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Christopher Kolade@ 90, recalls17-day detention experience in Kirikiri prison

Christopher Kolade@ 90, recalls17-day detention experience in Kirikiri prison

Former Nigeria ambassador to the United Kingdom, Dr Christopher Kolade has recalled how he was detained at the Kirikiri maximum prison when he was director of programmes at the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation by the government of General Yakubu Gowon.   Kolade who clocked 90 on December 29 made the disclosure during a video interview with Niyi Adekunle published on YouTube monitored by Church…

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Polygamy: Anglican priest makes U-turn, says, “I misinterpreted God’s revelation”

Polygamy: Anglican priest makes U-turn, says, “I misinterpreted God’s revelation”

A priest in the Nnewi Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Rev. Barr. Ogbuchukwu Lotanna has abandoned his belief in polygamy while also apologising to the Church. The decision to renounce his belief in polygamy has attracted positive comments from his Facebook friends. Many praised him for repenting, while also praying that God would uphold him  The cleric had on September 10 resigned from the…

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280 intending Taraba and Gombe pilgrims take off to Israel and Jordan

280 intending Taraba and Gombe pilgrims take off to Israel and Jordan

About 280 intending Christian Pilgrims from Taraba and Gombe states were on Tuesday, December 27  airlifted from the Yola International Airport to Israel and Jordan. Head Media and Public Relations The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Celestine Toruka made this known in a statement made available to Church Times. He stated that the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Yakubu Pam was…

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Anglican priest denies authorship of letter threatening "blood bath" over successorship in Lagos Diocese

Anglican priest denies authorship of letter threatening “blood bath” over successorship in Lagos Diocese

The director of Youth of the Diocese of Lagos of the Anglican Church, Venerable Williams Mehinsan has denied authorship of a letter threatening a “blood bath” over successorship in Lagos Diocese. Bishop Humphrey Olumakaiye was the Bishop of the Lagos Diocese and the Archbishop of Lagos Province of the Anglican Church.  He was enthroned as the Bishop of Lagos Diocese on July 30, 2018. In November…

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Principle and power of consistent action in life (Part 3)

Principle and power of consistent action in life (Part 3)

Continued from : https://churchtimesnigeria.net/priciiples-power-consistency/ Anticipate the Dip Most of us go into new endeavours believing that the path to our desired outcome is straightforward and clear. The amazing thing is that we believe this even when we know better from past experiences. In his book The Dip, Seth Godin says that anything worth pursuing will have a messy middle. What…

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Principles and power of consistent action in life (part 2)

Principles and power of consistent action in life (part 2)

The major reason why you’re struggling to be consistent is that you’re focused on the outcome rather than the process. This is not to say that the outcome is not important, but if we become fixated on the outcome, it will work against us, no matter how compelling. Why? Because any outcome compelling enough to excite you is probably one that won’t be achieved without hard work and sacrifice over a…

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The principles and power of consistent action in life (1)

The principles and power of consistent action in life (1)

“It’s a simple and generous rule of life that whatever you practice, you will improve at. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert One thing you need to know from the foregoing is that the life you live has its ups and downs. Even though sometimes it looks like a roller coaster ride, it’s part of living in this world, and we are eagerly searching for ways to be more consistent in our dealings on the face of the…

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How counting your blessings can give you a turnaround this season

How counting your blessings can give you a turnaround this season

It is the nature of Man to always forget or take for granted GOD’S innumerable blessings and just focus on our lacks or expectations. Apart from the gifts of life and good health for us and our loved ones which we often take for granted, there are so many other blessings that we don’t reckon with or are unknown to us. Blessings Blessings such as fresh air, freedom of movement or association,…

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Why we are backing CBN monetary policy-  Kaduna CAN chair  

Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of the Christian Association, Rev Joseph Hayab has explained why the Kaduna CAN is in support of the new monetary policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria.  Hayab was quoted in a news report on Wednesday to have kicked against the attempt to drag the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele on the floor by some Nigerians over the policy. He expressed concern over the…

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2023: New Anap poll on fate of presidential candidates sparks reactions

2023: New Anap poll on fate of presidential candidates sparks reactions

The outcome of the Anap poll The December poll on the likely winner of the 2023 presidential election commissioned by the Anap Foundation has engendered different reactions online. According to the poll which was conducted by NOI Polls Limited the candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi is leading the race with 23 percent of the votes.  He is followed by the candidate of the All Progressive…

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Okupe's money laundering offence is an everyday crime- Sam Amadi

Okupe’s money laundering offence is an everyday crime- Sam Amadi

An Associate Professor and Director Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi has described the offence for which the Director General of Peter of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign team, Dr. Doyin Okupe was convicted as an everyday crime.    Okupe was sentenced to two years imprisonment with an option of fine.  He was found guilty of accepting cash transaction above N5million…

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Journalism and the sad story of Nigeria's decline by Tunde Akande

Journalism and the sad story of Nigeria’s decline by Tunde Akande

By Tunde Akande My friend and workmate, Professor Jimi Kayode, now of Lagos State University, teaching mass communication but formerly director of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism in Lagos where we worked together told me a story about the decadence that has become of journalism and journalists in Nigeria. He was somewhere on the Lekki Ajah axis in Lagos standing at a bus stop waiting for…

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Canada-based RCCG pastor targets 11000 dollars for missions to mark 55th birthday

 A Canada-based Nigerian pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Olayinka Dada has set a target of raising 11000 dollars. The money according to him will be used to prosecute some mission-centered projects to mark his 55th birthday.  Dada is a medical doctor by profession. He is a regional pastor and Assistant Continental Overseer in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The…

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Prof Maxey shares secret of successful marriage @ Dr. Oluwayemi’s daughter’s wedding

Prof Maxey shares secret of successful marriage @ Dr. Oluwayemi’s daughter’s wedding

For the Oluwayemis and Olowojobas, Thursday, December 15, 2022, will remain evergreen in their memories. It was the day their daughter, Mercy, and their Son, Reuben were joined together in marriage.  Dignitaries from all walks of life including notable church leaders trooped to the expansive auditorium of The Gospel Faith Mission (GOFAMINT), House of Glory, Aseese 1, Ogun State, to witness the…

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Canada-based RCCG pastor targets 11,000 dollars for missions to mark 55

Canada-based RCCG pastor targets 11,000 dollars for missions to mark 55

A Canada-based Nigerian pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Olayinka Dada has said he would invest in missions to mark his 55th birthday. Pastor Dada is a medical doctor by profession. He is also a Regional Pastor and Assistant Continental Overseer in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Americas Continent. He clocked 55 today, December 14. He said to Church Times that the…

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Principle and power of consistent action in life (3)

Principle and power of consistent action in life (3)

    Continued from: Principle and power of consistency of action in life (2):https://churchtimesnigeria.net/principles-power-consistency/   8. Be present In the simplest terms, being present means being fully engaged in the task at hand. It means quieting our tendency to waste mental, spiritual, and emotional energy worrying about past or future things — none of which we have the ability to…

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Principle and power of consistency of action in life (2)

Principle and power of consistency of action in life (2)

The major reason why you’re struggling to be consistent is that you’re focused on the outcome rather than the process. This is not to say that the outcome is not important, but if we become fixated on the outcome, it will work against us, no matter how compelling. Why? Because any outcome compelling enough to excite you is probably one that won’t be achieved without hard work and sacrifice over a…

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