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CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION

Valentina Gomez Challenges Pope Leo XIV Over Christian Persecution In Nigeria

While the Vatican has consistently promoted peace, religious freedom and human dignity, some advocates argue that direct engagement with affected communities could reinforce international concern and draw renewed attention to their plight. Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers on April 13, 2026, formed part of his apostolic journey to Africa

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France In Flames Again: What Holds A Nation Together?

President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to hold accountable all those found to be responsible for the violence and destruction unleashed on several French cities during the protests. In his nationwide address on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 the President promised to hold emergency meeting with the mayors to address the issues, but warned that the full weight of the law would be brought to bear on the culprits.

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Speakers At A Conference In Lagos Challenge Societal Norms On Girl Marriage

According to UNICEF, more than 3.7 million women aged 20 to 24 were married before their 18th birthday. Data from the 2024 Demographic and Health Survey put the national prevalence at 33.4 per cent among young women in this age group, with rates approaching 50 per cent in the North-East and North-West.

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Killing Of Christians In Plateau: It Feels Helpless – Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo

‘Agbara Nla’ Hits ₦354.5m At Nigerian Box Office

Grief To Glory: Foundation Urges Widows To Stay Positive, Prayerful

Church Shuts After 300 Years As Congregation Shrinks To One

Young Nigerians Turn Independence Celebration Into Opportunity To Seek God

Global News

France In Flames Again: What Holds A Nation Together?

Violent protests over poor education funding, others rock France | Photo EPA Images

WORLD WATCH

France In Flames Again: What Holds A Nation Together?

Reports out of France say that thousands of people have been arrested, a large percentage of them children. A 15-year-old lost his hand to a police grenade, just as a 16-year-old was shot in the eye with a rubber bullet and 14-year-old had his jaw shattered.

Global News

U.S. POLITICS

Are Evangelical Voters Turning Their Back On Trump?

Three weeks to the midterms, and a quiet panic is growing inside the Republican war room. The problem is not Democrats. It is empty pews on Election Day. Conservative leaders are sounding the alarm that White evangelicals — the most loyal bloc in President Donald Trump’s coalition — are not being mobilised, and if they […]

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Israelis Subdue Attacker On Flight To Tel Aviv

Passengers interviewed by Israeli media described minutes of terror as the aircraft dove. “The spinning stopped. It took some — I don’t know, it felt like an eternity, but I think it was two minutes, at least two or three minutes, during which the plane was simply diving and spinning like crazy. It felt like, that’s it. It’s over. September 11 is happening again,” a passenger named Daniel told Channel 12.

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8.3m Refugees At Risk Due To ‘Severe’ Funding Cuts — UN

Nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR, the UN’s refugee agency warned Tuesday, as protection services crumble due to “severe” funding cuts.

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Passing Through Baca: When God Turns Tears Into Springs (Psalm 84:5-7)

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. As they pass through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.”

The word “Baca” in Hebrew means “weeping”. So, Valley of Baca means “Valley of Weeping” or “Valley of Balsam Trees.” As the wind blew through the balsam trees, it sounded like crying. It was a dry, rocky, and hard route which every pilgrim to Jerusalem in ancient Israel had to pass through to get to the holy land.

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Apologetics: Reasoned Answers for a Questioning World

“Always be ready to give an answer…” - 1 Peter 3:15

Why We Defend The Faith

In an era shaped by skepticism, competing worldviews, and growing uncertainty about truth itself, a new series titled “Apologetics: Reasoned Answers for a Questioning World” seeks to address one of society's most enduring challenges: Can Christian faith withstand intellectual scrutiny?

Editorial & Voices

EDITORIAL

UNGA81: Israel And The Great Walkout By 77 Nations

To understand the walkout, one has to understand disproportion. Israel is a tiny nation of 9.8 million people. Its land mass is roughly the size of Lagos State in Nigeria. It occupies 0.02% of the world's land. Yet, according to UN Watch, the UN Human Rights Council has condemned Israel more times than the rest of the world combined.

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UNGA81: Israel And The Great Walkout By 77 Nations

Yes, The Nigerian Church Needs Fathers

Season Of Persecution: The Church Must Speak Out Loud

True Revival Must Teach You How To Think, Not Only Change What You Believe

The Trumpet Sounds, The Number Doesn’t: Why 5787 Has No Prophetic Meaning

How Politics And Denominationalism Crept Into The Church

Time Capsule

Barcelona’s Sagrada Família

This landmark Project has marked 144 years since construction began, a development that continues to draw global attention to the intersection of Christian faith and human ingenuity. Kingdom Times praises this display of ingenuity and resilience, but wonders what joy it would be if all the energy and resources devoted to this time-tested project is […]

Impact

FAITH AND PROFESSIONALISM

‘I Stand For Jesus’

For Christians, the statement reflects a foundational conviction that faith is not merely a private identity or a label attached to music, ministry or public appearance. It is a commitment intended to influence decisions, conduct and relationships, including situations in which obedience may come at a personal cost.

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HEALTH INNOVATION

RCCG’s Health Breakthrough: RHV Performs First Robot-Assisted Cancer Surgery

What God Can Do With One Fully Surrendered Life

We Must Raise Believers Who Know The Word, Demonstrate Christ’s Character – Apostle Oliver Tonye

Justin Enahoro Inspires Hope In A New Nigeria

The Man Who Died On His Knees

KIVI To Church Leaders: Unite For Gospel Expansion (Full Interview)

Rugged Rural Evangelism

Lead Pastor of International Miracle Service and Evangelistic Ministries, Andrew Umoru, ministering to a crowd of attendees at the Open Beach Ground in Agbowa-Ikosi, Lagos State. It was a three-day crusade, which also witnessed medical outreach, youth and children interactive sessions. The event was held from 9 to 11 October, 2026.