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  • Insecurity: CAC President cautions religious leaders against ‘destructive’ criticism

    Insecurity: CAC President cautions religious leaders against ‘destructive’ criticism

    The President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pastor Samuel Oladele, has cautioned religious leaders, especially, Christian clerics against destructive criticism of the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria over the challenges of insecurity. 

    He also called for prayers for the nation and victims of insecurity including banditry, kidnapping and other social vices that are threatening the peace of the country. 

    Pastor Oladele speaking with newsmen on Saturday at the dedication and handing over service of the church building donated by an ex-aide of Adegboyega Oyetola, Prof Siji Olamiju, contended that clerics should be guided by the tenets of the Bible to proffer solutions to situations in society.

    He said “As a man of God, we are to be guided by the Bible, not by criticism on social media and bloggers. The Bible remains our anchoring word, we do God’s will, there is a way you comport yourself as a minister of God, you don’t talk just anyhow but we denounce sin, unrighteousness, violence, insecurity issues and others.

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    “We have a duty because the Bible tells us to pray for those who are in authority, not just to criticize —pray for them, then counsel them when you can, advise them…most of the battles of life as far as we are concerned are fought and won on our knees. Not necessarily by confronting people or criticising people destructively.”

    He lamented that many people are mockers who are after the downfall of others, warning Nigerians to desist from such if they desire greatness.

    “We live in the days of mockers, the Bible says in the last days there will be mockers, no matter what you do, they don’t see anything good in it. We have our culture that preaches how we talk to elders and leaders. Somebody as old as your biological father, you open your mouth and talk to him anyhow, is that the way you react to your parents at home?”

    He stated that apart from religion, Nigerians have a culture on how to relate with elders and leaders, saying “you must not say all our leaders are bad, we also have bad doctors, teachers which does not negate the good professionals.

    “We are humans and you don’t expect perfection from us as men of God but I want to believe we have men of God in this country who are always on their knees praying to God for the sustenance of the peace of this country.”

     Olamiju said he decided to build a church for God as a seed of thanksgiving for his 50th birthday and for surviving terrible health challenges which he was divinely healed from.

  • CAC pastor’s burial begins today

    CAC pastor’s burial begins today

    The funeral service for Pastor Matthew Asiyanbi of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) will be held today and tomorrow in Modakeke, Osun State.

    He died on August 17. He was 105.

    A statement by the Asiyanbi and Osundun families said the service would begin today with the body leaving OAU Morbid Anatomy Department at 10am for his Oke Otubu, Modakeke, Osun State home where it would lay-in-state by 4pm.

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    Interment will take place at his home by 7am, followed by a thanksgiving service at CAC, Oke Anu, Akarabata, Modakeke, by 10am.

    A reception and entertainment of guests will thereafter follow at Modakeke Civic Centre and CAC premises, Akarabata, starting by 2pm.

    Funeral service will be held alongside his late wife, Cecilia Taiwo, who passed away on February 1, 2003.

    He is survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

  • Cleric: youths must be prayerful for Nigeria to grow cleric

    Cleric: youths must be prayerful for Nigeria to grow cleric

    President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Nigeria and Overseas, Samuel Oladele, has called on Nigerians, especially youths, to be faithful, prayerful and determined to be great.

    Speaking at his 70th birthday and thanksgiving service in Ibadan, Oladele urged youths to get closer to God to achieve greatness.

    Oladele said it is only through determination, truthfulness and God’s grace that a nation and its people could attain true greatness.

    While glorifying God, Oladele said: “I wouldn’t have been able to achieve greatness if not for the mercy of God.

    “Life is full of hills and valleys, and God created it for a purpose. I am grateful to God that I overcame and survived. If there is anything that has worked for me, it is God’s grace and mercy” he said.

    The CAC president added that he had been destined to be a minister of God through prophecy before his birth, which was why divine protection and guidance helped him overcome life’s challenges.

    In his exhortation,  Regional Superintendent, Pastor Simon Oladokun, lauded the celebrat or for his courage and determination in life. Oladokun said Oladele didn’t become a leader by manipulation or compulsion but by God’s commission. He prayed unto God to continue to uphold him and the Church under his leadership.

    Chair of Pentecost Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Oyo State, Rev. Samson Ajetomobi, described him as kind-hearted. Ajetomobi said PFN had good relations with CAC because of Oladele’s deposition to the body of Christ.

    “He has networking spirit in the Lord, irrespective of congregational alliances and he is focused in transforming the CAC.” Ajetomobi said.

    Speaking for the family, Lanre Oladele described their father as “a loving man who does not discriminate and has impacted lives.”

    He appreciated the church and well-wishers for their support and prayers.

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    Dignitaries present include representative of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, Oyo State Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni, representative of Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, rulers, and others.

    The JABU Chancellor Prof Anthony Olusegun Adegbulugbe said the President has some leadership accume imbedded in him from his childhood and that has helped the growth of the church because he knows how to use the right people for each role.

    The CAC Director of Administration, Pastor Tope Dada in his eulogy said the President has brought new dimensions into the administration of the Church, leading by example and committed to raise the standards of both the Clergy and the Laity, and has built several leaders across denominations and endeavors today.

    Elder Abidemi Oyesanya (SAN), the Director of Music of the Church noted the quality of the President in attracting and retaining values and talents in the Church.

    Pastor Isaac Abiara Superintendent of CAC Agbala Itura, Lagos speaks about the President’s fatherly love for the church and Nigerians at large.

    Pastor Emmanuel Akeredolu Superintendent Ilorin DCC also noted the boldness and foresight of the celebrant as a leader and mentor

  • CAC New Covenant Assembly celebrates Festival of Champions

    CAC New Covenant Assembly celebrates Festival of Champions

    There was unlimited worship, prayers, deliverance, singing and dancing, as Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), New Covenant Assembly, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos held its 2025 Festival of Champions on Sunday with the theme: “Exceeding Greatness”.

    The annual event was organised to commemorate the anniversary of CAC New Covenant Assembly, ‘’where God is raising champions regularly.’’

    The event drew worshippers from Iju, Ishaga, Ogba, Ikeja and their environs. It also attracted people from across the country.

    Men, women, youths and children of the church were beautifully dressed, dancing to soul-impacting melodies from the highly-rated church choir (The Covenant Voices), as they led the congregation in worship and spirit-lifting hymns.

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    Pastor Dr. Tope Dada, senior pastor of the church, said the celebration was not just about the present, but also to reflect on God’s benevolence and goodness since the inception of the church, and the progress made over the years.

    He said: ‘’In obedience to the Holy Spirit, we have over the years connected with God’s mandate through soul lifting and life impacting programmes such as Couples’ Retreats, Prophetic and Power Prayer Services, Word Feast, Leadership and Business Development Academy, Teens and Youths Summit, Community Engagement Outreach, etc.

    Present at the festival was Ekiti State Government House Chaplain, Pastor Segun Awolumate, who was the conference speaker. Others were veteran gospel musician, Evangelist J. A. Adelakun, (Ayewa International), Dr. & Mrs. Gboyega Coker, (DeCross Hospital), Elder Adekunle Oyesanya SAN, (CAC Director of Music), Pastor Oluseyi Adeyemi of CAC Worship Centre, Abiodun Olatunji, Deaconess Aderonke Omowaiye, politicians, technocrats, among several dignitaries from across the country.

  • CAC decries dissolution of National Economic Advisory Committee

    The leadership of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide has faulted the dissolution of the National Economic Advisory Council headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

    Besides, the Church kicked against the composition of the nation’s security architecture, stressing that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” is being obeyed in the breach”.

    It called on President Muhammadu Buhari to correct the lopsidedness and also declare a state of emergency on the country’s economy.

    Its President, Pastor Abraham Akinosun, who spoke last weekend while addressing over 1000 Pastors from across the country at Babalola International Miracle Centre, Ikeji Arakeji said the removal of Osinbajo from the council was not in the best interest of the nation.

    The programme was to mark the 2029 CAC Annual Pastors’ Conference.

    According the CAC leader: “What would have been cheery news recently was soiled by unnecessary politicking.

    “The President recently appointed an Economic Advisory Council and purportedly dissolved a constitutionally established National Economic Council headed by Vice President Osinbajo.

    “It is true that people have been calling for the composition of a strong economic team to manage our economy which appears to be directionless in the first term of the President.

    “However, no one believes that the President would choose a team that would be unable to implement decisions reached.

    “For instance there is no single government official who is directly in charge of the national economy among those appointed,” he said.

    Akinosun said “to resolve this, it is my candid view that President Buhari should merge his Economic Advisory Council with the constitutionally established National Economic Council, which comprises all government officials directly involved in the economic management of the country and headed by the Vice President.”

    The church leader also advised the federal government to secure all citizens irrespective of tribal, religious or political affiliation.

    According to him: “The spate of security breaches all over the country has not abated.

    “There is no day we don’t read stories of kidnapping, killing, robbery and other violent crimes.

    “I call on the President to expedite action on the promised community policing in order to keep the country safe as economic development feeds directly on national stability and security.”

    Akinosun reiterated his call for creation of employment with a view to reduce the army of jobless graduates and young people roaming the streets because of idleness.

    He suggested an amnesty scheme for criminals turning Nigeria into ‘a killing field, saying “the federal government can extend open invitation to all gun-wielding criminals to surrender their arms for money to set up legitimate business.”

    The CAC President believed that by so doing, the spate of killings and kidnappings across the country would be drastically reduced.

  • Abiara to Fatoyinbo: go back to God

    Founder of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Agbala Itura Lagos, Prophet Samuel Abiara, has advised embattled Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) to seek the face of God for restoration.

    Abiara said with the help of God, he can overcome the rape accusation against him by celebrity photographer Busola Dakolo.

    He however cautioned his accusers to be wary of their utterances because God is the ultimate judge.

    In a statement last week in Lagos, Abiara said Fatoyinbo will overcome if he “goes before God and iron things out. I believe God will talk to him and restore him.”

    He added: “My advice to Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo is to go to the presence of God and believe this time will pass, you will overcome.”

    To his accusers, Abiara said: “I want everybody to be very careful because God is the all- knowing.

    “He is the true witness of what actually happened between them. The word of God says we must not judge anybody.”

    The rape accusation, according to him, is a dent on the body of Christ. He however said nobody should rejoice over the development.

    “This issue is not good news at all for the body of Christ. As human being, some people will be rejoicing because of this allegation.

    “It is nothing to rejoice about.  Indeed it is very sad news for all true ministers of the Gospel.”

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    To those trouncing the church over the issue, Abiara said: “All accusers against the body of Christ and the man of God must be careful not to be judgmental. Let God himself intervene.

    “All accusers and those that carry fake news on social media, you must be very careful not to cause havoc in the body of Christ and the ministry of men of God.”

    He counseled members of COZA to stand by their pastor and the church at this troubled moment instead of leaving.

    “This is not the time to leave the church or abandon the man of God because of the entire allegations against your pastor.

    “It is time to bring to memory how his life and ministry has been a blessing to many lives.

    “Though it is very cloudy and stormy, I promise that the storm will soon be over. It is good to stand by your Pastor.”

  • ‘Elites responsible for insurgency in Nigeria’

    Founder of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Power of God Saves, Pastor Moses Olagunju, has accused elite of being behind the rising insurgency and terrorism in the nation.

    He warned them to desist from funding and fuelling insurgency for the nation to experience peace.

    Olagunju told our correspondent during the week at the church headquarters in Lagos, the continued infighting among Nigerian elite has continued to fuel all forms of civil unrest across the country.

    He stated that insurgency in any part of the world cannot last this long without some elements orchestrating it.

    The cleric pointed out sponsors of armed bandits were well- known to victims in affected communities.

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    The victims, he lamented, clearly lack the courage and wherewithal to expose the sponsors.

    Olagunju alleged Boko Haram has sponsors in high places, warning the situation might turn the nation to ruins if they do not relent.

    Urging Nigerians to unite for peace, he said: “Irrespective of party affiliation, tribal or religious differences, let us work together to make Nigeria great again and we will become the beloved of the world, adding that if we do not sheath our sword and seek for peace, the ongoing war and devastation in Syria, Libya, will be infinitesimal to the ruin that will happen in Nigeria.”

    He added: “Nigeria is in our hands and every one of us has roles to play. The ego playing out among us because of power, money and fame will not do us any good.”

    He challenged religious leaders to always speak the truth to power “because we will one day give account of their stewardship on earth.”

  • 2019: Vote for a godly man, says CAC president

    … Dedicates church complex in Abuja 

    The President of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) worldwide, Pastor Abraham Akinosun on Thursday urged Nigerians to vote for a Godly man in the forthcoming 2019 presidential election.

    Akinosun said same applies to other elective offices across the country. 

    He spoke in Abuja at the official dedication  ceremony of the newly built CAC complex, Medaiyese regional headquarters, Garki-Abuja. 

    The clergy man advised all those yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for next year’s general elections to do so, pleading with Christians to pray constantly for leaders and the 2019 general elections. 

    The CAC boss said: “Because of our lack of prayers maybe that is why our leaders are misbehaving. If we know our roles as representatives of God and try to fulfill our roles God will be leading them aright on what they should do.”

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    His words: “My message for Nigerians in general is that I am urging all and our leaders to look into the lord for solution to the numerous problems facing the country. We should look unto God for change of our behaviors and move nearer to God and call on him to help us. 

    “We have to be Godly in all our steps and everything that we should do as a good Christian is to be praying constantly. 

    “As the 2019 general election is approaching it is our duty to tell all those that have not  collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for next year’s general elections. PVCs to go and do so. One of the duties of a good citizen is to vote for a Godly man. This time around I am not begging People to vote for party, they should vote for a Godly man and Godly men around them that they know if he or she is voted into office the person will perform. 

    “Any Christian who feels that he or she is called to meet the needs of people. People are suffering and what to change the situation the person can go into politics. They should have good intention.”

    Many of the church leaders and members from across the country gathered in Abuja for the dedication. 

  • Stop complaining, pray for Buhari, CAC President tells Christians

    The President, Christ Apostolic Church. ( CAC ) Worldwide, Pastor Abraham Akinosun on Saturday urged churches to stop complaining but pray for President Muhammadu Buhari to overcome challenges facing the nation.

    Akinosun made the appeal while ministering at the Grand Finale of a Seven-Day Fasting and Prayer at Ikoyi Mountain Ero-Omo Village, Osun for the nation on Saturday morning.

    Thenewsmen reports that the prayer was organised by  Evangelist Felix Adunpe, General Overseer, Signs and Wonders Prayer Ministries in collaboration with the CAC, held between April 21 and April 27.

    The prayer, which had hundreds of Christians praying from 11 pm to 4am, was tagged: “Nigeria Must be Redeemed”.

    Akimosun, the former Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, said that only God could redeem Nigeria from her present predicaments.

    According to the cleric, who read from Psalm 122: 6 and Jeremiah  29:11, God loves Nigeria and would heal the nation of her current socio-economic and security challenges with prayers.

    “Leaders fail when people fail to pray. Stop abusing and cursing our leaders because as you curse them the consequences will be borne by all citizens.

    “If we pray for our leaders, God will inspire them and everything will be all right. We should not lose hope in Nigeria.

    “Let us pray for peace, progress and prosperity of the nation. We need to pray for economic resurgence and prosperity. We need God’s intervention in this country.

    “We need to pray for this nation because of innocent people that are being slaughtered everyday. Let’s pray for the redemption of this country.

    “It is important we pray for the President. It is our response as children of God to pray for our leaders and the country. If we fail, many evil will be springing up,” he said.

    According to Akinosun, Nigerians must bring to fore sincere love for the country and shun hatred because it is the only country we possess.

    He said that Nigeria required a forthright leadership that would lead her to desired destinations of economic advancement, peace and prosperity.

    The cleric, who cautioned against self defence, said that such step would make killings more rampant in the nation.

    He added:”Let’s cry to God. This is the work of the church. The hope of every nation is the church. People continue to rebuke the church if we fail to do our responsibility.

    “We have God that answers prayers. If we can reverence God by asking forgiveness, God will heal our land. It now clear that this nation needs prayers for the leadership and the followership.”

    The cleric, who urged the Federal Government to restructure the security architecture of the country, expressed dissatisfaction over recurrent killings and economic hardship facing Nigerians.

    Akinosun, who also called for an end corruption, ritualism, kidnapping, urged the political leaders to be alert to their responsibility and be selfless to end crisis.

    “The president must do everything in his capacity to see that the killings stop,” he added.

    He later led the people into serious prayer for nation’s redemption and intervention in her governance, saying sacking the President would not solve Nigeria’s problem.

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    Also Pastor Elisha Alalade, Oke Osun DCC Superintendent and Chairman/Presiding Pastor, CAC Ori- Oke IIkoyi ( Ikoyi Mountain ) said in his address, said that Nigeria’ was facing a battle that must be won spiritually.

    “All these killings are devil’s work to set Nigeria on fire.  Where there is no peace, there will be no prosperity. It’s time to pray.

    “The moment we win the spiritual battle, the nation will move forward. God will intervene and darkness will vanish. Nigeria must be redeemed,” Alalade said.

    The cleric, who led the congregation in fervent prayers for peace and God’s intervention in Nigeria’s governance, asked God to terminate all works of Satan.

    In his remarks, Adunpe, co-host of the prayers noted that God revealed him that the nation had exalted idols through the hostage of Festival of Arts and Culture ( FESTAC ) in 1977 and demoted God.

    He said God directed him to hold the prayers on the mount, adding: “Before Nigeria can enjoy peace and unity and make progress, Nigerians must pray and ask for God’s forgiveness.

    “There is hope for Nigeria as God will intervene, peace will reign after this prayer,’” Adunpe assured.

    The newsmen reports that hundreds of Nigerians across denominations prayed God to forgive the nation’s sins of bloodletting, occultism, ritualism, idolatry among others.

    They also prayed for peace, unity, and end to killings as well as economic prosperity of the nation.

    NAN

  • Civil servant commits suicide over unpaid salary

    Civil servant commits suicide over unpaid salary

    A senior civil servant with Ekiti State Government, Mr Tope Afolayan, has committed suicide over alleged unpaid salaries and his inability to pay his huge debt, a reliable source confirmed.

    Afolayan, a native of Oye- Ekiti, the headquarters of Oye Local Government Area of the state, worked in the Office of the state Accountant-General.

    The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that Afolayan, a level 10 officer, who died on Thursday, was survived by a teacher wife and three children.

    The source added that Afolayan was found hanging from the ceiling of his house, located on Peace Avenue, Olorunda, Ado-Ekiti.

    The source said the deceased was a final year student of Law at Ekiti State University (EKSU) and an interpreter in a branch of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Ekute area of Ado-Ekiti.

    The source said Afolayan, who had been buried, did not leave any suicide note.
    The source added that the deceased had consistently complained to friends about the non-payment of his accumulated salary arrears.

    He was said to have attributed his inability to pay his debts and perform his financial responsibility for the upkeep of his immediate family on the non-payment of his salary.

    “Although he didn’t leave any suicide note before hanging himself he had been very moody and heartbroken for a couple of weeks before the incident happened.

    “He had been complaining about the debts he owed which he was unable to defray because of non-payment of the arrears of salaries.

    ‘’In fact, he was among the last batch of applicants for car loan given by government last year but his name did not come out.

    “We are shocked by Afolabi’s death because nobody thought he would go to that extent, we are still mourning his death,’’ the source said.

    The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP. Alberto Adeyemi confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

    Adeyemi said that the incident was reported at New Iyin Road Police Station in Ado Ekiti.