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📅 Thursday, 22 OCTOBER 2026
The Nigerian Church, Informed.
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🔥 TODAY’S TOP CHRISTIAN NEWS
1️⃣ COVENANT UNIVERSITY MARKS 24TH FOUNDER’S DAY 🎓
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo, marked its 24th anniversary on 21 October 2026.
Established on 21 October 2002, the university continues to pursue its founding vision:
“Raising a New Generation of Leaders.”
The anniversary highlights the role of Christian institutions in education, leadership development and nation building.
🔗 Covenant University Anniversary Updates
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2️⃣ ANGLICAN CHURCH LEADERSHIP CRISIS DEEPENS ⛪
The leadership dispute in the Anglican Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, has taken another turn.
Diocesan Chancellor Chief Beluolisa Nwofor, SAN, has demanded ₦5 billion in damages from Bishop Samuel Ezeofor over his disputed removal from office.
Protests were also reported outside St. Faith’s Cathedral on 21 October.
⚠️ The ₦5 billion is a demand, not a court award. The dispute remains unresolved.
🔗 Vanguard News: Chancellor Demands ₦5bn Damages
🔗 Peoples Gazette: Awka Diocese Crisis Deepens
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3️⃣ GOOD NEWS! ABDUCTED CATHOLIC PRIEST REGAINS FREEDOM 🙏
Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache, abducted in Benue State on 13 October, regained his freedom on 18 October 2026.
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo has expressed gratitude for the prayers and support received during his captivity.
The Church also called for continued prayers for others still in captivity.
🔗 InfoVaticana: Fr. John Otache Released in Nigeria
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4️⃣ ADEBOYE MEETS COSTA RICAN PRESIDENT 🌍
RCCG General Overseer, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, has reported meeting Costa Rican President Laura Fernández during an international evangelistic visit.
Pastor Folu Adeboye accompanied him.
The meeting was publicly disclosed on 20 October, following his participation in a crusade in Costa Rica.
🔗 Punch News: Adeboye Visits Costa Rica President
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5️⃣ FAMILY ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL FOR TOLUWANISINGS 🕊️
The family of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs.
📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Jogor Centre, Ibadan
The programme will celebrate his life and gospel music ministry.
🔗 The Sun: Toluwanisings Family Announces Date for Service of Songs
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6️⃣ DOMINION UNIVERSITY PREPARES TO GRADUATE 140 STUDENTS 🎓
Dominion University, Ibadan, has announced plans to graduate 140 students, including 27 first-class degree holders.
Chancellor Bishop Taiwo Adelakun has called for greater investment in human capital development.
Bishop Mike Okonkwo is scheduled to deliver the convocation lecture on 23 October.
🔗 The Guardian: Africa Needs Human Expertise, Says Bishop Adelakun
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7️⃣ CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH PRISON INMATES ❤️
Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke marked his 73rd birthday with inmates at the Onitsha Custodial Centre.
He celebrated Mass, encouraged the inmates and presented food and other essential supplies.
A practical demonstration of Christian love and prison ministry.
🔗 Apex News: Archbishop Okeke Celebrates 73rd Birthday With Inmates
🔗 Anambra Daily: Archbishop Okeke @ 73 Message
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8️⃣ CATHOLIC BISHOPS ANNOUNCE NATIONAL PRAYERS FOR 2027 ELECTIONS 🇳🇬
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has announced nationwide prayer and fasting programmes for peaceful and credible elections.
📌 31 October 2026
📌 28 November 2026
📌 8 December 2026
📌 15 January 2027
The initiative emphasises justice, peace and responsible citizenship.
🔗 ACI Africa: Catholic Bishops Set Four Prayer Days for 2027 Elections
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9️⃣ HOLY SPIRIT TEACHING ON CHRISTIAN LOVE
The teaching addressed the Holy Spirit’s role in Christian love, faith and obedience.
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🔟 CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (CAC) UPDATE ⛪
Recent CAC developments include the inauguration of the City of God District Coordinating Council in Ogun State and the induction of a zonal superintendent in Lagos.
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📆 UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EVENTS
📍 23 October — Dominion University convocation lecture, Ibadan.
📍 23 October — JUDAH 2026 Gospel Concert, Winners Chapel Ikorodu.
📍 24 October — Cardinal Onaiyekan’s Knights of St. John golden-jubilee lecture, Abuja.
📍 27 October — Toluwanisings’ Night of Tributes, Ibadan.
📍 31 October — Catholic nationwide prayer and fasting.
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📝 EDITORIAL NOTE
Above is a summary of the update as regards the church world in Nigeria. The stories are sourced from sites across the internet. Visit Church Times Nigeria https://www.churchtimesnigeria.net for unique church stories.
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