Minimum offering I give on Sundays is $12,000 ―Pastor Ibiyeomie

The Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has stirred conversation online following his recent remarks on tithing, offerings, and financial prosperity during a church service. In his message, the cleric emphasized the importance of consistent giving, linking it to spiritual and financial well-being. He was quoted as saying: “You have to pay correct tithe […]

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I prefer Orisa worship to Christianity, Islam ―Soyinka

Playwright and Nobel Laurette, Prof Wole Soyinka has expressed his preference for traditional Orisa worship over Christianity and Islam, highlighting its artistic, creative, and non-violent nature. Soyinka, in an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, explained that Orisa worship appealed to him due to its mystery, inclusiveness, and ecumenical qualities. Soyinka said: “I was fortunate to […]

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Bank loan of N4bn fully paid back ―Pastor Tunde Bakare

Founder and Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday, disclosed that the church has fully settled the N4bn loan it owed Wema Bank Plc for the construction of its Citadel edifice. He made the announcement during a Thanksgiving service held in Lagos to commemorate the church’s 37th anniversary. […]

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‘They don’t have jobs, they sell God’ ―Daddy Freeze hits Nigerian pastors

Popular Nigerian media personality and Free The Sheeple leader, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has fired at Nigerian pastors who live in affluence and own luxury things. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the critic claimed that most of these pastors do not have jobs to fund their luxurious lifestyles. He claimed that they […]

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Popular Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist dies

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, minister and evangelist, Toun Soetan, has passed away. Soetan was widely known for her passionate preaching, strong evangelical outreach, and dedication to Christian ministry. Over the years, she built a reputation as a committed servant of God whose teachings and revival meetings impacted many lives across different parts of the country. Soetan’s […]

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Why I stopped paying tithe to Church ―Media girl, Toke Makinwa reveals

Nigerian media personality, actress, author, reality TV show host, entrepreneur, and new mum, Toke Makinwa, has revealed the reasons why she no longer pays tithes to churches. The pretty entrepreneur said her decision came after deep personal reflection about how money should be used to help people. Speaking in an interview with Nigerian TV host, […]

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I was on my way to hell but Jesus pulled me out ―Singer Paul Okoye’s wife, Ivy Ifeoma says

Former PSquare member, singer Paul Okoye’s new wife, Ivy Ifeoma, has revealed that Jesus saved her from going to hell. She shared her testimony in an Instagram story on Saturday, even though she did not say the thing she was doing that Jesus saved her from. She wrote: “He saved me. Y’all don’t understand. I […]

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Over 19,000 church buildings destroyed in Nigeria in 16 years -Statisense

A data consulting organisation – Statisense, established in 2012, has revealed the number of church buildings destroyed by gunmen, extremists in Nigeria from 2009 to present. In a post, the organisation said: “Over 16 years, the destruction of churches in Nigeria hit a consistent triple-digit average. “Every month, Nigeria lost nearly 100 churches. “That is […]

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Leaked audio sex allegations: Eucharia Anunobi files petition against Apostle Psalm Okpe, heading to court (Videos)

Veteran Nigerian actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has threatened to take legal action against founder of Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, Apostle Psalm Okpe, over allegations that they were romantically involved for over five years. There was a leaked audio recording in which Okpe and another cleric, identified as Martins, were heard making explicit remarks […]

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Popular Nigerian female gospel singer is dead

Popular Nigerian female gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, fondly called Omije Ojumi after her widely-loved track of the same title, has passed away. Bunmi’s passing was announced on Tuesday in a statement shared on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family. The post, accompanied by a photograph of the late singer and […]

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Merry Christmas to Our Readers, Family, Friends, and The World

Jesus meek and gentle, son of God most high, pitying, loving saviour, as we celebrate your birth, may we begin to see the world in the light of the understanding you give us.  As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in […]

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Churches that don’t celebrate Christmas (Full list)

Even though the vast majority of Christian denominations celebrate Christmas on December 25 as the birth of Jesus Christ, a minority do not observe it as a religious holiday. Below is a list of major Christian groups that officially or traditionally do not celebrate Christmas, based on their doctrines and practices:   1. Jehovah’s Witnesses […]

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‘Stop playing ostrich, overhaul security, invade terrorists camps’ ―Tunde Bakare tells Tinubu in a State of the nation address

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the senior pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, has urged the federal government to suspend all non-essential gatherings in vulnerable areas nationwide and place them under emergency patrols. Mr. Bakare made the call at a state-of-the-nation news conference titled “The Darkness before Dawn” held at the church in Lagos on Sunday. […]

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Order service chiefs to defeat terrorists in 90 days or they should resign ―Pastor Adeboye advises Tinubu (Video)

In a video, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal government to go beyond fighting terrorists on the battlefield but also target those sponsoring them, no matter how influential they may be. Speaking during the November Holy Ghost Service at the […]

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Why I converted from Christianity to Islam ―Nigerian star singer, Burna Boy

Nigeria’s Afrobeats Superstar, Burna Boy, has opened up about his spiritual journey, revealing that he converted from Christianity to Islam in his quest for truth, a journey he says has ultimately left him feeling more “confused.” Speaking in an interview with American streamer PlaqueBoyMax, the Grammy-winning artist said his transition from Christianity to Islam stemmed […]

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Seven Nigerian govs may lose their second term bid ―Primate Ayodele

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church (IESC), Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned seven Nigerian governors about their second-term ambitions, stating that their return to office isn’t guaranteed. Those governors being warned include that of Akwa Ibom, Delta, Enugu, Cross River, Ondo, Kaduna, and Zamfara. In a statement signed by Osho Oluwatosin, his media aide, […]

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I see a potential coup attempt to oust Tinubu if… ―Primate Ayodele

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church (IESC), Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that if he wins a second term in office, “there will be coup that will attempt to take him out of power”. This was revealed at the launch of his annual prophecy book titled: “Warnings to the Nations (2025/2026)” […]

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Anybody that is no longer a virgin is ashawo, be you a man or a woman ―Prophet Abubakar says

A Nigerian prophet, Abubakar, has explained what he considers to be pr0stitution while preaching to his members. The prophet, who operates from Abuja and hosts House of Mercy TV, stated that anyone who does not marry as a virgin is an ashawo (pr0stitute). He added that irrespective of the gender, anyone who engages in sexual […]

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Offerings and tithes are spent by men, not God ―Pastor Damina

Popular Nigerian cleric, Abel Damina, the Senior Pastor of the Abel Damina Ministries International (ADMI), has said that the offerings and tithes collected in churches don’t belong to God, but men. The controversial man of God stirred discussion with his recent statements regarding the destination of offerings and tithes collected by churches. In a viral […]

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