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UMA UKPAI

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Early Life & Education

Uma Ukpai was born on 7 January 1945 in Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria.

He lost his father at a very young age, which posed challenges for his early schooling and life.

Despite adversities, he was self-reliant: he worked, saved, and found means to support his education.

In terms of formal training, various sources list that he studied in journalism and media in the UK, and obtained theological education in the U.S. He held credentials such as a Diploma in Journalism and a Doctorate in Divinity.

Conversion & Call into Ministry

Um­a Ukpai reportedly became born again in 1958, placing him in his early teens when he committed his life to Christ.

According to interviews, one of his earliest encounters in ministry involved a miraculous healing event (a “healing of a mad man”) in his youth, which he cited as a launching point for his calling.

His ministry calling matured into evangelistic crusading, preaching, prophetic ministry, and bridging denominational divides.

Ministry & Achievements

Founding & Leadership

He founded the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), a non-denominational gospel ministry headquartered in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

He was also an influential figure in the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), helping to pioneer or support that collective fellowship of Pentecostal ministries in Nigeria.

Crusades & Outreach

Uma Ukpai was known for large, citywide evangelistic “crusades” across Nigeria.

Some special campaigns include “Greater Ohafia for Christ,” “Greater Ibadan for Christ,” and others.

His ministry was not limited to preaching: he also engaged in medical outreach, building hospitals, eye care centers, and other social/health efforts.

Institutions & Legacy Projects

He was proprietor or sponsor of several institutions:
• Uma Ukpai School of Theology and Biblical Studies, Uyo
• Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, Asaga
• Uma Ukpai Scholarship Foundation
• Joseph Business School (affiliate of Joseph Business School, Chicago, USA)

He also oversaw medical centers such as the “Uma Ukpai Eye Centre” and “King of Kings Hospital” in Abia State, serving surrounding states.

Influence, Character & Testimonies

Uma Ukpai was widely revered by peers. For instance, Pastor E. A. Adeboye (RCCG) once publicly stated that when he lost his son, he drew strength from the steadfast faith and example of Uma Ukpai.

At his 80th birthday, followers gifted him ₦80 million as a mark of appreciation and honor.

His life was peppered with stories of personal trials — losses, family tragedies, spiritual warfare — and how he overcame them by faith, which endeared him to many as a man of authenticity.

Death & Legacy

The family publicly confirmed that Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passed away on 6 October 2025, at age 80.

His death was announced via official platforms, noting that he “finished his race” and is now “resting in eternal praise.”

Media reports placed his passing in Lagos (though some sources mention burial details to come).

His death has been mourned across Nigeria’s Christian community and beyond, with many reflecting on the impact of an evangelist who spanned more than six decades in ministry.

Summary & Reflection

Rev. (Dr.) Uma Ukpai’s life is a narrative of resilience, vision, and enduring faith. From a challenging early life to becoming one of Nigeria’s influential evangelists, he combined evangelism, institutional building, social outreach, and cross-denominational bridging.

Some key marks of his legacy:

Evangelistic zeal — As a preacher and crusader, he touched countless lives.

Institution builder — He created structures (theological schools, polytechnic, hospitals) that carry forward beyond his lifetime.

Mentor & spiritual father — To many pastors and believers, his life was an example, a source of encouragement in trials.

Public respect & honor — His 80th birthday was celebrated widely, showing how deeply he was valued in Christian circles.

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Kwara killings: Nnamdi Kanu jailed for warning against Jihadist incursion into Southern Nigeria – Igbo clerics

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An association of Igbo clergymen, Concerned Igbo Ministers’ Commission, has reacted to the recent killings in Kwara State, saying leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, was jailed for warning against ‘Jihadist incursion’ into Nigeria’s southern territories.

Over a hundred deaths have been recorded in the attacks on communities in Kwara, believed to have been carried out by Islamist extremists.

In a statement on Friday, President of the Concerned Igbo Ministers’ Commission, Rev. Tony Uzor, expressed regrets that Kanu’s warning about the spread of extremism in the country, particularly into the South, was ignored.

Uzor expressed disappointment that rather than act on Kanu’s warning, Nigerian authorities threw him into jail.

The clergyman faulted the government for going after Kanu, who he said was only armed with microphone, while pampering insurgents and bandits responsible for killing thousands of Nigerians.

According to Uzor, for the Nigerian government, “words are treated as deadlier than weapons, and warnings are punished more harshly than mass murder”.

The Concerned Igbo Ministers’ Commission added that Kanu was arrested, prosecuted and imprisoned because his broadcasts unsettled the status quo that favours the caliphate.

Faulting Kanu’s conviction, the cleric added, “A man who spoke — who warned, provoked, irritated, unsettled — was caged as though he had spilled blood. Meanwhile, blood was actually spilled elsewhere, in industrial quantities, and the nation barely blinked.

“Justice James Omotosho, presiding over the Federal High Court in Abuja, sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment in November 2025 for terrorism charges — inciting violence through his broadcasts and calls for Biafran independence. Kanu, the very man who had long warned of this exact impending doom in Yorubaland: the spread of religious extremism, the unchecked jihadist incursions into Southern territories, the failure to protect communities from the reach of these terrorists. He was convicted not for wielding weapons, but for wielding words that unsettled the status quo.

“Justice Omotosho handed down concurrent life terms, ensuring Kanu rots in isolation at Sokoto Correctional Centre of all places, the seat of the caliphate itself. All while the real killers in Kwara — and countless other places — evade the same zealous pursuit.

“It is apparently safer to wield an AK-47 assault rifle than a microphone — provided the AK-47 aligns with the unspoken hierarchies of power.”

The Igbo clergymen further expressed concern that hundreds can be killed in rural Nigeria by armed groups whose methods and ideology are well known, without any serious response from the government.

The clerics said the Nigerian government has not displayed the same zeal it deployed in going after Kanu and IPOB in efforts to stop killings by Jihadists and Islamic extremists.

The statement added, “The dead are absorbed into statistics and forgotten.
Take Kwara State, where just this week, Islamic terrorists slaughtered at least 170 people in the villages of Woro and Nuku just as Nnamdi Kanu predicted many years back. Gunmen stormed in, executing residents at close range — many bound and shot, others burned alive — for refusing to submit to extremist Sharia rule. Homes razed, shops looted, families shattered. The attackers, linked to genuine terrorist groups from Northern Nigeria and not proscribed, left a trail of mass graves and missing loved ones.

“President Tinubu deployed troops after the fact, blaming jihadists, but where was the same preemptive fury that accompanied Monday sit-at-home civil disobedience?

“But let one man (Nnamdi Kanu) speak inconvenient truths, invoke history, or challenge the emotional comfort of the state, and the system awakens with ferocity tagging him terrorist when he has not killed anyone. Those who kill are managed. Those who speak are crushed.”

The Concerned Igbo Ministers’ Commission accused the Nigerian government of jailing the country’s “prophets” while protecting killers.

According to the group, the government has shown that it is determined to ensure that Nigeria remains one at all cost.

“The stability of the murderous state matters more than the sanctity of life. Preventing uncomfortable ideas is more urgent than preventing funerals.
Silence in the face of killings is preferable to noise in the face of injustice.

“Because a society confident in its moral foundations does not jail prophets and tolerate killers. It does not obsess over speech while normalizing graves,” the statement added.

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Gospel Legend Ron Kenoly Is Dead

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Legendary gospel singer Ron Kenoly has passed away.

His death was confirmed on Monday, February 3, 2026, with tributes pouring in from gospel artistes across the world. He was 81 years old.

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“Based On Medical Facts, I Don’t Believe This Is A Miracle” – Medical Doctor Reacts To Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Miracle Video (Watch)

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A Nigerian medical doctor, Dr Sina, has publicly reacted to a viral miracle video involving Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, stating that based on medical facts, he does not believe the incident qualifies as a miracle.

A video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome healing some people who were reportedly unable to walk had initially made the rounds, stirring different reactions.

In a detailed breakdown shared online, the doctor explained that he carefully reviewed the video, slowing it down and examining the movements of the individuals described as crippled.

According to him, several physical and neurological signs expected in paralyzed or long-term crippled individuals were absent.

Dr Sina noted that medically, a non-functional or paralyzed leg often presents with abnormal angles, rotations, or muscle wasting due to disuse. However, he claimed these features were not evident in the video.

He also pointed out instances where some individuals appeared to move their legs freely, including crossing them, which he said would be impossible for someone who is paralyzed.

He further argued that even in a scenario where healing occurred instantly, the brain would still need time to relearn movement, balance, and coordination. In his view, the immediate and spontaneous jumping seen in the video did not align with how neurological recovery typically works.

While emphasizing that he believes in miracles as a Christian, Dr Sina maintained that, from a medical standpoint, the video did not provide sufficient evidence to conclude that a genuine miracle had taken place.

He encouraged viewers to slow down the footage themselves and consult medical professionals for further evaluation.

His words …

“I took a look at this Pastor Chris’ video and as a medic I slowed it down and examined critically.
I zoomed into the legs of the so called ” crippled” and here is what I’d say

1 If truly one is crippled , As Medics we know that the particular leg that’s crippled or non functional will assume an angle or rotation , None of the “crippled” had that angle which means most of them had fully functioning leg muscles.

2 If you look well there is a particular woman there that crossed her legs. If you are crippled aka paralyzed you can’t summon muscle power to bring your legs to make that angle

3 I tried to zoom even though I wasnt able to see clearly , usually when one has been crippled for a while there is tendency for the muscle to be asymmetric due to disuse, (except they’ve been having physio) took a look at all of them well, even though difficult i didn’t see physical signs of being crippled.

4 Even if we assume they were crippled for a while. If they miraculously got new nerves and muscles cells.
Jumping off the bed, the brain and other organs will still have to remaster movement. Balance and a little stagger.
The jump was spontaneous and not looking like a need for remastering.

Were they really crippled from the beginning ?

5 Slow the video and zoom zoom and check the occasional movement of the lower limb muscles of some of them ( show your doctor friends) that shows signs of intact nerve and muscle control

So are they really crippled?
PS- crippled will mean paralyzed or Paraplegic ( medical word)

Do miracles exist? As a Christian yes.
But is this a miracle? Looking at medical facts evidenced i don’t believe it is a miracle denovo.

You can fact check yourself”

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