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  • Time has healed the wound – Pastor Ighodalo speaks on remarrying five years after Ibidun’s death

    Time has healed the wound – Pastor Ighodalo speaks on remarrying five years after Ibidun’s death

    The senior Pastor of Trinity House, Ituah Ighodalo, has shared his thoughts on remarriage after the tragic loss of his wife, Ibidun Ighodalo, a few years ago.

    In a recent interview with Nigeria Info on 99.3FM, Pastor Ighodalo revealed that when Ibidun passed away, he had thought he could not remarry.

    The pastor revealed that he had given all his love to his late wife and believed he could never love again. However, over time, he has come to realize that remarriage is possible. “I had thought it was impossible to remarry, but time has healed that wound,” he said.

    When asked about a potential partner, Pastor Ighodalo laughed and said he couldn’t confirm if there was someone special in his life at the moment. He emphasized that he was trusting God for the best and not listening to external pressures. “I’ve been down this road many times before, and I’m trusting God for the best,” he stated.

    The pastor also addressed rumors linking him to actress Kate Henshaw, which surfaced a few months ago. He reiterated that he was focusing on his heart and considering many factors before making any decisions about remarriage.

  • Edo Guber: Ighodalo gives reasons why he’s challenging Tribunal’s verdict

    Edo Guber: Ighodalo gives reasons why he’s challenging Tribunal’s verdict

    The flag bearer of the Edo Guber election, Asue Ighodalo has given reasons why he is challenging the verdict of the Edo Petition Tribunal judgement.

    Hear him: “I have instructed my legal team to proceed to the Court of Appeal to challenge this decision which we consider a huge travesty of justice.

    “This is not about me or any single individual; it is about the very essence of democracy, the preservation of our collective right to freely determine our future, and the legacy we leave for generations unborn,” Asue Ighodalo, Edo Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governorship candidate in September 21, 2024 election.

    He spoke in response to the Wednesday verdict by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal that upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the election.

    Read Asue Ighodalo’s reaction published in extenso hereunder:

    STATEMENT ON THE EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL

    My good people of Edo State,

    “Today, the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has delivered its judgment in our petition challenging the outcome of the September 21st, 2024 Governorship election in our dear State.

    “While we all may not agree with the verdict, we however remain steadfast in our belief that the rule of law must remain the bedrock of our democracy. Our pursuit of justice in this regard is an affirmation of our firm belief that the right of the good people of Edo State to freely choose their leaders through a credible, free and fair electoral process must never be compromised.

    “As an avowed democrat, I respect the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, and I urge all of you, our dear good people of Edo State, to remain peaceful, calm and law-abiding in the aftermath of this Judgement. However, let it be clear: this is not the end of our journey, but the beginning of a greater struggle for justice, democracy, and the sanctity of the people’s mandate freely conferred on my running mate, Barr. Osarodion Ogie and I on the platform of our great Party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

    “From the very beginning, your massive show of support, sincere love and belief in our shared vision for a prosperous Edo State have been the driving force behind this journey. For us, it has never been about the realisation of a personal ambition but about our conviction to create a clear Pathway to Prosperity for all Edo People while upholding the foundational values of democracy, justice, and the will of the people.

    “I have, therefore, instructed my legal team to proceed to the Court of Appeal to challenge this decision which we consider a huge travesty of justice. This is not about me or any single individual; it is about the very essence of democracy, the preservation of our collective right to freely determine our future, and the legacy we leave for generations unborn.

    We remain resolute. We remain committed. And we shall not waver in our pursuit of truth and justice.

  • Pastor Ighodalo opens up on remarrying after Ibidun’s death

    Pastor Ighodalo opens up on remarrying after Ibidun’s death

    Senior pastor of Trinity House Church, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo has opened up on remarrying following the death of his wife, Ibidun.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ibidun, owner of a popular event company in Lagos State, Elizabeth R, died of cardiac arrest in her hotel room in Port Harcourt, Rivers State in June 2020.

    Aged 40, Ibidun graduated from the University of Lagos and settled for adoption after going through eleven unsuccessful IVF.

    Blessed with two cute kids, Keke and Zenan, Ibidun floated the Ibidun Ighodalo Foundation to bring succour to those who cannot afford expensive pregnancy procedures.

    Meanwhile, since the death of Ibidun, Pastor Ighodalo has forged ahead with family, ministry and life endeavours.

    He said in an interview with Silverbird TV that marrying another woman would be “a difficult thing” because he had already given “everything” to his late wife.

    Pastor Ighodalo in the interview stated that he and his late wife had a phenomenal relationship.

    He further revealed that he gave her everything and no longer has much to give to anybody else.

    Pastor Ituah concluded by saying he is now focussing on his future and raising his children.

    “It’s a difficult thing. Ibidun and I had a phenomenal relationship and I gave her everything, I don’t have much to give to anybody… I’m sorry.

    “I just want to focus on my future, look after my children and have God minister to me,” he said.

    TNG recalls that the cleric had in July 2020 organized a concert in honour of his deceased wife’s posthumous birthday.

    The cleric’s brother, Asue Ighodalo recounted how Ibidun’s mother built a house and planned to give her the key on her birthday as a gesture of love before the shocking death.

  • Singers, musicians assemble online today for Ibidunni Ighodalo @ 40

    Singers, musicians assemble online today for Ibidunni Ighodalo @ 40

    Celebrated businesswoman ,Ibidunni Ighodalo, would have turned 40 today if she had not passed away on June 14 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

    Her death was a tragic blow to her Lagos-based preacher and Trinity House founder, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo and friends.

    In her honour and in celebration of her 40th posthumous birthday, at least gospel artistes and musicians are billed to perform online today from 8pm to 12am.

    Top artistes including TY Bello, Sammie Okposo, Tosin Alao, Mike Aremu, Ron Kenoly, Muyiwa Olanrewanju, Kunle Ayo, BJ Sax, Ibiayo Jeje, Alabi Oke, Tope Alabi, Psalmos, Efe Nathan, Yetunde Are, Seyi Ajayi, among others will be performing today and fans are to hook up via social media to join the event tagged Global Worship Concert.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Ibidunni’s brother-in-law, Asue Ighodalo, said during her funeral that her mother had planned to give her a house as a surprise gift today.

    Asue had said, “Ibidun’s mom had been working on a house that she wanted to give Ibidun on her 40th birthday. So, she took my hand and showed me the house.

     

    “She said, ‘Uncle Asue, I want you to see the house. I was going to give this key to you to give Ituah on the 18th so that Ituah will give her on the 19th. I needed to show my daughter how much I truly loved her.’ And she took me to the house, the house nearly completed in her Estate.”

     

  • Ibidunni’s mother planned house gift for her 40th birthday – Asue Ighodalo

    Ibidunni’s mother planned house gift for her 40th birthday – Asue Ighodalo

    Asue Ighodalo, brother of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House, has revealed that the mother of the late Ibidunni planned to give her a surprise gift on her 40th birthday.

     

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the late businesswoman cum philanthropist was buried on Saturday afternoon at a private residence.

    Dignitaries like Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and a representative of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye attended the solemn event.

    During his vote of thanks, Asue in an emotional tone stated how he and Pastor Ituah had gone to break the news of Ibidunni’s demise to her mother and how they took time to comfort her.

     

    Recounting the experience, Asue said, “Ibidun’s mom had been working on a house that she wanted to give Ibidun on her 40th birthday. So, she took my hand and showed me the house.

    “She said, ‘Uncle Asue, I want you to see the house. I was going to give this key to you to give Ituah on the 18th so that Ituah will give her on the 19th. I needed to show my daughter how much I truly loved her.’ And she took me to the house, the house nearly completed in her Estate.”

     

     

  • Photos/Video: Tears, tributes as Nigerians bid Ibidun Ighodalo farewell

    Photos/Video: Tears, tributes as Nigerians bid Ibidun Ighodalo farewell

    It was indeed a sad and emotional day for lovers, friends and families of the Ighodalos as the late beauty queen and wife to founder of the Trinity House Church, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Ibidunni Ajayi-Ighodalo is committed to mother earth.

    Ibidunni, 39 was said to have died Sunday June 14 due to a cardiac arrest while she was in Port Harcourt.

    Since the news of her death broke out on social media, a number of people took to their pages to pay touching tributes to the deceased whom most of them described as an angel on earth.

    A lot of people had things to say about how Ibidunni loved to help people especially couples who had difficulty in bearing children.

    Watch details of the burial here

  • I was divinely led to compose tribute song for Ibidun-Tope Alabi

    I was divinely led to compose tribute song for Ibidun-Tope Alabi

    Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi stunned many of her fans when she released a tribute song in honour of the late Mrs Ibidun Ighodalo, wife of the Senior Pastor of Trinity House, Ituah Ighodalo.

     

    On why she composed a song in her honour, Alabi said she was divinely led, adding that Ibidun was an angel.

    “The late Pastor Ibidunni Ighadalo was a very wonderful woman of God. I met her at her husband’s church and I hugged her and when I did that, I felt the spirit of God telling me that she’s an angel. I never knew she was going to leave us soon but I just loved her spirit and have been going (since then) to the church for ministration.

     

    “She was so respectful that you couldn’t tell that she was such a ‘big’ woman. She was very humble. My fondest memory of the late Ibidunni was her beautiful and smiling face. From her face, you could see her beautiful heart.

     

    ‘’When I heard that she had died, I was so down because I couldn’t hold down the emotions. For hours, I was devastated; her death was a big blow. My husband had a headache throughout that day. By the second day, I was inspired by the Holy Spirit to do a tribute for her. I asked myself whether people would like the idea and if she was not too young. Many questions ran through my mind. But because it was the Holy Spirit that gave me the directive, I couldn’t say no.

     

    “I wondered how it would sound in the ears of people. The Holy Spirit brought the song to me while I was taking my bath; he gave me the song as a whole. I couldn’t sit down to think about a song because I was still down. I thank God for giving me such a wonderful tribute in honour of her. I know the tribute was not a mistake at all. I believe so strongly that what God told me when I met her was the truth. She was an angel; God doesn’t make mistakes. It is not the physical things that we see that matter. His ways are not our ways”, she told Punch.

     

     

  • Ibidun Ighodalo in better place- Adeboye declares

    Ibidun Ighodalo in better place- Adeboye declares

    General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said the late ex-beauty queen, Ibidun Ighodalo, is in a “better place”.

    Adeboye made this known this on Thursday in reaction to Ibidun Ighodalo’s death on Sunday.

     

    He described the news of the former Face of Lux as “really saddening”.

     

    The 39-year-old wife of popular Lagos-based pastor, Ituah Ighodalo, died in her hotel room in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Sunday.

     

    On the same day when Ibidun had died, Ituah had astonished well-wishers after he officiated a church member’s funeral. He also opened up on how the news of his wife’s death had “shattered” his life.

     

    Ibidun will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 20.

     

     

     

  • Eniola Badmus opens up on Ibidun Ighodalo’s plans for Davido, Chioma before her demise

    Eniola Badmus opens up on Ibidun Ighodalo’s plans for Davido, Chioma before her demise

    Actress, Eniola Badmus has rained praises on late Ibidun Ighodalo for having a heart of gold

    Eniola revealed that Ibidun had planned to bless Davido and Chioma with some gifts at their wedding before her death.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Ibidun died on Sunday morning after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest in Port Harcourt.

    Her demise has garnered condolences from well-meaning Nigerians.

    Recalling Ibidun’s good deeds alongside other celebrities, Eniola took to her official Instagram page to reveal that Ibidun had promised to decorate the venue of Davido and Chioma’s engagement and wedding.

     

    According to Badmus, the deceased had volunteered to do that for the couple at no cost at all.

     

     

    Her post on Instagram read: “I am speechless and I don’t even know where to start from. The first time I and Ibidun met was 2006 when we both modelled at a V-mobile advert, then we became friends fast forward to 2009 when I went for city people event at TBS, I remember when I was leaving the venue there were hoodlums outside and I was so scared to go out but she gave me the courage to go, in the process of doing that three of the boys were about to rob me and Ibidun faced them and got injured in the process and Ibidun’s phone was snatched away and her bag.

     

    “Fast forward to 2019 when Davido engaged Chioma, Ibidun called me and disclosed that she wants to decorate their venue for the engagement and wedding but she will be doing it at no cost.

     

    “What a beautiful soul, I will miss you Ibidun.” She said

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBbSrSFj0KL/

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Ibidun Ighodalo held my hands, prayed for me after my miscarriage – Anita Okoye

    Ibidun Ighodalo held my hands, prayed for me after my miscarriage – Anita Okoye

    Anita Okoye, wife of singer, Paul Okoye, has revealed how the late Ibidun Ighodalo prayed for her when she had a miscarriage.

    Okoye made this known when she shared a tribute to the 39-year-old who died of suspected cardiac arrest on Sunday.

    She wrote:” Jesus…Jesus…Jesus… those were the words that I kept on saying when I heard the news.

    Auntie Ibidun… I can’t stop going back to our whatsapp messages… We always ended our conversation with “I love you so much” and the best emojis followed…

    Your smile was so genuine, your voice so sweet and sincere and you always gave the most comforting hugs. •

     

    I remember you holding my hands and praying with me after one of my miscarriages and assuring me that God is still God. Sis, you’ve left us to be with the Lord, A true angel… ? •

    I am usually a silent crier but I wailed and sobbed at the confirmation of this news.

    I pray for divine comfort upon your household, upon Pastor Ituah, upon your beautiful kids, upon your Mum and upon your entire family I lift up the Ajayi & Ighodalo family, Lord please grant them comfort, strength and the grace to bear this huge loss.

    Goodnight Angel”.

     

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBcqLr3Daxp/

     

    Ibidun Ighalo, who was married to Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of the Trinity House church Lagos, founded an events company, Elizabeth R.

    She also ran the Ibidun Ighodalo Foundation which supported couples with challenges having children.