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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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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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