Religion
Insecurity: Prophet El-Buba kickstarts 2 million man prayer march for Nigeria
The General Overseer of EBOMI International Ministry who is also the Convener of ‘Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN)’ Prophet Isa El-Buba has flagged off a two million man prayer march for the soul of Nigeria following the rising insecurity bedeviling the country.
He said the country is at the verge of total collapse and genuine men of God must come together for the restoration of the most populouse black nation on earth back on track to greatness through the supernatural intervention of God the most high.
El-Buba stated this on Monday during the kick-off of a two million man prayer march for the insecurity and bad governance in Nigeria put together by the “Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN)” held at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos the Plateau State Capital.
According to the Convener, “The essence of this prayer is to bring about national rebirth and a national cohesion as well as national restoration to our nation. We want to see Nigeria pulled out of the ditch of collapse.
“Because Nigeria is on the verge of total collapse and we want to capture the steering of Nigeria and ensure that the country is back on track to greatness which is through the supernatural intervention from the living God Almighty.
“This time around, we are saying that Nigeria must be captured back from the hands of wicked men and wicked leaders. It is time for a paradigm shift and every leader must wake up to his responsibility.”
He said his conviction is that God is rising to take over the Nigerian project, and in the next two months Nigerians will see the handwork of God
Prophet El-Buba charged all Christians in the country to join the prayers for the salvation of the country as they continued with the movement across the states of the federation with FCT inclusive.
The State CAN Chairman Plateau State Chapter. Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo who was also at the event said there is problem with the structural governance of the country and only God can pull the country out of the insecurity situation it has found itself in.
He said, the two million man march prayer which is irrespective of denomination has been organized by Prophet Isa El-Buba over the insecurity problem bedeviling the country and the structural governance of the country.
In his words, “Base on what is happening in the country, the kidnapping, the banditry, in fact insecurity everywhere and the structural governance of the country has problem!. So we are here today surrendering the country to God as the only solution.”
The President, Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Rev. Dr. Dachomo Datiri while delivering his ‘Charge’ at the event said Nigeria is at the brim of war.
For him, God is not happy with the Church in the country for not coming together to pray for the redemption of Nigeria’s soul and to avert the looming war that is about to happen in the country.
“Let’s us ask ourselves, is God happy with the Church in Nigeria? I am not talking of the country yet but the Church? Imagine the sentiment amongst Christians in the country.
“I am convinced that God is not happy with the Church in Nigeria, because we failed to love each other and to come together in prayers for the soul of our dear country from the shackles of darkness. Our nation is at the brim of war, drums of wars are beating!.”
The National Exercutive Director of ‘Initiative for a better and brighter Nigeria (IBBN)’ Rev. Dr. Chung Pam Chu said citizens of the country have lost hope on the security apparatus in the country and have to resort to seek solution from God Almighty.
He said the programme which kickstarted in Jos Plateau State will be replicated across the 36 states of the federation including the FCT Abuja as various dates were already allocated for the nationwide prayer programme.
“This initiative is carrying out Muslim brothers along! As you can see this is a Christian programme, we have already drafted that of the Muslims. They too will hold their own nationwide!
He disclosed that initiative covers both Christians, Muslims and African Religious practitioners who were called upon to also observe the prayers in their own way to save the soul of Nigeria.
“So, IBBN is an initiative for both the Christian, Muslims and the Traditional worshipers to rise and save Nigeria.”
The two million man march prayers at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium had various Church leaders and their members walk round the stadium in prayers and praises for seven times as was the case with the city of Jericho in the Holy Bible.
Religion
Eid-El-Fitri: Reps Minority Caucus calls for prayers for peace,unity and progress in Nigeria
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives extends warm felicitations to Muslims across the nation, urging prayers for peace, unity, and the overall progress of Nigeria.
This was conveyed in a Sallah message jointly signed by the caucus leaders; Rep. O.K. Chinda – Minority Leader, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Ali Isa J.C – Minority Whip, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki – Deputy Minority Leader and Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi – Deputy Minority Whip.
In their message, the caucus congratulates the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitri celebrations, which mark the end of the sacred month of Ramadan.
They said, “Indeed, this day holds deep significance for every Muslim faithful, as it follows the successful completion of the one-month-long fasting, a fundamental pillar of Islam.
“As our Muslim brothers and sisters across the country join others around the world to celebrate this auspicious occasion, we remain confident that Allah has accepted their prayers and supplications.
The Caucus encouraged all to uphold the teachings and values learned during Ramadan, including charity, empathy, generosity, and compassion towards one another.
“The Caucus also urges Muslims—and Christians, who are concurrently observing Lent—to continue praying for the peace, unity, progress, and development of our dear country.
“We firmly believe that through earnest prayers, our leaders at all levels will be divinely guided with the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding needed to address the multifaceted challenges hindering Nigeria’s growth, which have subjected citizens to severe hardship and economic distress.
“Furthermore, the Caucus calls on the Federal Government, through its relevant agencies, to take decisive action in ensuring the safety of lives and property, especially in light of recent security concerns affecting various communities in the North West, North Central, South East, and South South regions.”
A group called the Virtuous Women of Delta (VWD) has given the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, a 14-day ultimatum to tender an unreserved apology to Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The group made the demand in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Coordinator, Deaconess Eguolo Oghenekevwe.
In the statement, the group expressed their outrage over Akpabio’s alleged disrespectful behavior towards Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing his actions as sacrilegious according to Delta’s cultural traditions.
The statement read, “We have patiently watched as the Senate President has dragged our sister through the mud. In our tradition, such actions are considered sacrilegious and carry severe consequences.”
The group further emphasized their disapproval of Akpabio’s behavior, particularly his decision to have Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan removed from a public space, which they found deeply disrespectful.
“The fact that he had our wife walk out of a public place is enough to make us march to the National Assembly in protest,” they stated.
The group gave Akpabio 14 days to issue an unreserved apology, warning that if he fails to do so, they will be compelled to take action and express their anger in person at the National Assembly.
The controversy stems from previous comments Akpabio made, including the use of inappropriate language referring to a nightclub, despite the fact that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is married to a prominent Delta man.
Akpabio had earlier apologized for his remarks, acknowledging their sacrilegious nature.
“Such words are unacceptable, especially when a married woman is involved. Our men are like lions and will not tolerate such disrespect,” the statement continued.
The Virtuous Women of Delta emphasized that, as Akpabio hails from the same geopolitical zone, he should be aware of the importance of their cultural values and traditions, which cannot be disregarded.
“We politely ask the Senate President to apologize, or face the consequences within the next 14 days,” the group said.
Religion
Sunday Worship Service (16th February, 2025): Topic: The Concept of Love: How to Make the Right Choice
Pastor Kola Oyekale
Verses of God’s promise to us:
Isaiah 30:19 NLT
[19] O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries.
Jeremiah 30:19 AMPC
[19] Out of them [city and palace] will come songs of thanksgiving and the voices of those who make merry. And I will multiply them, and they will not be few; I will also glorify them, and they will not be small.
Meaning of Love
There are different dimensions of love
1. Eros Love: Love between man and woman
2. Philia Love: Love between brethren in church
3. Storge Love: Love between family members
4. Agape Love: God’s love. It is a love that has no condition attached to it. This is the love that is in the kingdom. It is the love that flows from the life of God (Zoe).
When the Bible was talking about marriage, God brought in this love.
For this kind of love to be experienced in a relationship or marriage, it has to be deliberate and intentional.
Marriage is a business. A successful marriage does not happen by chance. It is not cheap. If the only thing you carry into marriage is your physical appearance, you will get no result.
If you make wrong choices you will have troubles. Even when you don’t make the wrong choice, there are still troubles you will experience in a marriage relationship.
Factors to Consider When Making the Choice of a Marriage Partner:
1. Be the right person
You cannot be the right person if you do not know yourself. Knowing yourself is crucial to the kind of person you want to marry.
Singleness helps you discover who you are. Knowing yourself helps you know who you can marry.
Most successful single people find their purpose before they get married.
So when you get married, you have a helper who can help you fulfill purpose.
You need a purpose for your life before you can pick a marriage partner.
Do you have the things, qualities and virtues you are seeking in a spouse?
The journey to finding someone is to first find you.
Find yourself first so you can know your value. If you don’t value yourself, you will sell yourself cheap.
To find the right person, be the right person.
Nobody will increase your value except you. The value you put on yourself is your investment. Don’t wait for a man to add value to your life.
2. Choose the right person
There are marriages you must qualify and prepare for before you enter it.
Don’t be desperate when it comes to marriage. Desperation can make you fall into wrong hands.
There is a plan for your life and a choice for your life.
When you identify your purpose, you will know who to choose.
A woman who chases after a man reduces her value.
3. Do and keep doing what is right.
Galatians 6:9 NKJV
[9] And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
When you marry, you will not get all you want, however you should keep on doing the right thing.
Start doing the things you want your spouse to do.
Don’t marry with the mind that you will change your spouse. Nobody has any power to change anybody, only God does.
Song of Solomon 1:16-17 NKJV
[16] Behold, you are handsome, my beloved! Yes, pleasant! Also our bed is green. [17] The beams of our houses are cedar, And our rafters of fir.
The word ’green’ means refreshing, life, a relationship that is renewed, not dirty and not defiled.
There must not be defilement of bed when a relationship starts.
Every relationship must begin and end pure.
The only test you can do before marriage is the test of character not the test of sexual compatibility.
Every relationship begins with Friendship, then Courtship then Marriage.
Believers are encouraged to be friends without ulterior motives.
When you are friends, you can see each other better than when you are in a romantic relationship.
Friendship opens you up to see each other clearly without hiding.
The whole essence of marriage is so that you will produce godly seeds.
Your knowledge of God will help you out in married.
Marriage is an act of faith.
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