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Arch-Bishop Warns Christians On False Doctrines
Christians have been charged to live by faith and not by what they see. Thy have also been warned to beware of false doctrines which emphasize prosperity, signs and wonders more than the salvation of the soul.
The Archbishop of Christ Healing Church of Nigeria (CHCN), Most Rev(Dr) Benjamin A. Obomanu (JP), made the call recently in his goodwill message to the 2nd Diocesan Knights/Elders Council conference of the church at St’ Nelson’s Cathedral Church, Ikot Abasi, in Akwa lbom.
In the message titled “Beware Lest You Forget The Lord Thy God”, Obomanu, who is also the Bishop of the Port Harcourt/lkot Abasi Diocese of the church, noted that the proliferation of churches that preach false doctrines is the fulfillment of the scriptures which warned in Mathew 24:4, “take heed that no man deceives you”.
Warning the Knights and Elders of the church to test every spirit to know if it is from God, the prelate charged them to shun secret societies and look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of their faith.
The Archbishop commended the Knights and Elders for their role in the field of Christian work, evangelism and unification of the church and appealed to them to do more.
According to him, the church has, in the past four years been also putting in efforts to equip its knights and elders to play their roles effectively, especially in the regular provision of THE GOOD KNIGHT magazine to its Knights and promised to sustain the gesture.
Obomanu enumerated the achievements of the church to include its registration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), nationally and internationally respectively.
He announced that Knights and Elders constitute a higher percentage of members billed to make the maiden pilgrimage to Jerusalem from the church this year, and urged them to reciprocate the gesture by committing more resources to church work and evangelism.
The prelate also tasked them to, as a matter of priority, provide a new vehicle for evangelism in the church, noting that to whom much is given, much is also expected from.
Earlier, the President, Council of Knights and Elders of CHCN, Sir (Chief/Hon) Victor A.D. Green had expressed appreciation to
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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