Obed Minchakpu

Nigeria Correspondent

Obed Minchakpu has served in various capacities in the media industry for over three decades, beginning in 1988. He has written widely about Science and Technology, the Economy, Politics, and Christianity. He was the Editor of Today’s Challenge Magazine, a Christian News magazine published by the Evangelical Church of West Africa, ECWA (now Evangelical Church Winning All), and afterwards the Editorial Manager at ECWA Productions Ltd. He has also served as a correspondent for different Christian news media across the world, including Christianity Today, Charisma and Christian Life, Prism Magazine, Ecumenical News International and others. He’s an award recipient from the Evangelical Press Association (EPA), and is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism in Lagos; Jos ECWA Theological Seminary; the University of Jos; and the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria; where he studied Theology, Physics, Journalism, and Mass Communication.

Articles by Obed Minchakpu

3 Feb, 2025 07:10 EST

Africa Church & Missions

United Methodist Church Nigeria 'steadfast and thriving' amidst church split, court case against break-away group

By Obed Minchakpu

The United Methodist Church in Nigeria has taken steps to forge forward and put behind the acrimonious division that saw some leaders and members of the church create a splinter group. Bishop Ande Emmanuel, who was elected as the Bishop of the West Africa Central Conference in December 2024, said that he is committed to resolving the challenges that led to the departure of former leaders who went on to form the Global Methodist Church of Nigeria.
10 Dec, 2024 06:12 EST

Africa Society & Culture

Ghana side-steps religious fault lines as economy dominates issues in elections: 'sign of maturity'

By Obed Minchakpu

Christian leaders in Ghana have hailed the peaceful and largely uneventful general elections held on Saturday, 7 December, 2024 as a “sign of maturity” following the win by opposition candidate Dr. John Dramani Mahama over his closest opponent, current Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party.
12 Nov, 2024 06:11 EST

Africa Church & Missions

Dr. Jerry White, ex-Navigators President: the internet is undermining Christian discipleship

By Obed Minchakpu

The rapid growth and widespread use of internet connected devices is slowing the pace and depth of Christian discipleship, said Dr. Jerry White, Christian author and ministry leader, during a sermon he preached at the ECWA Plateau Church in the city of Jos, Nigeria.
7 Nov, 2024 07:11 EST

Africa Church & Missions

Global Leadership Summit urges Nigerian Church leaders to be 'obsessed' with excellence and impact

By Obed Minchakpu

The Global Leadership Summit Nigerian Chapter was held in the city of Jos, Central Nigeria where speakers called on delegates to relentlessly pursue excellence and renew their commitment to ministry for true transformation.
11 Oct, 2024 04:10 EDT

Africa Church & Missions

Nigerian bishop urges pastors to prioritize regular medical checkups, after untimely passing of minister mid-service

By Obed Minchakpu

The head of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) has urged pastors to prioritize their health by scheduling regular medical checkups. In a statement, Rev. Dr. Daniel Mbaya said he was concerned about the frequency of sudden death incidences in the church, the latest being the demise of Rev. Vincent Alaku on October 6, 2024.
12 Aug, 2024 14:08 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Christian worship services in Nigeria canceled following curfews in several States

By Obed Minchakpu

The imposition of curfews in some states in Northern Nigeria has adversely affected Sunday worship and mid-week services, Christian leaders say. State authorities imposed curfews in major cities such as Jos, Kaduna, Zaria, Gusau, Dutse, Kano, Minna, and Damaturu, following the week-long cost of living nationwide protests that had been called by the civil society from August 1.
6 Aug, 2024 21:08 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Nigeria President Tinubu, religious leaders urge youth to give dialogue a chance after days of violent protests

By Ken Kagicha Obed Minchakpu

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, 4 August, 2024, regretted the loss of lives and destruction of property following protests that rocked the West African nation for three days starting on August 1. While acknowledging the protesters demands of accountability and transparency in the governance of the nation, Tinubu said he was alive to the fact that young Nigerians desire a better and more progressive country where “their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled.”
3 Aug, 2024 00:08 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Nigerian Christian leaders call for prayers, restraint as citizens protest against bad governance

By Obed Minchakpu

Young Nigerians made good their intentions to protest against the high cost of living and bad governance as large crowds turned up for the August 1, 2024 nationwide protests organized by human rights organizations and students’ unions in the populous country.
17 Jun, 2024 19:06 EDT

Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

Nigeria’s Christian leaders extend hands of fellowship to Muslims on Islamic festival of Eid el-Adha

By Obed Minchakpu

As Muslims across the globe celebrate this year’s Muslim festival of Eid el-Adah, also known as, Eid-el-Kabir, on Sunday, 16 June, 2024, Nigeria’s Christian and political leaders have extended hands of fellowship to Muslims in the country, calling for reconciliation, understanding, and peaceful coexistence.
17 Jun, 2024 05:06 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Nigeria’s Christian, political leaders celebrate fathers' contribution to nation’s religious, socio-political, economic life

By Obed Minchakpu

As the world celebrated Father’s Day on June 16, Nigeria’s Christian and other leaders also joined the celebrations by highlighting the sacrifices and achievements of fathers in the country’s religious, socio-political, and economic development. Messages to Nigerian fathers were sent by Christian leaders as well as the country’s political leadership, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of parliament, and governors.
5 Jun, 2024 11:06 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Nigeria on lockdown as workers shut down airport, power grid amid economic hardship

By Obed Minchakpu

Nigeria is currently on a lockdown as workers in both public and private sectors embarked on indefinite industrial strike nationwide on Monday, 3 June, 2024, in order to demand for increased wages due to soaring inflation in the country’s economy. Airports, seaports, hospitals, schools, colleges, and most industries in the country have all been shut, leading to a critical situation in all sectors of the nation’s economy.
6 May, 2024 08:05 EDT

Africa Church & Missions

United Methodist Church's change on same-sex marriage triggers discordant voices from Africa

By Obed Minchakpu

United Methodist Church’s (UMC) General Conference held in Charlotte, N.C. USA, from April 23 - May 3, 2024, has left behind ripples and discordant voices from Africa about the Church’s position on same sex marriage and the ordination of gay persons into the church’s pastoral ministry.

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