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Prayer group marks third year anniversary, stresses importance, power of prayer
Praying Sisters International (PSI), a non-denominational prayer group with branches in Nigeria, United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has marked its third year anniversary celebration with renewed calls for prayers for Nigeria and Nigerians.
The coordinator, PSI, Deaconess Abigail Osunbunmi, who spoke on theme “Three years of Grace, Growth and Greater Glory”, said she got the divine call to start leading people to God through prayers as well as reaching out to the underprivileged in the society.
Osunbunmi emphasised that PSI is led by the Holy Spirit through speaking in tongues and passing the word of God to the faithful.
According to her, PSI will continue to wax stronger as it continues to take the word of God through the nook and cranny of Nigeria in particular and the entire world in general.
“I see that sometimes I want to do a lot but there is constraint. When I say constraints, I don’t have the liberty to explain the constraints however the Holy Spirit docked in my heart and asked me to start praying for other people and this is the situation I find myself. I was commanded to drop my own needs and stand for others and that prompted me praying.
“And what hour? He gave me specifically. That it’s not about the long hour you’re standing in the presence of God for praying, it’s about your heart. Using that time (of prayer), maximising the time rightly, praying the right way, praying the will of God, praying the mind of God. And what does that mean? Praying the word of God,” Osunbunmi who gave her life to Christ in 1981 and was ordained a Deaconess by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome gave reason she formed PSI.
She added, “These three years have been marked by grace, grace that open doors, grace that strengthened us in times of challenge, grace that kept us standing even when the winds blew strong. Grace that multiplied small efforts into great results. Grace that turned ordinary people into vessels of fire and impact. The Ministry is a non-denominational and everybody is allowed. We look forward to when men will have their own time too and Praying Sisters International will be Praying People International.”
Guest ministers at the event, Reverend Mirabel Daniels, Lady Zuweira Beckley and Pastor Bimbo Kolapo who spoke on the topics “Why We Need to Pray”, “How to Pray Effectively” and “Praying the Right Way” respectively charged Nigerians to recognise the power of prayers adding that prayer for a believer should not just be a lifestyle but a constant reminder that God’s time is always the best.
A member of the group and a medical practitioner, Dr Joyce Egboja, gave testimony about how her husband got healed from sickness through the power of prayers.
The event highlights included powerful intercessory prayers, inspiring words and testimonies as well as take-home gifts and empowerment for widows, the less privileged and others who attended the program.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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