From the moment authority over the earth was delivered to him by Adam, Satan and his cohorts have claimed delegated authority over political systems and earthly kingdoms. Those who understand this know that the race to take political leadership of cities and nations is not just a matter of campaign posters, rallies and elections. It is a spiritual battle, as it plays out in every election cycle.
U.S. and Iran had signed an MOU in June to end the latest Middle East conflict.
The latest war of words comes as the 60-day peace agreement between both countries expires without a final deal. U.S. President Donald Trump has said that there are no talks underway with Iran, while Iran says U.S. violations of the initial terms rendered the deadline meaningless.
Against all odds, the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has been re-elected for another four-year term after emerging winner in the state governorship poll held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 across the state. Adeleke, Accord party candidate in the election, polled a total of 511,067 votes and won in 19 councils, to defeat his closest rival Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Candidate (APC) who polled 444,815 votes and won 11 councils to emerge second in the race. 1 min read
Local authorities issued a level five emergency warning, its highest alert, on Thursday. This was downgraded to a level four by Friday morning, but they continue to warn of landslide and flooding risks. The deluge comes after a series of storms swept through Japan and neighbouring countries this week, in what meteorologists forecast to be an unusually active typhoon season. 2 min read
Thirty-six hours after the 7.4-magnitude quake hit western Colombia, a woman has been rescued from the rubble in the city of Pereira. This comes as the death toll in the earthquake has risen to almost 200, with hundreds of others reported to be missing. The 32-year-old woman, Daniela Largo, from was pulled from beneath a […] 1 min read
“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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“Always be ready to give an answer…” - 1 Peter 3:15
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?
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. Let’s explore the truth hidden in the story of the Valley of Baca.
Professor Grace Otinwa is a committed Christian leader, mentor and advocate for children’s ministry, combining professional academic excellence with a lifelong dedication to faith, service and nation-building. A distinguished Professor of Exercise Physiology in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Lagos, she has over 35 years of teaching, research and academic […]
As you move through the days ahead, there are certain habits and attitudes you must consciously avoid, or cultivate as the case may be, if you desire to live wisely, fulfill God's purpose for your life, and maintain healthy relationships with others.
