The church also expressed concern over what it described as moves towards a one-party system, warning that the alleged intimidation of opposition parties and their candidates could threaten Nigeria’s democracy.

The Coordinating Bishop of the Province of the Niger, Rt. Rev. Dr Samuel C. Ezeofor, gave the warning during the 2026 Anglican Prayer Rally of Anambra State, held under the theme, “Dwelling in the Secret Place of the Most High God”.

Rt. Rev. Ezeofor urged Nigerians not to remain indifferent ahead of the 2027 elections but to take responsibility for their future by participating in the electoral process and holding political leaders accountable for their promises.

He recalled that the province had raised concerns about the dangers of a one-party system during its synod in May, urging citizens to remain vigilant.

Addressing the Presidency, INEC, the APC and other political stakeholders, the bishop said Nigerians were increasingly dissatisfied with developments in the country and should not be taken for granted.

He warned that ignoring the concerns of citizens could lead to serious consequences, although he expressed hope that such a situation would not arise.

Rt. Rev. Ezeofor urged those responsible for the 2027 electoral process to ensure that the outcome of the elections reflected the wishes of voters.

He said Nigerians must be allowed to determine their future through their ballots without interference.

On the internal challenges facing the Province of the Niger, the bishop acknowledged that the church’s crisis might have discouraged some members.

However, he urged the faithful to remain steadfast, stressing that human shortcomings in the administration of the church did not mean God had abandoned it.

He encouraged Christians to continue looking up to Jesus Christ and expressed optimism that the situation would improve.

The prayer rally was attended by six bishops of the province, including the retired Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpara.

Earlier, the preacher at the event, Venerable Dr Emma Ezeugo, urged Christians to devote more time to prayer and fasting, particularly as the year draws to a close.

Text:1 Kings 12:16-24

12:16      Now when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, saying: “What share have we in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel! Now, see to your own house, O David!” So Israel departed to their tents.

12:17   But Rehoboam reigned over the children of Israel who dwelt in the cities of Judah.

12:18 Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was in charge of the revenue; but all Israel stoned him with stones, and he died. Therefore King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste to flee to Jerusalem.

12:19 So Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David to this day.

12:20 Now it came to pass when all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come back, they sent for him and called him to the congregation, and made him king over all Israel. There was none who followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

12:21  And when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah with the tribe of Benjamin, one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against the house of Israel, that he might restore the kingdom to Rehoboam the son of Solomon. 

12:22 But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

12:23 Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, to all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people, saying,

12:24   ‘Thus says the Lord: “You shall not go up nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel. Let every man return to his house, for this thing is from Me.” ’ ” Therefore they obeyed the word of the Lord, and turned back, according to the word of the Lord.

STUDY:

Although God had determined to split the nation of Israel, Rehoboam’s outright rejection of the godly counsel of the elders who served with his father brought about the fulfilment of the judgement upon the nation. When the people sent a delegation to appeal to him to lighten the heavy burden placed on them, he consulted two groups of people: The elders who served with his father and the young men, his age mates, who now served with him. However, it turned out that he took the evil counsel and advice of the young men and that cost him eleven tribes.
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly (Psa. 1:1).

The Goodnews Bible puts it this way, “Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people.” One other classical case of ungodly counsel in the Bible is in the story of the rape of Tamar by her brother, Amnon (2 Sam. 13). That ungodly and wicked act was sponsored by the ungodly counsel and advice of Amnon’s friend, Jonadab. We must learn to judge every counsel we receive, to discern which one is godly and which one to run with. This is because the consequence of our wrong choices will not be upon the advisers but on us. Beware of the counsels that guide your actions! Most destinies, marriages and societies, have been destroyed due to ungodly counsel.

Prayer: 

Father, deliver me from ungodly counsels.

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November 8, 2026 – ABUJA — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has announced the election of the Rt. Rev’d Jacob Bada, Bishop of Akoko, as the new Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo.

The announcement was made by the Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, at the conclusion of the high-level Episcopal Synod held at All Saints Anglican Church in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

The Archbishop-elect, Rt. Rev’d Jacob Bada, who is replacing the retired Archbishop of the internal province of Ondo in the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev. Simeon Borokini (Rtd.), brings extensive administrative and pastoral experience to his new role.

He previously served as the Bishop of Etsako before being translated to the Diocese of Akoko in 2019. Known for his steady leadership and conflict-resolution skills—such as his instrumental stakeholder mediations across dioceses—Bishop Bada is widely respected across the communion for his commitment to grassroots evangelism and peace-building.

In congratulating the Archbishop-elect, Primate Ndukuba prayed that God would grant him divine wisdom, grace, strength, and spiritual discernment to steer the affairs of the province and provide godly leadership. He also called on the faithful across the church to keep Bishop Bada in fervent prayers as he prepares to assume office.

The Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo is a vast spiritual province in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion comprising fourteen dioceses namely:

•⁠ ⁠Akure
•⁠ ⁠Akoko
•⁠ ⁠Ondo
•⁠ ⁠Owo
•⁠ ⁠Ekiti
•⁠ ⁠Ekiti West
•⁠ ⁠Ekiti Oke
•⁠ ⁠Idoani
•⁠ ⁠Ilaje
•⁠ ⁠Ile-Oluji
•⁠ ⁠Irele-Ese-Odo

Ekiti South, Idanre and
•⁠ ⁠Oon the Coast
The Episcopal Synod remains a vital constitutional and spiritual assembly where critical deliberations regarding the mission, leadership trajectory, and holistic growth of the church are addressed.

The Church of Nigeria has extended its warmest felicitations to the Archbishop-elect, praying for a deeply impactful and fruitful tenure to the glory of God as it prepares for his presentation in the coming year 2027.
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The victory, recorded on Saturday in Rabat, Morocco, makes Nigeria the first African country to win the competition.

The Flamingos took the lead in the 39th minute through Awawu Bashiru, whose effort from distance slipped past Japan’s goalkeeper.

Nigeria doubled their advantage shortly after the restart when Oluebube Umejiaku scored in the 47th minute, putting the team firmly in control of the match.

Japan fought back in the closing stages, with Fuki Ito reducing the deficit in the 80th minute. However, the Nigerian side held on to secure the historic victory.

The triumph marks Nigeria’s best-ever performance in the competition, surpassing the team’s previous record of finishing third.

The Flamingos’ journey to the title included victories over several teams, including defending champions North Korea, Mexico and Venezuela. They also defeated Brazil in the semi-final to book their place in the final.

The victory is a major milestone for Nigerian women’s football and makes the Flamingos the first African team to lift the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.

Olukoyede disclosed this while speaking to church workers and ministers after the monthly Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption City of God in Simawa, Ogun State.

According to the EFCC chairman, the funds were linked to an individual being investigated by the commission over alleged financial crimes involving transactions worth tens of billions of naira.

He said he personally met Adeboye to explain the commission’s findings after some of the proceeds were traced to RCCG projects.

Olukoyede said the cleric became visibly angry and immediately instructed church officials to return the money.

He quoted Adeboye as directing the pastors involved to ensure that all funds traced to the church from the individual were returned to government coffers within 24 hours.

The EFCC chairman commended Adeboye for his response, describing it as an example of integrity and zero tolerance for corruption.

He also recalled an incident in which he authorised the detention of a senior RCCG pastor over alleged financial crimes connected to the pastor’s secular workplace.

Olukoyede said the decision was necessary despite the cleric’s position in the church, stressing that nobody should be above the law.

He urged Christian leaders to discourage the promotion of materialism and questionable sources of wealth in religious institutions.

According to him, churches should welcome everyone but must not give undue recognition to individuals suspected of involvement in financial crimes.

He also warned against the practice of offering or receiving money in exchange for church positions, describing it as bribery and criminal abuse of office.

Olukoyede called on Christians to uphold ethical standards and ensure that their conduct reflects the values they expect from public officials.

He said corruption within religious institutions undermines the credibility of the church and urged members to protect the reputation of the Christian faith through integrity and accountability.

Text: 1 Kings 12:1-15

12:1     And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 

12:2   So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was still in Egypt, for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon and had been dwelling in Egypt), 

12:3 that they sent and called him. Then Jeroboam and the whole assembly of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

12:4 Your father made our yoke ^[a]heavy; now therefore, lighten the burdensome service of your father, and his heavy yoke which he put on us, and we will serve you.”

12:5 So he said to them, “Depart for three days, then come back to me.” And the people departed.

12:6 Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who stood before his father Solomon while he still lived, and he said, “How do you advise me to answer these people?”

12:7 Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who stood before his father Solomon while he still lived, and he said, “How do you advise me to answer these people?”

12:8 Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who stood before his father Solomon while he still lived, and he said, “How do you advise me to answer these people?”

12:9  And he said to them, “What advice do you give? How should we answer this people who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke which your father put on us’?

12:10 Then the young men who had grown up with him spoke to him, saying, “Thus you should speak to this people who have spoken to you, saying, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you make it lighter on us’—thus you shall say to them: ‘My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s waist!

12:11 And now, whereas my father put a heavy yoke on you, I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with ^[b]scourges!’ ”

12:12 So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had directed, saying, “Come back to me the third day.”

12:13 Then the king answered the people ^[c]roughly, and rejected the advice which the elders had given him;

12:14 and he spoke to them according to the advice of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with ^[d]scourges!

12:15 So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from the Lord, that He might fulfill His word, which the Lord had spoken by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

STUDY:

Leadership is service and true leadership must lighten the burden of people. Leadership is a gift of God, for the blessing of humanity. Today’s story teaches us the danger of losing the true essence of leadership. Leadership in the kingdom of God is not about lording over people but serving them—helping them to discover and deploy their potentials (Matt. 18:1-4). True leadership brings men into their rest (maximised potentials and destinies).
Although the ‘drama’ in this passage was in keeping with God’s plans and judgement, we see an important lesson on leadership to glean.

Presently, Nigeria seems to be under a leadership that has subjected citizens to increased harsh economic realities. This is in the midst of the huge blessings—natural, spiritual and human resources—of the nation. The reason for under-development in Africa remains poor leadership. And unfortunately for the church today, the true essence of leadership is gradually being killed. The church must rise to the occasion to follow the path of true leadership, which is service. John Maxwell once observed that if you are ‘leading’ and no one is following, then you are simply “taking a walk.” Lead, don’t just walk.

Prayer: 

Father, help me see the true essence of leadership.

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Text: John 16:21-24

16:21     A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. 

16:22  Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.

16:23 “And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. 

16:24 Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

STUDY:

Through the lens of Scriptures and from nature, we see that life is structured to function in seasons. From Ecclesiastes 3:4, there is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning (Psa. 30:5). Today, we see Jesus preparing the hearts of His disciples concerning His death and the consequent sorrow and weeping that would follow it, on the part of the disciples. But joy would come when they saw the resurrected Christ. He cited the example of a woman who in labour has sorrow because her hour has come, but who, as soon as she gives birth, will no longer remember the anguish.

One sign of this coming season of joy, is the unprecedented answers to prayer. It is a common experience in our Christian journey to come to seasons when God seems to be silent. If this is your present experience, don’t give up. Wait on the Lord, another season will come when God will attend to our prayers. He is the One who ordains times and seasons. Your season of joy will come!

Prayer: 

Faithful Father; I believe your Word. May my season of joy come.

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The Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
Ejodame said technical teams from the NAF and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) had confirmed that the recovered recorder was intact.
He added that part of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), commonly known as the black box, had also been recovered, while efforts to locate and retrieve the remaining portion were ongoing.
According to him, additional aircraft wreckage, engine components and human remains had also been retrieved from the crash site.
He said recovery operations were continuing despite the challenging swamp terrain, as teams worked to recover the outstanding components and make them available for technical examination.
“The investigation is being conducted with due diligence to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based findings,” he said.
Ejodame explained that the recovery exercise also involved the careful handling of human remains, with the Directorate of Identification and Classification (DIC) carrying out the necessary procedures to establish the identities of the victims.
He added that the Air Force had maintained contact with the families of those who died in the accident, recognising their need for information and support.
The NAF also acknowledged environmental concerns raised by residents of the host community, noting that engagement with relevant authorities remained part of its response to the incident.
The Air Force appealed for patience and understanding from the public, explaining that the recovery and investigation processes required time, coordination and professional attention.
It said the objective of the investigation was not only to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash but also to identify lessons that could strengthen flight safety and protect the lives of personnel and citizens.
The aircraft, an ATR-42 with registration number NAF 931, crashed in a swampy area near Igbokoda in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on October 5, 2026.
It was on a routine mission from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos when air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13 a.m.
All 25 people on board, comprising 20 passengers and five crew members, died in the accident.
President Bola Tinubu subsequently declared three days of national mourning, while recovery and investigation operations continued at the crash site.

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Text:1 Kings 11:41-43

11:41     Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?

11:42  And the period that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.

11:43  Then Solomon ^[a]rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David his father. And Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

STUDY:

Solomon’s night came and he died and was buried in David’s City, just as his fathers were. There is an appointment of death waiting for every man on earth. “For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption” (Acts 13:36). And now Solomon had also served in his own time and had gone the way of his fathers. Note two things about man’s appointment: (i) The urgency and pursuit to accomplish God’s plan and purpose for our lives (ii) The purpose of God for each one of us is time-bound. We don’t have forever to live and do the will of God.

All that David did was within his allocated time of destiny; same with Solomon. He also fell asleep. Since this is the way every man must go, what manner of life ought we to live? We must do the work of Him that created, saved and sent us, now that it is day, for night cometh when no man can work. We must serve the Lord now that we have the physical strength, resources and time. We don’t have forever to serve God and do His will. We must also be reminded that we shall give account of our stewardship on earth as records are being taken of our actions and inactions.

Prayer: 

Father, help me to number my days that I may apply my heart to wisdom.

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Text:1 Kings 11:26-39

11:26    Then Solomon’s servant, Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephraimite from Zereda, whose mother’s name was Zeruah, a widow, also rebelled against the king.

11:27  And this is what caused him to rebel against the king: Solomon had built the Millo and ^[a]repaired the damages to the City of David his father.

11:28  The man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon, seeing that the young man was industrious, made him the officer over all the labor force of the house of Joseph.

Now it happened at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the way; and he had clothed himself with a new garment, and the two were alone in the field.

11:30   Then Ahijah took hold of the new garment that was on him, and tore it into twelve pieces. 

11:31  And he said to Jeroboam, “Take for yourself ten pieces, for thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon and will give ten tribes to you 

11:32  (but he shall have one tribe for the sake of My servant David, and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel), 

11:33 because ^[b]they have forsaken Me, and worshiped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the people of Ammon, and have not walked in My ways to do what is right in My eyes and keep My statutes and My judgments, as did his father David

However I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of My servant David, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and My statutes. 

11:35 But I will take the kingdom out of his son’s hand and give it to you—ten tribes.

11:36  And to his son I will give one tribe, that My servant David may always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen for Myself, to put My name there. 

11:37   So I will take you, and you shall reign over all your heart desires, and you shall be king over Israel.

11:38 Then it shall be, if you heed all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build for you an enduring house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you.

11:39nd I will afflict the descendants of David because of this, but not forever.’ ”

STUDY:

Sin is rebellion against God. “I am going to do this because Solomon has rejected Me and worshipped foreign gods” (v. 33; GNB). And rebellion against God will provoke rebellion from men. We can’t command authority when we are not under authority. Solomon forgot that the loyalty of men to his leadership was simply the making of God. Sometimes, leaders don’t know that true followership is a gift from God, not their own making or power. So, as part of the consequences of Solomon’s disobedience and rebellion against God, a revolt against his leadership broke out.

As the leadership of Solomon continued to come under attack, God moved to perform His judgement against Solomon. He sent prophet Ahijah to announce to Jeroboam His intention to take the kingdom away from Solomon and give ten tribes to him, leaving Solomon with one tribe, for David’s sake and for Jerusalem’s sake (vv. 29-32). God gave Jeroboam this great offer and presented to him the terms and conditions: I will make you king of Israel, and you will rule over all the territory if you obey Me completely, and live by my laws and commands. God does not make empty threats and promises, so we must tread with care and holy fear. We must avoid over familiarity with God! It is very dangerous to look down on God’s instructions and commands. Be warned!

Prayer: 

Dear Father; help me not to look down on your commands and instructions.

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