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With God’s spirit, Nigeria will surmount its challenges – Osinbajo

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria will eventually overcome its security and socio-economic challenges as the Spirit of God is in the land.

Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement in Abuja, said the vice president spoke at the send off service for Rev. Israel Akanji on Sunday.

Akanji served as Senior Pastor and Minister in Charge of the First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, for 22 years. He is now the new President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Olasupo Ayokunle, and the Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunimbe Mamora, among other dignitaries and Christian leaders also attended the service.

Citing the first chapter in the Biblical Book of Genesis, Osinbajo related events surrounding the creation of the heaven and earth to the nation’s present challenges and the lives of great individuals.

“Indeed, the lives of great men and women, even as the lives of nations teach important lessons.

“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. The beginning was bleak, confused, without form, empty.

“This is the way of the lives of some of the greatest men and women and also nations.

“There might be confusion, grief, trouble, darkness and fear. But even in that confusion, the Bible tells us that the Spirit of the Lord was hovering over the face of the deep. God was in the darkness, He did not run away, He is not asleep.

“So, it is with our nation; today, some things may seem bleak and grave, with insecurity, economic difficulties, but even in the midst of these problems, the Spirit of God is in this land, it is here, hovering over this nation.

“So, what happens next in verse three? We are told that suddenly God spoke, ‘let there be light…and there was light.’ The darkness came to an end, the fear, insecurity came to an end. So, it shall be for you and our nation.

“In the next verse, scripture says, God saw the light that it was good….so it shall be for you and our nation; the light will come and it shall be good, very good.”

Osinbajo also commended Akanji’s attributes as a humble and credible leader who had continued to forge pathways for peace and unity as an effective bridge builder between faiths and ethnicities, realisng that Christ died for all men, and that our gospel was the gospel of peace.

The vice president said that Akanji had also served the Body of Christ in Nigeria as the CAN Chairman of Federal Capital Territory, and was still serving as the CAN North Central Zone’s leader.

“Akanji now proceeds by the grace of God to the exalted office of the President of the Baptist Convention: the highest office of the Baptist denomination in Nigeria.

“In this long and arduous journey, Akanji has had by his side, his dear friend, partner and darling wife, Mrs Victoria Akanji, Mama Sunshine.

“She has been an effective part of the great works that God has done in her husband’s ministry.”
According to the vice president, Akanji’s practical demonstration of the gospel of the love of Christ is his recipe for conflict resolution.

He said that in the 22 years of serving as pastor of the First Baptist Church, Garki, the humble, humorous General of God had also become a foremost, credible and articulate ambassador of the Christian faith in Nigeria.

The vice president congratulated Akanji on the occasion of his 60th birthday coming up on Aug. 16.

He wished Akanji more strength, wisdom and favour and asked for God’s blessing on all Nigerians. (NAN)

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68 Nations Gather at Dunamis Glory Dome for 2025 Flaming Fire Conference

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Cross section of Delegates at the Fire Conference

The 2025 International Ministers Flaming Fire Conference has drawn thousands of worshippers, church leaders, and delegates from more than 68 nations to the Glory Dome, headquarters of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Abuja.

The week-long global convocation, themed “Territorial Dominion,” began on August 26 and will climax with a grand thanksgiving service on August 31. Among the nations represented are the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Russia, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Australia, Malawi, Japan, and many others.

Pastor Paul Enenche and his family

The international ministers gracing the platform alongside hosts Dr. Paul and Dr. Becky Paul-Enenche include Dr. Bill Winston (USA), Bishop Dag Heward-Mills (Ghana), Steven Brooks (USA), Chioma Jesus (Nigeria), Michelle Benedek (USA), and several others.

The opening night was marked by a colourful parade of nations, with delegates greeting the congregation in their native languages before joining in a collective prayer session for the nations.

In his opening message, Dr. Paul Enenche expounded on the theme, recalling the biblical story of Philip in Samaria.

 “Every entity in Samaria, whether spiritual or physical, knew that something had shifted because Philip had arrived,” he declared.
Challenging ministers, he asked: “When last did you enter a place and heaven and hell recognised your arrival?”

Dr. Enenche taught that persecution often opens doors for divine visitation.

> “Whenever the devil does his worst, God sets the stage for His best. Fresh battles attract fresh mantles,” he said.

He identified three forces behind Philip’s impact—the Spirit, the Word, and Power—noting that effective ministry is not in titles or advertisement but in the manifestation of God’s presence.

“You don’t need a poster if you carry power. The proof of ministry is not advertisement but manifestation,” he told a roaring congregation.

The conference has since featured daily morning and evening sessions, including teaching, prayer, impartation, and worship.

On Day 3, Dr. Bill Winston preached on “Living from the Inside Out” and later ministered at the vigil on “Growing Up, the Sons of God,” drawing from Romans 8:19 and Hebrews 5:12-14. Using a practical illustration, he remarked:

 

“I thought I was Superman whenever I wore a Superman shirt—I felt stronger. So how much more when you put on Christ? The enemy is under our feet.”

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills brought a strong evangelistic and healing campaign on Day 4, teaching on Matthew 16:18 about faithfulness in building the Church of Christ.

The high point was the World, Worship, and Wonders Night, when the Glory Dome overflowed beyond capacity, with thousands worshipping both inside and outside the massive auditorium. The electrifying atmosphere of worship, Word, and miracles marked what many described as a historic visitation.

As the gathering enters its final sessions, ministers and believers alike testify to a renewed sense of power, presence, and purpose for global territorial dominion.

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Olukoya Ordains 5,000 Pastors at MFM Global Ministers Conference

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The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has ordained 5,000 men and women as pastors during the 2025 Global Ministers Conference.

The ordination, which took place at the Prayer City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, was the climax of the four-day conference themed “The Message, the Messenger and the Power.”

Addressing the new pastors before the Sunday service, Olukoya urged them to remain dedicated to their calling and shun rebellion, describing it as a “killer.” He cited the biblical example of Absalom, who rebelled against his father, King David, but died on the battlefield.

The cleric also warned against self-ordination and questioned the authenticity of some who parade themselves as “general overseers, papas, and superintendents” on the internet.

“You are ordained today; whose anointing are you carrying — the oil of God or of man? If it is men’s, you better back out now. Only God can call and ordain you,” Olukoya said.

He further charged the newly ordained pastors not to oppress church members but to be diligent and faithful in their service.

“From today, you shall not be the same person again,” he declared.

 

 

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From Barefoot Village Boy to Global Spiritual Leader: Adeboye Inspires at Church’s 50th Anniversary

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Pastor E. A. Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared a moving account of his journey from barefoot days in secondary school to becoming one of the most influential Christian leaders in the world.

Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM) in Abuja, Adeboye reflected on his humble beginnings in a village so small it wasn’t on Nigeria’s map. He recalled seasons when faith was his only currency, yet God’s faithfulness never failed.

“Your promotion is not in the hand of man. Your promotion is in the hand of God,” Adeboye told the congregation, urging Nigerians not to define themselves by present hardships but to trust God as the ultimate promoter.

The service was also a celebration of ACFM’s remarkable journey from a modest “batcher” to a global mission with churches across Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burkina Faso. Its founder, Rev. Williams Okoye, described the theme, “God Our Helper” (1 Samuel 7:12), as both timely and fitting.

Guests, including former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim and Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship leader Ifeanyi Odedo, shared heartfelt testimonies of how the church shaped their lives, faith, and public service.

For Pastor Adeboye, the day was more than an anniversary—it was living proof that no beginning is too small for God to transform into greatness.

 

 

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