📰 CHURCH TIMES
🇳🇬 NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN NEWS ROUNDUP
📅 SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2026
THE NIGERIAN CHURCH, INFORMED.
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🚨 ANGLICAN CHURCH MOURNS NATIONAL TREASURER AS POLICE INTERVENE IN AWKA CRISIS; C&S BIDS FAREWELL TO SPIRITUAL LEADER, WHILE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITIES ATTRACT MILLIONS!
🔥 FROM CHURCH LEADERSHIP TO EDUCATION, LEGACY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT—THE NIGERIAN CHURCH IS MAKING HEADLINES!
What happens when a church loses a key national leader while another part of the same denomination faces a serious leadership dispute?
And what does it mean when Christian universities attract hundreds of millions of naira in institutional support and alumni commitments?
These are among the questions emerging from the latest developments across Nigeria’s Christian community.
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) is mourning its national Treasurer, while police have convened a peace meeting over the continuing Awka diocesan crisis.
The Cherubim and Seraphim Church is also honouring the life of Prophet Emmanuel Alogbo, who died at 93.
Meanwhile, Covenant University is celebrating its 24th anniversary amid reports of a ₦200 million alumni pledge, while Christ Apostolic Church has disclosed its ₦30 million monthly commitment to Joseph Ayo Babalola University.
👇 HERE ARE TODAY’S TOP CHRISTIAN NEWS STORIES.
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1️⃣ ANGLICAN CHURCH LOSES NATIONAL TREASURER AT 71! 🕊️
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has announced the death of its national Treasurer, Mrs. Olayemi Dada.
She passed away on 21 October 2026, aged 71.
The Church officially announced her death on Friday, 23 October.
Mrs. Dada served as national Treasurer from 2020 and was recognised for her contributions to financial administration and institutional stewardship.
The Primate, bishops, clergy and members of the Church have expressed condolences to her family.
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2️⃣ POLICE INTERVENE IN AWKA ANGLICAN LEADERSHIP CRISIS! ⛪🚨
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police has convened a peace meeting involving parties to the ongoing leadership dispute in the Anglican Diocese of Awka.
The meeting took place on Friday, 23 October.
The Commissioner urged peaceful dialogue, respect for court proceedings and restraint from inflammatory statements.
The dispute involves Archbishop Alexander Ibezim, supervising Bishop Samuel Ezeofor and the national leadership of the Church of Nigeria.
⚠️ The leadership dispute remains unresolved.
THE BIG QUESTION: How can churches resolve leadership disagreements without damaging institutional unity?
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3️⃣ CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM HONOURS PROPHET EMMANUEL ALOGBO AT 93! 🕊️
The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (Ayo Ni O) scheduled its final funeral and interment ceremonies for the late Prophet Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun Adewale Alogbo on Friday, 23 October.
The respected spiritual leader died on 30 July 2026, aged 93.
He served as Spiritual Father of the movement and played a significant role in Cherubim and Seraphim leadership and unification efforts.
A thanksgiving service is scheduled for Sunday, 25 October, in Lagos.
His passing marks an important moment in the history of the denomination.
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4️⃣ ₦200 MILLION ALUMNI PLEDGE REPORTED AT COVENANT UNIVERSITY! 🎓💰
Fresh reports from Covenant University’s 24th Founder’s Day highlight a ₦200 million pledge by alumnus Dickson Nsofor, founder of KoraPay.
The reported commitment is intended to support financially disadvantaged students.
The university, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo on 21 October 2002, recently marked 24 years of operation.
Bishop Oyedepo addressed the anniversary thanksgiving, reflecting on the institution’s progress and future ambitions.
⚠️ The ₦200 million is a reported pledge, not a confirmed completed payment.
THE BIG QUESTION: Should more successful graduates invest in scholarships for students at their former institutions?
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5️⃣ CAC REVEALS ₦30 MILLION MONTHLY SUPPORT FOR JABU! 🎓🔥
The President of Christ Apostolic Church, Pastor Samuel Oladele, has disclosed that the denomination contributes ₦30 million monthly to Joseph Ayo Babalola University.
The amount was reportedly increased from ₦20 million to ₦30 million.
💰 This represents an annualised commitment of ₦360 million, assuming payments continue throughout the year.
The university, established in 2006, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Its 17th convocation was scheduled for Friday, 23 October, with 1,043 graduands, including 83 first-class degree recipients, announced.
BEYOND THE PULPIT: Nigerian churches are making substantial investments in education and human-capital development.
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6️⃣ NIGERIAN ARCHBISHOP CALLS FOR NEW ERA OF GLOBAL MISSIONS! 🌍
Nigerian Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, a senior Vatican official, has called for stronger cooperation between churches sending missionaries abroad and those receiving them.
Speaking at an international conference in Rome on 22 October, he emphasised the importance of preparing missionaries and helping them understand the communities they serve.
The address highlights Nigeria’s growing contribution to international Christian missions.
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7️⃣ NIGER STATE MOVES TO REVIVE CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE! ✈️
The Niger State Government has begun preparations to revive its Christian pilgrimage programme after more than a decade without general state sponsorship.
The state’s Pilgrims’ Welfare Board is working on arrangements involving screening, accommodation, orientation and security.
⚠️ Preparations have begun, but final participant numbers and expenditure have not yet been confirmed.
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8️⃣ PASTOR CHRIS’ HEALING STREAMS CONTINUES TODAY! 🌍🔥
Christ Embassy / LoveWorld is holding its three-day Healing Streams Live Healing Services featuring Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
📅 23–25 October 2026
🕑 2:00 PM WAT daily
The international programme is scheduled to conclude on Sunday.
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9️⃣ CHURCH-LED HEALTHCARE: FINAL OUTREACH FIGURES AWAITED! ❤️🏥
Pistis Foundation, associated with The Elevation Church, previously reported reaching 1,717 beneficiaries during the first two days of its Lagos medical outreach.
The foundation also reported:
✅ 57 eye surgeries
✅ 48 operating-room surgeries
The programme was scheduled to conclude on Friday, 23 October.
Church Times is awaiting verified final figures.
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🗞️ THE CHURCH TIMES BIG PICTURE
🔥 WHAT HAPPENS TO A CHURCH WHEN ITS LEADERS ARE GONE?
Today’s news raises an important question about the future of Christianity in Nigeria.
The Anglican Church is mourning a key national administrator.
The Cherubim and Seraphim movement is honouring a spiritual leader whose life spanned more than nine decades.
Meanwhile, Covenant University and Joseph Ayo Babalola University demonstrate how Christian institutions can continue serving society beyond the lifetimes of individual leaders.
Great leadership inspires people. Strong institutions preserve the vision.
The enduring legacy of the Nigerian Church will be measured not only by its sermons and congregations, but also by the institutions, communities and generations it helps build.
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💬 LET’S TALK!
WHAT SHOULD BE THE GREATEST LEGACY OF A CHURCH?
🎓 Schools and universities
🏥 Hospitals and healthcare
🌍 Evangelism and missions
🤝 Community development
👥 Raising the next generation of leaders
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