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  • Insecurity: Keep praying, God will heal Nigeria- Adeboye

    Insecurity: Keep praying, God will heal Nigeria- Adeboye

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Wednesday, encouraged Nigerians of all tribes and tongues to pray for the country and the rest of the world.

    Adeboye beseeched God to show mercy on Nigeria and heal the West African country.

    The revered preacher wrote on social media, “Keep praying for Nigeria and the rest of the world in these difficult times. It is my prayer that God will have mercy on Nigeria and heal our land in Jesus Name.”

    Adeboye’s remark comes at a time when numerous attacks are reported simultaneously in Nigeria. Just this week, at least 15 cops, five soldiers, and 20 civilians have been killed by assailants. This was separate from the killing of five abducted students of Greenfield University in Kaduna, amongst other cruelty freely exhibited by terrorists and bandits.

    From Maiduguri in North-East Nigeria to Mbaise in the South-East; and from Kafanchan in the North-West to Kajola in the South-West, the killings and kidnappings rise, almost unprecedented.

  • Adeboye condemns bandits’ attacks on traditional rulers in Ekiti, inaugurates 1000 Pastors, visits Fayemi

    Adeboye condemns bandits’ attacks on traditional rulers in Ekiti, inaugurates 1000 Pastors, visits Fayemi

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has condemned the recent attacks by bandits on traditional institutions in Ekiti State.

    The cleric was speaking against the backdrop of separate attacks on two traditional rulers by gunmen in the state in the last ten days.

    While the Elewu of Ewu-Ekiti, Oba Adetutu Ajayi was shot and escaped being kidnapped, the Obadu of Ilemeso-Ekiti , Oba David Oyewumi was abducted in his palace and whereabouts unknown as of press time.

    Adeboye who spoke in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital on Saturday when he visited the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, said traditional institutions in the state and beyond deserve respect because of the critical roles the institutions play in the society.

    “It is condemnable the flagrant disrespect to our traditional institutions in Ekiti state in recent time by gunmen, ” he said.

    He urged residents to continue in their prayers for the country to survive the avalanche of problems confronting it, saying, ” I have committed myself in fighting the battle for the soul of the nation spiritually.”

    Adeboye who was in the state to ordain about 1000 pastors in RCCG said political leaders across board must not relegate the power of God to the background in their activities and policies in the interest of the citizens.

    The General Overseer, who revealed that his grandmother was from Ekiti said God will halt the reign of terror and violence in the country, assuring that every tree that the Lord had not planted would be uprooted.

    Responding, Governor Fayemi while expressing delight for the visit to the government house by the renowned cleric, commended him for his prayers and efforts towards the development and progress of the country.

    He noted that government at all levels would be ready to listen to wise counsels from elders and spiritual leaders in a bid for the nation to surmount the increasing security challenges.

    “We need prayers, we need a lot of help, our people are very very prayerful, and we know the development RCCG has witnessed under your leadership, particularly in our own setting here. We pray that God will continue to be good to us and heal the land and in a moment, all of us will have testimony to the good works of the Lord.

    “I want to on behalf of the people of the State thank you immensely for your untiring relentless efforts in ensuring that our country gets better, our lives improve and the quality of security and safety are improved in the land,” Fayemi said.

  • BREAKING: Adeboye, El-Rufai meet in Kaduna [Photos]

    BREAKING: Adeboye, El-Rufai meet in Kaduna [Photos]

    General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has met with Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

    The meeting is coming days after eight members of RCCG kidnapped in Kaduna were released.

    It held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna.

    Members of RCCG, Region 30, Trinity Sanctuary, Kaduna, were attacked on March 26 near Doka along the Kachia-Kafanchan Road on their way to a programme.

    Adeboye on April 8 said all the eight kidnapped members of the church had been released.

  • BREAKING: Kidnappers release RCCG members, Adeboye rejoices

    BREAKING: Kidnappers release RCCG members, Adeboye rejoices

    Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, has confirmed the release his church members from the kidnappers’ den.

    The 8 RCCG members were kidnapped on March 26 while on transit along Kachia road in the southern part of Kaduna state.

    Pastor Adeboye, however, confirmed their release today, in a short message via his verified Twitter handle.

    “Today I got the exciting news that our brethren who were in captivity of kidnappers have all been released and taken to the hospital for checkup and tests. Glory be to Jesus,” the G.O of RCCG stated.

  • Oyedepo, Adefarasin others congratulate Adeboye @79

    Oyedepo, Adefarasin others congratulate Adeboye @79

    Nigerians have continued to applaud the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as he clocked the graceful age of 79 on Tuesday.

    In a series of tweets, his wife ,Pastor Folu Adeboye, described him as “the husband every woman wants”.

    “On this most special day for you my most special man, may God bless you with grace and mercy. May He continue to make your life sweet and your paths straight. May He bless you with more healthy years as we continue to go through life together. Happy 79th Birthday My Love,” she wrote.

    In the same vein, the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide aka Winners’ Chapel, David Oyedepo, said the impact of Adeboye over his life is undeniable.

    “Happy birthday to a great Father and Mentor. Your impact over my life, family and ministry is undeniable. As your days are, so shall your strength continue to be. I pray for greater grace for greater impact in Jesus’ name. Amen,” Oyedepo tweeted.

    Senior Pastor of Covenant Nation, Pastor Poju Oyemade, also celebrated Adeboye’s remarkable leadership in the body of Christ.

    “Your exemplary life has spoken and blessed the Body of Christ globally. You have always as a father supported us at Covenant Nation beyond our expectations,” Oyemade said.

    The Lead Pastor of House on the Rock, Paul Adefarasin wrote on Instagram: “Dear “Daddy G.O.” Baba Sir,

    “On this august day that prestigiously marks the day of your birth, we celebrate your extraordinary life and times as we rejoice in the unquantifiable impact of your devotion as a kingdom statesman and father to many; particularly now that in your vintage years you have become in Him a colossus, bestriding the whole world with the gospel, and simultaneously, the brilliant luminary that models for millions the heart and work of our great shepherd Jesus Christ; especially now moreso, than ever in the changing times in which we live”

     

  • Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, Kagara school children

    Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, Kagara school children

    General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Friday joined calls for release of all captives, including Leah Sharibu after three years of captivity by Boko Haram insurgents.

    In a paragraph memo titled “Call for Release of Leah Sharibu”, Adeboye, gave some directives to the church pastors and parents of the church.

    He directed the church pastors to intensify prayers for immediate release of the captives including the teenage captives, Leah Sharibu who is suffering her third year in captivity.

    “I hereby again, call and direct all Pastors in The Redeemed Christian Church of God, all over the world, not to stop but to intensify their prayers for the release of Leah Sharibu.

    “I also call on every parent, all over the world, to use whatever influence they have, to ensure that Leah Sharibu, as well as other children in captivity, is released,” Adeboye said.

    He said: “We shall not relent in our prayers” for the captives including the school children that were abducted recently in Niger State by the fundamentals.”

  • Terrorism will soon be forgotten in Nigeria – Adeboye

    Terrorism will soon be forgotten in Nigeria – Adeboye

    General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Friday night said terrorism would soon be a thing of the past in Nigeria.

    Speaking at the February edition of the Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye said apart from Nigeria, all other nations of the world would soon be free from terrorism.

    According to him, any form of crisis that has a beginning must surly come to an end.

    ”In Job 1:6-13, the beginning of the crisis in the life of Job started. In Job 42:10, God turned the captivity of Job and returned to him double.

    “I don’t know the kind of crisis you have, in the Name that is above every other name every crisis in your life will end tonight.

    “This gives me hope for my nation Nigeria because terrorism has a beginning, it will come to an end. 1 Samuel 17:1-51, the Bible tells us that Goliath terrorised the Nation of Israel for forty days but one day the terror that started with one man ended when the man lost his head,” Adeboye stated.

    Adeboye added: “I can say with all confidence that sooner than later, terrorism will be forgotten in Nigeria. In all other nations of the world where there are terrorist, l want you to have hope, it had a beginning, it will end.

    “2 Kings 6:1-33, 7:1-20 tells us that no matter how long a siege may last, it will have an end. In the Name that is above every other name, every evil force that is laying a siege in your family will be put to an end tonight. Every force that won’t let you move forward shall be defeated. Every force laying a siege in our nation shall be disappointed.”

  • 40 years later, Pastor Adeboye confesses: I said ‘God forbid’ when RCCG founder told me I’ll be General Overseer

    40 years later, Pastor Adeboye confesses: I said ‘God forbid’ when RCCG founder told me I’ll be General Overseer

    General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is a definition of grace which has sustained him for 78 years as a human and 40 years as a pastor.

    As the respected cleric celebrated his 40th anniversary as head of one of the biggest churches in the world on Thursday, January 21, he recalled some old memories.

    In a video interview, Adeboye admitted that when he was told he would become the General Overseer by the late founder of RCCG, Reverend (Pa) Josiah Akindayomi, he said ‘God forbid.’

    He explained: “I prefer the quiet life and I still prefer the quiet life. The quiet life as far as I am concerned is the sweetest and I knew then that becoming the general overseer will expose me a lot. If you like a quiet life, you don’t want to head an international organisation and my father in the Lord told me clearly that I would travel all over the world. I told him I was willing to serve as a pastor under a General Overseer and I will do my best but apparently what is written is written. So here we are.”

    According to him, the first years as a young GO were full of challenges from senior pastors who were there before he became born again and probably saw me as an upstart.

    “The church was started in 1953, I joined the church in 1973. Many of these pastors were my teachers, workers in training and baptismal classes. So just coming from nowhere and being catapulted above them all, one could understand that it was not too pleasant. Initially, the cooperation was not too robust,” he explained.

    “The initial mistake I made as GO maybe was that I trusted too much. It took me some time to learn that only God could be trusted and that led to some mistakes. I would ask somebody to go do something, go to sleep believing the thing was done. Only to wake up and discover that the person had not moved. The only friend you can trust 100 per cent is God.”

    Born in Osun State to very humble parents, Adeboye completed his first degree at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics in 1967. The same year, he married Foluke Adenike and they are blessed with four children – Adeolu, Bolu, Dare and Leke.

  • Adeboye clocks 40 years as RCCG General Overseer

    Adeboye clocks 40 years as RCCG General Overseer

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Thursday, clocked 40 years as the church head.

    Adeboye who was ordained a pastor of the church in 1977, became general overseer in 1981.

    He succeeded the late Papa Akindayomi as a young university lecturer.

    He was formerly a mathematics professor at the University of Lagos.

    He started working with the founder of RCCG by translating his sermons from Yoruba to the English language.

    Celebrating him, his son Leke Adeboye shared a photo on Instagram with the inscription “Celebrating 40 years at the top”.

    Meanwhile, members and non-members of the church have flocked the respected preacher’s social media pages to congratulate him on the milestone.

    Despite becoming the church’s leader at a time it was not well known, Adeboye, 78, has expanded it to about 200 countries, including more than 14 million branches in Nigeria.

  • 2021 is a year of rejoicing, good news – Adeboye

    2021 is a year of rejoicing, good news – Adeboye

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has predicted good tidings for Nigerians and residents of Lagos State in particular in the year 2021.

    Adeboye made the declaration on Sunday at the 2021 Hybrid Edition of the Lagos State Annual Thanksgiving Service, held at Lagos House Ground, Ikeja.

    It had its theme as: “In Everything Give Thanks´´, taken from the Holy Bible, Psalms 50: 23.

    The event, which was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs, was attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dr Femi Hamzat , Deputy Governor of Lagos State; government functionaries, religious leaders and other guests.

    Reading from Psalm 67 Verse 3-7, the General Overseer who joined the Thanksgiving Service virtually, prayed for the leaders, followers, young and the old.

    He prayed that everything they touched in year 2021 should prosper and there would be good news.

    “I pray a year like 2020 will never come our way again. And year 2021 will be better, a year of rejoicing, of good news.

    “2021 will attract miracles, signs and wonder. It will be far more successful than year 2020.

    “I pray as you have praised God this year, He will bless you all. I decree in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, everything you touch this year shall prosper.

    “There will be no famine and fruitless efforts. God will bless you fearfully. Bless you with signs and wonder.

    “He will fill your mouth with laughter. A year of singing, dancing, rejoicing for all of you. It shall be a year of good news,´´ Adeboye prayed.

    Earlier, Pastor Johnson Kalejaiye, who had physically represented Adeboye, preached on the theme of the event and urged all to always be thankful to God.

    According to Kalejaiye, giving thanks to God is spiritually mandatory with corresponding rewards.

    “Thanksgiving provokes divine multiplication, thanksgiving can open door of recognition, thanksgiving can provoke answered prayers,´´ he said.