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God Answered Prayers Over Oyo Pupils’ Rescue, Says RCCG

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1 month ago

July 12, 2026

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has described the rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as an answer to prayers, thanking God and security agencies for securing their freedom.

In a post on its official X handle on Friday, the church said the rescue of the victims fulfilled God’s promise after weeks of prayers and fasting.

“And our God arose like He promised! Let somebody shout Hallelujah!! Glory be to our God for answering our prayers and fulfilling His word.

“We appreciate the efforts of all the security agencies in securing the release of our school children and their teachers from captivity. Congratulations to each of them and their families. Our God answers prayers. Hallelujah!!!” the church wrote.

The post was accompanied by a video of the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, speaking during the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the Save Nigeria Group in Washington, D.C., on June 23.

In the video, Adeboye disclosed that the church had been praying and fasting for the safe return of the abducted schoolchildren after one of their teachers was killed in captivity.

“We have been fasting, we have been praying for a particular group of school children that were captured and the kidnappers felt that the government was not reacting fast enough to give them the money they asked for.

“They slaughtered their teacher and showed the video to the rest of the world. And then God spoke to me, told me that as for the release of the children, it’s going to be dramatic. But He didn’t tell me the time or the details,” Adeboye said.

PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Adeboye raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity during the same event, saying terrorism and kidnapping had spread from northern Nigeria to the South.

He also defended President Bola Tinubu against criticisms over insecurity, arguing that the President had fulfilled his responsibility by issuing directives to the military, while urging him to give military commanders a 90-day ultimatum to eliminate terrorism and go after those financing the attacks.

PUNCH Online also reported on Friday that the abducted pupils and teachers regained their freedom after spending 57 days in captivity.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development, saying security agencies successfully rescued the victims.

According to him, no concession was made to the terrorists during the operation.

The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, when gunmen attacked Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in the Esiele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area.

No fewer than 39 pupils and seven teachers, including a principal, were kidnapped during the attacks.

During the incident, teacher Joel Adesiyan was killed while attempting to escape, while another teacher, Michael Oyedokun, was later beheaded by the kidnappers.

The abductors had reportedly demanded the release of detained terrorist commanders, payment of ransom, two Hilux vehicles and the implementation of Sharia-related law before freeing the captives.

However, the Oyo State Government consistently maintained that it would not pay ransom to secure the victims’ release.

Source: punchng.com

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Pride Before Everything Can Lead to a Fall

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5 hours ago

August 24, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Pride can quietly take control of a person’s life. When pride becomes more important than humility, wisdom, correction, and respect for others, it can eventually lead to failure and destruction.

The Bible gives us a clear warning:

“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
— Proverbs 16:18 (KJV)

Pride can make a person believe they are always right, refuse correction, look down on others, and ignore wise counsel. But true strength is not found in arrogance; it is found in humility, wisdom, and self-control.

“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.”
— Proverbs 18:12 (KJV)

We should never allow success, wealth, position, intelligence, beauty, or influence to make us feel superior to others.

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
— Philippians 2:3 (KJV)

Being humble does not mean thinking you are worthless. It means recognizing that you are not above others and remaining willing to learn, listen, and accept correction.

“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
— 1 John 2:16 (KJV)

Never let pride come before everything else. A person may stand tall today, but pride can make them blind to the very things that could bring them down tomorrow.

Choose humility over arrogance, wisdom over stubbornness, and kindness over superiority.

Remember: Pride may lift you up in your own eyes, but humility prepares you for lasting honour.

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Bullying Is Never Acceptable

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5 hours ago

August 24, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Bullying others is never acceptable. Every person deserves to be treated with respect, kindness, dignity, and compassion. Words and actions can deeply hurt others, so we should choose to encourage rather than humiliate, support rather than intimidate, and show kindness rather than cruelty.

The Bible teaches us:

“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
— Luke 6:31 (KJV)

This is the Golden Rule: treat others the way you would want to be treated.

“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”
— Romans 12:10 (KJV)

We are called to show genuine care and respect for one another.

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying…”
— Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)

Our words should build people up, not tear them down.

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another…”
— Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)

Bullying is not strength. Kindness is strength. You never know what someone else may be going through, so choose your words carefully, stand against bullying, and treat everyone with the respect and kindness they deserve.

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Some People Know Very Little, Yet They Behave as Though They Know Everything

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6 hours ago

August 24, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

There is a difference between having confidence and having wisdom.

Some people have very little knowledge or experience about a subject, yet they speak with absolute certainty. They interrupt those with more experience, reject correction, and behave as though there is nothing left for them to learn.

The problem is not that someone is inexperienced. Everyone starts somewhere. The real problem is refusing to learn while believing you already know everything.

The Bible has a lot to say about this kind of attitude.

1. A wise person knows that there is more to learn

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
— Proverbs 1:7 (KJV)

A person who wants to become wise must be willing to receive instruction. Nobody becomes knowledgeable by pretending to know everything.

2. Listen before you speak

Some people are quick to give opinions but slow to listen. They speak confidently even when they have not taken the time to understand the subject.

The Bible says:

“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
— James 1:19 (KJV)

Listening is not a sign of weakness. It is one of the ways we learn.

3. Thinking you know everything can lead to mistakes

A person who believes they cannot be wrong will rarely examine their own thinking.

“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
— Proverbs 26:12 (KJV)

Being “wise in your own conceit” means having an exaggerated opinion of your own wisdom.

Confidence without knowledge can be dangerous because it may cause someone to make decisions without understanding the consequences.

4. Don’t reject correction

One of the clearest signs of wisdom is the ability to accept correction.

“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”
— Proverbs 15:31 (KJV)

If someone corrects you and you discover that they are right, there is no shame in changing your position.

Admitting that you don’t know something is not ignorance. Refusing to learn is.

5. Experience matters

A person who has spent years studying, working, practicing, or dealing with a particular subject has accumulated experience that cannot be acquired simply by having an opinion.

The Bible says:

“Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.”
— Job 12:12 (KJV)

This does not mean that older people are automatically right about everything. It means experience can provide valuable wisdom.

We should therefore learn from people who have knowledge and experience rather than assuming that our limited understanding is complete.

6. Don’t confuse confidence with wisdom

Someone can speak loudly, argue strongly and appear extremely confident while still being completely mistaken.

True wisdom is different.

A wise person can say:

“I don’t know.”
“Let me learn.”
“I may be wrong.”
“Show me the evidence.”

That kind of humility creates room for growth.

“Before honour is humility.”
— Proverbs 15:33 (KJV)

Final Thought

You don’t have to know everything to be respected.

In fact, one of the most intelligent things a person can say is:

“I don’t know, but I’m willing to learn.”

Never be ashamed of being a beginner. Everyone who is an expert today was once a novice.

The danger begins when a person knows very little but refuses to learn because they believe they already know everything.

“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
— Proverbs 16:18 (KJV)

Be confident, but remain teachable. Speak when you have something valuable to contribute, listen when you have something to learn, and never let pride convince you that there is nothing more for you to understand.

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