📰 *CHURCH TIMES*
🇳🇬 *NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN NEWS ROUNDUP*
📅 *WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2026*
*THE NIGERIAN CHURCH, INFORMED.*
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🚨 POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER VIRAL VIDEO THREATENING CHRISTIANS AS RELIGIOUS LEADERS DEMAND PEACE!*
🔥 *In Zamfara, police have arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video allegedly containing threats against Christians.
Meanwhile, Christian leaders are calling for an end to killings across religious communities.
But there are also significant developments in healthcare, education, missions and church governance.
👇 *HERE ARE TODAY’S LEADING STORIES.*
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The National Emergency Management Agency reports that the attack on Binnari community in Taraba State has left:
▪️ *At least 62 people dead*
▪️ *52 people injured*
▪️ *Thousands displaced*
The attack occurred on *Friday, 23 October*.
United Methodist Bishop Ande Emmanuel had earlier appealed for security, justice and humanitarian assistance
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*2️⃣ POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER VIRAL VIDEO ALLEGEDLY THREATENING CHRISTIANS! ⚠️*
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of *Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun*, aged 22.
He is being investigated in connection with a viral video allegedly containing statements inciting violence against Christians.
Police say preliminary findings indicate that the recording was made in Zamfara State on *23 October*.
JIBWIS leaders reportedly handed the suspect over to police and distanced the organisation from the alleged conduct.
⚠️ *The investigation is ongoing. No conviction has been established.*
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*3️⃣ NORTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERS DEMAND END TO KILLINGS! 🕊️*
The Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly has urged Christians and Muslims to reject violence.
The appeal came during the organisation’s Abuja chapter inauguration on *27 October*.
National President Bishop John-Praise Daniel called for unity and practical support for vulnerable communities.
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*4️⃣ CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION REPORTS 11,297 MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS! 🏥❤️*
*Pistis Foundation*, associated with The Elevation Church, has reported the results of its five-day free medical outreach in Lagos.
📅 *19–23 October*
According to the foundation:
✅ *4,135 beneficiaries*
✅ *11,297 medical interventions*
Services reportedly included consultations, investigations, medicines, eye care, dental care and surgical treatment.
⚠️ *These are organiser-reported figures, not independently audited totals.*
*BEYOND THE PULPIT:* Christian organisations are contributing to healthcare access.
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*5️⃣ LAUSANNE NIGERIA CONGRESS CONTINUES IN ABUJA! 🌍*
The four-day Lausanne Nigeria Congress is scheduled for *27–30 October*.
📍 *National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja*
Theme:
*“Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together.”*
Today’s programme includes discussions on:
▪️ Church unity
▪️ Digital evangelism
▪️ Marketplace mission
▪️ Youth leadership
▪️ National transformation
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*6️⃣ SAM ADEYEMI CHALLENGES NIGERIA’S LEADERSHIP CULTURE! 🎓🔥*
The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, *Sam Adeyemi*, says Nigeria must prepare people for leadership before giving them major responsibilities.
He made the remarks ahead of Daystar’s Excellence in Leadership Conference.
📅 *5–6 November*
Theme: *Leading in Uncertainty
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*7️⃣ RCCG EDUCATION NETWORK REPORTEDLY HAS ABOUT 350 SCHOOLS! 📚*
New reporting on RCCG’s upcoming Kingdom Education Summit highlights the church’s reported network of approximately 350 nursery and primary schools.
The summit is being convened by *Pastor Folu Adeboye*.
📅 *5 November*
📍 *Redemption City, Ogun State*
Topics include Christian education, educational leadership, school funding and stakeholder cooperation.
⚠️ *The school count is attributed to RCCG’s education-management structure.*
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*8️⃣ CATHOLIC DIOCESE LAUNCHES COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE INITIATIVE! 🤝*
The *Catholic Diocese of Enugu*, through its Institute for Development, Justice and Peace, has launched a community care and good governance initiative.
The original event took place on *24 October*.
Former Minister Fidelia Njeze encouraged constructive cooperation between religious institutions and government.
Her political comments represent her personal views, not a formal position of the entire Catholic Church.
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*9️⃣ CELESTIAL CHURCH: THREE IMPORTANT PROGRAMMES SCHEDULED TODAY! ⛪*
The Celestial Church of Christ has announced:
🔹 *12 noon:* National Disciplinary Committee meeting at Ketu, Lagos.
🔹 *12 noon:* Charity outreach at Zion Sanctuary Parish, Oshodi.
🔹 *5–7 p.m.:* Service of Songs for late Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Olaitan Aderemi Balogun in Ikeja.
⚠️ *These are scheduled programmes. Their outcomes have not yet been confirmed.*
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*🔟 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.
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🗞️ *THE CHURCH TIMES BIG PICTURE*
🔥 *WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A POWERFUL CHURCH IF THE PEOPLE AROUND IT REMAIN VULNERABLE?*
Today’s headlines raise three important questions.
*FIRST: CAN WE PROTECT LIVES?*
The Taraba tragedy reminds us of the urgent need for security, justice and assistance to survivors.
*SECOND: CAN WE BUILD PEACE?*
The Zamfara investigation and appeals from Christian leaders highlight the importance of responsible speech, religious coexistence and the rule of law.
*THIRD: CAN WE BUILD LASTING INSTITUTIONS?*
The medical outreach in Lagos, Christian education initiatives and national missions conversations demonstrate areas where religious institutions can make practical contributions.
*The strength of the Church should be visible not only in the number of worshippers it gathers, but also in the difference it makes in people’s lives.*
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