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  • Nigerian pastor seen flogging children during ‘spiritual cleaning’ in viral video arrested

    Nigerian pastor seen flogging children during ‘spiritual cleaning’ in viral video arrested

    A 41-year-old pastor, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph has been arrested by the Rivers State command of the Nigeria Police Force over the alleged abuse and dehumanisation of more than 20 children during a church program in Port Harcourt.

    The incident came to light after a disturbing video, less than two minutes long, went viral online. The footage captured showed several children, most of them unclad, kneeling on the floor, clutching palm leaves, while a man flogged them repeatedly with palm fronds.

    The background narrator alleged that the children had been subjected to days of beatings and maltreatment.

    “Only God knows if they kidnapped these children. There is blood in that basin. They flog these children, naked them… both boys and girls and this is Day 3. The other day, we couldn’t sleep in the night,” the voice in the recording said.

    The narrator added, “The children are crying. They are beating them as you can see, and this has been going on for days now. The children have marks on their bodies.”

    Reacting to the video, Rivers police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrest of the pastor in a statement, disclosing that the cleryman had organised a three-day “spiritual cleaning” programme for the children.

    “Preliminary investigations reveal that Pastor Ifediorah allegedly organised a 3-day programme for children in his Church, purportedly for ‘spiritual cleaning’, claiming to have been inspired by the Holy Spirit,” the statement read.

    Iringe-Koko said operatives, acting on intelligence, stormed the church and arrested the pastor along with several church members, adding that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances of the incident.

    Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, called for calm, assuring the public that justice would be served.

    “The Commissioner of Police urges the public to remain calm and peaceful while the investigation is ongoing. He urges members of the public to report any suspicious activities or concerns to the nearest Police Station or other security agencies,” the statement added.

  • Pastor Adefarasin in police custody over viral firearm video

    Pastor Adefarasin in police custody over viral firearm video

    Paul Adefarasin, the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, has surrendered himself to the police after a viral video showing the clergyman pointing a gun-like object at another motorist went viral on social media.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the Police spokesman in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter on Tuesday.

    “”No one is above the law!

    “Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja and is currently being interrogated by detectives who have commenced investigation on the case since a video surfaced online showing the pastor holding a gun-like object against another road user, while driving in an unregistered vehicle.

    “The outcome of the investigation will be made public,” he wrote.

  • Popular pastor, Tobi Adegboyega opens up on battle with cancer

    Popular pastor, Tobi Adegboyega opens up on battle with cancer

    Controversial Nigerian United Kingdom-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has been battling cancer for over five months.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), now rebranded as The Nation Family, made this known during a pre-recorded sermon aired to his congregation on Thursday.

    Pastor Adegboyega, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and youth-driven ministry, also revealed he underwent a major surgery.

    He said, “I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, you heard me right. I’ve been dealing with cancer for the past few months or even more. I just had a major surgery, that’s why I am not there today.

    “I have just fought the battle, and I feel the verdict to continue to live was given to me by God for a new level, for a new stage.”

    The clergy also announced a £100,000 donation to support cancer awareness and treatment, particularly for young patients.

  • Tragedy strikes as popular Nigerian pastor dies in ghastly accident

    Tragedy strikes as popular Nigerian pastor dies in ghastly accident

    Rev. Azzaman David, a prominent Kaduna-based pastor and the leading pastor of The King Worship Chapel and Ministry, Kaduna has passed away.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the clerygman died in a motor accident on Saturday while returning from Makurdi, Benue State, to his base in Kaduna.

    Confirming the incident, the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Rev. John Joseph Hayab described the cleric’s death as a great loss to Christian community.

    “Evangelist Azzaman was a courageous preacher, an unapologetic defender of the Christian faith, and a passionate advocate for the rights of persecuted believers. His life and ministry were marked by boldness, spiritual conviction, and an unwavering commitment to truth and justice.

    “Kaduna has truly lost a great soldier of Christ. Evangelist Azzaman stood tall in defense of Christianity, fearlessly speaking out against injustice and persecution. He was a prophetic voice, a bridge-builder, and a spiritual father to many across denominations and communities.

    “Though his departure leaves a great vacuum in the Christian community, we rejoice in the assurance that he has finished his race and now rests in the eternal glory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

    CAN extends the body’s heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, congregation, and all who were touched by his life and ministry.

    It prayed the Lord’s comfort for the Church “and give all of us strength in this season of mourning.

    “May his soul rest in peace and may his legacy continue to inspire courage and faith among believers”.

  • Top Nigerian pastor, Omotoso deported from South Africa amid controversy over rape trial acquittal

    Top Nigerian pastor, Omotoso deported from South Africa amid controversy over rape trial acquittal

    Tim Omotoso, a Nigerian televangelist and founder of Jesus Dominion International (JDI) church, acquitted of raping young women has departed South Africa today, Sunday, May 18th, amid his rearrest on charges related to immigration violations.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the department of home affairs immigration inspectorate in collaboration with the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Tactical Response Team (TRT) had detained Omotoso, 66 on May 10th, in East London, Eastern Cape, shortly after concluding a church service.

    “The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, confirms the arrest of Televangelist Timothy Omotoso this morning in East London by the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Inspectorate together with the SAPS’ National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Tactical Response Team (TRT) on charges related to the Immigration Act. ML,” SAPS wrote in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).

    In a short video posted on the SAPS platform, Fannie Masemola added, “He was arrested at 5 this morning in East London, when he was finishing at church.”

    Omotoso’s rearrest is coming weeks after he was discharged and acquitted by the Eastern Cape High Court in April on 32 charges, including rape, human trafficking and racketeering.

    However, a magistrate’s court later ordered his release, ruling that he could not be detained for more than 48 hours without formal charges.

    In a video that surfaced social media on Sunday, Omotoso was seen at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, dressed in a grey hoodie and sunglasses, engaging with immigration officials before boarding a flight to Lagos.

    The Department of Home Affairs confirmed his departure and stated that he has been declared an undesirable person, barring him from re-entering South Africa for five years.

  • Top Nigerian pastor Omotoso cleared of rape charges, rearrested in South Africa

    Top Nigerian pastor Omotoso cleared of rape charges, rearrested in South Africa

    Tim Omotoso, a Nigerian televangelist and senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International (JDI) church in South Africa who was recently cleared of all rape charges has been rearrested in South Africa on charges related to immigration violations.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the department of home affairs immigration inspectorate in collaboration with the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Tactical Response Team (TRT) took Omotoso, 66 into custody early Saturday morning in East London, Eastern Cape, shortly after concluding a church service.

    “The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, confirms the arrest of Televangelist Timothy Omotoso this morning in East London by the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Inspectorate together with the SAPS’ National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Tactical Response Team (TRT) on charges related to the Immigration Act. ML,” SAPS wrote in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).

    In a short video posted on the SAPS platform, Fannie Masemola added, “He was arrested at 5 this morning in East London, when he was finishing at church.”

    Masemola further disclosed that the Nigerian pastor will appear in court on Monday and that further details on the charges will be provided by the Department of Home Affairs.

    Omotoso’s rearrest is coming weeks after he was discharged and acquitted by the Eastern Cape High Court in April on 32 charges, including rape, human trafficking and racketeering.

  • Popular Nigerian pastor kills wife, buries body in shallow grave

    Popular Nigerian pastor kills wife, buries body in shallow grave

    A Nigerian pastor who simply identify as Enoch has been arrested following the alleged murder of his wife, at Ikot Abia community in the Okon Clan of Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

    The founder of Omega World Global Ministries who’s originally from Abia State, is accused of killing his wife and burying her in a shallow grave.

    It was learned that local youths from the Okon Clan,  discovered the incident and have since handed the matter over to the Nigerian Police Force for investigation.

    Rumours suggested that the pastor may have been influenced by a native doctor who allegedly advised him to sacrifice his wife in exchange for spiritual power and rapid growth of his church.

    In a dramatic development, Pastor Enoch allegedly led law enforcement officers to the site where he buried his wife, confirming suspicions of foul play.

  • Why I like sex – Renowned Nigerian pastor, Funke Adejumo opens up

    Why I like sex – Renowned Nigerian pastor, Funke Adejumo opens up

    Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo has stated the importance of acknowledging sex in marriage.

    According to the clergywoman in a snippet on Instagram, couples need to have sex in their union.

    Emphasizing the importance of women embracing the sexuality during marriage,  Adejumo in the trending video, said ‘’Who told us that women don’t like s#x. I like s#X. If I don’t like s#x, how will I have children? You are just pretending, you like s#x. African cultures have told you a woman should not show that she enjoys s#X oo! Otherwise, they would call her a prostitute.”

    Challenging these notions, Adejumo urged couples, especially women, to shift their mindset.

    “When the man is touching you, you’re happy. So, the first thing is to disbelieve those cultural restraints in your mind, otherwise, you’ll cause problems in your marriage. Tell yourself, sex is good. I want my husband,” she advised.

    She further admonished women to be expressive during intimacy rather than remaining passive. The pastor demonstrated a stiff posture, as she cautioned against merely adhering to the traditional missionary style.

    “Talk, moan, sex is good. You cannot believe that African mentality. Let’s change it. The devil is using it to destroy marriages because that’s the highest level of intimacy,” she asserted.

    Adejumo continued saying, “Tickle your husband, touch him when he’s making love to you. When he’s done, tell him he did a good job.”

  • Nigerian pastor beheaded, shot dead during church service

    Nigerian pastor beheaded, shot dead during church service

    A 54-year-old Prophet, Yomi Adetula of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) located in Idiroko, within the Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been brutally killed during Sunday service.

    TheNewsGuru learnt that the assailants stormed the CCC Eagle Parish along Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko, at approximately 10:30 AM and opened fire during the ongoing service.

    The gunmen, according to Daily Trust, specifically targeted Adetula, inflicting fatal injuries, including a severe blow to his head with an axe.

    Confirming the incident, the State Command Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, in a statement released on Sunday afternoon disclosed that when operatives of the Nigerian Police arrived the scene, Adetula was already lifeless.

    The statement reads: “Police officers raced to the scene and saw on Yomi Adetula, ‘M’, aged 54 years lifeless in the pool of blood which stained his white celestial garment lying face up.

    “On careful observation, his body was riddled with bullets and his head was not speared… to ensure the victim was really dead, it was mangled with axe.

    “On police inquiry, the information further gathered that three men came into the church, brought out long double barrel gun aimed at their target and fire a shot that brought the deceased down,” she said.

    The Police Publicist said the corpse had been deposited at the General Hospital Morgue, Ilaro.

    She added that the command had begun moves to arrest the suspects who fled into the border area.

    “Normalcy has been restored while possible clue will be revealed in the coming days as investigation has been launched into the very sad occurrence.”

  • Abuja-based pastor dumps wife of 17 years, marries pretty church member (photos)

    Abuja-based pastor dumps wife of 17 years, marries pretty church member (photos)

    Pastor Kelvin Okafor, aka Nwa Mary, an Abuja based pastor and General Overseer of Jesus Divine Solution and Deliverance Outreach, has abandoned his wife of 17 years, Chidiebere Okafor and their four children and married a divorcee,  the woman leader of his church, Chinenye Jessica Nwaneri

    Reports reveal that the traditional marriage was held in secrecy in Owerri, Imo State on a Saturday.

    The pastor’s motive was to avoid a potential media backlash, given that he was still legally married to his wife.

    During the wedding, guests were instructed not to take photographs or videos of the event.

    The new wife, who is an ordained elder of the church, knows that her new husband is still legally married to his wife.

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