Dr. Damina Reveals The True Gospel, Says “It Is Not About Things But Him”

Dr. Damina reveals the true Gospel, says “it is not about things but Him”. One of the greatest misconceptions in Christianity is reducing the gospel to things—blessings, miracles, breakthroughs, prosperity, or success. While many of these may accompany faith, they are not the message itself. Scripture is clear and consistent: the gospel is not about what God gives; it is about who God has given. The gospel is Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:1–4 defines the gospel plainly as “the gospel of God… concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” This means the good news is not centered on benefits, outcomes, or possessions, but on a Person. God’s ultimate gift is not something He places in our hands; it is Someone He gives to our lives.

(The Gospel Is Not About Things. Gospel Is a Person: Jesus Christ)

The apostle Paul understood this, and it shaped his ministry. In 1 Corinthians 1:23 he declares, “We preach Christ Him crucified,” and in 1 Corinthians 2:2 he emphasizes that he determined to know nothing among the believers except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Paul did not preach around Christ or use Him as a means to an end; he preached Christ Himself as the message.

Everything God gives to the believer is found in Christ, not outside of Him.
Ephesians 1:3 God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. The blessings are not separate items to be pursued; they are realities that exist within the Person of Christ. To have Christ is to have access to all that God has already provided.

Eternal life itself is not a substance or a reward—it is a Person. 1 John 5:11–12 explains that this life is in God’s Son, and whoever has the Son has life. You do not receive life as a package delivered later; you receive Jesus, and in Him is life.

The gospel, therefore, is the revelation of Christ, not a list of benefits. Colossians 1:26–27 calls this revelation “the mystery… which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” The hope is not miracles, wealth, or visible success; the hope is Christ living in the believer.

Hebrews 1:1–2 brings this truth to its final clarity by stating that God, who once spoke in various ways, has now spoken fully and finally IN His Son. God is no longer communicating in shadows, symbols, or things. His ultimate message is a Person—Jesus.

Dr. Damina Reveals The True Gospel

The gospel is not money, healing, success, or miracles.
The gospel is Jesus.

And when you have Jesus, you have everything.
You are God’s perfect work!
You are God’s Complete project!
You have all that is in Christ!
You have the life of Christ!

“And as He is, so are we in this world.”
1 John 4:17
Glory!

Dr Abel Damina.

Health: NIPSS Trains Resident Doctors On Effective Policy-Making

Health: NIPSS trains resident doctors on effective policy-making. The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos, has organised a five-day training for resident doctors on Effective Policy Making and Strategic Leadership.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos, has organised a five-day training for resident doctors on Effective Policy Making and Strategic Leadership.

Ayo Omotayo, the director general of NIPSS, declared the training open on Tuesday in Jos.

Mr Omotayo described the exercise as timely.
Mr Omotayo, who commended the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors for its partnership in shaping policies, said the training would equip participants to reposition Nigeria’s health sector.
“I commend the leadership of NARD for recognising the importance of strategic engagement, leadership development and policy literacy in addressing the complex challenges.

“Your presence here is great and will enable you to respond towards more constructive, structured, informed and sustainable approaches.

“Nigeria’s health sector operates within a highly complex policy environment, shaped by physical constraints of international priorities, institutional coordination challenges and growing pressures arising from workforce migration and rising public exploitation within this environment,” said Mr Omotayo.

According to him, resident doctors not only occupy a uniquely strategic position as critical service providers but also are future leaders of the health system.
The director general added that the training, which aligns particularly with its purpose, was designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of policymaking.

He further said that it would enhance their leadership and negotiation skills and equip them with practical tools for effective engagement.
Mohammad Sulieman, the national president of NARD, said the training would equip participants with leadership skills to drive the country’s health sector.

Mr Suleiman said the training would equip participants with the knowledge and tools to improve Nigeria’s healthcare system.

NIPSS Trains Resident Doctors On Effective Policy-Making

“NIPSS is the foremost and apex policymaking institute in Nigeria, and we are leaders in the health sector, albeit maybe mid-level, but soon and in the future, we’ll be top-level leaders. It is important that we arm ourselves with the necessary tools required to salvage the health sector in Nigeria; this is not just for resident doctors, it is for our patients and the nation.

“Resident doctors are patriotic Nigerians. We all stay back to serve our country so that we apply ourselves to the instruments the country has in training us for better and effective healthcare service delivery,” he said.

The president thanked NIPSS for providing NARD with the opportunity to partner with it to improve the nation’s health sector.

Government Approves Over N8bn For Infrastructure, Health, Education Projects In Kano

Government approves over N8bn for infrastructure, health, education projects in Kano. The Kano State Executive Council has approved N8.5 billion for the execution of various infrastructure, health and education projects.

The Kano State Executive Council has approved N8.5 billion for the execution of various infrastructure, health and education projects.

The commissioner for information and internal affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiya, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the 37th council meeting held at Malam Aminu Kano House, the Governor’s Lodge, Abuja.

Mr Abdullahi-Waiya said that the approval followed extensive deliberations on governance and development issues affecting the state.

He said that N251.9 million was approved as compensation for properties affected by the construction of a five-kilometre dualised road in the Bagwai LGA.

Mr Waiya added that N148.8 million was earmarked for the construction of an orphanage hostel at the Nasarawa Children’s Home.
According to him, N147.2 million was approved for the clearance and construction of an access road at Farin Ruwa-Yan Kwadi village in Shanono LGA.

He said, “N187.8 million was allocated for the construction of an additional office complex and extension of the perimeter fence at the Primary Healthcare Board.’’

The commissioner added that the council had approved N660.3 million for the construction of reinforced concrete drainage and interlocking tiles at Ayagi-Aisami in Bakin Ruwa Ward, Dala LGA.

Mr Abdullahi-Waiya pointed out that N1.7 billion was approved for the construction of a two-coat surface-dressed road from Chiromawa to Garun Babba in Garun Malam LGA.

He further said that N677.6 million was approved for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and renovation of Rogo General Hospital, which was recently affected by a fire outbreak.

The commissioner said N113.8 million had been set aside for the renovation of Government Junior Secondary School, Tatsawarki, in Kumbotso LGA.

Other approval, he said, included N830.2 million as compensation for farmlands affected by the construction of five small earth dams across five local government areas.

He said that N176.2 million was approved for the construction of the Arewa Knot and a multi-tiered fountain at Alfurqan and Baban Gwari roundabouts.

Abba Yusuf Approves

He said the council had also approved N3.1 billion for the supply of aluminium sulphate (alum) to state water facilities for six months in 2026 and N520 million for the procurement of a CT scan machine for the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital.

On policy matters, he said the council condemned the death of a female patient at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, describing it as a grave act of negligence, and assured that investigations would be concluded with appropriate sanctions.

He added that the council had approved the phased development of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Industrial Layout at Tamburawa and the upgrade of facilities at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Karaye.