📰 *CHURCH TIMES* 🇳🇬 *NIGERIA CHRISTIAN NEWS ROUNDUP*
📅 *THURSDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2026*
*THE NIGERIAN CHURCH, INFORMED.*
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🚨 *FIRST LADY CHALLENGES CHURCHES TO TURN FAITH INTO ACTION AS ANGLICAN PRIMATE CALLS FOR UNITY; PASTOR REPORTED INJURED IN FRESH PLATEAU ATTACK!*
🔥 *FROM A MAJOR CHRISTIAN MISSIONS CONGRESS IN ABUJA TO CHURCH GOVERNANCE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY—TODAY’S NEWS RAISES IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NIGERIAN CHURCH’S IMPACT.*
*WHAT DIFFERENCE SHOULD CHRISTIANITY MAKE TO THE LIVES OF ORDINARY NIGERIANS?*
That question dominated discussions at the Lausanne Nigeria Congress in Abuja on Wednesday.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu challenged Christian leaders to demonstrate their faith through compassion, service, family development and peaceful coexistence.
Anglican Primate Henry Ndukuba also called for unity across denominations.
Meanwhile, a fresh attack has been reported in Plateau State, and significant developments are emerging involving the Celestial Church, RCCG and other Christian ministries.
👇 *HERE ARE TODAY’S TOP STORIES.*
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*1️⃣ FIRST LADY CHALLENGES CHURCHES TO MOVE BEYOND PREACHING! 🇳🇬🔥*
Nigeria’s First Lady, *Oluremi Tinubu*, has urged Christian leaders to demonstrate their faith through practical contributions to society.
She spoke at the *Lausanne Nigeria Congress 2026* in Abuja on *Wednesday, 28 October*.
The gathering brings together leaders from different Christian organisations.
The First Lady called for:
✅ Stronger families
✅ Youth mentorship
✅ Peaceful coexistence
✅ Compassion and human dignity
✅ Practical community development
*THE BIG QUESTION:* What measurable impact should churches make beyond their Sunday services?
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*2️⃣ ANGLICAN PRIMATE CALLS FOR UNITY ACROSS DENOMINATIONS! ⛪*
The Primate of the *Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)*, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has urged Christians to look beyond denominational differences.
Speaking at the Lausanne Congress, he encouraged churches to work together toward their shared mission.
Lausanne Nigeria Chairman *Rev. Yunusa Sabo Nmadu* also challenged churches to overcome tribal, ethnic and denominational divisions.
The congress continues according to the official *27–30 October* programme.
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*3️⃣ PASTOR REPORTED INJURED, ONE KILLED IN FRESH PLATEAU ATTACK! 🚨🕊️*
Community representatives say gunmen attacked residents in *Lamor community, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State*.
According to the report:
▪️ *Steven Bala, 36:* Reportedly killed.
▪️ *Pastor Apollos Charly:* Reportedly injured.
▪️ *Danbaba Libet, 57:* Reportedly missing.
The incident was reported on *Wednesday, 28 October*.
⚠️ *Police confirmation and independent verification of the circumstances are still outstanding.*
The motive for the attack has not been established.
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*4️⃣ COURT REMANDS DORIS OGALA IN CASE INVOLVING PASTOR CHRIS OKAFOR! ⚖️*
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of actress *Doris Ogala* pending the hearing of her bail application.
The case involves allegations of cyberstalking, cyberbullying and attempted extortion relating to *Pastor Chris Okafor*.
Ogala pleaded *not guilty*.
📅 *Next bail hearing: Friday, 30 October.*
⚠️ *Remand is not a conviction, and the criminal allegations remain unproven.*
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*5️⃣ CELESTIAL CHURCH SPIRITUAL HEAD BEGINS UK ENGAGEMENTS! 🌍⛪*
The Spiritual Head of the *Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide*, Rev. E. M. F. Oshoffa, is undertaking a five-day visit to the United Kingdom.
He arrived in London on *27 October*.
The official programme includes:
▪️ Prayer and pastoral activities
▪️ Engagements with members
▪️ Meetings with church administrators
▪️ Talks with UK diocesan executives and trustees
The leadership meeting is scheduled for *Friday, 30 October*.
⚠️ *No disciplinary decision or administrative outcome has been confirmed.*
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*6️⃣ JOSHUA SELMAN ADDRESSES YOUTH ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE! 🎓🔥*
*Apostle Joshua Selman* delivered a keynote address at the *Ibom Ignite Conference 2026* in Uyo.
📅 *27 October*
His message was titled:
*“The Courage to Become: Why Your Next Level Requires a New You.”*
He challenged participants to develop greater awareness, discipline, courage and commitment to personal growth.
Meanwhile, Akwa Ibom Governor *Pastor Umo Eno* announced plans to sponsor *100 youths* for agricultural entrepreneurship training.
⚠️ *The training places are a commitment; completed enrolment and training have not yet been verified.*
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*7️⃣ AGU IRUKWU REVEALS WHY HE WALKED AWAY FROM SENIOR RCCG POSITIONS! ⛪*
Former RCCG UK leader *Pastor Agu Irukwu* has reflected on his decision to relinquish major leadership responsibilities.
In a Church Times report published *28 October*, he discussed his resignation from several senior RCCG positions in *April 2021*.
He reportedly described the expansion of RCCG parishes in the UK during his leadership.
His central message was that leadership should be measured by service, character and influence rather than titles.
⚠️ *The resignation happened in 2021. Yesterday’s development was the publication of his reflections.*
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*8️⃣ EL-SHADDAI COVENANT MINISTRIES MARKS 40 YEARS! 🎉*
*El-Shaddai Covenant Ministries* has scheduled its 40th-anniversary programme to begin today.
📅 *29 October – 1 November*
Theme:
*“See What the Lord Has Done!”*
Activities include thanksgiving, scholarship awards, project commissioning and worship.
*Dr. Paul Enenche* is advertised as a guest minister.
The detailed programme identifies Jos, Plateau State, as the venue.
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*9️⃣ CAC AND ANGLICAN CHURCH WATCH! 📖*
*CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH:*
CAC’s Royal Shepherds organisation has scheduled its annual rally for *5–7 November* at Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State.
*ANGLICAN COMMUNION:*
Archbishop Henry Ndukuba participated in the Lausanne Congress on October 28.
The leadership dispute in Awka Diocese remains unresolved.
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*🔟 CATHOLIC CHURCH CALLS FOR NATIONAL PRAYERS AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS! 🙏*
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has scheduled nationwide prayer and fasting for *Saturday, 31 October*.
The bishops are calling for peaceful, credible and fair elections.
The original programme was announced on October 20.
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🗞️ *THE CHURCH TIMES BIG PICTURE*
🔥 *IF CHRISTIANITY IS GROWING IN NIGERIA, SHOULD ITS IMPACT NOT ALSO BE GROWING?*
Today’s stories raise three major questions.
*FIRST: CAN THE CHURCH BUILD UNITY?*
The Lausanne Congress is calling Christians to work together across denominational boundaries.
*SECOND: CAN THE CHURCH HELP PROTECT COMMUNITIES?*
The fresh Plateau attack report reminds us of the continuing need for security, justice and compassion.
*THIRD: CAN THE CHURCH RAISE BETTER LEADERS?*
The messages from Joshua Selman, Agu Irukwu and other ministers highlight the importance of character, discipline and genuine service.
*The enduring influence of a church should be seen not only in the people it gathers, but also in the lives and communities it helps transform.*
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📢 *CHURCH TIMES DENOMINATIONAL WATCH*
We continue monitoring:
_Our reporting distinguishes verified developments from allegations, attributed figures, scheduled events and developing stories._
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