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Discovering God’s purpose brings fulfillment – Bishop Oyedepo

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1 month ago

October 5, 2024

The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has emphasized that discovering and walking in God’s plan for his life has brought him ultimate fulfillment, both personally and in his ministry.

He shared this reflection during a special concert, prayer, and outreach event organized by senior pastors in celebration of his 70th birthday.

The event, themed “Legacy of Bishop Oyedepo at 70,” took place at the National Stadium in Lagos, drawing notable pastors, ministers, and thousands of attendees.

In his message, Oyedepo highlighted the importance of living in obedience to God’s purpose, stressing that true fulfillment for Christians lies in prioritizing God’s will. He said, “When God is at work, the results are always amazing. I have never prayed for material things like cars or houses, but I know that as I seek first His kingdom, God adds everything else I need.”

He urged believers to invest deeply in studying and living by the Word of God, describing it as the ultimate guide to securing a fulfilling life and future. He added, “Living by the Word of God is not common sense, it’s Bible sense. When you live by Scripture, you secure your future. There are mysteries in following God’s plan, and by prioritizing His kingdom, you become a wonder to the world.”

Bishop Oyedepo also called on young ministers to use their gifts, time, and energy to advance the gospel, stressing the need for them to rise and take responsibility for spreading the message of salvation globally. He said, “It’s time for the younger generation to step up and take the gospel to the ends of the earth. Use your gifts to serve the Lord, and you will never regret it.”

In attendance were several dignitaries, including Pastor Yemi Davids, Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos Chapter. Davids explained that the event was organized to honor Bishop Oyedepo and to give back to the community. He stated, “This is a collective effort of pastors in Lagos, and our aim was to honor Bishop Oyedepo and impact society positively through charitable acts, such as distributing relief materials to 5,000 families.”

The event’s host, Senior Pastor of Eden Centre, Dr. Akin Akinpelu, explained that the goal of the programme was to celebrate Bishop Oyedepo’s contributions to Christianity and soul-winning efforts. He said, “This legacy project was focused on winning souls, worship through a concert, and providing relief materials to thousands of families. It was our way of honoring a man who has ushered in a new season in ministry.”

The occasion was graced by prominent ministers, including Pastor Poju Oyemade, Pastor Femi Lazarus, Pastor Sola Osunmakinde, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Pastor Godman Akinlabi, Pastor Flourish Peters, Apostle Emmanuel Iren, and gospel artists like Tope Alabi and Bidemi Olaoba, among others. The event underscored the enduring legacy of Bishop Oyedepo, whose influence continues to inspire and impact generations across Nigeria and beyond.

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Police save abduct£d 14-month-old baby from nanny

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15 minutes ago

November 16, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued a 14-month-old baby, Grace Osamagbe, who was abducted by her nanny, Rejoice Chukwu, in April.

Commissioner of Police Umoru Ozigi told newsmen on Saturday in Benin, that the Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit arrested Chukwu, 24, and her boyfriend, Destiny Uchechukwu, 28, in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom

According to Ozigi, the suspects abducted the child in Benin and collected a ransom of N160,000.

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“In spite of receiving the ransom, the suspects allegedly sold the baby for N500,000 to Doris Chiwendu in Owerri, Imo State.

“Following intense interrogation, police tracked down Chiwendu and another suspect, Jane Amaigbo, in Ubomiri, Imo State, and rescued the baby on November 9.”

The police commissioner explained that the suspects would soon be charged in court.

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Ondo: Hoodlums attack INEC officials in Ogbagi Akoko, destr0y electoral materials, others

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50 minutes ago

November 16, 2024

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Some hoodlums have attacked and assaulted officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Polling Unit 19, Ward 6 Ogbagi in the Akoko area of Ondo State in the ongoing governorship election in the state.

According to a video posted on social media, the Presiding Officer (PO) of the polling unit said that the attackers destroyed all the electoral materials at the polling unit, stole their phones and purses, and physically assaulted them.

The Presiding Officer, who said that the attack happened shortly after a PDP agent at the polling unit was arrested by the police for tearing votes, said that her Assistant Presiding Officer 1 (APO 1) she identified as Bello Samuel, had been missing since they were attacked.

Narrating what happened, the Presiding Officer said, “As the process of the election was going on, a party agent from PDP tore a vote without my consent. I don’t know his name because he had not indicated his name.

“I was trying to address him but he asked me to do my work. In order to resolve the matter, the Kabiyesi of the community (community leader) came but he (the PDP) agent was trying to tear another vote when the officers (police) at the polling unit called the DPO for his arrest.

“They (police) asked me what I wanted and I said he should be removed or the polling unit should be canceled. Then, he was arrested and the election continued.

“Unaware, we discovered a gang of people parking the election materials and they beat us up – I and my APOs. Even till now, I haven’t seen my APO 1, Bello Samuel by name.

“Our phones have been stolen with our purses, and all the electoral materials have been destroyed except the BVAS which I escaped with.”

She said that before the hoodlums attacked them, “I called SPO and the officers called the DPO. After that, I know nothing preserved by grace.”

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Just in: APC In Early Lead As INEC Uploads Ondo Election Results On IReV Portal

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53 minutes ago

November 16, 2024

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INEC has begun to upload Ondo Governorship Election Results to the IReV Portal.

Ondo State electorates have today voted who would govern the South-west state until 2028.

Those who contested in the election include: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC); Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Bamidele Akingboye; Labour Party’s (LP) Olusola Ebiseni, Zenith Labour Party’s (ZLP) Abbas Mimiko; and Hon Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

SEE RESULTS:
Ondo governorship election INEC IReV portal results:

OGOGORO III: OPEN SPACE AT EDEMAS HOUSE OGOGORO

Ward: MAHIN 11
Lga: ILAJE

NNPP: 53
APC: 47
PDP: 1
LP: 0

OKENJO/OKEEJE CAMP/EDEBO /OSAFA 1 & 11, BESIDE AKADIRIS HOUSE

Ward: ISOWOPO II
Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

APC: 90
LP: 30
PDP: 25

L.A PRY SCH IGIRIKILE

Ward: APOI III
Lga: ESE-ODO

APC: 69
PDP: 64

ODOSI 1 & 11, COURT HALL AUGA

Ward: ISOWOPO II
Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST