Spirituality

IDOLATRY FASTEST GROWING RELIGION IN SOUTH EAST – GOV SOLUDO, URGES CHRISTIAN LEADERS TO SALVAGE THE SITUATION Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has described idolatry as the fastest-growing religion in the South-East. The governor who made the statement while addressing over 170 Anglican bishops at their annual retreat in Awka, urged religious leaders to promote morals and eradicate criminality. …

ANAMBRA CATHOLIC PRIEST RESIGNS, EMBRACES AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION A former Catholic priest of 17 years, Dr Echezona Obiagbaosogu, said he has resigned from his position as a priest to embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who teaches African Traditional Religion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, said he was fascinated by the traditional African spirituality and the art …

2024 FAILED PROPHECIES, NIGERIANS DOUBT 2025 PREDICTIONS In this report, Olufemi Adediran examined some 2024 prophecies of popular Nigerian pastors and prophets and how many of them went unfulfilled. While looking at the predictions for 2025, some Christian leaders advised preachers to de-emphasise such practices From megachurches to smaller congregations, New Year’s Eve services are often marked by pastors, prophets, …

THREE TOP CLERICS OF CELESTIAL CHURCH DIE ON FIRST DAY OF 2025 Three prominent clerics attached to the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) passed away on the first day of 2025. According to Punch, the deceased clerics are Evangelist Oladotun Elusanmi, Shepherd Olumuyiwa Michael, and Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Johnson Olajuwon. Elusanmi was the Shepherd at Orisun Ayo Parish, Ilupeju, …

JESUS CHRIST IN ISLAMIC RELIGION, BY AFIS A. OLADOSU Two days ago, i.e on Wednesday, the 25th of December, 2024, our compatriots who follow the teachings of Prophet Isa (Jesus Christ upon him be peace) celebrated his birthday. Even though much controversy exists over his birth and death, there is consensus among Christians on his mission while on earth. In …

POPE OPENS HOLY DOORS TO KICK OFF SPECIAL JUBILEE YEAR Pope Francis has launched a special jubilee year for Roman Catholics during a ceremony on Christmas Eve at the Vatican. The Pope marked the start of the jubilee by opening the usually bricked-up Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica. Jubilees take place only once every 25 years, and more than …

HOW I KILLED 76 WOMEN FOR FORTIFICATION — MYSTERIOUS IBADAN MAN A mysterious Ibadan man whose name is yet unknown had confessed to killing over 70 women for ritual purposes in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The man popularly called ‘Mistina Orobo’ born in the Foko area of Ibadan who claimed to have now become a pastor said the …

CRISIS IN OLUMBA OLUMBA AS MEMBERS DESTROY SUCCESSOR’S PORTRAIT A video has surfaced online showing members of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star rejecting Roland Olumba Obu, the son of the Late Olumba Olumba Obu as their Messiah. Recall that the prolonged succession crisis in a Nigerian Christian religious sect, the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, has festered …

ANYONE CLAIMING TO RECEIVE CREDIT ALERT THROUGH PRAYER SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED – PETER OBI The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that anyone claiming to receive credit alerts through prayer should be investigated for potential theft. In a clip from his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Sunday, Obi emphasised the importance of hard work …

STOP BRAINWASHING POOR MEMBERS WITH SOWING SEED – KUMUYI TELLS PASTORS The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged Nigerian pastors to stop brainwashing their members with seed sowing for financial prosperity.Naija News reports that the clergyman appealed while preaching at a Christian meeting on Friday, October 18. Kumuyi said the ideal thing is …