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  • Bishop Kwakpovwe vows ‘no more abortion’ at world anointing service+Photos

    Bishop Kwakpovwe vows ‘no more abortion’ at world anointing service+Photos

    It was a night of powerful ministration, healings and testimonies as popular Christian minister and founder of Manna Prayer Mountain Ministry Worldwide, Bishop Dr. Chris Kwakpovwe led thousands of worshippers at the first post-Covid gathering of the annual World Anointing Night service in Lagos.

    The much anticipated inter-denominational service, held on Friday 26 January at the ministry’s headquarters in Ogudu Lagos, saw thousands of worshippers from across the world including Canada, Netherlands, Ghana, and Zambia join the service —physically and virtually.

    With the theme “My Year of Divine Performance”, the spiritually charged gathering was a momentous night filled with powerful worship, inspirational teachings, and the anointing ceremony to set the tone for the year ahead.

    The anointing night —a transformative experience for all participants— was the culmination of the 21-day fasting period which kicked off on Saturday, 6th January, from 6 am to 6 pm daily. The three-week fasting period fostered a dedicated time of reflection and spiritual rejuvenation.

    Speaking with our correspondent on the sideline of the programme, Bishop Kwakpovwe noted that his major focus at this year’s Special Service was the spiritual termination of every form of aborted pregnancy.

    “This year, we are declaring an end to every form of abortion…So many people are pregnant with great business and prophetic ideas but are being attacked, leading to spiritual abortion of those ideas. This year, I am prophesying that there will be no more abortion of all those pregnancies,” Bishop Kwakpovwe revealed.

    The Man of God also cautioned his fellow pastors and spiritual leaders against the dissemination of false prophecies in a bid to please men.

    According to the popular minister, the role of spiritual guidance is paramount, and it is the duty of clerics to lead with integrity, honesty, and the unwavering commitment to the truth.

    “Let us be mindful of the impact of wanting to be seen or heard! Our words have consequences on the lives of those who look up to us. As we collectively embrace the opportunities and challenges that come with the New Year, let us remember that unity, compassion, and truth should be our guiding lights,” he admonished.

    The respected man of God said last year was a journey marked by challenges and triumphs. He then applauded the unwavering spirit of the Nigerian people who together navigated the storms and embraced the sunshine to see the year 2024.

    “As we embark on this new journey into 2024, let us remember the power of unity and collective responsibility. It is my fervent prayer that our great nation would continue to flourish while the government policies reflect the aspirations and well-being of its diverse population. May the year 2024 be a year of Divine Performance, abundant blessings, growth, and fulfillment for every Nigerian,” Bishop Kwakpovwe prayed.

    He then implored President Bola Tinubu and other political leaders across the country to prioritize the welfare and security of the citizens, particularly the activities of the bandits and kidnappers.

    “All these criminal activities should be curtailed. The strength of a nation lies in the well-being and safety of its people. I urge the authorities to take decisive actions against the activities of the bandits to ensure the prosperity and protection of every Nigerian,” Bishop Kwakpovwe stated.

    The World Anointing Service had in attendance notable spiritual leaders, captain of industries and public officers including President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Daniel C. Okoh ably represented by Bishop Gbenga Ajaka; industrialist and Emzor Group founder, Dr. Stella Okoli and Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi.

  • BREAKING: Popular Bishop, G.O of Powerline Ministries, Osagie confirmed dead (PHOTO)

    BREAKING: Popular Bishop, G.O of Powerline Ministries, Osagie confirmed dead (PHOTO)

    Bishop Lawrence Osagie, the General Overseer of Powerline Bible Church, confirmed dead in Lagos.

    Bishop Lawrence, also known for publishing the renowned ‘Christian Benefits’ magazine, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

    He was 65 years old.

    “In total submission to the will of God Almighty, the Powerline Bible Church Family announces the transition to Heaven of our father, founder, mentor, great teacher of the word, man of faith and God’s general, Bishop Lawrence Osagie.

    “Bishop Lawrence Osagie, the founding pastor of Powerline Bible Church, passed unto glory on September 10, 2023 in Lagos at the age of 65 years.

    “We thank God for the gift he gave us in our father, and we submit totally to our Lord Jesus Christ. He will surely be missed”

  • SAD! Married Evangelist and mother of 5 dies in hotel after S3x with bishop

    SAD! Married Evangelist and mother of 5 dies in hotel after S3x with bishop

    A married mother of 5 has died during a sex marathon with a Christian bishop.

    The deceased simply identified as Evangelist Happiness had lodged in a hotel with the Bishop Timothy Otu, the General Overseer of Agape Evangelical Ministries (City of Miracles) situated in Obikabia Junction Aba, Abia State.

    Bishop Otu and his married lover, who is said to be key Player in his church’s activities lodged at Jubilee Guest House Ovom, Ogborhill.

    She is reported to have died in the hotel room around 11pm on Saturday August 12, 2023.

    Her lifeless body was discovered in the hotel room after Bishop Otu absconded by deceiving the receptionist he was going to buy food at that time of the night.

    The manager of the hotel suspected foul play and reported to the Eastern Ngwa Police Station in Obingwa Local Government Area around around 1 am on Sunday morning.

    The woman was found lying naked with foam coming out of her mouth and nose when police arrived the scene.

    When her mobile phone was accessed, it was discovered that the duo have been in a romantic relationship for quite sometime.

    Bishop Otu was subsequently arrested at his Church at Obikabia Junction while preaching on Sunday ans is currently detained at the Eastern Ngwa Police Station Obingwa.

    The late Evangelist Happiness hails from Umuatakawom in Obingwa. Her husband was said to be at work in Bayelsa State when the ugly incident happened.

  • How bishop allegedly raped assistant pastor at Lekki

    How bishop allegedly raped assistant pastor at Lekki

    A 23-year-old  assistant pastor on Tuesday told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court how a bishop, Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, allegedly raped her twice.

    Oluwafeyiropo is standing trial on an amended three-count charge bordering on rape and sexual assault, to which he pleaded not guilty.

    The assistant pastor (name withheld) testified for the prosecution at the bishop’s trial.

    She was led in evidence by Lagos State counsel, Mr Babajide Boye.

    She told the court that she was an assistant pastor of 1 Reign Christian Ministry founded by the bishop.

    She said that she knew the bishop on  May 28, 2018, when her friend invited her for a church programme at which the bishop ministered, at Akungba, Akoko in Ondo State.

    She said that the programme was tagged  “Strictly Supernatural”.

    According to her, she subsequently became a member of the church and rose to the position of an assistant pastor.

    She said that Pastor Boluwatishe Oladejo took over from Pastor Toyosi Bamise as the Lead Pastor then.

    The witness told the court that the bishop, who she regarded as her spiritual father, raped her at his residence on Ikota Villa Estate, Lekki, Lagos State, on June 21, 2020.

    The witness said: “I was listening to Pastor Chris’s message when bishop came to the three-seater chair I was sitting on and told me to go naked.

    “For the fear of what happened a day before, I went naked,  and bishop locked the door, increased the volume of the television and went naked also.

    “He pinned me to the chair and raped me. He was bigger than me.”

    The witness said that she appealed to the bishop to leave her but he did not.

    “He threatened that I would run mad if I should tell anyone; so, I was in the guest room till the following day.

    “On June  22,  I sent a  message to  Pastor Boluwatishe and informed him that I had been raped,” the alleged victim testified.

    She also told the court that the bishop did not allow her to go out of the house after the first alleged rape.

    “He sent the gateman anytime I needed anything. It was at this time that it was dawn on me that this man is a rapist.

    “For my safety, I was acting stupid and acted as if I did not tell anyone.

    “I was in the room when he came again and said he wanted to have sex but  I refused.

    “He was very angry;  so, I told him  I had tears from the previous sexual violation,” she testified.

    The witness said that, on June 23, 2020, the bishop also told her that he wanted to have sex with her.

    “He said I should count it as a privilege that he had sex with me because many people would love to have sex with him.

    “I told him I had someone I was dating.

    “That same morning of June 23, he took off my dress and raped me again in the sitting room.

    “He told me I would die if  I should tell anyone. I bled a second time because of the forceful entry,” she said.

    She earlier told the court that the bishop called her on phone on June 5, 2020, saying that it was her turn to come with some other pastors to his house at Lekki, Lagos State.

    She added that,  on June 19, when she got to the house, the bishop came out from his room and told her that she had a query to answer.

    She testified that the bishop told her that she would transcribe his message entitled “Fulfilling My Ministry”.

    She said: “The following day, on June 20, only the bishop and I were left in the house after other pastors had left.

    “The bishop told me to go on a three-hour prayer work around the estate but I came back 30 minutes before the three hours elapsed,  due to rain.

    “He questioned why I returned earlier, and I told him that it was due to rainfall.

    “I was seated on a couch that same day listening to Pastor Chris’s message when the bishop walked up to me from the dining section and made comments on the teaching I was listening to.”

    She testified that the bishop thereafter told her to pull off her clothes but didn’t rape her.

    “He said he wanted to know my loyalty and see If I had finally submitted to him.

    “I told him I could do anything for him but sex. He tried kissing me but I stopped him; then, he slapped me.

    “He ordered me to wear back my clothes, saying that I disappointed him,” the witness said.

    She testified that on June 24, 2020, the bishop told her to clean up the house.

    “That was when Sister Faith and Pastor Toyosi came to the house.

    “I tried to talk to Pastor Toyosi but bishop did not give me a breathing space until he travelled to Ghana and I went home.”

    The alleged survivor also told the court that  the defendant sent N5,000 to her from  Ghana to treat herself because of the tears she had.

    “He got back to Nigeria with his two children and wife, and when the wife asked why I could not walk well,  bishop told her I contacted a disease from toilet.

    “He came to meet me about 3.30 a.m. in the guest room and brought out a rod for me to swear with, that I would run mad if I should tell anyone that he raped me, which I did out of fear.

    “He took me to First City Hospital, Lekki, where Dr Tina Clement, a member of the church attended to me, ran some tests, gave me drugs and sent the results to him.

    “When the doctor asked what happened to me, bishop told me to tell her I was raped by my friend, and he was with me throughout the tests,” she said.

    A computer printout of chats between her and the defendant was admitted in evidence.

    Oluwafeyiropo is also alleged to have had sexual intercourse with one other person and sexually assaulted another, aged 19 years, by forcefully sucking her breasts.

    According to Lagos State Government, which is prosecuting the case, the alleged offences contravene Sections 260(2) and 263 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Justice Ramon Oshodi adjourned the case until May 24 for cross-examination of the witness and continuation of trial.

    NAN

  • Bishop Nwokolo advises Nigerians to remain hopeful, amidst endless challenges

    Bishop Nwokolo advises Nigerians to remain hopeful, amidst endless challenges

    The Anglican Bishop on the Niger, Rev Dr Owen Nwokolo, has advised all Nigerian citizens, especially Christians, not to allow the current very challenging state of the nation to weigh in so much on them. Or affect their psyche or faith in God, this Easter season.

    The cleric who described Easter as a time of joy and hope, noted that because of what it represents, Nigerians were free to live unfettered life.

    In his hope-building 2023 Easter Message to Nigerians at the weekend, Bishop Nwokolo remarked that Nigerians were free by the reason of the power of Jesus’ resurrection to be joyful, having seen the defeat of Satan and his agents.

    “So, as we live our lives in our society, especially in this our country, Nigeria, Easter assuredly gives us the hope that despite the social, political, economic and security challenges facing us here and there, we are victorious by the power of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Easter, therefore, is a time for us to rejoice and to actualise this invaluable Grace given to us by our Lord Jesus by which we are empowered to live above the world and above the power over sin.

    “We now have victory over the challenges of unemployment and of youth restiveness as they are among issues already overcome by the power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus has therefore given us this victory so that we can celebrate with hope and live our lives without regrets and without falling back to lives of uncertainty.

    “We therefore challenge everyone of us; young and adult, men and women, to always hold tight on our Lord Jesus Christ who has given use such hope and victory as well as the ability to stand firm in Him. We are not hopeless. We have hope of better life ahead.

    “May our risen Lord Jesus give us, Nigerians, this victory, give us such power and make us to stand above situations and circumstances that will finally enable us to triumph just as Jesus did in the name of God the Father ather, God the Son, and God the Holy oly Spirit. Amen”, Bishop Nwokolo prayed.

  • Wild jubilation as Rev Fr.Tony Ewherido is announced Bishop of Warri Diocese (Video)

    Wild jubilation as Rev Fr.Tony Ewherido is announced Bishop of Warri Diocese (Video)

    It was jubilation galore on Wednesday for members of Rev Fr. Tony Ewherido congregation immediately the church announced him as Bishop of Warri Catholic Diocese.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports that members of Ewherido’s congregation in a trending video received the announcement of Rev Fr. Tony Ewherido as the new Bishop of Warri Catholic Diocese.

    The officiating minister described him as a man who loves the church and has graciously accepted the appointment.

    Before this appointment he was Rector of the Seminary of SS. Peter & Paul, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State.

    Monsignor Ewherido takes over from Archbishop Augustine Akubeze (of Benin City) who served as Apostolic Administrator of Warri Diocese following the retirement of Bishop John Okeoghene Afareha since April 2022.

    With this appointment, Monsignor Ewherido becomes the third rector of Bodija Seminary to be appointed bishop, after John Onaiyekan (1982) and Francis Adesina (2019).

    Fr Tony Ewherido was ordained in October, 1987

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  • How ‘bishop’ defiled 6-year-old daughter after giving her blood tonic

    How ‘bishop’ defiled 6-year-old daughter after giving her blood tonic

    A social worker, Mrs Rasheedat Sanusi, on Wednesday told an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court how a `bishop’, Felix Okon, allegedly defiled his 16-year-old daughter and another minor.

    Sanusi testified at the commencement of Okon’s trial on a two-count charge of defilement.

    Led in evidence by state counsel, Mr Peter Owolabani, Sanusi said that she had served Lagos State Government for 20 years as a social worker.

    According to her, she is currently serving at the state’s Education District One, Agege.

    The social worker said that Okon’s daughter told her that Okon had been having sexual intercourse with her since August 2019 when she was on a long vacation from school.

    The witness also testified that the defendant ran a church at his residence.

    She told the court that the other underage, also allegedly defiled by Okon, was a daughter of a member of the church, who also resided in the premises.

    “She said it started on a particular night her father called her into his room and gave her a hot drink. After some minutes, he gave her blood tonic.

    “She said she became weak thereafter, and he told her to lie down on his bed.

    “She said she slept off, and at midnight, she noticed that her father was having sex with her.

    “She said she wanted to scream and she could not push him off her. After that, he told her to go and sleep on a mat in the bedroom,” Sanusi said.

    The witness testified that Okon’s daughter told her that later, when her father switched on the bedroom light, she noticed that the other minor, aged 14, was on her father’s bed.

    “On their way to school, the daughter asked the other girl what she was doing on her father’s bed, and she revealed to her that her father had been sexually assaulting her since May 2018.

    “The sexual abuse continued until January 2020 when the case was reported to their school counsellor,” the witness said.

    She said that the school counsellor also reported the case to her office on Jan. 30, 2020.

    “A case of sexual abuse was reported at the Education District One, Agege, Lagos, by the survivor’s school counsellor, who told our office that two girls in her school were sexually abused by Bishop Felix Okon,” she said.

    The social worker said that immediately she received the report, she visited the school, interviewed the girls separately and made a report to the Gowon Estate Police Station.

    She said that the defendant was consequently arrested.

    Sanusi said the case was transferred to the Gender Unit of the Ikeja Police Command.

    Defence counsel, Mr A. C. Maduemezia, during cross-examination of the witness, however, told the court that her evidence was hearsay.

    “My lord, what she has told the court is hearsay. She is just saying what she was told,” he said.

    Justice Abiola Soladoye adjourned the case until May 9 for continuation of trial.

    Okon is facing a two-count charge of defilement, contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.

    According to prosecution, Okon defiled his daughter and the 14-year-old, at his residence on Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Lagos State.

  • Army foils kidnap of Catholic Bishop In Imo

    Army foils kidnap of Catholic Bishop In Imo

    An attempt to kidnap the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese in Imo State, His Lordship Most Rev Dr Augustine Ukwuoma, has been foiled by the Nigerian Army.

    A yet-to-be identified gunmen reportedly invaded the priest’s residence in the early hours of Sunday but failed to abduct him as troops of ‘Exercise Golden DAWN’ thwarted the operation.

    Pictures of the attack show that the criminals destroyed the burglary proof on the window and damaged one of the doors in the house. An expended shell casing from a double-barreled gun was also seen on the floor.

    A statement signed the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General
    Onyema Nwachukwu, said the priest and his secretary are safe and that the attackers ran away when the soldiers arrived the scene.

    “Troops of Exercise Golden DAWN Sector 3 have foiled an attempted kidnap and robbery of his Lordship Most Rev Dr Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, BSC Road Orlu Imo State.

    “The troops in response to a distress call at about 2:30am today, Sunday 31st October 2021, swiftly moved to the scene forcing the assailants to take to their heels thereby abandoning their mission. The Bishop, his Secretary and Assistant Secretary are safe and unhurt.

    “Troops will continue to deny freedom of action to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), its affiliate the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and other criminal gangs operating within the sector especially as the elections in Anambra State draws nearer and during the yuletide season.

    “Members of the public are advised to report suspicious movement of criminals as well as hide out of the outlawed IPOB/ESN to law enforcement agencies as the group is only out to intimidate, steal and kidnap for ransom law-abiding citizens,” said the army.

  • Juju maestro,Sir Shina Peters ordained as Bishop

    Juju maestro,Sir Shina Peters ordained as Bishop

    Nigerian music veteran, Sir Shina Peters has been ordained as a Bishop.

    The music star was ordained by the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Lagos.

    The Afro Juju star was ordained at a ceremony held at a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in the Iju area of Lagos on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

    He took to his Instagram page where he shared a video from the ordination.

    “Bishop with the swagger. God above all,” he captioned the video.

    Born Oluwashina Akanbi Peters in Ogun State, in 1958, the music star’s career in music began at a young age when he played with friends.

    The music veteran rose to prominence in the 1980s after he released his first album Ace (Afro-Juju Series 1).

    The album went on to garner awards for Peters including the artist and album of the Year at the Nigerian Musical Awards.

    He followed ‘Ace’ with ‘Shinamania‘; the album had singles such as ‘Oluwa Yo Pese‘, ‘Omo Bo‘ and ‘Give Our Women Chance‘.

    In an interview, Peters said he would have ended up as a preacher if not for music

    According to him: “If not for music, I would have probably ended up doing God’s work as a preacher or teaching Christians about the life and times of our Lord Jesus Christ”.

  • Democracy Day: Criticism of leaders cannot transform Nigeria – Enugu Catholic Bishop

    The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Godfrey Onah, says no amount of criticism of those in authority will transform the socio-economic fortunes of the country.

    Onah, in a homily on Sunday during the 2018 Democracy Day thanksgiving mass at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, said that good governance required visionary leadership and self-sacrifice.

    The bishop said it was sad that the current democratic experiment which started in 1999 had not changed the fortunes of majority of Nigerians due to corrupt leadership.

    The clergyman said that the 2019 general elections would provide another opportunity for the electorate to make their choices of the type of leadership they want.

    He said that all those in elective positions that had not performed needed to be shown the exit door, adding that the electorate should only vote those they were convinced would do well.

    Onah blamed the decay of institutions, including the education sector on self-serving leaders whom he said had destroyed the future of up-and-coming ones.

    “The only way to protect the future of our children is to give them good education, but because we have stole our country dry, we can no longer guaranty their future,” he said.

    The bishop said that Christians were expected to show good examples which would lead to a positive change in the way things were done in the country.

    “As Christians, rather than blame people about the state of affairs in this country, we should ask ourselves what we have done to engender love and equality of all human race.

    “What have we done to show respect, leadership, service and real concern for others? These values need to become part of our culture if we must survive,” he said.

    Onah said it was sad that the numerical strength of Christians in the country had not had any positive impact on the way things were done due to how some had made merchandise of the gospel.

    “I believe that whatever will happen to Nigeria tomorrow will depend on how Christians will take their vocations, “ he said.

    The clergyman said that Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, was an example of what a Christian could do in governance.
    The highlight of the event was a special prayer for Nigeria by the worshippers.