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  • Unrestricted access to social media robbing youths of their future – Oyedepo

    Unrestricted access to social media robbing youths of their future – Oyedepo

    Bishop David Oyedepo, Chancellor, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara, on Friday called for urgent steps to check students’ unfettered access to social media.

    “We must wake up from our slumber to deal with this monster. It unconsciously robs people of their future by robbing them of their time,’’ Oyedepo, said at the 7th Convocation of the institution.

    He was speaking on: “Combating the challenge of education without integration.’’

    “This social media saga has eroded the substance of destiny of most youths today. What is supposed to be a plus has suddenly become a major minus.

    “This is because everything of value delivers through investment of time.

    “Suddenly, we are faced with a generation on the wrong side of history; the honour of this generation has been wiped off,’’ the Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, said.

    Oyedepo stressed that social media content that did not add value should be restricted.

    “They chat all day with no time left to think, plan, programme and engage productively in the pursuit of any task.

    “Many youths spend less than 10 to 20 per cent of their time on their tasks per day. They can never match a generation that spends 70 per cent to 80 per cent of their time on their tasks.

    “We must device means to put a check on free access to social media particularly those that are not adding values.’’ he insisted.

    Oyedepo advised parents of the graduating students to give them free hand to develop themselves to become self-sufficient and self-reliant.

    “Give your sons, daughters, or wards the opportunity to develop their wings, and I know that many will soar much higher than their parents,’’ he said.

    In a keynote address, Mr Alphonsus Inyang, Group Managing Director of a private company expressed the need for the country to pursue and promote agriculture that is knowledge driven and fully mechanised.

    “The reason why we are not making any headway in agriculture in Nigeria unlike in the Netherlands is that agricultural practices and processes there are highly mechanised, technology and knowledge driven.

    “Out-dated methods of agriculture such as the use of hoes and cutlasses reduce efficiency and these methods are not only costly, they are time consuming,’’ he said.

    He argued also that agricultural practices of old contributed to health problems later in life.

    The university’s vice-chancellor, Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju, said at the occasion the institution “migrated’’ quite a number of its academic activities into online platforms to adapt to the new normal occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “In spite of this pandemic situation that foisted lockdown on the world, our faith and stake in driving continuous engagement with students and improvement in our services never changed.

    “This was made possible by the huge investment of the proprietors into Information Technology infrastructures and for this we are immeasurably grateful,’’ he said.

  • Trending: Another Warri pastor joins private jet flying league

    Trending: Another Warri pastor joins private jet flying league

    Pastor Korede Komaiya, Senior Pastor, The Master’s Place International Church, Warri, popularly called Pastor KK has acquired a jet.

    The Master’s Place International Church, one of the fastest growing Churches in Nigeria, headquartered in the City of Warri, Delta State.

    A photo of Komaiya was displayed on the Instagram page of Therealchurchgist where he showed the level he was in 1996 and 2021.

    In 1996, the photo portrayed Komaiya preaching the gospel profusely and then in 2021 sitting comfortably inside a jet.

    He wrote: “This was me in 1996 preaching with vigour, power and grace under a batcher at N’jamena Tchad and now 2021 in a private jet.

    “We did not arrive here by accident. The entirety of my life has been a walk of faith and by consistent practice of the covenant. The covenant works!”

    The popular pastor has thus joined the league of pastors owning jets in Nigeria.

    Apostle Johnson Suleman recently disclosed that he bought his third jet during COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

    Bishop David Oyedepo, presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide also own a jet, the same with Pastor Enoch Adeboye, among others.

  • I prayed for my son on phone, I didn’t know he would die next day – Father of NAF airman

    I prayed for my son on phone, I didn’t know he would die next day – Father of NAF airman

    Mr Jacob Oyedepo, the father of the late airman, Matthew Oyedepo, has stated that his son’s demise will not make him stop the siblings of the deceased from joining the Army.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Matthew died in the ill-fated Beechcraft 350 that crash landed in Kaduna last Friday, killing former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and, nine others.

    Oyedepo, who hails from Ora-Igbomina, Osun State, in a chat with newsmen, said the deceased was his last child, adding that he had five other older siblings that were jobless.

    The grieving father, who said he spoke to Matthew a day before the sad incident and offered him prayers, added that there was no inkling of the impending danger hanging around his son, during their last conversation.

    He said, “I spoke to my son on Thursday that preceded the day he died. I prayed for him. I did not see or have any sign that he was going to die. I just prayed for him. His death has left a permanent vacuum. I will never forget him. He was the one taking care of me. His brothers are unemployed. He was also taking care of them.

    “I plead with the government to help in providing jobs for the siblings of the deceased that are not employed. Matthew is my last child and I have six children. Even with his death, I will not discourage any of my children who is willing to join military, I will allow them follow their hearts.”

  • Social media is robbing, wiping off destinies of today’s youths – Oyedepo

    Social media is robbing, wiping off destinies of today’s youths – Oyedepo

    “The social media saga has eroded the substance of destiny as it has unconsciously robbed youths of their future and their time.” Oyedepo

    The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Dr David Oyedepo, has admonished youths against the excessive use of social media.

    Oyedepo gave the warning on Friday during the 15th Convocation Ceremony and Conferment of Honourary Doctorate Degrees and presentation of prizes in Ota, Ogun.

    The chancellor noted that the negative impact of social media on youths could not be overemphasised, as it made them to lose focus and rob them of their destinies.

    “The social media saga has eroded the substance of destiny as it has unconsciously robbed youths of their future and their time.

    “The honour of this generation has been wiped off, chatting all day with no time left to think, plan programme and engage productively in the pursuit of any task.

    “Some professionals have classified social media addiction along with drugs, alcohol and sex.

    “Social media that is supposed to be a plus to the youth, suddenly became a minus, as everything of value is delivered through investment of time,” he said.

    The chancellor noted that life without a vision was an adventure in frustration, and that life without a bearing was a burden.

    According to him, only those who know where they are going ever get anywhere.

    “No one ever arrives at a future he cannot see, neither does anyone arrive at a future he is not prepared for.

    “It is time for every youth to wake up from slumber and take his/her destiny in their hands,” he said.

    Oyedepo advised youths to get out of the nest by engaging in strategic planning as everyone was absolutely responsible for the outcome of his or her life.

  • Tears,encomiums as Pastor Dare Adeboye is buried[VIDEO]

    Tears,encomiums as Pastor Dare Adeboye is buried[VIDEO]

    Tears flowed uncontrollably on Tuesday afternoon from family members, close associates as the remains of Pastor Dare Adeboye was laid to rest.

    The Pastor was buried after a Farewell Service at the Youth Centre, Redemption Camp, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. In attendance at the farewell service were his wife, Temiloluwa; his three daughters; his brother, Leke Adeboye, other siblings; the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide aka Winners’ Chapel, David Oyedepo; his wife, Faith; as well as his son, Pastor David Oyedepo Jr and Pastor Poju Oyemade of Covenant Nation.

    Temiloluwa had last night during a night of tribute for her late husband said Pastor Dare slept, he did not die.

    “Pastor Dare my husband was a wonderful person. He was amazing. I do not mourn him at all, I weep because he left me.He slept, he did not die. I know, I am sure that on the resurrection morning he will rise again and we will see him in glory.

    “I am sure because he was saved, because he believed in Christ. His salvation was sure, it was certain. He was not afraid of death.It is not a matter of how short but how well.He lived well, he lived a good life.He lived to the glory of God.His life was dedicated to Christ. That is why I am sure he is in heaven”

    Dare, 42, died on Tuesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was a youth pastor.

    He was reported to have slept and did not wake up and was later confirmed dead.

  • Oyedepo tags Covid-19 vaccine ‘deadly’, warns his church members to reject it

    Oyedepo tags Covid-19 vaccine ‘deadly’, warns his church members to reject it

    The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church International (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged his church members to reject Covid-19 vaccination.

    He stated this on Sunday during the 40th anniversary thanksgiving service of the church in the Ota Cathedral in Ogun State.

    He said, “They should come to me to find out how to deal with COVID-19 at no cost.”

    In the same breathe, he warned his members not to take the “deadly thing” called vaccine.

    “Let me warn you against this deadly thing circulated round the country, because it has not been duly tested. An elder of this church, who works with the World Health Organisation, confirmed this, thanking me for always speaking the truth about the authenticity of the COVID-19 vaccine,” he said.

    He said vaccinators went to churches to get people vaccinated, adding that such was an “insult,” insisting that every church “is anti-COVID-19 zone.”

    “What an insult! What an assault! Nobody has the right to enforce vaccination on you, and anybody cannot terminate your employment because you refuse to take the vaccine, my God will show up (for you).

    “Did I tell anyone I am sick? Don’t let anyone harass you into doing what you don’t want to do,” he added.

    Oyedepo also alleged that the side effects defeated the benefits of taking the vaccine.

    He said, “They wanted Africa dead. I heard them say it. When we didn’t die as they proposed, they brought out this vaccination scheme. You need to hear their proclamation that Africa will lack spaces to bury corpses. But, today, reverse is the case. Africa has the least casualty among all the other continents of the world.”

    The auditorium, filled to capacity, did not have anyone with masks on or following any COVID-19 procedure as Oyedepo said the foreigners who came for the anniversary had returned to their home countries in good health.

    He recommended a shot of anointing oil taken to kill the virus.

  • I get energised when people insult me – Oyedepo

    I get energised when people insult me – Oyedepo

    Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo has said he always gets energised when people insult him.

    Oyedepo, in one of his sermons on Saturday said “What people don’t know is that when you insult me, it energizes me and the thing is hitting you.

    “I told them at the ministers conference that the reason I don’t react, I don’t want people to lose their job. When they put me on the front of papers my sons will buy, my enemies will buy so if they don’t sell, or they sack them won’t I be praying for them for miracle job?”

    “I have enough on my list for miracle job. Don’t add to it. When they do it I just do as if I don’t know. They just carry on. When they’re not selling more, they write again, they sell more. Amen,” he added.

    Oyedepo said there is a grace that made Christians live above discouragement, saying that “one of the vendors was selling and I was coming to Canaanland, there was a hold-up at Abule Egba; he said “buy”. “We don’t buy paper”. He now brought one that has me only as the major picture at the back of the magazine.

    “He said “what of this? I said “we don’t buy paper”. That was in 1999. I’ve not found out what they wrote there. I don’t have that time sir. Since 1999 I’ve not asked any mortal man what they wrote about me. You’re writing about me, I know me more than you.

    “They brought a paper to my house, the editor says he lives in Gowon Estate and so he gave me an advanced copy. I said “I don’t read paper”. He said “it’s free”. I said “I don’t read paper, go to our office you’ll meet one man there”, he is the one who reads our papers.

    “Now, I’ve not found out what was in that paper. That was 1996. There is no method you can use to sell yesterday’s paper today.”

  • I won’t take COVID-19 vaccine, I’m not a guinea pig – Oyedepo

    I won’t take COVID-19 vaccine, I’m not a guinea pig – Oyedepo

    The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide aka Winners’ Chapel, David Oyedepo, says he won’t take COVID-19 vaccine jab, adding that he is not a guinea pig.

    The cleric stated this on Saturday during the church’s Covenant Hour of Prayer programme.

    He said, “I have never seen a generation where you force people to take vaccines. It is inhuman; it is immoral sir. I’m not a lawyer but I don’t think it is legal. You can’t come to my house and want to give me injection.

    “On what? Did I invite you? They are confused. But the church has the answer. Did you see any outbreak of virus here? How will it enter the gate? Will it come through the air? How? One woman just got down after that injection in Kaduna. What kind of life? Are human beings now turned to guinea pigs?

    “The world is confused but the church is lighted. So the triumph of the church will humble the pride of the world. They don’t know what to do sir. In the last days, the church will be reigning in power and glory. That is God’s agenda.

    “No apologies. There is a big, big bird in our land, saying ‘don’t take it, they are deceivers’. Let me see someone who will come and inject me. By who? Are you going to tie my hands? How? Did I invite you? I know you are quiet, you will hear more of it. My job is to expose the devil and tell his agents, ‘get off, we are not guinea pigs’.”

    Nigeria commenced its vaccination programme against the novel coronavirus last month with 3.924m doses of AstraZeneca vaccine doses.

    According to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, 1,081,548 doses of the vaccine have so far been administered across the country as of April 17.

    Over 160,000 Covid infections and more than 2,000 associated deaths have been recorded in the country in the last one year, according to statistics by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

  • 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”

     

  • Covid-19 order: Oyedepo condemns regulation of churches, issues fresh warnings

    Covid-19 order: Oyedepo condemns regulation of churches, issues fresh warnings

    The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide aka Winners’ Chapel, David Oyedepo, has again reiterated his reservation for the manner in which the government prioritised protocols for the deadly disease, Covid-19 above spirituality.

    Speaking on Thursday night during a physical crossover service at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo said, “When the church goes against a man, his destiny is finished. When the church goes against a system, that system will crash,”

    The cleric, who made the statement on a sermon tagged, ‘We Are On The Way To Our Promised Land’, said the devil is using the Covid-19 pandemic to come after the church.

    According to him, there is no online substitute for physical Christian fellowship, adding that the church has changed level.

    Oyedepo said, “Men and brethren, there is nothing in Covid-19. One of the governors was making some statements recently and said, ‘We have only had five cases since the noise began. So, where is Covid-19?’

    “One governor was also quoted as saying, ‘I saw people at National Identification Card area, no distancing, no nothing and how much more the church of God where there is order?’.

    “There is no Covid-19 in National Population Card Centre. There is no social distancing in the market. There is nowhere to wash hands or wash nose and even the officials who are in charge are also buying things there.

    “What I think they don’t know is that the church has changed level. When the church launches an attack against anyone or system, that system crashes. Thank God we have prevailed.”