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  • COVID-19: ‘The journey to normalcy has started’ – Pastor Adeboye

    General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has said the return journey to normalcy from the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has begun.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Pastor Adeboye made this known on Sunday, while asking that the government should include men of God in committees dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

    According to Pastor Adeboye, the Coronavirus would start receding and the lockdown would be suspended soon. He said the government should include religious leaders (Imam and archbishop) to the country’s welfare committee.

    He also revealed that Nigeria and Africa would overcome COVID-19 before the rest of the world, advising Nigerians to suspend all forms of travelling for the time being.

    The revered man of God, fondly referred to as Daddy GO, said he has only one more week to be conducting online programs.

    He thanked the Nigerian government for the effort so far in tackling the virus, while highlighting some of the contributions of the RCCG.

    “I have good news for us. I believe that the return journey to normalcy has started. And I am believing God that your pastors will soon return to their normal duties.

    “Maybe, at most, probably I will spend one more Sunday with you after which the pastors would be back to their duties in Jesus name.

    “The return journey to normalcy might not be very very rapid or sudden. It might be gradual but it will be steady. I sincerely hope though that when the battle is over, we will remember to give all the glory to God.

    “We thank God for the government. We thank God for all the efforts they have made. I believe they have done creditably because they have had to deal with a situation, a kind they have never seen before.

    “But I will probably humbly suggest just as a Nigerian that maybe in the future they will include in all their committees men of God. I am not talking of small boys like myself but I am talking about some Chief Imams, some Archbishops. So that they can help them with the spiritual aspect of this warfare.

    “I sincerely do hope that we will all admit it is not our wisdom, not our abilities, not our planning that has brought us whatever victory we have already gotten. We need to return all the glory to God because the elders would say, the rain can send you to the same hut more than once. We need to really really give all the glory to God because we don’t want the victories that we have won so far to be reversed”.

    Pastor Adeboye further stated “Even after the lockdown, any journey abroad that is not very crucial, postpone it, because God is going to give us victory here in Nigeria and in Africa, even before it extends to the rest of the world”.

  • PASTOR ADEBOYE: ‘God told me Coronavirus won’t end until world goes on compulsory holiday’

    The General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Sunday urged Christians and Nigerians to be careful and not to be ‘unwise amid the Coronavirus pandemic.’

    Speaking at the church’s live broadcast monitored by TheNewsGuru(TNG) on Sunday, Adeboye, in his Easter message, said the pandemic would not end until God proves to the world that he is God.

    He said that although some prophets had said the pandemic would end at the end of March, God told him that there would be Coronavirus until the world goes on a compulsory holiday.

    The cleric maintained that although some prophets had claimed that the disease would be wiped out by rain, Coronavirus will not die.

    Recall that Prophet T B Joshua had on March 2nd revealed that he had a vision that the killer virus will be wiped out.

    The cleric in a post on his Facebook page said: “Since yesterday, when the Lord brought the revelation about the rain and that this rain will wipe away the epidemic coronavirus, I asked the Lord to make this happen in the place where the Coronavirus started which is Wuhan, China.

    But Adeboye on Sunday said, “It will be unwise to be careless.

    “They were those who said it would be over by the end of March; then a prophet said there would be heavy rain and Coronavirus would be over.

    “But God told your papa who is not a prophet but a pastor that it will be there until the whole world has had a compulsory holiday.

    “Until he proves to the whole world that he is God. He wants to prove to the world that he is in charge. Some people don’t know how to slow down and God knows how to apply brakes.

    “ I want to assure you that tomorrow will be alright. I hope you are enjoying your holiday because I am.”

  • COVID-19: RCCG parish throws out pews, puts food packs in place for the needy [PHOTOS]

    COVID-19: RCCG parish throws out pews, puts food packs in place for the needy [PHOTOS]

    A Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Warri, Delta State, where security operatives killed a 28-year-old man named Joseph Pessu on Thursday, has set its pews aside and neatly arranged food packs in place.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the RCCG parish is the Champions Cathedral parish in Warri Province 5, and the food packs are for onward distribution to members, and neighbours of the church, who are in need.

    Food packs replace pews at Champions Cathedral
    Caretakers watch over the food packs at Champions Cathedral
    Caretakers watch over the food packs at Champions Cathedral
    A prayer session before distribution of the food packs at Champions Cathedral
    Church workers package the foodstuffs at Champions Cathedral
    Packaging of the foodstuffs at Champions Cathedral
    Distribution of the food packs at Champions Cathedral
    Distribution of the food packs at Champions Cathedral
    Beneficiaries leaving RCCG parish happy
    Some beneficiaries don’t mind a pose for the camera

    According to sources, the church has always carried out this goodwill back to back, but that this time around, the church is doing it to ameliorate the effects of the government stay at home order in the face of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

    Recall that COVID-19 broke out in the country in late February and governments at all levels, including the Delta State Government, put containment measures in place.

    As part of the containment measures, the government closed all borders to avoid more imported cases of COVID-19. Also, citizens were advised to stay at home to avoid community transmission.

    The government has also banned large gatherings, leaving pews empty, as churches now find new ways to hold programmes.

    However, with the stay at home orders being enforced across States of the federation, there are attendant consequences. Many Nigerians have complained of lack of power supply and hunger.

    While the government is distributing cash to the vulnerable, and individuals are donating funds for the poor in the society, churches are not left out.

  • COVID-19 : RCCG lists new control measures in Redemption Camp

    COVID-19 : RCCG lists new control measures in Redemption Camp

    The Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) has listed new control measures taken by the church authorities in response to the coronavirus crisis.

    In a statement signed by Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, Head Media and Public Relations obtained by TheNewsGuru, the church outlined fresh precautionary steps taken to battle COVID-19.

    Read the statement below:

    “In continuation of the regular update to Camp Dwellers on measures being taken by the Church Authorities in response to COVID-19, we wish to call the attention of all to the following directives which take effect from midnight of Thursday March 26, 2020.

    *The main Gate is restricted to people with Camp Dwellers I.D card

    *All tricycles (Keke NAPEP) will be off the streets for 7 days.

    *The Health Centre and the Maternity Centre will remain opened to attend to emergencies.

    *The Canaan Market and all stalls are hereby shut for 7 days except for those selling food, water, pharmaceutical and allied items.

    *The Hospitality units shall suspend their services for the next 7 days

    *Construction activities in every part of the are hereby shut down

    *Anyone coming to the Camp for prayers/counselling, is advised to call any of the following Prayer lines:

    1. 0809 533 3525
    2. 0809 953 3478
    3. 0809 953 3479
    4. 0811 240 3518
    5. 0811 905 0799
    6. 08033440631
    7. 08101204546.

    It is expected that all Camp Dwellers will, as usual, co-operate with and assist the Security Personnel in their efforts to keep the Camp safe and healthy for all.

    The April 2020 Holy Communion Service will hold on Thursday, April 2, 2020 though each member is expected to prepare and take the Communion in their homes with our Daddy, Pastor E.A. Adeboye leading us in the service on the Dove tv and other plaforms of the Midsion. The April Holy Ghost Service will also be transmitted via the Dove tv and other media platforms of the Mission from 7 pm on April 3, 2020

    We will keep you abreast of developments as they unfold.

    Our Redeemer is strong.

    Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi

    Head, Media & Public Relations

    RCCG “

  • RCCG releases $5,000 to Kingdom Hackathon winner

    RCCG releases $5,000 to Kingdom Hackathon winner

    A Nigerian Clean Energy Startup, Homefort Energy, has secured five thousand dollars grant funding after winning the Kingdom Hackathon Prize of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

    The event took place at WorkCity, Second Roundabout, Lekki Phase 1 on Saturday in Lagos.

    Kingdom Hackathon is a tech event focussed on solving social problems through technology, an initiative of the Young Adults and Youth Affairs of RCCG.

    The Nigerian Startup makes cooking gas (LPG) affordable and accessible to undeserved markets in Nigeria, using pay as you go model and digital innovations.

    The event brought together innovators who are tackling Social & Global issues and offers support to them through mentorship and funding.

    Opeyemi Owosho, Founder of Homefort Energy, won the first place position and went home with 5,000 dollars.

    Owosho also got six months free voucher of office space and mentorship support from Workcity, a partner of Kingdom Hack 2.0.

    The second position went to Airsync, a balloon-powered satellite platform, for detecting oil spill and vandalism.

    Airsync, also got a six months free voucher of office space and mentorship support from Workcity.

    Also, the third place went to Yudimy, a startup that leverages on behavioural science and machine learning for human capital development.

    Yudimy also got six months free voucher of office space and mentorship support from Workcity.

    No fewer than nine finalists were shortlisted for the competition after receiving applications from about 100 startup companies from Nigeria to compete for the grant.

    The finalists pitched their solutions to a judging panel.

    It comprises the National Youth Pastor of RCCG, Pastor Precious Akingbade and Pastor Oluwadamilare Adeboye, International Director of Programmes and Church Planting, RCCG Young Adults and Youth Affairs.

    Commenting, Adeboye described Kingdom Hackathon as an initiative designed by RCCG in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    Adeboye said that this was to support African youths to unleash their entrepreneurial potential to lead the change so desired by Africa.

    He encouraged the winners to utilise the resources provided to them to scale their solutions to make meaningful social impact and to also set the pace for other enterprising African youths.

    In his remarks, Owosho said, “The Kingdom Hackathon grant will give me the opportunity to scale my business and provide affordable cooking gas to many homes in Nigeria with an easy-to-use technology.”

  • 250 gospel artistes for RCCG’s 9th Marathon Messiah Praise festival

    No fewer than 250 gospel artistes will participate at the 9th edition of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) 78 hours of praise in celebration of the 78th birthday of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.

    RCCG’s National Music Director, Pastor Kunle Ajayi, told newsmen in Lagos on Saturday that the ‘78 Hours Marathon Messiah’s Praise’ entitled, ‘Jesus the Lamb of God ’, would also open up Nigerians to new ways of celebrating God.

    He said that the celebration, scheduled to hold from March 2 to March 5 at the Prayer Foyer 3/3 Auditorium Redemption Camp, would also feature artistes from many other countries.

    According to him, among countries that will be participating in the praise include United States of America, Canada, England, Australia, Spain, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Israel, and Zambia.

    Others are Cameroon, Kenya, Netherlands, Sweden, Malaysia, South Africa, Ukraine, Ghana, New Zealand, and Ireland.

    “We are dedicating the 78 hours this year to praise our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ whose life became our light.

    ”This is a giant step in our quest to bring ‘Marathon Messiah’s Praise’ to the doorstep of every living being on the planet,” Ajayi said.

    Ajayi said that to ensure a hitch-free programme, participants from all walks of life had registered to volunteer in various departments and in various key sectors of the programme across the participating countries.

    ”Over 30, 000 live participants are expected to be in attendance with over 30 million viewers expected to watch the event on TV and social media channels.

    “This year’s Marathon Messiah’s Praise will be the greatest in its series and we are confident that as we praise the Great Redeemer, He will do something new in Nigeria.

    ”As we are coming towards the electioneering time, God is going to give Nigerians good and credible leaders.

    ”There will be a harvest of souls, miracles, signs and wonders, restoration, peace, progress and divine intervention across the globe,” he said.

    A new department, SOTERIA, launched at the last edition, will be available for prayer and counseling with a dedicated call line for general public throughout the 78 hours event.

  • Reactions as Pastor Adeboye leads RCCG nationwide prayer protests

    Reactions as Pastor Adeboye leads RCCG nationwide prayer protests

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye on Sunday led the nationwide prayer walk in protest of the recent killings in some part of the country.

    The leadership of the umbrella body of Christians in the country, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had earlier called for a three day national prayer, fasting and special walk to protest the killings and abduction of some ministers of the gospel.

    However, Nigerians on social media took to their Twitter Account to express their feelings in support for and against the prayer walk.

    See reactions below:

    https://twitter.com/naijasalesguy/status/1224036273813360640

  • ‘RCCG house escapes being burnt in Lagos pipeline explosion’

    ‘RCCG house escapes being burnt in Lagos pipeline explosion’

    The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has become the centre of discussion online over a viral video showing how an ‘RCCG building’ miraculously escaped being burnt amid the raging fire outbreak which occurred on Sunday night along Ekoro Road by Baruwa axis, Abule Egba, Lagos.

    According to the Narrator in the video, the house was always used as a house fellowship centre for RCCG members in the street and that is why God saved it.

    The video has since garnered mixed reactions with many praising God and acknowledging his supremacy while a few others, doubting the report.

    The fire outbreak which claimed lives and properties was reportedly caused by activities of pipeline vandals at Abule Egba, Lagos State.

  • 2020: There’ll be change of government, disasters, battles – Pastor Adeboye prophesises

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye, has released prophecies for the year 2020.

    The revered cleric listed incidents that would happen in the New Year, during the cross over service at the Redemption Camp in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.

    Pastor Adeboye said that 2020 is going to be a year of series of joy and series of victory.

    He, however, warned that there will be a year of series of battles.

    Pastor Adeboye called on Nigerians to pray for the nation, while announcing the annual RCCG fasting and prayers will begin January 11.

    On the international scene, the clergyman said earthquakes and volcanoes will erupt. This, he claimed, is as a result of an increase in sin. In his words, “sin is becoming more rampant.”

    The RCCG General Overseer also prophesied that there will be change of government all around the world. According to him, some will be peaceful, while others won’t.

  • VACATION TRAGEDY! RCCG pastor, son, daughter drown inside pool in Spain

    A 52-year-old pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, Gabriel Diya, his 16-year-old son, Praise Emmanuel Diya and 9-year-old daughter, Comfort Diya, drowned inside the swimming pool in the Costa del Sol resort in Southern Spain on Tuesday December 24th.

    Gabriel Diya who was until his death the Minister in charge of the Open Heavens of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Charlton, South-East London, was on a family vacation with his wife and their children. Unfortunately, his daughter Comfort got into difficulty while playing in one of the 21 swimming pools in the resort.

    Himself and his son jumped in to try to save her but also struggled in the water. Despite poolside attempts to resuscitate them, all three died at the scene. His wife, Olubunmi, who was with them prayed fervently as CPR was performed on her husband and children. Sadly, they were all confirmed dead by the doctors.

    Post-mortem examinations carried out on Christmas Day confirmed death by drowning. After the incident, police carried out an investigation and could find nothing wrong with the pool’s filtration and pump system. The pool has since been reopened to the public.

    The UK’s central office of RCCG has since described the unfortunate incident as a “tragic accident”. In a post shared on Facebook, the church said

    “With heavy hearts, we extend our condolences to the family, parish, friends and associates of Area Pastor Gabriel Diya who sadly passed away, along with two of his children – Comfort Diya (9 years old) and Praise Emmanuel Diya (16 years old) – in a tragic incident while on a family holiday in Spain on 24th December 2019.

    Pastor Gabriel Diya, who was also the Parish Pastor of Open Heavens, Charlton in London was aged 52. He is survived by his wife Assistant Pastor Olubunmi Diya and their daughter.

    At this very difficult time, our prayers are for Pastor Gabriel Diya’s family, the parishes that were under his supervision, friends, associates, members of RCCG and the general public”.