Crime

CAN Mourns RCCG Pastor Killed by Kidnappers

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Ogun State, has expressed sadness over the killing of a pastor, Kayode Oluwakemi, by kidnappers who abducted seven worshippers all of whom had been rescued in the state.

It was gathered that the churchgoers were conducting a vigil at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Desires of Nations Parish, when the kidnappers invaded the premises of the church at Abule-Ori, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, killed the pastor and kidnapped seven worshippers.

Reacting to the development, the General Secretary, CAN, Dr Stephen Adeyemi, urged the government to step up efforts to stop insecurity around worship centres in the state.

He said, “It is a very sad incident. And sincerely, this brings to mind a kind of question that, is it now a sin for the worshipers to gather to worship God? We are talking about being in the church, our sanctuary. We are talking about worshipers gathering in the temple to pray, praise and sing and all these attacks are coming to the children of God right in the house of God.

“Sincerely speaking, it is worrisome and it is already creating fear in the kind of society we find ourselves in. It is like saying that we are not safe. This has happened before; now it is happening again, under a new government.

“It means we need to cry to the government the more. I believe that this problem has a solution. We are crying to the government. The government needs to look into this issue of insecurity. How these people come freely into the house of God, operate and go away like that. The government needs to help us with this.”

The State So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, while confirming the incident, said his officers killed one of the kidnappers, adding that the abducted victims had been rescued.

Ganzallo, in a statement by the So-Safe Corps Director of Information and Public Relations, Moruf Yusuf, said, “The special operation team of the corps in the Owode-Egba Zonal Command, under ACC Jimoh Omoniyi, received a distress call that some of the members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Desires of Nations Parish, under Ogun Province 22, Abule-Ori, in the Obafemi Owode LGA were attacked during a vigil, while seven members of the church were kidnapped and the pastor killed.

 “The seven victims were rescued unhurt while one of the kidnappers was killed and many of the suspects sustained serious injury during a gunfire exchange.”

Also confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said one of the pastors of the church, Adesina Oyesegun, reported the case to the police.

She said, “The hoodlums were shooting sporadically, as a result, a pastor, Kayode Oluwakemi, 56, sustained bullet wounds in his chest and unfortunately died on the spot. The kidnapped victims have regained their freedom. An effort is in progress to arrest other fleeing suspects that are still at large.”

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New Year Prophecy: Pastor Adeboye Reveals Positive Expectations

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The general overseer of the redeemed Christian church of God, pastor Enoch Adeboye says infant mortality rate will reduce drastically in the new year.

Pastor Adeboye stated this during his prophecy session in a watch night service held at the Redemption camp on Lagos Ibadan express way.

He said God has assured his people that there will be submassive breakthroughs in science and finances all around the world.

Daddy G.O as fondly called by many encouraged people to embark on new projects as 80 person of such projects will be completed.

The pastor also assured Nigerians that problems associated with migration will take new turn this year.

Concerning Nigeria, Pastor Adeboye invited one thousand youths to join him on praying for many challenges facing the nation.

On international scene, pastor Adeboye encouraged people to pray against
two monstrous storm, one from Atlantic hurricane, and Pacific ocean, typhoon.

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Lifestyle

Hand everything over to God, to overcome challenges – Pastor Adeboye

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General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has called on Nigerians to rededicate their lives to God for a divine solution to all the challenges confronting them.

Pastor Adeboye made the call at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta in a sermon at the Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons organized by the Ogun State government.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons 2021 organised by Ogun State Government

While explaining that all the nation’s problems were surmountable with prayer, the religious leader urged Nigerians to move closer to God and surrender everything to Him.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who read the 9th lesson from the book of John, chapter one, verses one to fourteen, encouraged Nigerians to believe in the true essence of Jesus as the Saviour of mankind

While appreciating God for His mercies despite all challenges, Governor Abiodun gave the assurance that his administration would continue to implement programmes to enhance the overall development of the state.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, royal fathers, religious leaders, political leaders, government functionaries and other dignitaries were present at the service.

Bolanle Adesida

Religion

PFN Oyo Chapter Organises Prayers For Nigeria

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of of Nigeria, PFN, Oyo State chapter has organized prayers for the peace and unity of the Nation.

 The interdenominational prayer movement for national repentance, revival and recovery was held at Maranathan Chapel, Zion Cathedral, Iwo-Road Ibadan.

 Speaking with Radio Nigeria, the National President PFN. Prophet Isa EL BuBa enjoined  Christians to be proactive, watchful and prayerful over present situation in the country.

In a sermon, Regional Pastor, Redeemed Christian Church of God,  RCCG, Oyo State, Charles Obasa said the collective responsibility of all Christians was to pray for the peace and security of the country. 

Vice President, PFN, Oyo State Chapter,  Pastor Ayoola Olubusuyi led the congregation in prayer of mercy for the nation. 

Other activities included thanksgiving and songs of praise unto God. 

Funmi Obagbayegun

Lifestyle

Dare Adeboye Represented Future Of Christian Ministry – Professor Osinbajo

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VP attends Service Celebrating Life of Pastor Adeboye’s son at Redemption Camp.

Pastor Dare Adeboye lived a life filled with zeal, speed, and emphasized what was important and needed to be done at the right time according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Professor Osinbajo stated this in a tribute to the pastor and son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye who passed on last week.

The Vice President’s tribute was read at a service of songs that was held at the Redemption Camp by Pastor Bisi Akande, Pastor in Charge of Lagos Region 35, although the VP was in attendance at the event alongside his wife, Her Excellency, Pastor Dolapo Osinbajo.

Describing the attributes of Pastor Dare, the Vice President stated that “he knew what was important to do and to emphasize and he worked very hard, everywhere, with the zeal and speed of one who knew that we don’t have all day.”

“He understood the dynamics and urgency of reaching young people with the gospel, especially because of their fundamental role in the sustainable growth of the church of God.”

According to the Vice President, Pastor Dare was in many ways, a representative of the future of Christian Ministry, “a new generation birthed in a period of great turbulence in ideas and doctrines, a surfeit of distractions, but committed to ensuring that the unvarnished gospel is preached to that generation.”

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He further went on to say that despite the late pastor’s position of privilege, “he was deeply and unpretentiously respectful, not just of elders and those in authority, but of everyone, even his subordinates.”

Speaking on his personality, Prof Osinbajo noted that “everyone has a story to tell of Dare’s warmth, compassion, friendliness and his open displays of affection for others.”

The Vice President once again offered his condolences to Pastor Dare’s wife, Temiloluwa; his children, Oluwatishe, Ireoluwa and Araoluwa; Daddy and Mummy G.O, his siblings, family members and the entire RCCG family.

At the event were the former Governors of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; of Ondo State Mr. Segun Mimiko; the wife of former Imo State Governor, Mrs. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha and the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, and several other dignitaries.

Laolu Akande,

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity,

Office of the Vice President. 10th May 2021.

Lifestyle

Pastor Adeboye lose Son At 42

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Pastor Dare Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Enoch Adeboye, is dead.

It was gathered that the 42-year-old, who was the third surviving child of the revered cleric, died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family.

Our correspondent gathered from reliable sources in the church that the deceased, who was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35, had ministered the previous day.

He was said to have retired to his bed and did not wake up.

His wife, Temiloluwa, was said to have raised the alarm.

“He was not sick and did not complain of anything before the incident. Pastors in the church were summoned to pray for him, all to no avail,” a source added.

Several leaders of the church, who confirmed the incident, said they could not comment on it.

The Head of Media and Public Relations, RCCG, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, however, confirmed the tragedy on Thursday morning.

He said, “It is true. The incident happened in Eket where he was based. I don’t have the details for now. Maybe before the end of today, we will issue a statement.”

Dare would have been 43 years old next month, June.

Last year, on his 42nd birthday, his dad, Adeboye on a social media post described him as his first miracle child.

He wrote on his Facebook page, “Our first miracle child. We pray that God will keep his miraculous working power in your life and all those who need a miracle today, will use you as a point of contact for their own in Jesus’ name. (Amen) love from Dad, Mom, and the whole Adeboye dynasty.”

Dare was happily married with children.

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Religion

RCCG Oyo 1 Gets New Provincial Pastor

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A new Pastor has resumed as head of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oyo  Providence 1.

He is Pastor Isaac  Oyetayo.

Pastor Oyetayo replaces  Pastor Moses Aderogba Amure who died last.

Addressing Senior Pastors who gathered to receive him at the Provincial Headquarters, Mount Zion  Cathedral, Ring Road, Ibadan, Pastor  Oyetayo promised to build  on the legacies left by his predecessors.

Accompanied  by his wife, Pastor  Oyetayo solicited  the co-operation  and support of members and pastors to move the Province forward.

He explained  that the strength of the pastors as coworkers would  augment  his weaknesses.

Pastor Oyetayo  said  those who wished  to make heaven  together  must be ready to work together  on earth.

Highlights  of the reception  were  prayers  as well as praise  and worship.

Adenrele Ajisefin

Religion

Feed your brain, as reading makes you a better person – Pastor Adeboye

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has enjoined the youths to invest more on reading to broaden their horizon in contributing to local and global development.

Pastor Adeboye who lamented poor reading culture among some youths as seen in hours they spend on social media rather than reading books that could benefit their lives noted that soaring higher in life and impacting the world requires gathering knowledge and applying it.

The cleric while speaking on a charge from the church’s devotional titled “Feed your brain” said how high one flies in life depends on the quality of the knowledge and information one feeds his or her brain.

He charged the younger generation to read books across discipline, attend seminars, watch documentaries and be an insatiable learner as ignorance could be costlier.

Pastor Adeboye while also asking them to be cautious in the choice of books they read, explained that a reader could gain in few hours what it took the author seventy years to learn.

Oye Agunbiade

Crime

#JusticeForUwa: Obaseki Orders Police Investigation

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level student of the Department of Microbiology, University of Benin (UNIBEN), in Ikpoba Hill axis of Benin City, the state capital.

Miss Omozuwa was alleged to have been raped after her head was smashed with a fire extinguisher at Redeem Christian Church of God, RCCG in Benin City, which consequently led to her death.

  • Late Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa

In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, said Governor Obaseki has mandated the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies to fish out the culprits, who perpetuated the dastardly act and bring them to justice.

“The governor is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa. We have been in consultation with the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force and have mandated thorough investigation of the matter to ensure that those who are responsible for this heinous crime are brought to justice.”

He added that the state government would ensure that the full weight of the law run its course and that the Violence Against Persons (VAP) Law and other such laws related to rape and sexual abuse are exploited to get justice for the deceased.

Mr. Osagie expressed the Governor’s deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

He noted that it was imperative to respect the privacy of the grieving family as they pass through this difficult time.

Reacting to alleged rape and killing of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, the general overseer Redeem Christian Church  God, RCCG Pastor E A Adeboye tweeted:

“All I can do at this time is to pray for the family of Omozuwa and do everything possible working with relevant authorities to bring the perpetrators to book. I and members of my Family condemn this act strongly and urge everyone to stay calm as we are already looking into the matter and cooperating with the police to establish the facts of the shocking incident”.

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Lifestyle

Anibijuwon Buried Amidst Tears

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Nigerians have been advised to always remember that there is going to be a day that each and everyone will die and be laid to rest. 

The pastor in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Jesus Porch Zone, Molete, Ibadan, Pastor Ademola Olufekon stated this at the internment of Mr Ajibola Anibijuwon in Ilase, Osun State.

Pastor Olufekon while urging all to live a holy life, prayed God to uphold the family and colleagues of the deceased.

At the ceremony are the staff of Radio Nigerian Gold FM Ilesa, Progress FM, Akure, Amuludun FM, Ibadan, including the Deputy Director Marketing, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi, General Manager, Amuludun FM, Mr Sola Adewale and the Acting General Manager, Gold FM, Mrs Kemi Oni among others.

Mr Ajibola Anibijuwon of Amuludun FM, Ibadan, who passed on last week at 43, is survived by parents, a wife and 3 children.

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Lifestyle

Live a life worthy of heaven – Pastor Awobode

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Heaven has been described as a place everyone should look forward to and do everything possible to be there.

Pastor-in-charge, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Oyo Province 13, Samuel Awobode, gave the admonition at a burial service of Former Special Assistant on Media to Ogun State Governor, Pastor Kunle Abiola.

Pastor Awobode urged everyone to shun running after earthly gains, but focus more on heavenly gains.

Commenting on life and times of the deceased, Assistant Pastor, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oyo Province 2, Femi Ogbontiba and Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Pastor Dare Olorunfemi, described late Kunle Abiola as a true child of God.

Wife of the deceased at the funeral service

Pastor Kunle Abiola, who was pastor at RCCG, Glorious Parish, College Crescent, Ibadan, left behind a wife and two children.

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Security

We are winning against Kidnapping – Ogun Police

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Ogun State Police Command says it is winning the war against kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state.

The state commissioner of police, Mr. Bashir Makama disclosed this while parading some suspects arrested for alleged involvement in kidnapping.

The arrested suspects were said to have kidnapped three persons alongside a Deaconess of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and the recent on Sallah day at Ode Omi.

The three arrested suspects are Bamidele Adam, Jelili Adam and Azeez Sanni.

The police also paraded two suspects involved in the murder of an Okada rider.

The police commissioner then warned criminals to keep off the state as his men are battle ready to ensure the state is rid of criminals.

Wale Oluokun