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Deceit; End time in focus as thousands of church members gather for ‘rapture’
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By Prosper Olayiwola
Worshippers in an unidentified church have sparked a stir after gathering in expectant of rapture, raising their hands and shouting in unison.
The event, which drew massive attention online, saw men, women, and children standing together in expectation of what they believed to be the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Eyewitnesses reported that the congregation appeared deeply convinced that the rapture was imminent, with some abandoning their daily activities to be part of the gathering.
Videos and pictures shared on social media quickly spread, sparking curiosity and concern across the country.
According to accounts, church leaders and some members had urged people to be prepared for the coming of Christ, a message that many interpreted as an immediate prophecy. This fuelled the large turnout and the emotional display witnessed.
The scene has raised questions about the influence of religious leaders and the susceptibility of followers to apocalyptic prophecies, especially in a region where faith plays a central role in community life.
Religious analysts note that similar events in the past have led to widespread panic and, at times, disillusionment among believers.
Reactions online
The incident has triggered mixed reactions on social media. While some commenters urged people to take the second coming of Christ seriously, others expressed scepticism and criticised the gathering as unnecessary hysteria.
A user, Mr Dave Chigozie, remarked, “His second coming will be unannounced. That’s why you should always stay ready, Jesus can come at any time.”
Another wrote, “Ah people take this thing serious ooo,” while others dismissed the event entirely. One critic even commented, “You can only see fools like this in the east.”
The spectacle has once again highlighted the deep religious sentiments among Nigerians, and the ways in which such beliefs continue to spark debate across the nation.
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As part of the third year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotion of 3,592 civil servants following the successful conclusion of the 2025 promotion exercise conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission.
Recall that from June 8 to July 17, 2026, the FCT had witnessed commissioning and flag-off of over 30 projects to commemorate the third year anniversary of the President.
Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, who announced the development, described it as a demonstration of the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s commitment to staff welfare in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said that the promotion examinations for senior officers were conducted between July 1 and 3, while junior staff sat for their examinations on July 10.
He commended Wike for providing the necessary support that enabled the commission to carry out its statutory responsibilities smoothly and efficiently.
According to him, the minister has also directed the commission to immediately commence the 2026 promotion exercise to ensure that eligible officers are promoted as and when due, without unnecessary delays.
“Under this administration, it is a priority that FCT workers get promoted as and when due. This is to compliment the tremendous work that the FCT Minister is doing in infrastructural development of the Territory, and for us, the workers will not be left out in the celebrations marking the 3rd anniverssary of Mr President,” he said.
Ezeh said the directive reflects the administration’s determination to complement the ongoing infrastructural transformation across the Federal Capital Territory with improved staff welfare and career development.
He noted that the move would ensure civil servants also benefit from the achievements being recorded under the Tinubu administration as it marks its third anniversary.
The commission chairman praised FCT civil servants for their peaceful and orderly conduct throughout the 2025 promotion exercise, urging officers expected to participate in the 2026 exercise to maintain the same level of discipline and professionalism.
He also expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) for its cooperation and support, which contributed to the successful conduct of the promotion exercise.
Ezeh advised prospective candidates for the 2026 promotion exercise to begin preparations early, reminding them that promotion in the FCT Civil Service is merit-based, highly competitive, and subject to the availability of vacancies.
The Federal Ministry of Finance has disowned a fraudulent message currently being circulated to newly recruited staff, falsely directing them to pay a non refundable administrative fee of ₦50,000 as a condition for resumption of duty.
The Ministry described the message as the handiwork of scammers seeking to exploit unsuspecting applicants through false claims made in the name of the Federal Ministry of Finance.
The fake message, titled “Administrative Update and Compliance Notice for Newly Recruited Staff,” falsely claims that the Human Resource Management Department directed newly recruited staff to pay an administrative fee before assuming duty.
The Ministry states categorically that no such directive was issued and that the message did not originate from any office or official of the Federal Ministry of Finance.
The Ministry further clarified that recruitment into the Federal Ministry of Finance is conducted strictly in accordance with the established procedures of the Federal Civil Service.
At no stage of the recruitment, documentation or onboarding process are applicants or newly recruited staff required to pay any administrative, processing or resumption fee.
Accordingly, prospective employees and members of the public are advised to disregard the fraudulent message and refrain from making any payment or disclosing personal or financial information to individuals behind the scam.
The Ministry urged anyone who receives the message or has information that could assist in identifying those responsible for the fraudulent scheme to report the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Such information may also be brought to the attention of the Ministry through its official communication channels.
The Federal Ministry of Finance remains committed to transparency, fairness and integrity in all its recruitment processes and will continue to work with relevant authorities to protect members of the public from fraudulent activities carried out in its name.
The Ministry appreciates the vigilance of members of the public and encourages Nigerians to verify any information relating to employment opportunities with the Federal Ministry of Finance through official Government channels before taking any action.
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