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RCCG cancels Pastor Adeboye’s visit to Plateau
The Region 8 headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Jos has announced the postponement of the coming of the General Overseer of the Church for an interdenominational service in Plateau State. It would be recalled that the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye was billed to be in Camp ground of the Church, located at Kassa, Barkin Ladi local government area of the State on the 30th of the month. But the Regional Pastor, Christopher Oni and the Head, Media/Publicity, Yemi Matthew in a statement issued in Jos said the postponement which is regretted was due to unforeseen circumstances. It reads, “The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 8 wishes to announce to all invited guests, Christian faithful and the public that the earlier scheduled combined Interdenominationa...
Lagos registers over 400 money lenders, vaccinates 2,500 intending pilgrims
Lagos State Government has disclosed that it has registered over 400 money lenders in the last two years, just as it noted that it has also vaccinated over 2,500 intending pilgrims for the next hajj. Making this disclosure at a ministerial press briefing to commemorate the second year in office of the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Press Centre in Ikeja yesterday, the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, stated that the ministry is in partnership with the Money lending sector in a way that most of such organisations are mandated to register with the ministry for the coordination of their activities. According to him, “In return, the ministry has registered, profiled and monitored the viability of such companies to ensure that while the money lenders are ...
Zach Williams Adds Fourth Christian Airplay Chart No. 1 With ‘Less Like Me’
As “Less Like Me” hits No. 1 in its 17th frame, it wraps Williams’ fastest trip to the Christian Airplay penthouse. “There Was Jesus,” with Dolly Parton, led for five weeks following its coronation in its 19th frame, on the chart dated Sept. 12, 2020; “Old Church Choir” reigned for 20 weeks after reaching the apex in its 18th week in August 2017; and his debut entry, “Chain Breaker,” led for 15 weeks after reaching the pinnacle in its 22nd week in November 2016. Williams has banked his four Christian Airplay No. 1s among eight top 10s. His first top 10 this year, his version of the Yuletide standard “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” climbed to No. 3 in January. As “Less Like Me” hits No. 1 in its 17th frame, it wraps...
Carrie Underwood Lands Fifth No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart With ‘My Savior’
Of My Savior’s debut sales of 68,000, physical album sales comprise 43,000 of that figure (all in CDs) while digital album sales comprise 25,000. The CD was a strong performer with Internet and mail-order sellers (like Amazon) and mass merchants (Target, Walmart, etc.). Unlike a number of albums that have posted sturdy debut-week sales figures in recent times, My Savior’s first-week did not benefit from the availability of a vinyl LP. Instead, its vinyl edition will be released on April 30. My Savior also debuts at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums and Top Country Albums chart, and at No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard 200. It’s her second No. 1 on Top Christian Albums, following last year’s My Gift (her first Christmas record) and her ninth consecutive leader on Top Country Albums (the enti...
A Guide to Easter Sunday Livestreams & Virtual Concerts
Carrie Underwood’s My Savior: Live From the Ryman Carrie Underwood is hosting a virtual live performance of her first gospel album My Savior at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “My Savior: Live From the Ryman” will stream on the country star’s Facebook page at noon ET, with donations from the show earmarked for Save the Children. The free virtual show will feature special appearances from gospel legend CeCe Winans, Underwood’s duet partner on “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”; singer/songwriter and Needtobreathe frontman Bear Rinehart, who will join in on the hymn “Nothing But the Blood of Jesus”; Southern gospel and harmonica legend Buddy Greene; and 10-time CMA Musician of the Year Mac McA...
Easter: With God’s help, Nigeria will triumph over insecurity – NILDS chief
The director-general, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has felicitated Nigerians, particularly of the Christian faith as the world celebrates Easter. The DG urged Nigerians to emulate the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ, as he assured them of God’s ability to see them through whatever challenges or difficulties they might be experiencing; emphasizing that the insecurity in Nigeria would soon be a thing of the past and Nigeria would surely be victorious. According to a statement by the media office of NILDS on Friday, Prof Sulaiman noted that the crucifixion and resurrection is a strong message to the people and charged them to remain hopeful for a better Nigeria. He further urged the citizenry to strictly observe the publi...
ECWA: Terrorists tactically taking over Northern Nigeria
The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has raised the alarm, saying terrorist groups are tactically expanding their activities and making incursions into other parts of the North. Addressing a press conference in Jos on Wednesday on the insecurity ravaging the country, ECWA President, Dr. Stephen Panya, said “Boko Haram and ISWAP have destroyed tens of thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of Nigerians and many Christians and Christian communities have been deliberately targeted and destroyed. “It is clear that these terrorist groups are gradually but tactically expanding their activities and making incursions into other parts of the north and even beyond, and the apparent lack of unity in the fight against these terrorist groups, and the inability of government to deal...
CAN: Skewed appointments polarising Nigeria
File Photo The National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Reverend Dr Supo Ayokunle, has said the polarisation being experienced was triggered by “skewed appointments” made by leaders of the country. The lopsided appointment, according to him, is polarising the nation on daily basis. He said the worsening security situation has shown that our leaders are at a loss of what to do. This came just as the new nations of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale Oke frowned at those calling for negotiation with bandits who kill, kidnap, rape and demand huge ransom saying the government has to put its feet on the ground to prosecute them as the law demands. Rev Ayokunle said this at thanksgiving service marking the election of Bishop Francis Wale Oke as the 7th n...
B.J. Thomas Diagnosed With Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Thomas, 78, has logged 26 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 from 1966 through 1983 and achieved No. 1 singles across the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Adult Contemporary charts. “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” was his first leader on any Billboard chart, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100 and seven weeks at No. 1 on Adult Contemporary in 1969-70. The song, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, went on to win the Oscar for best original song. “I just wanted to take this unique opportunity to share my gratitude to Gloria, my wonderful wife and my rock for over 53 years, my family, friends, and fans,” Thomas said in a statement about the diagnosis. “I’m so blessed to have had the opportunity to record and perform beautiful ...
Carrie Underwood Announces Easter Livestream Concert
Carrie Underwood will celebrate Easter with the virtual live performance “My Savior: Live From the Ryman,” during which she’ll perform songs from her upcoming gospel album, My Savior, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The set of gospel hymns Underwood grew up singing will stream on the country star’s Facebook page at noon ET on April 4, with donations from the show earmarked for Save The Children. The free show will feature a special appearance from gospel legend CeCe Winans, Underwood’s duet partner on “Great Is They Faithfulness,” as well as singer/songwriter and Needtobreathe frontman Bear Rinehart,” who will join in on the hymn “Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking fo...
Umahi urges women to maintain priorities as mothers
File Photo The wife of the governor of Ebonyi State, Rachael Umahi, has urged women faithful to maintain their priorities as mothers and stick to God’s word for a better family. Mrs Umahi made the call on Sunday at the 2021 Mother’s Day celebration at the Christ Embassy Church, Abakaliki. The governor’s wife encouraged the women to also remain committed in the faces of challenges and continue to dwell in the word of God for a better life as well. “We must be excellent women in action, pillars of blessings and develop ourselves with God’s word for development. “We must also learn to tell our husbands bitter truth base on the words of God for the well-being of family and society. “Live out dreams in you every day, train your children to love and share,” Umahi said. Speaking, the Pastor in ch...
CAN: Isa Pantami serving President Buhari’s interest
File Photo The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, says President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Isa Pantami as Nigeria’s communications minister to serve a predetermined purpose, noting the government will not cast him away no matter how loud the call for his removal becomes. CAN’s position was relayed by its General Secretary Joseph Daramola in an interview with Punch. The comments come less than 24 hours after the presidency defended Mr Pantami of his alleged support for terrorist groups. Mr Daramola said the Christian body is not surprised that the presidency swiftly came out to exonerate Pantami, saying those who tapped him for the job were quite aware of his antecedents and must have given him specific instructions to carry out in government. “Government studies the characters they pu...