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  • CAC’s General Evangelist Abiara loses wife

    CAC’s General Evangelist Abiara loses wife

    The wife of the General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, Prophet Samuel Abiara, is dead.

    Prophetess Christiana died on Saturday night at the age of 70.

    A statement issued on behalf of the church by its Director of Publicity, Pastor Ademisoye Alawode, reads: “The authorities of Christ Apostolic Church, Worldwide, have announced the passing unto glory of Evangelist (Mrs.) Christianah Aduke Abiara, wife of the General Evangelist of the Church, Prophet Samuel Kayode Abiara. The sad event took place at 9p.m. on Saturday, September 2, after the family’s night prayer. She was aged 70 years old.

    “The church’s President, Pastor Abraham Olukunle Akinosun and other principal officers, who visited the General Evangelist at his residence in Ibadan, expressed shock at the passing of Mrs. Abiara.

    “Pastor Akinosun described her as a pillar of support to her husband and a very generous and impactful woman to all those who came her way.”

    The General Secretary of CAC Worldwide, Pastor E. E. Mapur, described her as a virtuous woman, a spiritual amazon and a prayer warrior, who impacted the lives of everyone, who came her way.

    Speaking on behalf of the children, Pastor Isaac Abiara, in a telephone call from the United States (U.S.), said his mother would be missed by all for her love, care, generosity and prayers.

    The late Mrs. Abiara had both her primary and secondary education at Okesha, Ilesha.

    She went into trading before she met her husband about 55 years ago.  The marriage produced three set of twins.

    The church said funeral arrangement will be announced later.

  • Abiara seeks probe of power firms

    Abiara seeks probe of power firms

    National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)  has  been asked to investigate the activities of the  power distribution companies.

    Speaking at a news conference in Lagos, the General Evangelist (Worldwide) ,Christ Apostolic Church, Prophet Samuel Abiara said Nigerians are angry over the activities of these companies.

    According to him, some of the companies, aside giving  their customers outrageous bills, they make them pay for services not enjoyed.

    He said that right now many Nigerians including churches are not happy about the activities of these companies.

    Prophet Abiara, describing   the activities of  some of the power distribution companies as corruption that the present government is currently fighting, he said, EFCC should extend its dragnet on power distribution companies.

    He advised Nigerians not to despair because there is hope for the country and the economy would soon bloom, adding that that is why the authorities of the CAC worldwide have dedicated the last three days in the month of April to pray for the country.

  • Abiara advises govt on recovered loot

    Abiara advises govt on recovered loot

    The General Evangelist Worldwide, Christ Apostolic Church, Prophet Samuel Kayode Abiara, has asked the Federal Government to set aside 10 per cent of the recovered loot for the less privileged.

    Speaking in Lagos, during a church service, Abiara said the impact of the recovered money must be felt in the country.

    “Foremost, I like to suggest that 10 per cent of the recovered money should be set aside to cater for all street beggars and the less privileged in all states.

    “The federal and states government should provide them shelter (settlement), empower them to live meaningful life. Please take good care of the beggars and the less privilege in our society.”

    According to Abiara, besides setting aside 10 percent of the recovered loot on the less privileged, he said the money should also be used to create jobs for the teeming unemployed youths and fund agriculture.

    He commended Governor Akinwumi Ambode and his cabinet for improvement in areas of security, road repairs and maintenance, adding, that “it shows spirit of continuity”.

    Rather than criticising the Buhari administration, he asked Nigerians to appreciate the present government and encourage it to continue in its transformation agenda.

    “The President Buhari –led government is doing all within its power to touch every sector in the country. I encourage Nigerians to be more patient with this government. I believe that President Buhari and his cabinet members are doing something to bring about the positive change we all desire.  It only requires time.

    “Our President wants to build a new Nigeria. His government is working at finding a lasting solution to our various challenges. Therefore, patience is necessary.”

  • Leah Abiara comes of age

    MARRIAGE would seem to have reshaped girl-about-town, Leah Abiara. The colourful daughter of Pastor S. K. Abiara of the Christ Apostolic Church got married late in 2011 to popular Ibadan-based big boy, Omotunde Nero, much to the relief of family and friends. It is often said that marriage imposes responsibility on people, and that cannot be any less true with Leah. She has not only adopted a quiet lifestyle, there are also speculations that she may turn fully to God and follow in the footsteps of her father in no distant future. Known for her controversial lifestyle before she got married, Leah was always in the news for wrong reasons. It was so bad that her father appeared to have given up on her weird ways. Now happily married, the leggy Ibadan socialite is more matured and she is currently keeping it low, even going off the social scene.

  • Praise God always, Abiara charges Christians

    The General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, Pastor Samuel Abiara, has enjoined Christians to cultivate the act of praising God in the face of increasing socio-economic challenges facing the country.

    Abira gave the charge last Sunday at the 25 anniversary celebration of the C A C, The Transfiguration Hill District at the Zonal Headquarters in Baale,  Ajuwon, Ogun State.The anniversary attracted thousands from parts of the country with sessions on teaching, drama presentation, song rendition and prophetic ministrations.  50 elders and deaconesses were also ordained while a 120-seater luxury bus was dedicated at the event.  Abiara said the secret of enjoying the supernatural power of Jesus is always been appreciative of what He has done in the past no matter the challenges facing human beings in life.

    He said that with intense political climate, failing economy, kidnapping, religious unrest and wanton destruction of lives, survivors need not be told only God has kept them. The cleric said: “Life is full of challenges but we can only walk over them when we continue to look up to God and exhibit the act of praising him at all times and we will see Him working on our behalf”.

    Abira noted that many people are missing out of divine agenda for their lives because they are always complain and are disillusioned about everything instead of expressing gratitude to God. He cited the patriarchs of faith who despite their challenges praised their way to victory.

    The Zonal Chairman of CAC The Transfiguration Hill, Pastor Emmanuel Odejobi, said the anniversary was a celebration of God’s grace and faithfulness to His children who put their implicit trust in Him.”For 25years, it has been filled with many gaping events and terrifying happenings, each one strong enough to wipe us off. We are grateful to God who chose to spare us,” he stated.