians to continue to pray for its leaders and the country.

    “It is the responsibility of the government to ensure the safety of citizens. It is the duty of citizens to pray for their country and its leaders rather than abuse them,” said the UACC spiritual leader.

    “In other countries, the citizens bless their leaders, and this translates into better governance.”

    Owoyemi also called on youths to shun evil, imitate good role models, and embrace peace to build a society that engenders harmony.

  • 50,000 for divine experience in Ogun

    50,000 for divine experience in Ogun

    Not fewer than 50,000 Christians are billed to attend the third night of divine experience organised by the Faith Mission Cherubim and Seraphim Church International from August 18- August 20 at The New Seraph Prayer City, Ode Remo, off the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    Tagged Last chance, the conference will feature word rendition, counseling and prophetic ministration.

    The founder, The New Seraph, Dr. Oluwaseye Yomi-Sholoye, announced these at a briefing at the Faith Mission Cherubim and Seraphim Church International, Satellite Town, Lagos.

    She said people were dying amid other happenings around the globe.

    According to her: ‘’We need more of God because no one knows if this very moment one’s life is one’s last chance to right all wrongs, so one does not miss the race of salvation at the end.”

    She said we need God than ever and we could only get the best of Him when we realised His Grace is keeping us.

    READ ALSO: Ogun Assembly again summons Goriola over Imobi kingship

    “Therefore, it is high time we started doing His will, living aright, following His paths so when our end comes, we would have explored our last chance to the benefit of our salvation and to the glory of Christ Jesus,” she said.

    She asserted the New Seraph we have always said that our commission as a Body of Christ is to evangelise telling the world more about the gospel of Christ Jesus.

    She said: “For the records, we were at Ogbomosho, Ikorodu, Ode Remo, Egan, Ibadan, Iju Ishaga Agege, Abeokuta, Surulere, Kwara, FESTAC and many more.

    “At all these locations, we have held open-air crusades, vigils and rallies for fervent prayers, undiluted word of God for the salvation of souls – these are few of the missions which the Lord has placed in our hands.”

    Sholoye stressed as a way of ensuring many people across board partake in God’s goodness through this year’s night of divine experience, they had made provisions for over 200 BRT buses across Lagos State and thousands of buses for interstate transit, all for free.

    Among pastors to minister at the event are: Prophet Sam Ojo Authority, Pastor Seyi Bakare, Evang. Dare Melody, Moses Harmony, Lady Evang. Kemi Rehoboth, Ewa Kristi, and Vanessa Selika Gold.

  • Nigeria prays holds Lagos rally

    Nigeria prays holds Lagos rally

    Nigeria Prays, a non-denominational prayer group established by the former Head of State General Dr. Yakubu Gowon, will hold a public prayer rally in Lagos.

    The Deputy Coordinator of the Lagos State chapter, Pastor Raphael Afolabi while announcing the rally slated for Sunday August 22, 2021, emphasised the necessity of Christians coming together to pray for the country.

    Quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14, he said God is waiting for His people called by His name to pray for their land.

    Rev. Toyin Kehinde the Lagos Coordinator, said the rally is being put together by the National body of the organisation only that it is hosted by Lagos. Leaders from all across the federation are expected at the rally he further mentioned.

    The southwest Zonal Coordinator, Evangelist Jones Adenmolu, will be leading delegates to the rally.

    Responding to questions on why the body holds public prayer rallies at a recent press conference, Afolabi said: “It is true the Bible encourages us to pray in our closet. And I can tell you that many Christians are crying to God day and night in their closet for Nigeria.

    READ ALSO: Nigeria Prays summit in Lagos

    “But the public prayer rally is a symbolic demonstration of our call to God. There are Bible examples of how Children of God cried publicly to God. And that does not mean they were being pharisaical. It is the motive that is important when we do such prayers”.

    Afolabi said those who have misgivings about calling for prayers must also realise that public prayers are prayers that are about official matters in most cases.

    “We are talking about the collective burden of a nation. We are talking about inviting God to intervene in Nigeria.

    “So, we need to bring such prayers to the public place so that people can be encouraged to continue to pray for Nigeria. When we call for prayers we are creating awareness among believers to consciously pray for their country,” he said.

    The National Director Rev. Moses Aransiola, who is also the General Overseer of Gethsemane Ministries, would also be at the rally which will hold at the Good Shepherd Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God on 232/234 Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba between 3pm and 5.30pm.

  • OAIC canvasses effective church leadership, moral uprightness at 30

    OAIC canvasses effective church leadership, moral uprightness at 30

    As part of activities marking its 30th anniversary, the Lagos chapter of Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) has organised lectures on effective church leadership and morality for individual and societal growth.

    The anniversary lecture preceded thanksgiving/200 million fund raising in aid of OAIC ultra-modern secretariat building.

    Lagos OIAC Chairman, Senior Apostle Julius Opasola, at the lecture held recently at Chapel of Christ the Light, encouraged the gathering to take messages derived from the lectures to their homes and wherever they find themselves while also taking action where necessary.

    Diocesan Bishop, Motailatu Church Cherubim & Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW) Halleluyah Cathedral, Superintendent Apostle Jehosaphat Akinadewo, speaking on “Effective Church Leadership in the 21st Century: A case study of OAIC” urged church leaders to align their words with actions in order to earn the respect of their followers.

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    Akinadewo advised church leaders to be people driven by vision through writing, communicating, actualising and refining the vision.

    He said: “It is important to state that apart from any spiritual matters, most of the negative situations in a ministry are attributable to ineffective leadership or lack of good leaders.

    “Church leadership today is a continuous and lifetime exercise as there is always more to learn.”

    For his part, Super Apostle Adewale Ige of the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim, presenting a paper entitled: Security and Moral Decadence in the Society: Challenges and Hopes, lamented moral decadence is a setback to moral education in Nigeria.

    Ige urged Nigerians leaders to “as a matter of necessity make integrity, commitment and accountability their watchwords.”

    He said: “The Nigerian society has roles to play in curbing the prevalence of moral decadence and insecurity in the society.

    “We as parents have to put more effort, it is never too late.

    “Teachers and spiritual leaders should see themselves as agents of moral values by emphasizing the importance of those things that are either destructive or constructive to one’s life.”

  • TB Joshua was a deceptive magician who carried the bible — Chris Okotie

    TB Joshua was a deceptive magician who carried the bible — Chris Okotie

    By Alao Abiodun

    Founder of the Household of God Church International Ministries Pastor Chris Okotie has described the late TB Joshua as a deceptive magician who carried the bible around.

    Okotie has been a long-standing critic of his late colleague.

    The Nation reports TB Joshua, who was the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), died on June 6.

    Okotie in a 75-minute video posted on his Youtube page titled: “The Truth about TB Joshua”, alleged that Joshua fulfilled a biblical pattern of “Bar-Jesus,” said TB Joshua was a false prophet who equated himself with Jesus.

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    He asked: “What is the truth about TB Joshua? Who was he? Was he a product of Christianity? Or a practitioner of shamanism? Was he a servant of the Lord Jesus? Or some itinerant religious quack? “Was he a true prophet, who was misunderstood? Or a hypocrite masquerading under the habiliment of the Faith?

    “When God begins a work in scripture, particularly from the old testament, he begins with patterns, what we call types, shadows, adumbrations. “You say why because the patterns determine the flow of power and authenticity of that enterprise. He is a magician, a sorcerer, and calls himself a prophet.

    “Notice Joshua doesn’t call himself an apostle, he doesn’t call himself a teacher. He doesn’t call himself a pastor because, if he calls himself by any other name outside of prophet, he does not fulfil the pattern. “So, he must stick with that appellation. He is a magician who claims to be a prophet but he is a false prophet.

    “They claim that Jesus Christ didn’t come in the flesh and that it was an apparition. They claim that Jesus Christ was the son of Joseph and he was appointed by God for a particular spiritual responsibility. “They said, at the baptism, the Christ Spirit, a transcendental Spirit, came upon him. They said it departed from him at the cross when he cried out ‘my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?’

    “They said this Spirit has been around since that time and goes from one generation to another generation anointing men and bestowing them with a charismatic spiritual gift necessary to fulfil their divine mission.

    “Joshua claimed he’s that one the Lord has appointed in this generation to bring reconciliation to or between God and man. And he’s not the first to propose such a ludicrous concept. Joshua believed he’s another Jesus.”

  • Shock as gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori gets car gift from Prophet Iginla

    Shock as gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori gets car gift from Prophet Iginla

    By Alao Abiodun and Oluwatomisin Amokeoja

    Founder of the Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Pastor Joshua Iginla has presented a car gift to popular gospel singer, Adeyinka Alaseyori.

    The Nation learnt the gift came after a spirit-filled ministration by the Oniduro mi crooner, which the cleric and the congregation described as ‘tremendous worship and praise’, at the church’s headquarters in Abuja.

    Iginla presented a key of an SUV car to the Aye Ope yo singer after the ministration.

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    In a Facebook post on Joshua Iginla Ministries page, it said, “Heaven wrapped her hands upon the earth during a tremendous worship and praise section by Evangelist Yinka Alaseyori at the Champions International Headquarter Abuja Nigeria.

    “After the soul winning programme, filled with an exciting atmosphere, Papa Joshua Iginla in his usual habit of Giving, appreciation, and Love gave the humble Minister an exotic car gift.

    “She was perplexed and thankful indeed God uses men to elevate and increase men. Like Papa Joshua Iginla will say, the best gift God gave men, is the gift of a man to a man.”