By Ayomide Otitoju Most Superior S.O. Banjo, a senior Registered Trustee of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), has publicly rejected a recent Federal High Court judgment, describing the January 27, 2026, ruling as “highly flawed” and “unworthy” of his calling. The statement signals a fresh escalation in the church’s ongoing leadership conflict. The dispute…
By Ayomide Otitoju Leaders of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) have called for repentance, unity, and renewed commitment to faith during Good Friday observances held at the church’s National Headquarters in Makoko, Lagos. Chairman of the Easter Committee 2026, Evangelist Solomon Jegede, described Good Friday as a solemn occasion marking the crucifixion and death…
By Ayomide Otitoju Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa, founder of the Celestial Church of Christ, has called for the unification of the church worldwide, according to a message delivered by his son, Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa. Speaking in a statement addressed to members of the church globally, Reverend Pastor Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa said he received several spiritual…
By Ayomide Otitoju Christian leaders from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have formally rebranded their regional body as the Forum of Northern Christians, also referred to as the Northern Christian Association, to clarify its mandate while maintaining allegiance to the national Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The announcement was made…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called for national renewal, responsible leadership and urgent reforms to address insecurity, economic sabotage and electoral malpractice in the country. The bishops made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of their First Plenary Meeting for 2026, held from February 19 to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C) Worldwide has announced plans to officially launch its new hymnal on Saturday, February 21, at the Celestial Church of Christ, Ark of Salvation Cathedral, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The cathedral, a landmark edifice, was built by the Spiritual and Administrative Head of the Church, His Eminence, Reverend…
By Ayomide Otitoju His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C.) Worldwide and the C.C.C. UK Diocese, has recorded another legal victory following a ruling by the Bromley County Court in the United Kingdom. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, January 29, 2026, comes less than 48…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Head of the Ivory Coast Diocese of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Worldwide, Venerable Superior Evangelist (VSE) Akah Kouame Justin, has been relieved of his position with immediate effect. The decision was announced by His Eminence, Reverend E.M.F. Oshoffa, Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Worldwide, His Eminence Reverend E.M.F. Oshoffa, has issued firm directives to the leadership of the Canada Diocese following internal disagreements among its senior clergy. The move comes amid reported tensions between the Head of the Canada Diocese, VSE Rufus Adeoba,…