Pastor Nathaniel Bassey to minister at Trump's inaugural prayer breakfast

 

Renowned Nigerian gospel artist and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, is set to minister at the prestigious Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of President Donald Trump,

Nathaniel Bassey took to his Instagram social media page on Saturday, 4th January 2025 in a post announcing his performance at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast of President Donald Trump, scheduled to take place on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

This event marks the continuation of a longstanding tradition of invoking divine blessings and guidance for the United States at the start of a new presidential term.

The inaugural prayer breakfast, a gathering of global Christian leaders, policymakers, and worshippers, will be a moment of reflection, intercession, and unity.

Tribune

Abducted Anambra bishop, driver return

 

The Anglican Bishop Godwin Okpala, who was declared missing in Anambra State, has returned.

Okpala, a professor and retired archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi, went missing alongside his driver on December 6 during a journey to Umuchu.

There were speculations that both men were abducted by kidnappers.

The cleric, Mr Okpala, gave an indication of his return in a post on his Facebook page yesterday morning

“Praise The Lord!” he wrote on his Facebook page.

Several Facebook users expressed happiness over the return of the cleric.

About four hours later, the Anglican Church confirmed the release of the cleric via a post on its Facebook page.

“Breaking News: Archbishop Godwin Okpala and driver safely released,” the church wrote, suggesting that the cleric was kidnapped and had been released.

“The church and the wider community are rejoicing over the safe return of Archbishop Godwin Okpala and his driver, a testament to the power of faith, prayer, and community solidarity,” the church added.

Meanwhile, details of Okpala’s whereabouts and return remain sketchy.

TheNation

2025 will be a landmark, unforgettable year – Pastor Adeboye

 

Pastor Enoch Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has declared 2025 would be ‘a landmark year’.

Speaking during the RCCG Crossover Service, Adeboye shared revelations he attributed to divine instruction, declaring “2025 will be a year nobody will ever forget.”

Adeboye added that mockers would be louder and more aggressive in 2025.

“The wind that started blowing last year will continue to blow this year, but stronger.

“Earthly helpers would be replaced by heavenly helpers this year. Mockers would be louder and more aggressive, but unfortunately, many of them will not survive the year.

“It’s unfortunate because God did not want the death of a sinner but to repent. But some people have made up their minds not to repent.

“Daddy says some towns and villages would shout victory at last.”

The General Overseer prophesied joy for individual Christians, particularly members of RCCG.

“A landmark year means a lot of things. Anything can happen. But I pray only good things will happen to you,” he stressed.

He said those who are God’s children will know and testify that it pays to serve God before the end of the Year.

TheNation

2025 is a year of strange battle, Pastor Olukoya reveals in New Year Prophecies

 

Pastor D. K. Olukoya

Founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya has described 2025 as a year of strange battle.

Pastor Olukoya, who tagged 2025 as a ‘year many prayers are needed to avert economic turbulence’, urged Nigerians during the Church’s annual crossover service, on Wednesday, to follow the survival keys to scale through the year.

According to him, 2025 is a year of power and undeniable victory (Act 1:8) for MFM members worldwide.

1. It is a year of divine interruption.

2. It will be the year of the rise of Joseph, Esther and Daniel that God will raise up transformative leaders.

3. A year when prayerlessness is extremely dangerous.

4. A year when prayers are needed to tackle strange economic and political turbulence.

5. A year when we need prayers to tackle massive weather turbulence like floods and all kinds of weather disturbances.

6. A year when we need to pray off strange new infirmities.

7. It is a year of restoration of opportunities for many.

8. It is a year of unlimited deliverance.

9. It is a year of strange conversions.

10. It is definitely a year of strange battles;

*Those without glory will fight to destroy those with glory

*The empty will want to empty the full

*The unlucky will like to terminate the lucky ones

*The dull star will attempt to eliminate the shining star

*Men without covenant will want to eliminate those without covenant

*The uncircumcised will like to kill the circumcised

*The oppressed will be fighting the free

*The tail fighting the head

*Those without vision fighting those with vision

*The crooked will like to eliminate the straight

*The thief will be fighting the owner.

11. A year when the Lord will render naked and disgrace fake ministers.

12. A year of tragedy for married men who like going around with strange women. The marine world has injected into our midst women who are not women but are from another world.

13. There will be plenty of open doors for those seeking marital breakthroughs and fruit of the womb breakthroughs.

14. A year if you learn to forgive, it will yield dividends.

Tribune

Economic hardship: Turn to God, CAN tells Nigerians

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The Osun Chairman, the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. John Adeleke, on Sunday advised Nigerians to turn to God for the healing of the land from hunger and other challenges.

Adeleke advised while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on the sidelines of the Faji Community Crusade at Faji Town, Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun.

NAN reports the Community Christ Ambassador Evangelical Team organised the crusade.

According to him, the nation faces many challenges because Nigerians have turned away from God.

“There will be challenges in a country where the people and their leaders are not righteous. God is expecting that every sinner should repent and turn to Him.

“Most of the things that are happening show that God is not happy with us. Somehow, we are experiencing famine as part of the last-day prophecies. The only solution is for everyone to turn to God and develop a fear of God.

“Sinners should give their lives to Jesus Christ and turn away from their wicked ways; I believe God is the God of mercy, He will show mercy,” he said.

The CAN chairman described the situation where leaders get to offices without any prior plan for the people as unfortunate.

“Once they get to their respective offices, they do not care about the welfare of the people,” he said.

He cried against political leaders who find it hard to fulfil their promises to the public because of the people they surround themselves with.

“Hence, they get to listen to bad advice and sometimes, the power of dark forces is at work,” he said.

Adeleke said leaders, who rely only on their abilities and intelligence, sometimes depending on ungodly forces, and not on God, create more problems than solutions.

He said he desired and prayed that everybody, including leaders, retraced their steps to God.

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Christmas: CAC President, Pastor Oladele tasks Nigerians to move closer to God

 

Pastor Samuel Oladele

The President of Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samuel O. Oladele, has tasked Nigerians to endeavour to move closer to Christ, adding that He is the main issue in the contemporary world due to His impact on humanity.

Pastor Oladele said this during the 2024 Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons tagged, “Pilgrimage of the Wise Men, held at the All Saints’ Chapel, CAC General Secretariat, Bashorun, Ibadan, on Friday.

“We must always deal with Christ. Today, Christ remains the main issue globally. Whether we like it or not, He is the main issue. What we do with Him matters a lot. Either you accept Him or not,’’ he said.

“The wise men, who came to worship Christ, gave Him gifts and we need to join them on the issue. The need to unite with the wise men matters a lot as their mission is pivotal. The number of the wise men is not the issue; they came to see the King of kings.

‘’The people we keep company with will determine our destiny. They came to see Christ, the savior. Christianity is about sojourn. We are the people on the way,’’ he said.

The cleric averred that the wise men are example to human race as they studied the star that led them to Christ, adding that nobody has excuse not to relate with God.

He said that Christ is the only solution to human problems and urged Nigerians to search for Him faithfully.

Pastor Oladele said that the wise men traced Christ who is the only notable star globally that is there yesterday, today and tomorrow and stressed the need for Nigerians, most especially Christians to emulate His humility.

“The wise men did not rest till they got to Christ. The time to found and search for Him is now. We need to look and search for Him. Great men have come and gone but Christ is everlasting,’’ he said.

Pastor Adeboye’s visit to Ekiti will boost state’s fortunes – Governor Oyebanji

 

Pastor Adeboye

Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed optimism that the visit and prayers of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will enhance the fortunes of the state.

Governor Oyebanji made this remark on Monday in Ilogbo Ekiti during the RCCG program tagged “Light Up Ilogbo,” which coincided with the church’s annual December event, “Let’s Go A-Fishing.”

Speaking to journalists after the program, the governor described Pastor Adeboye’s visit as a positive sign for the state, its government, and its people as the new year approaches.

He noted that the prophetic declarations by the RCCG leader would manifest in the lives of the citizens and the state’s administration in the coming year.

“Well, like he said during his sermon, he has brought good news to us in Ekiti State and the programe is titled “light up Ilogbo Ekiti” and I have absolute confidence in God that it is not only Ilogbo that will experience the light, but the whole Ekiti will experience it.

“And this is a very good Christmas gift for us as a state, for him to have stepped his foot on Ekiti soil and I know that good news will follow all of us in Jesus name”, the governor asserted.

Earlier in his sermon, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, who said the visit was his first in the town, announced that God had sent him with good news of blessing, breakthrough, and positive turnaround for individuals, families, and the state as a whole.

Pastor Adeboye maintained that the period of stagnation and difficulties had come to an end in the state.

Also at the programe were, Wife of the State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, clergy men, traditional rulers, and worshipers from different faith.

The Nation.

Remain steadfast in faith despite contrary circumstances – Pastor Adeboye

 

Pastor E. A. Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on Nigerians and Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and commitment to serving God, despite the challenges facing the nation.

Pastor Adeboye made the call during the annual one-day open programme, “Let’s Go A Fishing”,  held in Ilogbo-Ekiti, where he encouraged the congregation to embrace the good news brought by Jesus Christ, assuring them that this would lead to prosperity and fulfilment.

Pastor Adeboye urged Nigerians not to lose hope, given the current economic difficulties facing the nation, adding that God would soon intervene and meet them at the point of their needs.

Speaking with newsmen at the event, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, expressed gratitude for Pastor Adeboye’s impactful ministry and his presence in Ekiti State, describing the programme as a divine gift to the people of the state during this Christmas season.

Governor Oyebanji prayed that the blessings associated with the birth of Jesus Christ would manifest in the lives of every Ekiti resident, bringing peace, joy, and prosperity to the state.

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