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🇳🇬 NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN NEWS ROUNDUP
📅 FRIDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2026
THE NIGERIAN CHURCH, INFORMED.
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🚨 ₦30 MILLION EVERY MONTH! NIGERIAN CHURCHES ARE BUILDING INSTITUTIONS THAT COULD OUTLIVE THEIR FOUNDERS!
🔥 FROM CAC’S ₦360 MILLION ANNUAL EDUCATION COMMITMENT TO COVENANT UNIVERSITY’S 24-YEAR JOURNEY—THE NIGERIAN CHURCH IS MAKING NEWS BEYOND THE PULPIT!
How much does it cost to build a generation? And what legacy will today’s churches leave behind?
These questions take centre stage as the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) reveals its substantial financial commitment to university education, while Bishop David Oyedepo’s Covenant University celebrates 24 years.
Meanwhile, the Cherubim and Seraphim Church prepares to lay one of its most influential leaders to rest after 93 years of life.
And in Adamawa State, a court has delivered a major judgment in the kidnapping of two Catholic priests.
From education to leadership, security, healthcare and evangelism, here are the stories shaping the Nigerian Church today.
👇👇 TODAY’S TOP 9 STORIES
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1️⃣ CAC REVEALS ₦30 MILLION MONTHLY FUNDING FOR JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY! 🎓🔥
The President of Christ Apostolic Church, Pastor Samuel Oladele, has disclosed that the denomination contributes ₦30 million monthly to Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU).
The contribution was reportedly increased from ₦20 million to ₦30 million.
💰 That’s equivalent to ₦360 million annually, assuming the monthly commitment continues.
The revelation comes as JABU celebrates 20 years of existence and prepares to present 1,043 graduands at its convocation today.
THE BIG QUESTION: Should more Nigerian churches invest substantial resources in building educational institutions?
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2️⃣ CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM CHURCH BIDS FAREWELL TO PROPHET EMMANUEL ALOGBO AT 93! 🕊️
The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (Ayo Ni O) is scheduled to hold the funeral of its late Spiritual Father, Prophet Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun Adewale Alogbo, today.
The respected leader, who died in July at the age of 93, played a significant role in the movement’s leadership and unification efforts.
📅 Friday, 23 October 2026
📍 Blue Roof, LTV 8, Ikeja, Lagos
🕙 Funeral service: 10:00 a.m.
A thanksgiving service is scheduled for Sunday.
THE BIG QUESTION: How can churches preserve the legacies of their founding fathers and spiritual leaders for future generations?
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3️⃣ 24 YEARS OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY! BISHOP OYEDEPO SPEAKS ON THE FUTURE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 🎓
Covenant University, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo on 21 October 2002, has marked its 24th Founder’s Day.
During the institution’s thanksgiving celebration, Bishop Oyedepo reflected on gratitude, institutional growth and the university’s future ambitions.
The university continues to pursue its founding vision:
“Raising a New Generation of Leaders.”
THE BIG QUESTION: What will be the lasting contribution of Nigeria’s church-founded universities to national development?
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4️⃣ THREE SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER KIDNAPPING OF CATHOLIC PRIESTS! ⚖️
An Adamawa State High Court has sentenced three men to death following their convictions in connection with the February 2025 kidnapping of two Catholic priests.
The judgment was delivered on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
The sentence remains subject to applicable legal processes.
The case highlights continuing concerns about attacks on clergy and religious communities.
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5️⃣ ANGLICAN CHURCH CRISIS: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN AWKA DIOCESE ⛪
The leadership dispute involving the Anglican Diocese of Awka continues.
Fresh reports indicate differing positions among clergy regarding the national Church’s intervention and the appointment of supervising Bishop Samuel Ezeofor.
The matter involves Archbishop Alexander Ibezim and the leadership of the Church of Nigeria.
⚠️ The dispute remains unresolved.
THE BIG QUESTION: How should churches resolve leadership disagreements while preserving institutional unity?
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6️⃣ CHURCH-LED HEALTHCARE: 1,717 PEOPLE REACHED IN LAGOS! ❤️🏥
Pistis Foundation, associated with The Elevation Church, reports that its free medical outreach reached:
✅ 1,717 beneficiaries
✅ 57 eye surgeries
✅ 48 operating-room surgeries
These are organiser-reported figures from the first two days of the outreach.
The programme is scheduled to conclude today.
BEYOND THE PULPIT: Christian organisations are contributing to healthcare access for vulnerable communities.
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7️⃣ PASTOR CHRIS’ HEALING STREAMS BEGINS TODAY! 🌍🔥
Christ Embassy / LoveWorld begins its three-day Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
📅 23–25 October 2026
🕑 2:00 p.m. WAT daily
The programme is scheduled to reach participants internationally through broadcasts and organised viewing centres.
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8️⃣ CELESTIAL CHURCH ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER REVIVAL! 🙏
The Celestial Church of Christ, Marvelous Cathedral, Isheri-Oshun, Lagos, has announced a week-long revival programme.
📅 2–8 November 2026
Activities will culminate in the parish’s 28th Adult Harvest Thanksgiving.
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9️⃣ BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTS INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS CONFERENCE 🌍
First Baptist Church Garki, Abuja, has scheduled its Mission House International Conference for 22–24 October 2026.
The programme highlights the continuing emphasis on missions and evangelism within Nigerian Baptist congregations.
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🗞️ THE CHURCH TIMES BIG PICTURE
WHAT WILL THE NIGERIAN CHURCH BE REMEMBERED FOR IN 100 YEARS?
Will it be the size of its auditoriums?
The popularity of its preachers?
The number of its programmes?
Or the schools, hospitals, institutions, transformed communities and generations of leaders it leaves behind?
Today’s stories raise important questions about the Church’s enduring contribution to Nigeria.
The influence of a church should not be measured only by how many people gather on Sunday, but also by what it contributes to society throughout the week.
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💬 LET’S TALK!
CAC says it contributes ₦30 million monthly to a university.
If your church had ₦360 million to invest annually, what should be its priority?
🎓 Education
🏥 Healthcare
🤝 Poverty alleviation
🌍 Evangelism and missions
🏗️ Community infrastructure
👇 Tell us what you think!
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We distinguish confirmed reports from developing stories, allegations and scheduled events.
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