Category: Religion
Over N13.1 Billion Spent on 2025 Hajj by 10 Nigerian States Despite Mounting Debts
At least ten state governments have collectively spent more than ₦13.1 billion on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, an investigation by the Foundation for Investigative...
“When I came after Nigerian Pastors, I lost 100% of my business…” — Daddy Freeze opens up on religious bias in Nigeria
Media personality, Daddy Freeze, has revealed how his outspoken criticism of Nigerian pastors cost him everything. In a candid conversation with real estate mogul Dr....
God Warned Me My Firstborn Would Die If I Left RCCG – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed a deeply personal divine warning; God told him his firstborn would...
Elderly Man in Viral Video Claims to Be Wizkid’s Biological Father
A video has gone viral online showing an elderly man from Benin City emotionally claiming to be the biological father of Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun,...
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Deports Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Back to Nigeria, Bars Him from 2025 Hajj
Saudi Arabia has reportedly stopped Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed...
Zamfara Government Denies Reports of Sharia Trial for Alleged Christian Convert
The Zamfara State Government has strongly refuted reports claiming that a 22-year-old woman named Zainab Muhamadu is scheduled to appear before a Sharia court on Friday...
Ex Muslim Woman To Face Trial in Sharia Court for Converting to Christianity
Zainab Muhamadu, a 22-year-old woman from Zamfara State, is facing possible death penalty after reportedly converting from Islam to Christianity. Sources close to her...
‘Wanted Kidnapper’ Yahaya Zango Arrested in Abuja Airport While Preparing For Hajj Pilgrimage
According to the source, Zango was apprehended after he presented his passport as part of a group of Muslim pilgrims from Abuja preparing to embark on this year’s Hajj...
Apetu of Ipetumodu, Nigerian Cleric Reportedly Convicted in $4.2M COVID Relief Scam
Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, have reportedly pleaded guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud...
“Tinubu Runs ‘Motor Park’ Brand of Politics”, Pastor Tunde Bakare Says
Parents Now throw their children over a fence to ensure access to charity food — Pst. Tunde Bakare…..”Nigeria demands Joseph-type visionaries, not...
Saudi Arabia Confirms Eid al-Fitr on March 30 As Shawwal Crescent Moon Is Sighted
Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal. Consequently, Eid al-Fitr will be...
FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Fitr 2025, March 31 and April 1
The Federal Government has announced that Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will be observed as public holidays across Nigeria in honor of the Eid-el-Fitr...
Nigerian Pastor Korede Komaiya Arrests Fellow Pastor Over Criticism Of His ‘Prosperity Teachings’
Apostle Festus Alilu, the senior pastor of Word of Power Gospel Church International in Ughelli, Delta State, was arrested by the police late Thursday following...
Ramadan 2025: Nigeria to Begin Fasting on March 1, Announces Sultan of Sokoto
His Eminence Alhaji Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Leader of Muslims in Nigeria, has...
Catholic Priest Arrested for Shooting Teenage Boy De@d in Imo State Church Over Fireworks Incident
A shocking incident occurred on New Year’s Day in Imo State, Nigeria, as a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, was arrested for allegedly shooting a...
‘You Haven’t Disappointed Us,’ Says Lagos Imam to Tinubu During Jumat Prayer
During today’s Jumat prayer service in Lagos, the Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, openly expressed his confidence in President Bola...
Glorious Saints Bible Church Announces Annual National Retreat 2024
The Glorious Saints Bible Church humbly announces its forthcoming Annual National Retreat, a divine gathering scheduled to take place from December 21st to 25th, 2024....
22 Year Old Footballer Retires, Cites Desire to Honor Jesus Christ through Saturday Rest
22-year-old Swiss midfielder Silvan Wallner has made a decision to retire from professional football, citing his devotion to Jesus Christ as the driving force behind his...
Sokoto State Government Allocates N95.4 Million for Maintenance of Juma’at Mosques
The Sokoto State government has allocated a substantial sum of N95.4 million for the maintenance and upkeep of Juma’at mosques across the region. According to Peak...
CAN Addresses Controversy Over Testimony Sharing at Lord’s Chosen
The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has taken steps to address concerns over testimony sharing at the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic...
I Never Ask Christians To Stop Paying Tithes; I Said 10% Is Minimum – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has once again elucidated his teachings on tithing, emphasising that he has...
Money & Money should not be the Church’s Soul, Written by Adeola Soetan
There is no reasonable adult who belongs to any organization including church or mosque that doesn’t know he/she has to contribute financially & materially to...
Pastor Adeboye Apologizes for Misleading ‘Tithing for Heaven’ Statement
Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church, has apologized for his statement claiming that paying tithe was necessary for Christians to go to...
VeryDarkMan Slams Lord’s Chosen Church Over Controversial Testimonies, Says Nonsense Needs to Stop
Nigerian social Critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has expressed his intent to sue the Lord’s Chosen Church over its members’ controversial...
NFVCB Reacts to Demands for Ban of Movie Featuring Actresses in Niqab
Outrage and demands for a ban have erupted following the revelation of an unreleased movie that depicts a bank robbery carried out by actresses wearing niqabs. The...
Forum for Religious Equality and Education Condemns Zamfara Mass Wedding, Demands Welfare, Education, and Empowerment Programs for Young Vulnerables
In a strongly-worded statement, the Forum for Religious Equality and Education has condemned the recent mass wedding of young boys and girls from Zamfara State,...
God Is Not A Christian – Dr Abel Damina Says
Pastor Damina, the founder of power City International world wide has revealed that God is not a Christian. The servant of God said this during the 1st service on Sunday...
Bwatiye People of Adamawa State Unveils New Bible in Their Native Tongue
The Bwatiye people of Adamawa State, Nigeria, has unveiled a historic translation of the New Testament into their indigenous language. The Bwatiye, known to reside in...
Two Nigerian Pilgrims Die in Madina, One by Suicide
In a statement released by Saudi authorities, it was confirmed that two Nigerian pilgrims lost their lives while in Madina. One of the pilgrims, Hajia Hawawu from Kwara...
Synagogue Church Remembers Prophet TB Joshua, Marks Third Year Anniversary
The founder of the Synagogue Church of Nations (SCOAN), the late Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua has been described as a man who touched the lives of millions and who...
Saudi Arabia Declares June 16 As Sallah Day
The authorities of Saudi Arabia have announced 16th of June, 2024 as the day for the celebration of this year Eid al-Adha (Sallah). This announcement was given on...
Respect for Religion Requested: MURIC Urges Organized Labour to Consider Sallah Celebrations and Avoid Creating Hardships for Muslims
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a scathing criticism of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), accusing them of plotting to sabotage the upcoming Salah...
Sowore Blasts MFM Founder Olukoya, Compares Him to Convicted Killer Reverend King for Alleged Abuse of Church Members
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has compared the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, Daniel Olukoya, to the...
Sowore Blasts MFM Founder Olukoya, Compares Him to Convicted Killer Reverend King for Alleged Abuse of Church Members
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has compared the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, Daniel Olukoya, to the...
Sowore Blasts MFM Founder Olukoya, Compares Him to Convicted Killer Reverend King for Alleged Abuse of Church Members
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has compared the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, Daniel Olukoya, to the...
Islam and the Washing Machine: Social Critic, Oluwaseyifunmi Oyetunbi, Lambasts Imam’s Misguided Interpretation of Quran
Social critic Oluwaseyifunmi Oyetunbi has strongly condemned an Imam’s interpretation of the Quran that reportedly forbade women from using washing machines to...
Tragedy Strikes, Many Feared Dead as Lagos Mosque Collapses
A tragic incident unfolded in Lagos as a mosque collapsed, trapping many worshippers beneath the rubble and leaving several feared dead. As the harrowing details...
Living Faith Founder’s Son, Isaac Oyedepo, Reveals Struggle with Pornography Addiction
Isaac Oyedepo, the son of prominent Nigerian clergyman and founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has opened up about his personal struggle with...
‘Give First Salary to Your Father, Not Your Pastor,’ Renowned Actor Kanayo Kanayo Insists on Ancestral Blessing
In a bold declaration of his priorities, Kanayo Kanayo denounced pastors and declared that it is more important to honor one’s father with a first paycheck than to...
Biblical Prophets Had Many Wives: CCC Leader’s Son Debates Polygamy in Bible, Claims No Prophet Had Single Spouse
Olatosho Mathew Oshoffa, the 10th son and 20th child of the CCC’s late founder, Bilewu Oshoffa, has stirred controversy with his recent revelation that polygamy is...
Dunamis Church Member Forgives Pastor, Congregation
Anyim Vera, the church member at the center of the false testimony controversy at Dunamis Church International, has demonstrated extraordinary grace in the wake of the...
Did She Lie or Not? Pastor Enenche Ignites Online Fury by Accusing Church Member of False Testimony
In an incident that has attracted widespread condemnation, Pastor Paul Enenche, the senior minister at Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja, Nigeria, has...
Sultan Declares Eid-el-Fitr Without New Moon Sighting, Date Set for Wednesday
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, announced that April 10 would be the date of Eid-Fitri. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, announced the date of...
Governor Adeleke Urges Faith and Prayer as Solutions to Nigeria’s Economic Challenges
Osun State Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke has urged Muslims in the state to increase their prayers and spiritual efforts to help alleviate the current economic crisis...
Midfielder Diawara Refuses to Play for French National Team over Ban on Fasting During Ramadan
French midfielder Mahamadou Diawara has quit the French Under-19 squad over new regulations that ban players from fasting during Ramadan. The regulations, put in place...
Nigerian Universities Sued for Banning Christian Fellowship on Campus Since 2017
Christian Association of Nigeria and Alliance Defending Freedom sue two universities in Katsina State over ban on Christian groups from holding fellowship meetings and...
Freedom of Religion Questioned as Hisbah Board Detains 11 Muslims in Kano for Eating during Ramadan
A group of 11 people were detained by the Hisbah Board in the Nigerian state of Kano, accused of eating during Ramadan. This has sparked debate about the extent of the...
Muslim Community in Inisa Accuses Gov. Adeleke of Ignoring Court Order Regarding Appointment of Chief Imam
In response to Governor Adeleke’s appointment of Alufa Akeem as Chief Imam of the Inisa Central Mosque, the Muslim community in Inisa has raised serious concerns....
Kumuyi Urges Christians to Focus on Helping the Poor Rather Than Giving to the Church
Dr. William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, urges Christians to use their offerings to help those in need rather than giving it to the...
Controversial Islamic Cleric Calls for Death of First Lady Remi Tinubu
An Islamic cleric has sparked controversy by making a derogatory remark about First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s faith. Many have criticized the cleric’s comments...
RCCG General Overseer, Bishop Adeboye, Says Nigeria’s Crisis Requires Spiritual Solutions
The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), bishop Enoch Adeboye, has said that the problems confronting Nigeria will require some spiritual...
Woman Credits Yul Edochie’s Online Church Service for Miraculous Healing
A Facebook user, Angela Uzoma expressed gratitude to Nollywood actor turned Pastor, Yul Edochie of the True Salvation Ministries (TSM) for the healing she miraculously...
Those Paid to Serve in Church Will Never Escape Poverty – Salvation Ministries’ Pastor David Ibiyeomie Says
Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the General Overseer of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, has stated that anyone who is paid for rendering service in the house of God will...
Nollywood Actor Yul Edochie Establishes Church, Gains Support from Renowned Pastor
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has unveiled his Christian ministry, an online church. The 42-year-old actor made the announcement on his social media page and this has...
WATCH: “Your Colleagues Will Come To You For Food” – Pastor Adeboye tells his church members in a now-deleted post
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Frodd Reveals How TB Joshua Supported Him Financially During His University Years
Big Brother Naija Star, Frodd, has revealed that in 2010, at a difficult time, prophet TB Joshua paid for his university education and also gave him 8,000 Naira a day...
TB Joshua’s Daughter Speaks Out About Alleged Abuse by Her Father
A three-part investigative documentary done by the BBC has revealed how the late Nigerian Pastor, Temitope Balogun Joshua, better known as TB Joshua constantly abused...
Former Disciples and Synagogue Church Members Accuses TB Joshua of Sexual Assault and Forced Abortions
Former female disciples of Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, better known as TB Joshua has narrated how they were allegedly raped by the cleric when they were still...
Preacher Allegedly Murdered in Ogun Motor Park, Buried by Roadside
A graduate of Computer Science at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oluwatosin Onadipe, was said to have died after he was allegedly hit with an...
Bishop Oyedepo Releases Powerful Prophetic Declarations for the Year 2024
Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder and General Overseer of Living Faith Church aka Winners’ Chapel, has released prophetic declarations for 2024. He declared that it...
RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye Gives Prophecies for Year 2024
The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has given prophecies for the year 2024. According to the Herald, Pst. Adeboye’s...
Pastor Lazarus Muoka Urges Church Members to Avoid Bringing Stolen Money to Worship Services
The founder and the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Revival Movement Church based in Lagos, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has warned his members against bringing stolen...
Professor Isa Patami Discusses Jesus’ Role in Islam
The popular Islamic scholar, author and former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy during the immediate past government of ex-President Buhari, Professor Isa...
Pastor Adeboye’s Photo Sitting on Olugbon’s Throne Sparks Controversy on Social Media
A picture of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, sitting on the throne of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon in Oyo State, Oba...
Nigerian Methodist Pastor Explains How His Faith and Traditional Medicine Complement Each Other
A Christian cleric and lecturer, Dr Obafemi Jegede, has revealed that he practices traditional medicine as a priest of the Methodist church. He said he is passionate...
Nigerian Priest Suggests Catholic Church’s Destruction Would Eliminate Christianity
Nigerian missionary priest Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu, who is currently stationed in Gambia, has asserted that, according to his belief, the destruction of the Catholic...
Afrobeat Star Seun Kuti Stuns Fans with Surprising Declaration of Nonbelief
Controversial Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has revealed that he does not believe in God, adding that he does not support people’s perception that the supreme being is...
Street-Hop Star Portable Brings ‘Spiritual Shaku Shaku’ to Celestial Church of Christ
Street-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable, performed on Friday night at the Celestial Church of Christ, Goshen Land Cathedral, in Lagos State. Portable had been...
Pastor Adeboye: Jesus May Return on October 1, But the Year is a Mystery
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said Jesus Christ might return to the world on October 1 of a year that is yet to...
Pastor Adeboye’s Cheerful Take on the End of Life: ‘I’ll Die After a Great Meal’
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said he will die on a Sunday “after a good meal of pounded yam”. The...
Student’s Heartbreaking Death Highlights Challenge of Mental Health in Religious Schools
A 22-year-old student of Sheikh Kamaldeen Arabic School, Ilorin, Kwara State, has committed su!cide. According to LIB, the student, identified as Alfa Musa, was found...
Nigerian Clergyman Urges Youth to Stay and Build a Better Nigeria, Rather Than ‘Fleeing’
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has issued warning to Nigerian youths against emigrating from the country. The...
INRI Church Leader Raises Questions About Governor Akeredolu’s Illness
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, says there’s more to the sickness of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State than it meets the...
Celestial Church of Christ Priest Condemns Invitation of Pasuma and Portable to Praise Night
The Shepherd-in-charge of the Celestial Church of Christ International Headquarters, Ketu, Olatosho Oshoffa, has condemned the invitation of Fuji singer, Pasuma, and...
Abia Priest Refuses to Wed Couple After Bride is Suspected of Being Pregnant
There was confusion at the Assemblies of God Church, Ehere, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia state, on Sunday, November 26, as the priest of the church identified as Reverend Eze...
Jimmy Odukoya’s Church Fundraising Sparks Conversation on Faith and Finance
Former Nollywood actor and a newly appointed senior pastor, Jimmy Odukoya gets tongues wagging as he raises millions of naira for members during a church service. It...
Choir Coordinator Accuses Church Founder of Having an Affair with His Wife, Sparks Controversy
The choir coordinator in Christ High Commission Church, Araromi-Ugbesi, in Omuo-Oke, Ekiti State, Dare Ikuenayo have accused the founder of the church, Pastor Noah...
Church of England Votes to Allow Blessing of Same-Sex Couples on Trial Basis
The Church of England’s governing body has voted to back special services to bless same-sex couples on a trial basis. On Wednesday evening, Nov. 15, the...
Daddy Freeze Recounts Being Banned from Front Row of Church After Divorce
Popular media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has disclosed that he stopped attending church after his pastor expelled him from sitting...
Worshipper Collapses During Prayer Session at MFM Church
A female worshipper identified as Bisi Adewumi of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) reportedly slumped during a prayer session at the church auditorium...
Nigerian Pastor Elijah Ayodele’s Football Prophecy Bites the Dust as Liverpool Fails to Beat Luton
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has come under heavy fire after his prophecy about the Premier League fixture between Liverpool...
Pastor Bolaji Idowu: ‘I’m Tired of Begging Married Couples to Sleep with Each Other
Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Center has disclosed how he urges single individuals to refrain from fornicating while pleading with married...
Pop Star Omah Lay Reveals He Considered Converting to Islam, but Does Not Identify With Any Religion
Nigerian singer and songwriter Stanley Omah Didia better known as Omah Lay in a recent statement disclosed that he doesn’t believe in any religion. Omah Lay during a...
OPM Suspends Overseas Scholarships as Nigerian Naira Nosedives to New Low
Founder of the Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended all overseas scholarships sponsored by his organization following the depreciation of...
Nigerian Pastor Demands N20 Million from Chef Dammy in Defamation Case
A pastor, Adegoke Jeremiah, aka Billion Dollars Prophet, has demanded N20 million from Damilola Adeparusi, better known as Chef Dammy, for defamation of character. Chef...
Pastor David Oyedepo Son Establishes His Own Ministry, Separates from Living Faith
Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the second son of the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has resigned from his position as...
Lagos Officials Crack Down on Religious Centers for Excessive Noise Pollution
Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency have sealed some religious and event centres in the state over noise pollution. This was made known by...
Church Pastor Arrested Along with Three Others for Possession of Human Skull in Ogun State
Oyenekan Oluwaseyi, a pastor with the Christ Liberty Evangelism Church, Rosco, Iyana Iyesi, Ota, along side three others have been nabbed with a human skull in the Saje...
Tani-Olohun: “Isese Practitioners Denounce Lawyer Who Offered Apology to Muslims in Their Name, Say He Has No Affiliation
An indigenous religion practitioners group identified as Isese Welfare Association has distanced itself from Mufutau Olufola Olobi, the lawyer who wrote an apology...
Tani Olohun, Detained ‘Isese’ Religion Practitioner, Apologizes to Muslim Community, Seeks Forgiveness
Adegbola Abdulazeez, an Isese (indigenous religion) practitioner and activist, also known as Tani Olohun has tendered an apology to Muslims, Islamic clerics and the sons...
Preach your gospel and leave MohBad’s name out of your ministration, Tonto Dikeh Slams Tunde Bakare
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has criticised Pastor Tunde Bakare over his recent comments on late Nigerian singer, Mohad. Pastor Bakare while preaching in Leicester,...
Mohbad May Have Reaped The Reward Of His Actions While Alive, Pastor Tunde Bakare Says
Pastor Tunde Bakare on Sunday, September 24, 2023, said the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, may have reaped the reward of his actions while...
“Bishop Oyedepo’s Ministry Has 11 Bank Accounts In Billions In Reserve” – Apostle Johnson Suleiman
The Nigerian Televangelist and the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman revealed in a video trending online...
RCCG pastor, Ghandi Laoye installed as Soun of Ogbomoso
The former pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Jesus House, Washington DC, the United States, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Laoye, has been crowned Soun of...
Bandits Reportedly Burns Catholic Seminarian Alive, Destroy Parish House In Kaduna
Bandits in the late hours of Thursday, September 7, 2023, reportedly invaded St. Raphael Parish in Fadan Kamantan, Kafancha Diocese of Kaduna State and burnt down the...
Anglican bishop seeks collaboration with EFCC
The Bishop of Anglican Communion Diocese of Makurdi, Rt. Revd. Nathan Inyom, on Tuesday, mentioned that he is ready to team up with the Economic and Financial Crimes...
