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  • Pastor accused of selling, anointing women’s pants, bras with his pictures speaks

    Pastor accused of selling, anointing women’s pants, bras with his pictures speaks

    An Abuja based pastor, J.S. Yusuf, accused of anointing the bras and pants of spinsters with his image, has debunked the trending stories about him as ‘fake news’.

    The fake report with photoshopped bras and pants, emblazoned with the pastor’s photo, was shared on the popular Nigerian social media platform, Nairaland on Thursday night, ten days after Yusuf’s church trashed the story. The fake news publisher is a news platform called ‘Abuja Reporters’.

    Pastor Shedrach Abang who issued a disclaimer on behalf of the church, Touch for Recovery Outreach International, on 21 January, said the report was concocted and dismissed it as false.

    “As a church, we do not take this report as just blackmail, but a calculated plan to steal, kill and destroy”.

    Yusuf is the senior pastor of the church, with acronym TROI.

    Read Abang’s statement:

    The fake pants and bras with Yusuf’s image

    Pastor J.S. Yusuf and his wife

  • Pastor stages own kidnap, demands N5m ransom

    Pastor stages own kidnap, demands N5m ransom

    The Kaduna State Police Command, said on Wednesday that it had arrested a pastor who allegedly staged his own kidnap and demanded N5 million ransom from his family.
    A statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo said the pastor, James Clement and his accomplice, George Otokpa, were arrested by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
    According to the statement, the fake kidnap was stage-managed on Jan. 27.
    The 39-year-old pastor who lives in Nasarawa Tirkaniya area of Kaduna, allegedly conspired with Otokpa, who resides at No. 23 Aleri Water by Sarki Street, Kudandan, to commit the offence.
    It said that, Clement “demanded the payment of Five Million Naira as ransom from his own family through text messages using the second suspect as the negotiator.”
    The statement said two members of the pastor’s family reported his kidnap, and the police team was able to track him at his hide-out and arrested him together with his accomplice.
    “The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and will be charged to court on completion of investigation.”
    It said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Muri condemned such criminal mentality and cautions members of the public against such “heartless and barbaric act.”

  • Osun pastor arrested for Child trafficking

    The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a pastor, Isaac Akanasema, for child trafficking.

    The pastor, a Tiv from Benue State, who resides in Ede, Osun State, the command alleged, took custody of under-aged children and placed them in care of foster parents as domestic workers.

    The command, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Adewale Afolabi, on Sunday, claimed that Akanasema admitted to have brought the children from Benue State.

    The pastor, however, explained that the children were released to him by their parents, who were mostly farmers displaced by the farmers/herdsmen’s crisis in the state.

    The statement read in part, “Akanasema claimed to have done this in good faith and not for monetary benefits. The only agreement he usually made with the foster parents was for them to take care of the children and be responsible for their education.

    “He was said to have begun this in 2014 and the ages of the children involved ranged from 10 to 14 years. When asked whether they were well treated and cared for, the children answered in the affirmative and agreed to stay with their foster parents till they would complete their education.”

    Commenting on the development, the NSCDC Commandant in the state, Adeyinka Oguntuase, advised parents to avoid the mistake of giving birth to children they would not be able to care for.

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    Oguntuase said thorough investigation by the command revealed that one David Azua from the Osongbo Local Government Area of Benue State gave his three children under six years to Akanasema.

    He added that Azua said he released the children to Akanasema, because he was unable to fend for them.

    The NSCDC boss added that the suspect had been handed over to the officials of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for further investigation and possible prosecution.

  • Boko Haram/ISWAP’s murder of preacher won’t break our trust in God – Christian group

    Despite the gruesome murder of Adamawa-based preacher, Rev Lawan Andimi, by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, the Northern Christian Forum of Nigeria (NCFN) has vowed to hold on to its faith and support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

    The Christian group made this known at a press conference on Thursday condemning the wicked act which it described as “unfortunate and barbaric”.

    In a statement signed by President, Rev. Elijah Bitrus, NCFN revealed that the plan was to weaken their faith to discourage the evangelism and rapid spread of the gospel across the length and breadth of the country.

    Instead, however, this episode has enhanced their belief and uncompromising support for the president, according to Rev. Bitrus.

    The group hailed President Buhari’s effort in the fight against terrorism and corruption which sponsors and collaborators of the Boko Haram terrorists aren’t pleased with.

    NCFN, therefore, called on Nigerians to continue to cooperate and give full support to the government in the bid to rid of these elements that are hell bent on trying to instigate Nigerians against one another.

  • Naira Marley replies pastor who called him ‘demon’

    Controversial Nigerian singer, Afeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has finally reacted after being tagged a ‘demon’ by a clergyman, Apostle Chris Omashola.

    The clergyman claimed to have gotten the revelation from God. It is also worthy of note that Omashola’s fame rose from the ruins of his s*xtape going viral a few months ago.

    The clergyman’s revelation comes a few days after a Twitter user listed people who he thinks would not make heaven with the fast-rising singer topping the list which was released.

    The Marlian President took to Twitter and said: “Jesus never went to church.”

    Meanwhile, a large number of Naira Marley’s fans have called out the pastor over his tweets.

    Read what his fans are saying:

    @akinsirt01 said “So God created human in devil form. Oga take your malaria drugs.”

    @ArinzeIfeme said “Hmmm God should tell you the solution to Nigeria problems.”

    @iamtoluwa said “Awon ojise Olorun orisirisii lo mbe ni orile ede Naijiria.”

    @Dami4Change said “If i were Nigeria’s president, Church biznes no for thrive walahi.”

    @Jemmy3ct said “And people are going to the church. You all think God is foolish.”

    @Ijawyorubaboyy said “Same Naira Marley that influenced you with his DEMON to release your ex sex video just because she broke up with you?”

    @_T_DEL said “How can a demon repent? You self reason wetin you dey talk small.”

    @Afrocan_baby said “Lol just saw this post on fb and I came here to.check if it’s TRUE. But naira marley ain’t our problem… its religion. This shit has caused a lot of harm to us. ??‍♂️?”

    @chingyarmani1 said “Marlians are coming for you back, front, and center. I’m here for it.”

    @BigDream341 said “You only want to spoil naira Marley name what’s really wrong with this end time pastors you haven’t seen the corruption of the leaders you are seeing naira Marley pastor to be sincere you are wrong pray again naira Marley is a superstar.”

    @SeunAyotomide said “Daddy pastor how far naaaa?? Fear God na Just take a look at God one more time and Fear God. We are aware of the decaying generation. Pray for us the youth. Don’t say things that will take them away from the church.”

  • VACATION TRAGEDY! RCCG pastor, son, daughter drown inside pool in Spain

    A 52-year-old pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, Gabriel Diya, his 16-year-old son, Praise Emmanuel Diya and 9-year-old daughter, Comfort Diya, drowned inside the swimming pool in the Costa del Sol resort in Southern Spain on Tuesday December 24th.

    Gabriel Diya who was until his death the Minister in charge of the Open Heavens of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Charlton, South-East London, was on a family vacation with his wife and their children. Unfortunately, his daughter Comfort got into difficulty while playing in one of the 21 swimming pools in the resort.

    Himself and his son jumped in to try to save her but also struggled in the water. Despite poolside attempts to resuscitate them, all three died at the scene. His wife, Olubunmi, who was with them prayed fervently as CPR was performed on her husband and children. Sadly, they were all confirmed dead by the doctors.

    Post-mortem examinations carried out on Christmas Day confirmed death by drowning. After the incident, police carried out an investigation and could find nothing wrong with the pool’s filtration and pump system. The pool has since been reopened to the public.

    The UK’s central office of RCCG has since described the unfortunate incident as a “tragic accident”. In a post shared on Facebook, the church said

    “With heavy hearts, we extend our condolences to the family, parish, friends and associates of Area Pastor Gabriel Diya who sadly passed away, along with two of his children – Comfort Diya (9 years old) and Praise Emmanuel Diya (16 years old) – in a tragic incident while on a family holiday in Spain on 24th December 2019.

    Pastor Gabriel Diya, who was also the Parish Pastor of Open Heavens, Charlton in London was aged 52. He is survived by his wife Assistant Pastor Olubunmi Diya and their daughter.

    At this very difficult time, our prayers are for Pastor Gabriel Diya’s family, the parishes that were under his supervision, friends, associates, members of RCCG and the general public”.

  • Nigerian pastors call for Netflix boycott over Jesus movie

    Two Nigerian pastors are up in arms against Netflix, a global movie streaming service, over a comedy production on Jesus, titled ‘The First Temptation of Christ’.

    The movie which debuted 3 December in Brazil, where it was produced portrays Jesus as gay and his mother Mary as a weed smoker. About 1.5 million people in Brazil have already signed a petition asking Netflix to axe the 46 minute movie.

    One of the Nigerian pastors, Apostle Johnson Suleman who opposed the film has threatened to mobilise christians worldwide to boycott Netflix.

    In several tweets on Sunday, Suleman wrote: “Delete Netflix app on your system..unfollow them if you are a true Christian..The movie ‘gay jesus’ is an insult to christianity and abuse to our sensibilities..we stand to condemn it and all it stands for…Mad people…

    “We have 2.5billion Christians on earth, if Netflix goes ahead with this rubbish, we should boycott them.. that movie is evil, its not right and it will not stand.

    “The glory of present day cinema is Netflix..but since they have decided to blaspheme, its crash is inevitable..you want to do a film ‘gay jesus’?…it’s the beginning of your end..we are not cowards cause we are tolerant”, he said.

    Reno Omokri, former presidential aide, who also runs a ministry also kicked against the movie.

    In a post shared on his Instagram “””page, Reno appealed to Netflix not to take the tolerance of Christians for granted.

    “The other day, a misguided woman used Scripture as an ashtray. Now, @Netflix announces a film about a gay Jesus. Would they do that to the Quran? Do NOT take advantage of Christian’s tolerance. We choose non-violence. Not that we can’t be violent! If Netflix goes ahead to release their comedy on the gay Jesus, I urge all #RenosNuggeteers around the world to delete their Netflix app and cancel their subscription. If you fail to do this, you can’t claim to love Christ, His Father, or me, their servant. Please retweet!”

    The controversial movie is a Netflix Christmas special that depicts Jesus as a gay man.

    No sooner the movie was released in Brazil than it sparked controversy.

    The satirical flick is by a Brazil-based YouTube comedy group and shows Jesus as a closeted homosexual on Christmas, reports Mail Online.

    The film sees Jesus and a friend named Orlando arriving at Mary and Joseph’s house who are throwing a birthday party for their son.

    Jesus tries to downplay his relationship with Orlando, who hints the pair are more than just friends.

    ‘Jesus, who’s hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family. A Christmas special so wrong, it must be from comedians Porta dos Fundos,’ reads the description on Netflix.

  • Pastor dies while conducting member’s funeral in Ondo

    Pastor dies while conducting member’s funeral in Ondo

    A Pastor of the Mount Zion Church in the Oke-Aro area of Ondo State, Femi Olorunsoromidayo, has reportedly died while conducting a funeral service for the burial of a late member of the church.

    It was learnt that the deceased pastor, aged 42, was the founder of Divine Mount Zion Gospel Ministry.

    The pastor was said to have suddenly fallen ill and died during the burial service of a 78-year-old church member, Mr. Samuel Rotimi, at Erusu in Akoko North West Local Government Area, after receiving the corpse of the deceased from Akure for a funeral service.

    A source said that the late Rotimi had, before his death, instructed the cleric to ensure that he was buried at his residence in Akure, anytime he died as against his home town, Erusu-Akoko.

    But after Rotimi’s death, the pastor reportedly acted against the wish of the deceased, an action which was said to have been supported by the deceased church members’ immediate family.

    Also, the head of the deceased family at Erusu-Akoko was said to have instructed the pastor to move the burial plans to Erusu against the instructions left by Rotimi before his death.

    A source said: “Since the late pastor, including his immediate family, had limited authority over the burial plans, he arranged for an ambulance which took the corpse to Erusu Akoko, alongside his family members and some church members.

    “While the pastor was conducting the burial service at the cemetery, he started feeling uncomfortable after which he became unconscious before he was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in the Akoko area, where he was confirmed dead.”

    It was learnt that the ambulance which conveyed the remains of the late church member to his home town in Erusu for burial, was also used to convey the corpse of the pastor back to Akure.

    The development was said to have created confusion within the church and among family members of the late cleric.

  • Bizarre! Gunmen murder pregnant wife of Kaduna pastor after receiving ransom

    Pregnant wife of a pastor of the Evangelical Church of West Africa, ECWA, Mrs.Ishaku Dogo Katung was brutally murdered by abductors in Kaduna State despite paying ransom for her freedom.

    The deceased was the wife of the minister in charge of ECWA Prayer House, Birnin Gwari ,Kaduna State.

    Report said gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen kidnapped her and demanded N5 million.

    The ransom was eventually slashed to N400,000.

    Although the ransom was paid, the suspected herdsmen killed her with her unborn child.

    The family of Rev. Ishaku and the ECWA members are currently mourning her demise.

  • RCCG pastor stabbed to death during vigil

    Police in Rivers State have confirmed the death of a Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) yet unidentified pastor who was stabbed during a vigil at one the church’s parishes in Port Harcourt.

    According to reports, the incident occurred at the RCCG parish on Danjuma Street, Off Odili Road, in the Rivers State capital was having a vigil when at about 3 a.m Friday, a strange man walked in to stab the pastor.

    A source in the neighborhood said, “The man came through the gates at that ungodly time, stabbed the security guard with a knife, brushed through the congregation and made for the alter.

    “He then stabbed the pastor multiple times before storming out of the church to the amazement of his members.”

    When the Police Relations Officer, Rivers Command, Nnamdi Omoni was contacted, he said that, “The Command is aware. We have put machinery in place to ensure the arrest of the killer. An investigation has been launched.