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  • Leader of BCS remains His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu – Board of Trustees affirms

    Leader of BCS remains His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu – Board of Trustees affirms

    By Kelvin Obambon

    The Board of Trustees of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has affirmed His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu as leader of the religious organization, stating that his leadership is permanent and is not subject to change.

    This affirmation was made Friday during a press conference held at the BCS World Headquarters, 34 Ambo Street, Calabar, Cross River State.

    A member of the Board of Trustees and Secretary, General Affairs, BCS, Senator Biobarakuma Degi, who addressed the press, emphasized that “the Leader of BCS remains His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, The King of kings and Lord of lords who was publicly anointed and crowned as the King of kings and Lord of lords 24 solid years ago by His Father, The Almighty Supreme Leader Olumba Olumba Obu to lead BCS. He is the Chairman of BCS Board of Trustees and Head of Administration, BCS Worldwide.”

    According to Degi, “The World Headquarters of BCS remains 34 Ambo Street, Calabar and BCS pilgrimage place or destination is the Holy City of Biakpan.”

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    He explained that “The attempt by the breakaway handful of disloyal persons to change BCS Board of Trustees failed as they were unable to satisfy stipulated lawful requirements.

    “The certificate issued erroneously to the breakaway group led by Victoria Clarke had since been withdrawn by CAC through a letter dated 26th February, 2025.

    “Accordingly, the current status of BCS remains the Board of Trustees composed of Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu and 10 others as obtainable currently from the CAC official portal.”

    Speaking further, Degi said “The foundation of BCS by Leader Olumba Olumba Obu is divine. He laid it on a solid and unshakable rock. BCS Members, Corporate Organizations, Government Institutions and the general public are hereby advised to disregard the claims by the breakaway group and disassociate from them as they may still be tempted to be parading as trustees of BCS.

    “We reiterate our mission of upholding the truth for the benefit of humanity and to spread Leader Olumba Olumba Obu’s gospel of peace and universal love for one another in fulfilment of the scriptures as captured in Matthew 24:14.”

    In attendance at the press conference were other members of the Board of Trustees.

  • For things to get better in Nigeria, political leaders must be selfless – Prof Irefin

    For things to get better in Nigeria, political leaders must be selfless – Prof Irefin

     

    By Kelvin Obambon

    For Nigeria to attain all round prosperity, social and political stability, the country’s leadership at all levels must work according to God’s plan, and imbibe in themselves the virtues of love, peace and selflessness while discharging the tasks of governance.

    This was the view of His Grace, Archbishop (Prof.) David Irefin, international chairman of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) New World Missionary Crusade Fellowship.

    Irefin who stated this in Calabar on Saturday on the sidelines of the Fellowship’s 48th anniversary, declared that the crisis people are facing all over the world is as a result of man’s deviation from God’s ordained path, hence the New World Missionary Crusade Fellowship of the BCS has come to redirect people’s step towards the right track.

    “When you look at the whole world there’s nobody who is serving God, and that is responsible for what you are seeing, what you are hearing. Anybody who serves God must have peace. Before Adam committed sin against God did you hear that Adam was sick? Or Eve was sick? Did they complain about sun? About the rain? No. But since man fell from that grace, we started having problems. God is physically here now. If we don’t take this message to the world, the whole world will be destroyed.

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    “The nature of the world is violence, fornication, stealing, killing, vengeance. This is why the world can never be stable. The owner of this earth has rules to guide us on how to live here. God did not create the world for violence and oppression. All the politicians and traditional rulers you see now are oppressing their people. The resources that’s available they claim it all to themselves. It is in their own interest to stop looting because very soon when the Holy Spirit will look at Nigeria the center will not hold.

    “When our Lord Jesus Christ came he demonstrated it and said that if you want to be a leader you have to be a servant. Christ never looked for his own good. He was looking for the good of the oppressed. God is sending us to go tell political leaders to stop what they are doing. They should work for the interest of their people. In a good state, until the least person has what to eat, a governor of the state is not supposed to think about what he’s going to eat. Just as in your house. If your children have not eaten, will you eat? No.

    “All the resources belong to all of us. So anybody who is to organize and allocate these resources must share it to everybody. But you cannot do it unless you are selfless and accept to practice the teachings of Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, because it is basically on love for one another, forgiveness, humility, patience, long-suffering, mercy, tolerance and peaceful coexistence,” he said.

    The Archbishop, however, went on to highlight the achievements of the BCS New World Missionary Crusade Fellowship, to include bringing people together for a common good, creating awareness about the presence of God on earth, advocating for good governance, redirecting people to serve God, among others.

  • Rise above ethnicity, prejudice, corruption cleric advises Nigerians

    Rise above ethnicity, prejudice, corruption cleric advises Nigerians

    By Christian Njoku

    Leader Olumba-Olumba Obu, the Sole Spiritual Leader of the Brotherhood of Cross and Star (BCS) has advised Nigerians to rise above ethnicity, prejudice and corruption.

    This was disclosed by Dr. Amah Williams, Spokesman of the BCS during a press briefing on  Tuesday in Calabar to mark the 2023 Divine Manifestation of the leader of BCS.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week long event of the divine manifestation which commenced on Monday Nov. 13 will feature humanitarian visits to the Correctional facilities and destitute homes.

    Williams said the only sure path to enduring peace was for Nigerians to eschew violence adding that until the lofty ideals of peace taught by Obu was practiced, the problems of mankind would persist.

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    “Everyone should know that there is no amount of violence, killing or agitations that can solve any problem, once love is practiced all problems will be solved.

    “Nigeria is a nation after God’s heart, therefore, those fanning the embers of disunity, violence and who perpetrate corruption should know that the wrath of God will soon come upon them.

    “The tears and suffering of ordinary citizens have risen to the throne of God and no more shall God allow anyone to swindle the collective wealth of this nation and go scot free.

    He appealed to all humans irrespective of race, colour, creed, nation of birth to know that no one has the right to take another man’s life.

    (NAN)

  • Killings, violence can’t solve any problem – Olumba Obu cautions warring nations

    Killings, violence can’t solve any problem – Olumba Obu cautions warring nations

    By Akpan David

    The spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu has frowned at communities and countries engage in wanton killings, conflicts and violence to desist from such actions to escape the wrath of God.

    He said everyone should know that there is no amount of violence, killings or agitations that can solve any problems.

    Addressing news men at the headquarters of the organisation in Calabar to mark the one week birthday celebration of the spiritual leader tagged Divine Manifestation, spokesman of the organization  Patriarch Dr Ama Williams quoted the revered spiritual leader as having cautioned that the tears and lamentations of the people has aroused God.

    He said leaders at all levels of governance in the world should stop causing tears and pains on the children of God.

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    “The tears and sufferings of ordinary citizens have risen to the Throne of God and no more shall God allow anyone swindle the collective wealth of this nation and go scot free.

    “Those fanning the embers of disunity, violence and those who perpetrate corruption should know that the wrath of God shall soon come upon them.

    “Every leader and citizen should rise above ethnicity, prejudice and corruption and live in oneness and love. Until these lofty ideals as taught by Leader Olumba Olumba Obu is practiced the problems of mankind shall persist.”

    He again cautioned that Israel and Palestine should allow love and Peace to guide them, adding that that “Those supporting and carrying out the slaughtering of innocent civilians including women and children must stop or brace up to face the consequences of their actions.

    “The wrath and indignation of God shall soon come upon anyone who does not give peace a chance.”

    He advised that everyone should practice love for one another and that all problems will be solved.

    According to him, “Nigerians must also know that the physical abode of God is here in Nigeria and this nation is a nation after God’s heart.

    Olumba Obu said that all human beings are children of God irrespective of race, colour, creed or nation of birth and no one has the right to take any man’s life.

    Olumba Obu said now is the time for all Nigerians to eschew violence, forgive one another and embrace the Brotherhood of man as that is the only sure path to enduring peace.

    On Divine Manifestation, the spokesman said, “His Divine Manifestation is a fulfilment of God’s promise to mankind that He shall bring His Son again into the world. Leaders at all levels must also learn to fulfill their promises to their people. The humility of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu is unparalleled, despite being the King of kings and Lord of lords with all spiritual powers across all realms of manifest vested in Him, yet He is so humble that you wouldn’t hear his voice in the streets.”