Security forces deploy outside the Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate, on 23 October 2026, hours after gunmen opened fire during a funeral, killing nine and wounding 40.
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects on Monday after a shootout in Karak, over a Friday attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village that killed nine and wounded 40 during a funeral. Authorities call the suspects “extremist terrorists,” but no group has claimed responsibility.
Jordan’s security apparatus moved from manhunt to arrest on Monday, four days after gunmen turned a funeral into a massacre.
The attack struck a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village in Karak governorate, about 120km southwest of Amman, an area with a significant Christian minority.
Mourners had gathered for a funeral service when armed men opened fire; witnesses described several minutes of shooting, and survivors recounted people crawling for cover and the gunmen returning to fire into those falling. Nine people died and 40 were wounded — a toll that rose through the weekend from the six announced on Friday.
A frame broadcast by Jordanian state television purportedly shows three gunmen armed with pistols and a rifle approaching the church in Karak as mourners take cover.
The arrest operation followed a tip-led search. The Public Security Directorate said the three suspects were located in an abandoned house in Karak, refused to surrender and attacked the arresting team.
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Security forces returned fire, wounded all three and took them into custody; no personnel were hurt, and weapons and ammunition were seized. The Directorate declared the suspects had met their “just fate,” adding that “terrorism has no place among us.”
Politically, the response has been framed as both security and ideology. King Abdullah II — Jordan is a key US partner against Islamist militant groups — ordered an “iron fist” response to what he termed a terrorist attack.
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan attributed the violence to “terrorist ideology and blind extremism,” and Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya said authorities were reviewing the circumstances that pushed young people towards extremism, pledging accountability for anyone found to have participated.
An ambulance transports a person wounded in the attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate, about 120km southwest of Amman. Jordanian hospitals received 40 wounded.
Two facts dominate the story’s open end. First, no organisation has claimed responsibility, and the Directorate has neither named the suspects nor stated any affiliation.
Second, the attack is genuinely anomalous: Jordan is one of the region’s more stable states and has repeatedly foiled militant plots, yet Karak has surfaced before — in 2016, gunmen killed ten people there, including seven police officers, in attacks that included the Crusader castle tourist site.
For Jordan’s small Christian community, and for the wider region, the significance is the precedent: a soft target chosen during a rite of mourning, in a country that has marketed itself as an island of stability. The arrests close the chase but not the question — how three armed men reached a church, and who, if anyone, put them there.
The grand finale of the 18th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services is today! Following two days of remarkable revelations from the Word, life-changing healing ministrations, and testimonies of divine transformation, the final session promises a climactic outpouring of God’s supernatural power. Across continents and in millions of healing centers, billions of viewers are preparing to witness the culmination of extraordinary events—sicknesses healed, chains broken, and faith renewed worldwide.
PASTOR CHRIS PRAYS FOR FAMILIES.
For those who have not yet joined, this is the moment to participate! The service begins at 2:00 PM (GMT+1)and will be streamed live on www.healingstreams.tv and the Healing to the Nations App, giving viewers worldwide the opportunity to participate in this global healing experience in every language and major dialect.
As is customary, Pastor Chris will be praying specially for families and nations; the countless testimonies of revival, healing, and prosperity from previous editions stand as proof of the power and efficacy of this divine moment. So don’t miss it.
PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME REVEALS THE REALITIES OF THE INDESTRUCTIBLE LIFE
The atmosphere was electrifying as Pastor Chris Oyakhil shared eye-opening revelations from the Word of God, emphasizing the importance of building personal faith, renewing the mind, and understanding the indestructible nature of the divine life in Christ.
He explained that a specific instruction given to one person does not automatically apply to everyone, stressing the importance of building personal faith. He urged participants to “build your own faith and become unshakeable.”
Referring to John 3:16, Pastor Chris explained the certainty of everlasting life for everyone who believes in Jesus Christ. He emphasized that “it’s not a promise; it’s a statement of fact.” He further explained that the life received in Christ is indestructible and continues forever, declaring: “I live by the power of an endless life, an indestructible life.”
Pastor Chris also challenged participants to change their way of thinking, emphasizing the need for new materials to produce new thoughts. He declared, “You have to change your way of thinking. You have to change. You need new materials to give you new thinking.” He further explained that “the new type of gold is within your heart and your spirit,” emphasizing the work of God within the Christian.
Reiterating this truth, he stated, “The work of God is going on inside you right now.” He stressed the importance of continually receiving the Word of God as the material for renewed thinking and transformation, reminding participants that “the Word of God is going on inside you right now.”
Using light to illustrate spiritual realities, Pastor Chris asked, “How can you describe light?” He then explained, “Only a greater light can describe light.” He connected this revelation to the life of the Christian, emphasizing the ongoing work of God within them and declaring, “Everything you do turns into success.”He also challenged participants to consider the kind of life they desired to live.
Drawing from Proverbs 4:18, he reminded them of the Scripture: “The path of the righteous is as a shining light that shines brighter and brighter.” He also highlighted the assurance in Romans 8:28 that all things work together for good to those who love God, emphasizing that “He didn’t say some things; He says all things.”
Concluding these powerful exhortations, Pastor Chris drew attention to the Bible’s repeated instruction to “Fear not,” encouraging participants to build their faith on God’s Word and live without fear.
MIRACLES AND TESTIMONIES FROM DAY 2
Incredible miracles continue to be reported from the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris. From Poland to Madagascar, and many other nations, testimonies keep pouring in, each one a testament to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
Florence — Seychelles: For two years, she suffered from nerve pain that made walking difficult. She limped and required support, enduring excruciating pain. When Pastor Chris prayed, she felt a warm sensation at the affected area, and the pain immediately disappeared. She can now walk properly without pain.
Evelina — Finland: After living with atopic dermatitis for 28 years, she testified to a remarkable change. She shared, “Hallelujah! Last night, after the Man of God ministered to me on the large screen, it was the first time in a very long time that I didn’t scratch my skin! Now I am healed, and my skin has started to get better. I am now eating many things that previously caused allergic reactions on my skin.”
Nissi — Poland: She had experienced persistent, sharp pains in her lower back and abdomen. During the prayer segment led by Rev. Ray Okocha, she placed her Healing Streams magazine on her lower abdomen, held her back, and prayed in tongues, believing God for a miracle. Immediately after the prayer, the pain disappeared and, she testified, it remained gone throughout the service till the time of this report.
Zinadine Tu’upou — Solomon Islands: For five years, Solomon had experienced severe mental health challenges that left him restless, wandering aimlessly, and unable to remain settled. His parents had continually prayed for him, deeply distressed. During the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris, as they followed the program and interceded for him, they witnessed a remarkable change. He reportedly regained his composure, began speaking normally and coherently, and became calm and settled, bringing immense joy and relief to his family.
Rajakaruna — Sri Lanka: For about a year, he had been unable to walk up and down stairs because of pain and heaviness in his legs. As Pastor Chris prayed for the global audience, he put his faith to work at the Healing Centre he was participating in. He began walking vigorously and then walked up and down the stairs with ease, testifying that he had been healed.
Malala — Madagascar: She had been suffering from breast cancer, which affected her daily activities and made it difficult to raise or move her arms normally. During the Healing Streams Live Healing Services, she reported a remarkable change in her condition. She testified that the lump in her breast had reduced in size, she could raise and move her arms freely, and the discomfort in her breast had significantly eased. She also described feeling as though a heavy weight had been lifted from her breast and expressed renewed hope of returning to her normal activities.
These awe-inspiring testimonies are just a glimpse of the countless miracles showcasing the impact of the ongoing Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris. The power of the Holy Ghost is changing lives, restoring health, and reminding the world that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
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NDLEA arrests a South African woman and a US-based grandmother over separate cocaine and cannabis shipments intercepted at Lagos airport.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 34-year-old South African woman and a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother over alleged drug trafficking at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
The agency said its operatives seized 36.65 kilograms of cocaine from the South African suspect, Qhina Beauty, and 9.45 kilograms of high-grade cannabis, popularly known as loud, from the US-based grandmother, Anetor Gloria Ubong.
NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
South African Woman Arrested With 36.65kg Cocaine
NDLEA arrests 34-year-old South African Qhina Beauty with 36.65kg of cocaine allegedly concealed in her luggage at Lagos airport.
According to the NDLEA, Qhina was arrested on October 7 while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to South Africa through Doha.
A search of her luggage reportedly uncovered 30 blocks of cocaine concealed with dried pepper and packaged in seven parcels.
The suspect allegedly told investigators that she travelled to Nigeria specifically to collect the drugs after being promised 20,000 South African rand for successful delivery.
Further investigations led to the October 14 arrest of a Lagos-based car dealer, Uchenna Victor Umunnakwe, who allegedly assisted with her accommodation and movements.
US-Based Grandmother Intercepted With Cannabis
NDLEA arrests 62-year-old US-based grandmother Anetor Gloria Ubong after allegedly discovering 9.45kg of cannabis concealed in her luggage at Lagos airport.
In another operation, NDLEA officers arrested 62-year-old Anetor Gloria Ubong on October 21 following her arrival from Houston, Texas.
The agency said officers discovered 18 parcels of cannabis weighing 9.45 kilograms inside her checked luggage.
Ubong, a realtor based in Richmond, Texas, reportedly claimed that her daughter and prospective son-in-law’s brother had arranged for the package to be delivered to Nigeria.
NDLEA Recovers Drugs Across Several States
NDLEA seizes large consignments of illicit drugs during coordinated operations across Lagos, Delta, Kano, Bauchi, Niger and other states.
Beyond the airport arrests, NDLEA operatives conducted multiple operations across Lagos, Delta, Kano, Bauchi, Niger, Edo, Ondo, Taraba and Oyo states.
In Delta State, officers arrested a 46-year-old woman living with a physical disability, Helen Bakporo Samson, allegedly found with six kilograms of cannabis.
Another suspect in Warri was intercepted with large quantities of tramadol, codeine syrup, diazepam and other controlled substances.
In Bauchi, officers recovered 379 kilograms of cannabis, while a raid in Ondo State led to the recovery of 583 kilograms.
The agency also reported destroying two cannabis farms in Edo State with an estimated yield exceeding two tonnes.
Other operations resulted in arrests and drug seizures in Kano, Taraba, Niger and Oyo states.
Marwa Orders Sustained Crackdown
NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), commended officers involved in the operations for their vigilance and intelligence-led enforcement.
He urged commands nationwide to maintain pressure on drug trafficking networks and strengthen efforts against substance abuse.
The agency also continued its War Against Drug Abuse sensitisation campaigns in schools and communities across several states.
The suspects remain accused of drug-related offences, with the agency’s investigations forming part of its nationwide enforcement operations.
Governments across several countries are encouraging households to maintain emergency supplies against potential disruptions.
Governments in the United Kingdom, France and five other countries are encouraging households to maintain emergency supplies as concerns grow over extreme weather, cyberattacks, geopolitical tensions and possible disruptions to essential services.
The emergency stockpiling advice aims to help families cope independently when electricity, water, communication networks or food supplies become temporarily unavailable.
The countries include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden.
Although the recommendations vary, authorities are increasingly emphasising the importance of household preparedness rather than relying entirely on emergency services.
UK Launches New Emergency Preparedness Campaign
The UK Cabinet Office’s new “Be Ready” initiative advises citizens to gradually build up three days’ worth of essential supplies.
The British government launched its Be Ready campaign on October 22, 2026, advising households to maintain enough essential supplies for three days.
According to the UK Cabinet Office, the initiative forms part of a three-year programme designed to strengthen national resilience against severe weather, infrastructure failures and other emergencies.
Households are encouraged to keep bottled water, non-perishable food, essential medication, torches, batteries and communication equipment.
British Security Minister Dan Jarvis said preparing for everyday emergencies would reduce pressure on emergency services and allow respondent to prioritise vulnerable residents.
France, Ireland and Netherlands Recommend 72-Hour Supplies
France has advised citizens to prepare emergency kits containing essential supplies sufficient to manage the critical first 72 hours of a crisis.
The French government’s recommendations include drinking water, food, medication, cash, important documents and battery-powered radios.
Similarly, Ireland advises households to maintain food and water reserves capable of supporting them for up to three days when essential services are disrupted.
The Netherlands has adopted a 72-hour preparedness recommendation, encouraging residents to plan for situations where electricity, drinking water, internet connectivity and electronic payments become unavailable.
Germany, Finland and Sweden Push Longer-Term Preparedness
Germany recommends that households aim to maintain emergency food and drinking water supplies for up to 10 days where possible.
The country’s Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance says even three days of supplies can significantly improve household preparedness.
Finland advises residents to maintain enough food, water, medication and other essentials for at least 72 hours.
Finnish authorities also caution against panic buying, warning that excessive purchasing during emergencies can disrupt supply chains and make essential goods harder for others to obtain.
Sweden recommends a longer preparedness period, encouraging households to manage independently for at least one week during serious emergencies.
Its guidance covers disruptions caused by extreme weather, infrastructure failures and possible armed conflict.
Why Are Governments Encouraging Stockpiling?
The growing emphasis on household preparedness reflects concerns about increasingly interconnected risks affecting critical infrastructure and supply chains.
In March 2025, the European Commission introduced its Preparedness Union Strategy, encouraging people across European Union member states to maintain essential supplies for at least 72 hours.
The strategy identified natural disasters, cyberattacks, geopolitical instability and other crises as reasons for strengthening emergency readiness.
Under the approach, households are expected to manage basic needs temporarily while government agencies restore services and provide assistance to vulnerable populations.
What Should Households Keep?
Across the countries, emergency preparedness recommendations generally include drinking water, non-perishable food, prescribed medicines, first-aid supplies, flashlights, spare batteries, portable phone chargers and battery-powered radios.
Some authorities also recommend keeping emergency cash, copies of identification documents, warm clothing and essential supplies for children or pets.
However, the British Red Cross has clarified that household preparedness does not require excessive stockpiling or panic buying.
Families are encouraged to assess what they already have and gradually build practical emergency kits based on their circumstances.
Do the Warnings Signal an Immediate Crisis?
The recommendations do not establish that war, widespread shortages or a major catastrophe is imminent.
Several countries introduced their emergency preparedness guidelines years before Britain’s latest campaign.
Instead, authorities describe the measures as preventive steps intended to improve household resilience and reduce pressure on emergency respondent when unexpected disruptions occur.
The renewed attention highlights a broader international shift towards preparing communities to withstand emergencies before they escalate into humanitarian crises.
PHP, the open-source language behind an estimated 70% of websites, is patched — but exposure remains uneven across the globe.
PHP — “PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor” — is an open-source, back-end programming language created in the early 1990s to generate dynamic web pages. When you load a page, PHP is the code gathering data and assembling it into something readable. It still underpins Wikipedia, WordPress, countless online stores, and developer frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony and Drupal. Cyber firm Wiz estimates it powers roughly 70% of the world’s websites — infrastructure so ubiquitous it is largely invisible, and largely assumed to be settled.
Two bugs, one decade, a 9.2 severity
This week, researchers at Wiz and Calif disclosed two vulnerabilities that they say sit inside the language itself, affecting versions released over the last ten years. Catalogued as CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 and rated 9.2 out of 10, they were nicknamed php2shell because, under the right conditions, they could hand an attacker control of a web server and access to the data behind it. Calif’s Ryan Austin called it the most serious vulnerability he has ever found.
What changed was the search, not the bug
The bugs were not new. What changed was the ability to find them: the researchers used advanced AI code-analysis tools developed by OpenAI, capable of auditing code at a scale and speed human review never matched. The same capability cuts both ways — OpenAI noted AI can expose flaws but also help attackers build exploits faster. Details leaked online this week, forcing the disclosure timeline and compressing the window defenders rely on.
The scramble
The 21 October alert rippled outward. Wikimedia took systems down as a precaution; the Finnish government, Edinburgh council, some BBC pages and the Netherlands’ cyber-security agency pulled sites; the UK said 32 lower-profile sites were briefly offline; Orange suspended certain services globally; and Japan’s SoftBank temporarily suspended earthquake and tsunami alerts, urging customers to find another channel before a Monday resumption. The PHP Foundation released patches and told all users to update immediately. The US NSA said the flaw offers a “direct path” to a system’s database and told agencies to patch immediately or go offline; the EU, Singapore and Australia issued parallel warnings, and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged website owners publicly to check whether they ran on PHP.
Precautionary shutdowns on 21 October spanned Wikipedia and Wikimedia systems, Finnish and UK government sites, Edinburgh council, parts of the BBC, the Netherlands’ cyber agency, France’s Orange and Japan’s SoftBank.
The demand spike was immediate. Cloudflare chief Matthew Prince reported thousands of exploit attempts in the ten hours before disclosure, tens of thousands within 45 minutes of it, hundreds of thousands within two hours, and millions thereafter. Amazon said it was targeted repeatedly before public disclosure and stayed online. As of Friday, no successful attack had been reported — but researchers warn attempts will intensify as technical detail spreads, and that full impact may surface slowly.
Why small sites carry the most risk
Poorly maintained sites with thin security staffing are most exposed, and PHP is not confined to web apps: it hides in the management interfaces of network appliances, load balancers and embedded devices that rarely get treated as internet-facing. Patch adoption is climbing, but scan data suggests not fast enough globally.
The practical takeaway
If a host or developer manages your site, ask one question: has the PHP security fix been applied? Updating WordPress or its plugins does not resolve a flaw in PHP itself. If you self-manage, patching is on you — the UK NCSC advises taking a site offline temporarily if you cannot apply fixes quickly. Everyone else should expect password-reset requests, and expect phishers to ride the story.
Britain's new "Be Ready" advice asks every household for a three-day buffer of food, water and basic essentials.
The government wants every household to hold three days of food, water and essentials. What’s on the list, why officials say it’s about resilience not threat — and how other countries go further.
The government’s new homework: three days in your cupboard
The question at the centre of the UK’s “Be Ready” campaign is almost embarrassingly domestic. Do you have three days’ worth of food and water in your home? That is the baseline now asking of every British household — alongside non-perishable food, bottled water, wet wipes, a torch, cash, and an extra supply of any regular medication. The stated trigger is disruption to essential services: severe weather and cyber attacks are both named as plausible reasons the normal rhythm of shops, water, power and payments could stop for a rocky few days.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham put it in ordinary language on Friday: unexpected events “seem to be becoming more common”, and households should have “those supplies in the house to get you through those moments”.
Resilience, not intelligence
Officials have been careful about the framing. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the advice — comparable to guidance issued by the previous government — was not prompted by any “particular piece of intelligence”. The hazards he listed are slow-burning rather than imminent: extreme weather made more frequent by man-made climate change, “increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks” on businesses, and supply-chain disruption caused by “hostile state actors or terrorists”.
The logic, as disaster planning expert Prof Lucy Easthope explains it, is about protecting the response rather than predicting the event. If a household holds its own supplies, emergency services are free to work on the cases that genuinely need them. Her example is clinical and unglamorous: a person with an extra 48 hours of heart medication means responders are not immediately dispatched to find an emergency pharmacist. Multiply that across a city during a storm and the difference is real.
Sixteen years of lobbying — and a sceptical public
Prof Easthope says she has lobbied successive governments to run this kind of campaign for about 16 years, deterred by a fear of “putting out information that might cause tension”. She also volunteered a caveat worth recording: that the advice may have been “rushed” out ahead of Storm Austen’s arrival.
Public reaction has split along the familiar fault line. Some households are already deep in preparation — Bridgette Clamp near Penzance has tinned goods plus flour and yeast to bake bread (“we’re rocking and rolling”); an off-grid resident in north Wales said he wouldn’t “even notice” a disaster. Others conceded doubt even while spending: one woman bought “loads and loads” of emergency food and ate it, and asked aloud whether the government was “scaremongering”. Paul, from Torquay, put the resistance best — “Who on earth carries three day supply of water?” — adding that the guidance “made it our responsibility, rather than their responsibility”.
The Be Ready checklist: three days of bottled water and non-perishable food, plus wet wipes, a torch, cash and an extra supply of medication.
That is the honest tension in this story. Preparedness advice works only if it is trusted, and British disaster messaging has historically been parodied or accused of panic-mongering. Prof Easthope believes the pendulum has shifted, but the credibility of the messenger now determines whether shelves are quietly stocked or the whole idea is dismissed.
Where the UK sits internationally
By the standards of peer nations, the UK’s ask is modest. Prof Easthope described Britain as “light years” behind Scandinavia, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, where preparedness has been normalised for years. France advises 72 hours of food; Germany tells households to plan for a ten-day period; “Think 72 Hours” style campaigns have long run across the US, Australia and Europe. She was blunt: “This is one area where I’m very comfortable saying we are playing massive catch-up.”
The practical approach
None of this requires a bunker or a bulk-buy run. Buy what you already eat, in a couple of extra packets each shop; keep water you will actually drink and rotate it; request a longer medication supply from your pharmacy or GP and note expiry dates; keep a torch by the door and a small amount of cash for the day card machines are down. If you are a carer, care for a vulnerable neighbour, or depend on powered medical equipment, say so to your network and your utility now — they hold priority registers for exactly this scenario. Preparedness done well looks boring: a normal cupboard, slightly deeper than usual.
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola patient is showing signs of recovery, with no evidence of community transmission reported so far.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare disclosed the development on Friday, October 23, as health authorities continued efforts to prevent the spread of the virus.
The patient, a woman who recently travelled from Uganda, tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Abuja on October 20, 2026.
She remains under medical care as health officials monitor her condition.
Ebola Patient Shows Signs of Improvement
The Health Ministry said the patient’s condition had improved following treatment and monitoring.
However, officials have not announced her full recovery or discharge from medical care.
Authorities also confirmed that contact tracing, quarantine and surveillance activities remain ongoing.
The measures aim to identify possible exposures and prevent additional infections.
WHO Confirms 44 Contacts Under Monitoring
Health authorities continue Ebola testing, contact tracing and surveillance as Nigeria’s confirmed patient shows signs of recovery. Photo: Illustrative.
These individuals included people who may have encountered the patient during her travel or medical treatment.
Importantly, the 44 contacts are not confirmed Ebola cases.
According to WHO, the patient developed symptoms on October 7 and sought treatment at a private healthcare facility in Abuja on October 11.
Laboratory testing subsequently confirmed the infection on October 20.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated its emergency response coordination system.
Government Strengthens Ebola Surveillance
The Federal Government has directed relevant agencies and healthcare institutions to comply strictly with Ebola prevention protocols.
Health authorities are strengthening surveillance at entry points and improving infection prevention measures at healthcare facilities.
Officials have also warned against misinformation about Ebola treatment and prevention.
Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials. Early identification, isolation and proper medical care are essential to controlling transmission.
The Health Ministry has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and rely on information from recognised public health authorities.
Although the latest recovery update is encouraging, the public health response continues.
Hundreds of millions participate in the global healing crusade as Pastor Chris ministers to the sick in Healing Lines and prays for a worldwide audience; Day One features remarkable testimonies of healing, restoration and renewed hope.
Shouts of joy, thanksgiving and praise to God reverberated across nations on Friday, October 23, 2026, as the 18th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris opened with remarkable accounts of healing, restoration and renewed hope.
The three-day global programme, the final edition of the year, brought together hundreds of millions of participants from practically all countries and communities under Heaven for a time of worship, the teaching of God’s Word, testimonies and healing ministrations led by the President of LoveWorld, Reverend Chris Oyakhilome, DSc, DSc, DD.
From those brought before Pastor Chris in the Healing Lines to participants connecting remotely from across the world, Day One was marked by celebrations from people who reported experiencing healing from various ailments. Many were seen rising from wheelchairs, abandoning crutches and other mobility aids, and rejoicing over what they described as remarkable changes in their physical conditions.
The service unfolded in an atmosphere of faith, expectation and thanksgiving, with the healing ministration extending beyond those physically present at the venue to participants whose images were projected on giant screens from different nations.
As the final Healing Streams edition of 2026 commenced, the day’s central message emerged clearly through the teaching, testimonies and ministrations: faith in God’s Word and the importance of believing and acting on it.
“HAVE FAITH, YOUR CHANGE HAS COME!”
Setting the tone for the opening day, Pastor Deola Phillips, Executive Minister of the Healing School and convener of the event, welcomed participants to the October edition with a stirring declaration: “Have Faith, Your Change Has Come!”
Addressing the global congregation, she emphasised the significance of the occasion and encouraged participants to approach the service with faith and expectation.
“This is your moment of change. Do you want to be well? God’s Word is a stream of grace, and streams of healing are coming to you through the songs, testimonies, and exhortations. Receive the Word in your spirit, refuse to be distracted, and believe that today is your day. You will rise. You will walk. You will live. And by the time we’re done, you’ll be singing your testimony of praise.”
Her charge established the atmosphere for the programme, encouraging participants to remain attentive to the Word and expectant of the changes they desired.
The Loveworld Singers subsequently led the congregation in an uplifting session of worship, after which senior ministers of the Healing School took turns leading prayers and sharing testimonies from previous editions.
Rev. Tom Amenkhienan urged participants to recognise the spiritual significance of the gathering and prepare themselves to receive.
“Heaven is focused on you. You are in the place where the healing power of God is flowing, and lives are being transformed. Get ready for an extraordinary time in the presence of the Lord.”
He also highlighted the special significance of the October edition, which coincides with the Month of Mercies, drawing attention to the abundance of God’s tender mercies throughout the three-day programme.
Similarly, Pastor John De Beer underscored the personal nature of the event, encouraging participants to approach the service with expectation.
“Everything that is being done in this program is centered around you. It has been made and specifically tailored for you. You must be expectant. Prepare your spirit to receive.”
Rev. Ray expressed appreciation to Pastor Chris for the global impact of the Healing Streams initiative, emphasising that distance was no barrier to participating in the service.
“This is Healing Streams with the Man of God, Pastor Chris, and you are right in the presence of a miracle. Wherever you are participating, the power of God is right where you are.”
Reflecting on testimonies from the July edition, he recalled the account of Joseph, a 10-year-old boy in Peru who reportedly received healing from an inability to speak, and Osan in Costa Rica, who reportedly regained his ability to walk after six months.
Drawing attention to the expectations surrounding the October gathering, he declared, “If it was great then, you can imagine what it will be now, because the glory of the latter house shall be greater.”
“YOU ARE RIGHT NOW IN THE PRESENCE OF DESTINY”
The atmosphere of expectation intensified as Pastor Chris took the stage to deliver a message centred on faith, the power of God’s Word and the importance of making a conscious decision to believe.
Welcoming participants to the service, he described the gathering as a divinely appointed moment in their lives.
“I want to welcome you specially to this very predestinated service. You are right now in the presence of destiny,” he declared.
“Before you were born God planned this very hour for you. It’s a special moment in your life. And you’re going to have to do what you choose with it. Make up your mind you’re going to do the right thing with it.”
The declaration established the foundation for his teaching, which focused on the capacity of human beings to believe and act on their convictions.
Explaining the uniqueness of this capacity, Pastor Chris said:
“There is something that God made possible for human beings. Animals don’t have it. Angels don’t have it. Of course Demons don’t have it. It was only given to human beings; and you have to do something with it.”
He further emphasised the importance of exercising faith, declaring:
“Your Faith in God is important. Only Humans are given the capacity to act on their faith, to believe and act accordingly.”
Addressing the belief that some people are incapable of exercising faith, he challenged participants to recognise that believing or refusing to believe is a personal choice.
“Some people say, ‘I can’t believe.’ But every human can. You choose to believe or not believe. It’s always a choice,” he declared.
Illustrating the simplicity of believing, he pointed to how children trust the words and promises of their parents and act accordingly.
“Believing is very simple. Even children learn to believe while they are very young. If Mummy or Daddy makes a promise to a child, they believe and act on the word that Mummy or Daddy spoke. They don’t need a seminar on believing,” he said.
He also explained that faith is already woven into everyday human experience, with people routinely trusting institutions, professionals and systems.
“You have faith in the school; that’s why you attended it. You have faith in your neighbour; that’s why you chose to live next to him,” he explained.
Challenging participants to apply the same principle to their relationship with God, he added:
“But when it comes to the things of God, you say, ‘I don’t know.’ Well, that was your choice.”
In a related emphasis, he reiterated:
“Only humans are given the capacity to act on their faith, to believe and act accordingly. That’s so important. You have the capacity to believe and act on it. It’s always a choice, to believe and not to believe. Believing is very simple; even children dare to believe.”
He further declared, “All the structures of human societies are built on faith. Your faith is working all the time.”
Through these illustrations, Pastor Chris encouraged participants to recognise faith as a practical principle and to approach God’s Word with confidence rather than uncertainty.
“THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IS THE POWER OF GOD TO SAVE”
Drawing from Romans 1:16, Pastor Chris emphasised the importance of believing the Gospel as the basis for receiving the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.
“The gospel of Christ is the power of God to save. If you don’t believe it, it cannot save you. You have to believe it to be saved,” he declared.
He explained that, according to the Christian faith, God had accomplished His work through Jesus Christ, while the individual’s responsibility was to believe and receive what Christ had done.
“God has already done His part in Jesus Christ. Your part is to believe in what He did,” he said.
The teaching formed an important part of the spiritual foundation of the service, with Pastor Chris encouraging participants to recognise the significance of faith in receiving God’s promises.
He also drew from Mark 9:22–23, highlighting the biblical declaration that all things are possible to the one who believes.
“FEAR NOT! BELIEVE ONLY AND SHE SHALL BE MADE WHOLE”
A major highlight of the message was Pastor Chris’s reference to the account of Jairus and his daughter in Luke 8:41–56.
Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, had approached Jesus for help because his daughter was dying. While Jesus was on His way to the man’s house, news arrived that the girl had died.
Pastor Chris drew attention to Jesus’ response to the devastating news, emphasising the instruction to reject fear and continue believing.
“Sometimes when you are believing God for something, the condition can get worse. But Jesus said, ‘FEAR NOT! BELIEVE ONLY AND SHE SHALL BE MADE WHOLE,’” he declared.
He explained that Jesus did not allow the report of the girl’s death to override His response to Jairus’ original request.
The account, he noted, illustrates the importance of maintaining faith even when circumstances appear to contradict what a person is trusting God to do.
“Don’t struggle. Only believe,” he urged.
He also referred to Mark 9, which recounts the healing of a boy tormented by a demon, drawing attention to the father’s appeal to Jesus for compassion.
Through these biblical accounts, Pastor Chris encouraged participants to remain steadfast in their faith, even when confronted with discouraging circumstances.
“BELIEVE THE WORD, NOT THE SYMPTOMS”
Expanding on the relationship between faith, God’s Word and healing, Pastor Chris drew from several passages of Scripture, including Proverbs 4:20–22, John 6:54–63, John 1:14 and Leviticus 17:11–14.
He explained that Jesus’ words concerning His flesh and blood should be understood in the context of the spiritual life communicated through God’s Word.
Referring to John 6:63, he highlighted Jesus’ declaration that it is the Spirit who gives life. He connected this to John 1:14, which declares that the Word became flesh and dwelt among humanity, explaining that Jesus was the Word of God manifested in human form.
“It was not about eating His body. It was about receiving His Word. If you received His Word, you received Him. You got everything,” he said.
He further explained that God’s Word communicates life to those who receive it, drawing attention to Proverbs 4:20–22, which describes God’s words as life to those who find them and health to their flesh.
“Through the Word of God, we can all receive the life that He gives. Wherever you are in the world, when you receive His Word, you receive His life,” he declared.
Reaffirming the authority of Scripture, he also referenced John 14:6, in which Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth and the life.”
He then emphasised the reliability of God’s Word, urging participants to give precedence to it over contrary physical symptoms and circumstances.
“The Word of God is truth. It is reality.
“It doesn’t matter what the symptoms are telling you. Believe the Word, not the symptoms.”
In the same vein, he referenced John 17:17, which declares, “Thy word is truth,” explaining that God’s Word is reality and that God is faithful to His promises.
His message was a call to participants to place their confidence in what Scripture declares rather than allowing adverse circumstances to determine their expectations.
“HE IS TRULY HERE”
Pastor Chris also reminded participants of Jesus’ promise concerning His presence among those gathered in His name, encouraging the global audience to recognise that physical distance does not limit their participation in the service.
“Jesus said when we are together in His name He is right there with us. Can you believe it? Only believe,” he said.
He urged participants to accept the words of Jesus as absolute truth, emphasising that His promises were entirely reliable.
“Believe that what He said is absolute truth. He never exaggerated. He never lied to anyone. Anything he ever said was absolute truth. So He is truly here,” he declared.
The message reinforced the atmosphere of faith and expectation as participants continued to connect to the service from different nations, joining in prayer and celebrating the experiences they attributed to God’s power.
During the teaching, Pastor Chris also referred to a testimony from a participant who said doctors had told him he would never walk again but who subsequently regained the ability to walk and run.
The account served as an illustration of the healing experiences being celebrated during the programme and reinforced the minister’s message about maintaining faith in the face of difficult circumstances.
SHOUTS OF JOY AS PASTOR CHRIS MINISTERS TO THE SICK
Following the teaching, the service moved into one of its most anticipated moments as Pastor Chris began ministering to individuals in the Healing Lines in the Name of Jesus Christ.
The scenes evoked the healing encounters recorded in the Gospels, as the minister prayed for those who had come seeking healing and restoration.
Participants subsequently reported remarkable changes in their physical conditions, with celebrations erupting as people rose from stretchers, abandoned wheelchairs and crutches, and expressed joy over their experiences.
The atmosphere was filled with thanksgiving and praise to God as testimonies of relief from pain, renewed strength and restored mobility emerged.
The Healing Lines formed a significant part of the opening day’s proceedings, bringing individuals seeking healing before Pastor Chris for prayer.
But the ministration did not end with those physically present before him.
FROM THE HEALING LINES TO THE NATIONS
In a remarkable extension of the healing ministration, Pastor Chris turned his attention to the worldwide audience, praying for participants connecting to the service from nations across the globe.
Images of participants joining remotely were projected on giant screens as the minister prayed, bringing the global congregation into focus during the service.
The audience included people participating from churches, healing centres and crusade grounds, as well as individuals following the broadcast from their homes and other locations.
As Pastor Chris ministered in prayer, celebrations reportedly erupted across participating locations, with people rejoicing over healings they attributed to the power of God.
From those brought before him in the Healing Lines to the worldwide audience projected on the giant screens, the ministration underscored the international reach of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services.
For those unable to attend physically, the live broadcast provided an opportunity to participate remotely in the prayer and healing service.
The global nature of the programme was evident throughout the proceedings, as people from different countries united in worship, prayer and thanksgiving.
TESTIMONIES THAT SPEAK: STORIES OF HEALING AND RESTORATION
The testimony segment, anchored by Evangelist Eddy Owase, renowned host of Real Miracles Today and Senior Minister of the Healing School, provided another major highlight of the service.
Participants from previous editions took the stage to recount experiences of healing and restoration, sharing accounts of recovery from debilitating conditions and describing changes that had affected their daily lives.
Their testimonies, accompanied by accounts of visible transformations, encouraged participants around the world and reinforced the atmosphere of faith and expectation as the October edition continued.
The opening day also featured a series of reported healing experiences from participants in different countries, illustrating the international reach of the service.
Senegal: Travail Reports Passing of Kidney Stones
In Senegal, Travail recounted a dramatic experience involving two kidney stones discovered the previous Thursday.
According to his testimony, doctors had recommended surgery because one stone, measuring almost 7mm, was considered too large to pass through the ureter. The second stone measured 5mm and remained in the kidney.
Travail said he had endured excruciating pain for nine days and had been taking medication daily. While watching the programme, he heard the testimony of a man who had reportedly been freed from kidney stones.
Minutes later, he felt the urge to urinate and subsequently reported that both stones had passed from his body.
Expressing his joy over the experience, he declared, “I’m free, Glory to God.”
Solomon Islands: Nine-Year-Old Patrick Finds Relief
In the Solomon Islands, nine-year-old Patrick, the son of a Healing Streams translator for the Temotu language in Temotu Province, had reportedly endured severe fever and distress for more than a month.
During the testimony segment of the programme, Patrick reportedly experienced relief and, for the first time in four weeks, was able to fall asleep and rest.
The experience brought encouragement to his family as they participated in the global service.
Kenya: Veronica Reports Restored Strength and Mobility
Veronica from Kenya testified to a dramatic turnaround after two years of severe leg weakness that had left her barely able to walk and eventually forced her to stop working.
The condition had also affected her back, causing her to walk in a bent position.
As Pastor Chris ministered on Day One, Veronica reported an immediate return of strength to her legs, prompting her to spring up from her seat.
She also testified that her back had been healed and that she could bend freely again.
Her account was among the reports of restored mobility that contributed to the atmosphere of celebration during the service.
India: Laveen Reports Relief from Bodily Heaviness and Pain
Watching from Bangalore, India, Laveen described experiencing bodily heaviness extending from the back of the head, alongside severe soreness throughout the body, before the programme.
While watching Healing Streams, Laveen reported experiencing peace and a sensation of healing extending from the top of the head to the soles of the feet.
The experience was shared as part of the testimonies emerging from participants connecting to the service remotely.
Kenya: Doreen Reports Improved Eyesight and Emotional Relief
Doreen, also from Kenya, shared a testimony of transformation after two years of eye problems and depression that had affected her performance at work and at home.
She disclosed that the condition had sometimes been accompanied by thoughts of ending her life.
During the programme, Doreen reported that Pastor Chris’s teaching gave her a more hopeful perspective on life. She said the feelings associated with her depression lifted, her body felt lighter and her heart was filled with joy.
She also testified that her eyesight had been restored.
Her account was among the day’s deeply personal testimonies, highlighting the emotional as well as physical challenges participants described facing before the service.
Together with the other reports, these experiences added to the stream of testimonies shared during the opening day, as participants continued to recount what they described as healing, renewed strength and restoration.
“EVERY CONDITION WILL BE REVERSED TO PERFECTION”
As the service progressed, Pastor Chris continued to encourage participants to receive God’s Word with faith and confidence, reinforcing the central message of the day.
Drawing from Scripture and the testimonies shared during the programme, he emphasised the importance of trusting God’s promises and recognising the significance of the opportunity to participate in the service.
Concluding his message, he declared:
“Every condition will be reversed to perfection. You will be made whole.”
The declaration captured the spirit of the opening day, as participants across the world joined in prayer, worship and thanksgiving, with reported healings prompting celebrations at participating locations.
The service also provided an opportunity for people to respond to the Gospel. Moved by the demonstration of God’s love as presented during the programme, many reportedly gave their hearts to Christ, while others reaffirmed their commitment to His Lordship over their lives.
As accounts of healing and restoration continued to emerge, the opening day ended with a renewed emphasis on faith, the life-giving power of God’s Word and the importance of believing and acting on it.
THE FINAL HEALING STREAMS EDITION OF 2026 CONTINUES
The opening day of the 18th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris brought together worship, biblical teaching, testimonies and healing ministrations in a global gathering that connected participants across national boundaries.
As the final edition of the year, the October 23–25 programme carries special significance for the worldwide Healing Streams community, bringing the year’s series of services to a close with a message centred on faith, healing and the power of God’s Word.
Day One was defined by two major developments: Pastor Chris’s teaching on the necessity of believing God’s Word and his subsequent ministration to the sick, first in the Healing Lines and then to participants across the world.
From the reported restoration of mobility and relief from pain to testimonies of renewed hope and emotional wellbeing, participants shared accounts of experiences they attributed to the power of God.
As the three-day programme continues, the message of the opening day remains central: faith requires a decision to believe, and God’s Word must be received with confidence.
With two more days of the final 2026 edition ahead, participants are looking forward to further services, testimonies and opportunities to join the global gathering in prayer, worship and thanksgiving.
The defining declaration of Day One remains unmistakable: “ONLY BELIEVE.”
YOUR MOMENT FOR A MIRACLE IS NOW—DON’T MISS IT!
The Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris continues through October 25, 2026, with further opportunities for participants around the world to connect to the programme.
Participants can join the live broadcast through Healing Streams TV or watch on the Loveworld Network in their preferred language. The service is also available through participating local television and radio stations and at designated healing centres.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASSISTANCE
For further information about participation, contact the Healing Streams team:
As the final Healing Streams edition of 2026 continues, participants across the nations are invited to remain connected to the programme and its message of faith, hope and the power of God’s Word
Atiku made the demand following controversial remarks by Alwan Hassan, a spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council.
Hassan alleged that certain ministers paid substantial sums to obtain political appointments and subsequently sought to recover the money after assuming office.
The allegation has sparked fresh questions about transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s ministerial appointment process.
Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over Bribery Allegations
Reacting in a post on X on Friday, October 23, Atiku challenged the president to identify those who allegedly received payments from political appointees.
He questioned the integrity of the appointment process and demanded greater transparency from the administration.
The former vice-president also criticised the government’s economic policies, arguing that Nigerians were suffering from rising living costs.
Atiku suggested that the allegations deserved a formal investigation rather than political silence.
How the Ministerial Appointment Controversy Began
APC campaign spokesperson Alwan Hassan alleged that some ministers paid billions of naira to secure government appointments, prompting Atiku Abubakar’s demand for an investigation.
Hassan made the controversial remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday.
While defending Tinubu’s direct supervision of government revenue and expenditure, he alleged that some political appointees considered their positions financial investments.
According to Hassan, individuals who allegedly spend heavily to obtain appointments may become more concerned about recovering their money than fulfilling their responsibilities.
However, he maintained that the alleged practice was not limited to the current APC administration.
He claimed that similar conduct had occurred under previous governments.
Calls for Accountability Intensify
The controversy has renewed scrutiny of the processes through which individuals secure ministerial appointments in Nigeria.
Hassan did not publicly identify any minister who allegedly paid for an appointment or provide documentary evidence supporting his claims.
His statements therefore remain allegations rather than established findings of corruption.
Atiku’s intervention has increased pressure for clarification about the alleged payments and whether any investigation will follow.
Emergency responders search the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey building in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood.
The Kenya Red Cross has received 31 missing-person reports following the collapse of a multi-storey building in Nairobi, as rescue teams continue searching for people feared trapped beneath the rubble.
The building collapsed on Friday, October 23, along 9th Street in Eastleigh, a busy commercial and residential neighbourhood in Kenya’s capital.
Red Cross disaster officer Benson Ochieng said on Saturday that 31 cases had been registered at the organisation’s tracing desk. However, the reports are still being verified, and two people have already been reunited with their families.
The figure does not mean that 31 people have been confirmed trapped beneath the collapsed structure.
Seven Feared Trapped as Rescue Operations Continue
Search and rescue personnel at the scene of a collapsed multi-storey building in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood as efforts continue to locate missing persons.
Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, previously confirmed that seven people had been reported missing following the incident.
He said 67 construction workers were at the site when the building collapsed. Of that number, 66 escaped without injuries, while one was injured and taken to hospital.
Authorities also confirmed that 11 shops operating on the building’s ground floor and basement were occupied at the time of the collapse.
Rescue teams involving the Kenya Defence Forces, police, Kenya Red Cross and other emergency agencies continued clearing the debris on Saturday.
Specialised equipment, including sniffer dogs and thermal sensors, has been deployed to help locate possible survivors.
Governor Raises Questions Over Building Approval
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that the collapsed building did not have approved construction plans.
According to Sakaja, the county government approved a change of use for the property in October 2024. However, a subsequent application to construct a 15-storey building with a basement was never approved.
He said county authorities had previously taken enforcement action over the development.
The National Construction Authority has also identified the developer, contractor and professionals registered for the project.
Authorities have opened investigations to establish the cause of the collapse and determine whether construction regulations were violated.
Police Investigate as Families Await News
Nairobi police have launched a search for the building’s owner as investigations continue.
The Kenyan Ministry of Health has established a 24-hour response desk at the scene to coordinate medical assistance and support families seeking information about missing relatives.
The Kenya Red Cross is also conducting contact tracing to establish how many people remain unaccounted for.
The collapse has renewed concerns about building safety, construction approvals and enforcement of regulations in Nairobi.
Authorities have promised to hold anyone found responsible accountable, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors.
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