The 2024 Annual Retreat for the Bishops’ and Wives’ in the Church of Nigeria started with the Opening Service, which was held at the Bethany Chapel of the Archbishop Adebola and Mrs Oluranti Ademowo Christian Resource Centre (Faith Plaza), Bariga. The Service of Holy Eucharist was celebrated by the Host and Diocesan Bishop of Lagos, The Rt. Rev’d Ifedola Senasu Gabriel Okupevi, assisted by other clergy. The Primate and Metropolitan of all Nigeria, Most Rev Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, his wife Mrs Angela Ndukuba The Bishop of Lagos, Rt. Rev’d Okupevi in his sermon, focused on the retreat’s theme, “Shepherding God’s…
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The bible study session of day three on the topic ‘Family Discipleship in Christian Marriage’ conducted by The Rt. Rev. Steven Akobe of Kabba Diocese, will best be described as an eye-opener. Based on the topic and outline for the study, deliberations were made, as well as ideas to answer the “WHYs and HOWs” in many marriages today. Points like family background, World view, cultural background, examples set by the older generation, social media, movies, church parent models, etc were all sited as possible influences to what this generation understand marriage to be. According to Peter, here are a few…
The Bishop of Lagos Diocese, Anglican Communion who is also the host bishop of the Church of Nigeria 2024 Bishops’ and Wives retreat, the Rt. Rev’d Ifedola Okupevi has urged Church Fathers and Mothers to pursue a shepherd leader model for the advancement and effectiveness of the mission of God to the world. He made reference to the Gospel read at the opening service of the retreat where he preached on the theme ‘Shepherding God’s Family’ which was taken from John 10:1-18 and this further prompted the question: who is a shepherd? He further explained that a shepherd is identified…
The Rt Rev’d Nathan Kanu, Bishop of Aba Ngwa North Diocese and the Coordinating Bishop of Church of Nigeria North American Mission has clarify that the status of bishops in CONNAM remains intact as missionary bishops. He made this known when he granted an exclusive interview to the communication officer of the Church of Nigeria during the 2024 Annual retreat of the Bishops and their wives at Faith Plaza, Bariga, Lagos shedding light on the mission work of the Church of Nigeria North American Mission. He emphasized the Church’s dedication to mission outreach, targeting Nigerian Faithfuls, Africans, and other Christians…
The Bishop of the Diocese of Yewa, Anglican Communion, The Rt. Michael Oluwarohunbi has emphasized that the Church leaders need to do more in mission work. He made this statement while speaking with the communication officer of the Church of Nigeria at the on-going 2024 Annual Retreat of Bishops and spouses at Faith Plaza in Lagos. During the interview, he emphasized the vital role of mission work within the Church nothing that it ensures the growth of the Church and also helps in defending the community and society. He discussed the challenges posed by the migration of people from the…
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba as approved the appointment of Church of Nigeria North America Mission legal team. This was made known in a letter signed by the Primate. The appointments are as follows: 1 Attorney Muyiwa Sobo as Chancellor, CONNAM. 2. Attorney Okey Dike as Deputy Chancellor, CONNAM .3 Attornay Emeka INwankwo as Deputy Chancellor, CONNAM 4. Attorney Henry Nnabugwu as Registrar, CONNAM 5. Attorney Taiye lyasere as Deputy Registrar, CONNAM Archbishop Ndukuba noted that the appointment is a testament to their qualifications, experience, and leadership capabilities. He acknowledged…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Ministry. Atiku said the ministry has become an Automated Teller Machine, ATM, and Point of Sales, POS, for people in power to loot funds. In a statement by his Special Assistant, Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the fact that the previous Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq, is also being probed over alleged N37 billion fraud shows that immediate and urgent actions need to be taken to reform the ministry. The statement reads: “There is a need for the government…
No fewer than 85 persons, comprising both travellers and residents, were said to have been abducted by terrorists at Katari along the Kaduna – Abuja highways near Katari, in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was also gathered that more than four residents were killed by the hoodlums. The breakdown of those abducted by the bloodthirsty terrorists indicated that between Thursday and Sunday, January 7, 2024, a total of 85 persons were abducted. The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed that there was a bandit attack on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway at Dogon Fili near Katari. However, the command…
The Super Eagles have traveled to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The players and their officials, who dressed in traditional African attires, left the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for Abidjan on Wednesday morning. The contingent arrived in Lagos from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday Jose Peseiro’s side spent one week in Abu Dhabi perfecting strategies for the AFCON. They were hosted to a send-forth dinner by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday night. The three-time African champions will be based at the Pullman Hotel in Abidjan. Nigeria’s first game is against…
The 2024 Annual Retreat for Bishops and their wives, hosted by the Diocese of Lagos at the Archbishop Adebola and Mrs. Oluranti Ademowo Christian Resource Centre (Faith Plaza) in Bariga, Lagos, kicked off with enthusiasm. The theme, “Shepherding God’s Family,” set the tone for the event, graced by the Archbishop and Metropolitan Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Revd. Dr. Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, and Mama Nigeria, Mrs. Angela Ndukuba. The Primate and Mama Nigeria were warmly welcomed with singing and dancing by clergy wives, led by the host, The Rt. Revd Bishop Ifedola Okupevi, Mama Lagos, Mrs. Modupe Roseline Okupevi,…