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71st Annual Convention: Adeboye urges Christians to pray against fresh wars
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on Christians, especially his church members, to pray against fresh wars, within and outside the country’s borders.
Adeboye made the call during the church’s 71st Annual Convention Holy Ghost Service, tagged “Beyond Expectations ” on Friday night in Mowe, Ogun State.
He said the country was already fighting many “wars ” ,such as kidnapping, terrorism and killings
“Surely, we don’t want more wars, we want to win the ones we are fighting, not fresh ones whether outside or within our borders.
“Those of you who believe in peace in every section, should stand up and pray to say ,” Father,have mercy on Nigeria because of those of us who are your children’ ”.
“I encourage you all, God still answers prayers, do not be discouraged because tomorrow will be alright,do not be distracted. Nigeria still needs a lot of prayers,” he said.
Adeboye also urged church members to pray against manifestation of devil’s activities in the country .
“So he does not spoil God’s name and lead several innocent people to hell.
“Then, you will add to the prayer, Father but if this boy (Adeboye) is using your power alone, then multiply that power seven folds.
“I normally do not pay attention to the sayings of the so -called prophets,particularly if they are saying something about me, I just ignore them.
“I learnt that recently some people were saying that I am using demonic forces, that there are some demons at the Redemption Camp.
“They said, I will consult them(demons), then I will come and say, my daddy said, I feel I will not pay attention, but I learnt it is on the internet,”Adeboye said.
The cleric said the church’s Holy Ghost Service next month would be dedicated to those trusting God for the fruit of the womb .
“I believe God that there will be a lot of twins, triplets and many more,
“God does not know how to do small things and does not stop when your cup of blessings is full.
“Anytime, God is dealing with you, He wants to go the extra mile,because God has a way of changing shame to glory.
“If God says, promote this fellow,that person must be promoted, but you must be committed to the work of God,”Adeboye said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that thousands of worshippers all over the world connected to the service online.
The programme ,which started on Aug.7 will ends on Aug.13.
No fewer than 66 babies , comprising 31 females and 31 males, have so far been delivered at the ongoing convention.
The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN has warned against obstructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from carrying out its lawful duty .
Fagbemi’s warning is contained in a statement in Abuja.
“This is a matter of very grave concern, it is now beyond doubt that the EFCC is given power by the law to invite any person of interest to interact with them in the course of their investigations into any matter, regardless of status.
“Therefore, the least that we can all do when invited, is not to put any obstruction in the way of EFCC, but to honourably answer their invitation.
“A situation where public officials who are themselves subject of protection by law enforcement agents will set up a stratagem of obstruction to the civil and commendable efforts of the EFCC to perform its duty is to say the least, insufferably disquieting’’.
He added that running away from the law will not resolve issues at stake but only exacerbate them.
“Nigeria has a vibrant judicial system that is capable of protecting everyone who follows the rule of law in seeking protection.
“I therefore encourage anyone who has been invited by the EFCC or any other agency to immediately toe the path of decency and civility by honouring such invitation instead of embarking on a temporising self-help and escapism.
“This can only put our country in bad light before the rest of the world’’.
He said institutions of state should be allowed to function effectively and efficiently.
“I stand for the rule of law and will promptly call EFCC, and indeed any other agency to order when there is an indication of any transgressions of the fundamental rights of any Nigerian by any of the agencies’’.
NAN reports that the EFCC had on Wednesday warned members of the public that it was a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties.
Section 38(2)(a(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it an offence to prevent officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. Culprits risk a jail term of not less than five years.
The warning , the EFCC said, became necessary against the background of the increasing tendency by persons and groups under investigation by the Commission to take the laws into their hands by recruiting thugs to obstruct lawful operations of the EFCC.
On several occasions, the anti graft agency said, operatives of the Commission have had to exercise utmost restraint in the face of such provocation to avoid a breakdown of law and order.
Some unknown gunmen have kidnapped Joshua Rogers, the ChannelsTV reporter in Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Politics Nigeria learnt that Rogers was picked up close to his residence at Rumuosi in Port Harcourt and to an unknown destination by the gunmen around 9pm on Thursday, April 11.
The reporter was driving his official ChannelsTV branded car when the hoodlums accosted, pointed a gun at him and took him away in the same vehicle.
Rogers was said to be returning from his official assignment in Government House after a trip to Andoni for a government event when the incident happened.
Already, the gunmen were said to have contacted his wife and demanded a N30million ransom for bis release.
His cameraman confirmed the incident and appealed to his abductors to set him free unconditionally.
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