…who preached during Sunday's service following the tragic news.Nanya wrote: "Went to church today, 2 things stood out for me, but decided not to read too much meaning into it."Pastor Bolaji Idowu's Face. His face was so dark, swollen, eyes red, he looked lean, and I assumed 'he's doing his regular 40 days praying & fas…

…up arms. Ahmad made the demand after sharing a viral video of the cleric preaching in church. He claimed she was urging the youth to arm themselves and take the law into their own hands in response to attacks. The former aide argued that the video demands the same swift condemnation and security intervention that follo…

…of Ebonyi State, Eric Igwe, was abducted on Sunday, March 1, while on his way to church. He was reportedly killed by his abductors a day after. Speaking at the funeral, conducted by the Assemblies of God Church, Nwifuru lamented what he described as the moral deterioration among Nigerian youths, expressing concern abou…

The Senior Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has criticised Nigeria’s political culture, saying the celebration of questionable wealth is discouraging creative entrepreneurs and talented individuals from contributing to national development. Achudume said the perception of po…

…misleading and unacceptable,” the statement said. The Diocese stressed that the Catholic Church did not engage in partisan politics, participate in political campaigns or endorse political parties. It said the Church remained politically neutral and committed to its spiritual mission and the promotion of peace, justice…

…how difficult pregnancy can be. Gift had shared a photo of herself and her friend at a church virgil while they were both pregnant, recalling how stressed they felt at the time. According to her, a male friend had asked them why they still wanted more children if pregnancy was hard. "That's why I kept telling people th…

…accused of stealing your stepsister’s bag? On Sunday, October 25, 2026, I returned from church at about 11am. As I was going to charge my power bank, a friend in the village called to tell me that my brother was dead. I was shocked and could not move. I wondered how it could have happened because we had spoken only a w…

…He tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about his diagnosis, workplace rejection, family and church stigma, and how treatment helped sustain him How did you first discover that you were living with HIV? Before I discovered my status, I experienced recurring illnesses, including fever, fatigue, pneumonia, night sweats, severe headaches…

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have detained a Celestial Church pastor, identified as Omogbolahan Israel Idowu, for allegedly defiling his 16-year-old stepdaughter. The arrest followed a petition by the Lagos State branch of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), which accused Idowu of having carna…

…react as pastor, wife found dead Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Celestial Church of Christ evangelist, Abidemi Odukoya, and his wife, Adenike, were found dead following a reported altercation at their home in Ogun state.Neighbours said they were alerted by cries for help around 1 am on August 25, and found Aden…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has explained why the Nigerian government cannot pay N500,000 minimum wage to civil servants, claiming it will lead to a total economic shutdown.In a statement by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the popular prophet urged labour leaders to be cons…

…with the faithful during pastoral visits and public celebrations while aiding the church's mission. The oldest car in the exhibition is the 1930 Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460, presented to Pope Pius XI on May 23, 1930, which featured a luxurious silk brocade armchair alongside fine wood and metal finishes. According to San…

…The widow, Akanbi Elizabeth, was reported to have preferred burial in a cemetery or church ground, saying she would not be comfortable living in a house where her husband was buried, particularly with their children. The late gospel artist, Toluwanisings…Photo Credit: IG/ Toluwanisings A man who identified himself as t…

By Olayinka Latona ABEOKUTA — AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, Rhema Christian Church and Towers has urged the Nigerian church to remain non-partisan, insisting that its role is to educate consciences and promote justice, truth and good governance rather than endorse candidates or dictate political choices. Address…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday called on the Church in Nigeria to take active responsibility for building cohesive communities, saying the gospel that Christians proclaim must be visibly reflected in how they live and engage with others. She made the remarks while addressing the Lausanne Nigeria Congress 2026,…

…climbing onto a motorcycle, crossing a drainage channel or pothole, standing in church or a bank, sitting down, lying down and simply walking. The environment matters greatly. One study found that older adults living in homes free of environmental hazards were about 2.5 times less likely to experience a fall than those…

…road accidentOyedeji, a member of the Board of Secretaries, died while returning from a church event and was described as a pillar of the youth bodyMembers of the CCC community have been reacting with shock and tributes, remembering him as a mentor and man of deep servicePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search…

A former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, has declared that the Church cannot afford to remain on the side-lines of governance, saying any church that distances itself from government does not wish the people well. Njeze spoke in Enugu on Saturday at the official flag-off of the Church for Community Care…

…now second wife, Shakayla Ford, as "daughter" has surfaced online. Ford, of LifeWorks Church in Wickliffe, Ohio, announced his marriage to Shakayla on his Facebook page on Sunday, accompanied by a video recorded in the church. The pastor, who appeared alongside his first wife, Lydia Ford, at the church, described monog…

More than 40 people have lost their lives in attacks on Orthodox Christian churches and villages in Ethiopia. The attacks were carried out on Orthodox Christian churches and villages in Ethiopia's central state of Oromia on Saturday, October 24, two residents and a priest told AFP on Monday. Local residents and the ACL…

…a group of boys in marching drills while making statements threatening people attending church services on Sundays. The footage shows the participants wearing uniforms associated with the First Aid Group, the humanitarian and volunteer service arm of JIBWIS, commonly known as ’Yan Agaji. In the video, the chant, accord…

…brother-in-law suspected in an attack that killed nine people and wounded dozens at a church in Jordan's Karak governorate. The suspects were located on Monday, October 25, while hiding in an abandoned house in the village of Al-Jadeeda in Karak, Jordan's Public Security Directorate said. They refused to surrender and…

…He referenced New Testament teachings on marriage and the biblical requirement for church elders to be husbands of one wife. "You guys are beginning to use the pulpit to live out your fantasies," he stated. Buchi further accused some religious leaders of using claims of divine revelation to justify their personal choic…

More than 40 people were killed in an attack on Orthodox Christian churches and homes in Ethiopia’s central state of Oromia on Saturday, residents and a conflict monitor told AFP on Monday. Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest state with some 40 million people, has faced a long-running insurgency and ethnic tensions between its…

Media personality Sokoyokoto served as the MC at Pastor EA Adeboye's granddaughter's wedding in the USFans couldn't stop talking about the moment the RCCG General Overseer and his wife exchanged glances during the ceremonyPastor Adeboye's uncontrollable smile and his tambourine appearance had Nigerians flooding the com…