How Adeboye entered the Ekiti political circus
How the Man of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye became entangled in the ever unfolding political theatrics in Ekiti State would amuse even those that had Read more
Religion
Church says ‘808 killed in Southern Kaduna’
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan has said the unrest in Southern Kaduna State has claimed 808 lives. Fifty three villages have so far been attacked Read more
Three worshippers die in Synagogue church stampede
Samson Folarin No fewer than three worshippers at the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Ikotun, Lagos State, have been confirmed dead after a stampede on Read more
Revealed: Life inside a strange Lagos church, founder own 100 wives
…Where members live in commune Worship founder, with alleged 100 wives By ’TUNDE THOMAS and HENRY OKONKWO Vulcaniser bus-stop is very popular on Akowonjo-Egbeda road Read more
Court stops South African “Prophet of Doom” from spraying congregants with insecticide
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A South African pastor who sprays his congregants with insecticide to supposedly cure their ailments has been ordered to desist by health Read more
South Africa’s ‘Prophet of Doom’ sprays Pesticide on members, gets condemned
A South Africa pastor who sprays his congregation with insecticide has been widely condemned. In a Facebook post, self-proclaimed prophet Lethebo Rabalago claims a pesticide Read more
Pope Francis extends power to forgive abortion to all Roman Catholic priests
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Monday extended indefinitely to all Roman Catholic priests the power to forgive abortion, a right Read more
Inspiration: Good and Bad sides of Anger
CHRISTIANS AND ANGER (CONT’D) KINDS OF ANGER There are two types of anger: 1) GODLY, RIGHTEOUS AND HOLY ANGER 2) UNGODLY, UNRIGHTEOUS AND UNHOLY ANGER Read more
Pope Francis decries “epidemic of animosity” against immigrants, other faiths
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Saturday said an “epidemic of animosity” against people of other races or religions was hurting Read more
Very Dangerous for a Muslim to marry One wife – Sheik Muyideen Bello
Popular Islamic scholar and preacher, Sheik Muyideen Bello has said it is dangerous for a Muslim to marry one wife. In his words; “Allah said a man Read more
Video: TB Joshua deletes prophecy of Clinton win
The general overseer and founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua, who prophesied that Hillary Clinton would win the US presidential Read more
Mosque crisis ends, Sultan’s nominee steps down as Imam
The Secretary-General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Abubakar Khalid, has stepped down as interim Imam of Sultan Bello Mosque, following the intervention of Kaduna State Read more
Nigerian Shi’ites Say They Face Repression
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Members of Nigeria’s largest Shi’ite Muslim group say they still are being unjustly targeted by the Nigerian government and security forces, with 44 Read more
Unsaved by pride
WOW!! what is pride? Took a good look at some dictionaries and here’s what I reckon is the best definition I came across:- “High or Read more
Pope Francis the manager – surprising, secretive, shrewd
Father Ernest Simoni, a 88-year-old Albanian, was watching Pope Francis on television this month when, to his astonishment, he heard the pontiff mention his name. Read more
Court jails prophetess for forging land documents
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has sentenced a prophetess, Felicia Oyelade, to two years’ imprisonment for forging land documents Read more
Evil Spirits Exist Everywhere, Not Only in Aso Villa – Presidential Chaplain
The Chaplain of Aso Villa Chapel, Seyi Malomo, has explained his stance on recent media reports alleging Aso Villa was infested with evil spirits and Read more
Abati’s ghost stories
I read with wonderful bewilderment Reuben Abati’s recent article titled “ The Spiritual Side Of Aso Rock Villa” which was supposedly an expose on the Read more
Nigeria’s Northern Kaduna state declares Shi’ite Muslim sect unlawful
ABUJA Oct 7 (Reuters) – A northern Nigerian state on Friday said it declared a minority Shi’ite Muslim sect, whose members clashed with the army Read more
Zambia: Churches Slam Zambia’s Lungu Over Creation of Religion Ministry
Zambian churches have slammed President Edgar Lungu for creating a religion ministry, saying that this would lead to government meddling in church issues, said a Read more
Pastor in shrine drama denies dumbness
An Ogun state based pastor, Adewale Fagbere, reported to have been struck dumb after violating a community shrine, has denied the story. Pastor Adewale Fagbere, also spelt Read more
Reps seek severe penalties for baby factory operators
The house of representatives has read for a second time a bill for an act to amend Trafficking in Persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration Read more
Ethiopians mark festival of finding Jesus’ cross
By Tiksa Negeri ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Orthodox priests lit a bonfire in the heart of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Monday evening to Read more
18 Nigerians died in Saudi Arabia during 2016 Hajj — NAHCON
Eighteen Nigerians died in Saudi Arabia during the just concluded 2016 Hajj attended by Muslims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says. The victims Read more
Give me a break, Mother Teresa was no saint – Seb Starcevic
Making the announcement to a square packed with thousands of pilgrims and worshippers, Pope Francis praised the Albanian heritage nun’s lifelong activism, which earned her Read more
Pope Francis says murdered French priest a martyr, on road to sainthood
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said Father Jacques Hamel, the French priest knifed to death at his altar by Islamist militants Read more
“I feel sorry for people who live in South Africa” says American pastor refused visa for sexuality views
South Africa has barred controversial US pastor Steven Anderson from visiting the county because of his critical remarks about homosexuality. The home affairs minister said Read more
Buhari observes Eid-prayer in Daura, Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday joined Muslim faithful at Kofar-Arewa Eid-ground, Daura in Katsina to observe the Eid-el kabir prayer. The News Agency of Nigeria Read more
Saudi Arabia’s top cleric Abdulaziz al-Sheikh says Iranians are “not Muslims”
(AFP, Riyadh ) – Saudi Arabia’s top cleric said Iranians are “not Muslims”, after Iran’s supreme leader launched a fresh tirade over the kingdom’s handling of Read more
In Saudi Arabia, Hajj Begins Amid Security Concerns, War of Words With Iran
More than 1.5 million Muslims from across the globe have converged on Saudi Arabia for the annual five-day Hajj. The pilgrimage is one of the Read more