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  • Pastor Adeboye finally reacts to viral ‘Alhaji’ photo

    Pastor Adeboye finally reacts to viral ‘Alhaji’ photo

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has reacted to the viral AI-generated image depicting him as an Alhaji on social media.

    TheNewsGuru reports  a viral image depicting the RCCG clergyman as a Muslim – clothed in Islamic garments surfaced on social media  in December 2024.

    Factcheckhub reported that an X user, @Sarkideyforyou, shared an image of Adeboye standing in front of the Kaabah in Mecca, Saudi Arabia—a religious site for Muslims.

    The post, accompanied by the caption, “Pastor Adeboye may Allah guide you to the right path,” garnered significant attention, with over 3.8 million views, 1,500 reposts, 1,800 comments, and 4,000 likes by December 22, 2024.

    Adeboye, while speaking during the first Holy Ghost Night of the new year, held in the early hours of Saturday, January 4,  addressed the AI-generated image of him as an alhaji, stating, “I’m sure many of you saw that picture showing me as an alhaji.”

    Turning his focus to international concerns, Adeboye urged prayers for peace, especially amid ongoing global conflicts, to prevent another world war.

    Adeboye also addressed the growing presence of mockers, predicting that many would not survive the year.

    However, he emphasised that God does not desire the death of sinners.

    He also prophesied that 2025 would witness an unprecedented earthquake of massive proportions.

    In his message, titled, “The Glory Ahead,” Adeboye assured his listeners that the future would be brighter despite current challenges.

    He assured the congregation that God’s purpose for humanity on earth remains paramount, explaining that God isn’t in a hurry to take people to heaven because He needs them to fulfil His divine mission here on earth.

  • I almost got into trouble over my comments about Nigeria – Pastor Adeboye

    I almost got into trouble over my comments about Nigeria – Pastor Adeboye

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has disclosed how he almost faced challenges with certain powerful individuals after he made some comments about Nigeria.

    The clergyman stated during the ongoing annual Holy Ghost Congress at the Redemption City, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    He said: “I said something during the Abuja Holy Ghost Service which I am not going to repeat because I nearly got into trouble because of telling the truth.

    “Certain things happened, at least in my nation Nigeria, that force you to wonder: Are we under a curse? There are nations that didn’t have all the resources we have, and yet, they seem to be doing better than we are doing. Hmmmm, let me leave that out.”

    Adeboye further called  on Nigerians to pray for divine intervention against efforts by powerful cabals who are allegedly working to block the success of private refineries in Nigeria.

    He expressed frustration over the billions of naira spent on repairing the nation’s four government-owned refineries, which still fail to function optimally.

  • Adeboye shares shocking reason why one of his top pastors was arrested

    Adeboye shares shocking reason why one of his top pastors was arrested

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has recounted how one of his pastors who was posted abroad was arrested for addressing a gathering with the phrase “ladies and gentlemen.”

    The clergyman narrated the incident while speaking on the topic “My Father’s House” during the church’s monthly thanksgiving program at the Throne of Grace, the RCCG national headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

    According to Adeboye who expressed concern over the fast decline in moral values globally, noted that the pastor was arrested for discriminating against those that neither identify as male or female.

    He said, “The end is nearer than you think.

    “Things are getting worse, and this is a wake-up call. One of my pastors abroad was arrested, and his offence was simply addressing a gathering as ‘ladies and gentlemen.’ Some people reported him for discrimination, asking, ‘What about those who are neither ladies nor gentlemen?’”

    Pastor Adeboye also recounted another troubling anecdote about a woman who referred to her dog as her husband during a discussion.

    “She was asked about her husband, and she replied, ‘I took him to the vet before coming. He doesn’t talk.’ When asked who her husband was, she described a very handsome dog. Brethren, we are closer to the end than ever before,” he said.

    He admonished Christians to take their faith seriously, urging them not to be swayed by the world’s moral decline.

    “Those of you already in Christ, take this matter seriously. Do not let anyone weaken your stand. God is holy. Those still playing church—singing, clapping, and enjoying things without genuine commitment—remember, Jesus is coming back. The devil wants to harvest you, but you must not give him the opportunity. I want to see you in my Father’s house,” he emphasized.

  • Former City of David pastor, Iluyomade turns ‘singer’ (Video)

    Former City of David pastor, Iluyomade turns ‘singer’ (Video)

    Suspended former senior pastor of City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Idowu Iluyomade, whose wife, Siju, held a glamorous 60th birthday celebration a week after the death of Herbert Wigwe, a strong member of the Church who died in a helicopter crash, has released a new song with his wife.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the song titled ‘No One Can Thank You Enough’ was released today, November 3rd, across several streaming platforms.

    Sharing a snippet of the song, Iluyomade via his Instagram explained the inspiration behind the song, noting that the song was gotten from Heaven while he was asleep.

    He said, “Through the years, I have had many unsolicited Heavenly Invasions that come in through various visions and audible voice of God to lead, direct, and sometimes, to warn of intending dangers. All the Heavenly noggings have come to pass.

    “My latest of these unsolicited heavenly invasions happened over time. As I sleep, I suddenly find myself in the midst the of Heavenly Angelic Choir singing loud praises and worship with tunes, lyrics and melody to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

    “Eventually I was able to capture 5 songs with their tune, lyrics, and melody. For a while I was just singing them until it dawned on me that God must have given me these unusual encounters for a purpose and obviously not for my personal consumption, but for global exaltation of His name and for the dissemination of his awesome greatness through music SUNG REAL TIME by the Angels whilst worshiping God in Heaven.

    “I have now decided to begin to record these songs starting with 𝐍𝐎 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇, featuring my Sweetheart, 𝐒𝐈𝐉. Expect miracles, signs, and wonders as you worship.”

    Listen to the music below:

     

     

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  • Family of suspended RCCG pastor breaks silence on homosexuality allegations

    Family of suspended RCCG pastor breaks silence on homosexuality allegations

    The family of the suspended pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ayorinde AdeBello, has filed a petition against controversial blogger, Gistlover over allegations of homosexuality.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) earlier reported that the church suspended two of its church leaders, Ayorinde Adebello and Deacon Oke Mayowa, on Tuesday in a memo dated October 28, 2024.

    The memo, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations and temporarily relieved the accused individuals of their responsibilities within the church.

    Adebello’s suspension comes after the controversial blogger, in a series of posts on Instagram, claimed that the pastor had engaged in sexual relationships with teenage boys and men, allegedly offering them opportunities in exchange for sexual favours.

    Reacting, AdeBello via his Instagram page, denied the accusations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”.

    He stressed that his previous silence was misconstrued as an “admission of guilt,” prompting him to issue a response.

    The family of the pastor, in a recent development, have petitioned the assistant inspector general of police at Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) arguing that the accusations against their son are unfounded and lack credible evidence.

    The family further claimed that the false allegations had caused significant emotional distress and jeopardized the pastor’s safety.

    They begged law enforcement authorities to conduct a fair investigation and expressed their willingness to cooperate fully.

    The petition reads in part, “We believe these are fabricated stories and are not substantiated with credible evidence.

    “The only “evidence” the blogger presented was an excerpt from a male teenagers WhatsApp group created to discuss different topics which were deliberately isolated and taken out of context, to achieve their evil intentions.

    “These unfounded allegations have caused our Clients emotional trauma and has put their security at risk from attacks by these faceless individuals.

    “We believe your office is poised to conduct a thorough and analytical investigation to expose the culprits without any recourse to sentiments or hearsay.

    “We unequivocally reaffirm that Ayorinde AdeBello is innocent of these spurious allegations.

    “Please accept the assurances of our Clients’ cooperation to aid the investigation whilst we seek your prompt response to our Petition.”

     

  • Homosexuality allegation: RCCG asks public to submit evidence against suspended pastors

    Homosexuality allegation: RCCG asks public to submit evidence against suspended pastors

    The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has issued a dedicated phone number and email address for church members and the general public to submit evidence against its pastors accused of homosexuality.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) earlier reports that the church on Tuesday suspended two of its church leaders, Ayorinde Adebello and Deacon Oke Mayowa in a memo dated October 28, 2024.

    The memo, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations and temporarily relieved the accused individuals of their responsibilities within the church.

    As part of its investigation into allegations of homosexuality against the two pastors, the church urged people with relevant evidence to come forward.

    The church also provided an email address (rccgadm@gmail.com) and phone number (09039000700) for the submission of any information against the men of God, emphasizing that only substantiated evidence will be reviewed.

    Meanwhile, one of the pastors, Ayorinde AdeBello, who was accused, had via his social media denied the allegation of homosexuality.

    According to Ayorinde AdeBello,  he has never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers.

    The pastor said his prolonged silence was misconstrued as an “admission of guilt”, prompting his response.

    AdeBello also clarified that a viral WhatsApp screenshot being circulated was misquoted and taken out of context.

    He claimed the conversation was actually about male reproductive health and self-esteem within a teenagers’ WhatsApp group.

  • Suspended RCCG pastor breaks silence on sleeping with church men, male teenagers

    Suspended RCCG pastor breaks silence on sleeping with church men, male teenagers

    Ayorinde AdeBello, one of the pastors, recently suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) over allegations of homosexuality has vehemently denied any involvement in the act.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) earlier reports that Ayorinde Adebello alongside one other was suspended as announced in an RCCG memo dated October 28, 2024.

    The memo, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations and temporarily relieved the accused individuals of their responsibilities within the church.

    Reacting, AdeBello via his Instagram page in a statement on Tuesday denied the allegations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”.

    According to AdeBello, his prolonged silence was misconstrued as an “admission of guilt”, prompting his response.

    He further clarified that a viral WhatsApp screenshot was misquoted and taken out of context, adding that the conversation was actually about male reproductive health and self-esteem within a teenagers’ WhatsApp group.

    The statement reads, “In the past few days, some allegations were made against me and some others via a blog on social media known as Gist Lover.

    “I had wanted to respond immediately it was brought to my attention, but I was advised not to, as I was not the only one named, and all of us may have been mentioned to drive engagement on the blog.

    “However, as these allegations have escalated to criminal claims, I am compelled to respond as my prolonged silence has been misconstrued as an admission of guilt.

    “I have NEVER demanded for sex from any male as payment or gratification in order to give them assistance, platforms or positions. God is the only King Maker, the only One who can raise and erase kings, give positions and platforms.

    “I have NEVER had sex with (*******) or proposed sex to him for any reason.

    “The questions in the screenshot were asked during a conversation in a male teenagers WhatsApp group where discussions regarding Male Reproductive Health and Self Esteem took place.

    “The teenagers were taught about the right hygiene for reproductive health, the right kind of underwear to buy, and that the girth and length determines the underwear size. I also explained that their sizes should not affect their self-esteem and that they are perfectly and uniquely created by God.

    “It is disheartening to see that the screenshot message has now been mischievously quoted out of context to portray me as someone who has sex with male teenagers.”

  • RCCG takes action against two popular pastors accused of homosexuality, releases their identities (Photo)

    RCCG takes action against two popular pastors accused of homosexuality, releases their identities (Photo)

    The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced the suspension of two of its prominent ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa, following allegations of homosexuality.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that a controversial Instagram blog, Gistlover, some couple of weeks ago had listed the names of the two RCCG pastors as amongst those engaging sexually with other men in the church.

    In an internal memo dated 28th October 2024, signed by the RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, the church informed the special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration of its decision to temporarily relieve the accused from their duties as the church conducts an investigation.

    Akande also stated that the Church’s leadership has requested that the investigation be concluded within two weeks.

    During this period, Pastor Akande directed, AdeBello, Mayowa, and any others allegedly involved to refrain from participating in any church activities.

    The letter reads: “This memo serves to inform you of the seriousness of homosexuality against Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Don. Oke Mayowa with our misson’s commitment to upholding the teachings of the Bible. We must address these allegations with the utmost seriousness it deserves.

    “As you are aware, the doctrine of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) does not allow or tolerate any act of homosexuality. This stance is firmly rooted in biblical teachings including but not limited to Leviticus 18:22 “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; It is an abomination’ *1 Corinthains 6:9-10 “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality.

    “In light of these allegations, you are now directed to conduct a thorough investigation. Furthermore, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello, Dcn Oke Mayowa, and all others who are alleged are to be temporarily relieved from all of their responsibilities in all mission organs pending the outcome of this investigation, which is expected to be concluded within two weeks

    “It is crucial that we handle this situation with care and integrity, and in accordance with out values as a church. Pleaseensure that the investigation is conducted confidentially and with respect for all parties invloved.”

  • I’m apologising for saying, you won’t make heaven for not paying tithe – Pastor Adeboye tells congregation

    I’m apologising for saying, you won’t make heaven for not paying tithe – Pastor Adeboye tells congregation

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologized to his congregation for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make heaven.

    The clergyman had earlier claimed that those who were not paying tithes might not make heaven, adding that tithes were one of the prerequisites for going to heaven.

    However, during a recent church programme, Pastor Adeboye, in the context of a discussion on biblical principles, apologized for his earlier comment, acknowledging it as a ‘mistake.’

    The cleric emphasized that the Bible admonishes for peaceful and holy living, which he noted were the proper prerequisites for making heaven.

    In his words: “I am going to be talking to everybody as soon as God permits me, I am going to apologise for making a mistake for saying that if you don’t pay tithe, you will not be making it to Heaven. That is wrong.

    “That is not in the Bible. What the Bible says is to make peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see God. What the Bible says is, to follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man will make heaven.”

  • Pastor Adeboye narrates how he was duped by a man promising commandant role

    Pastor Adeboye narrates how he was duped by a man promising commandant role

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has narrated a painful experience on how he was deceived by someone who promised to offer him a prestigious position in a paramilitary agency.

    According to the clergyman via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter on Monday, his ambition to become a group head led to a significant personal loss.

    He said the man, had posed as a recruiter for a new agency, and had convinced him to invest in the venture.

    Describing his decision to trust the man, Adeboye noted that his desire to fulfil this role led him to act prematurely which made him regrett heavily

    He narrated, “Years ago, I was duped by a man who promised to make me a commandant of a paramilitary group. This man had been sending messages to me through my secretary for a while, and so, one day, I gave him an audience. He explained to me how a Boy-Scouts-like group had evolved into this new agency, and that he was sourcing for who would lead the group spiritually.

    “Normally, I ask God before getting involved in anything at all, but this time, my love for the military in my younger days beclouded my best instincts, and I agreed to be their head. He told me that they needed some funding, which I gave as the prospective head. However, I later found out that the man was a fake.”

    He, however, noted that the experience birthed the Redemption City corps and a local police post.

    “My desire to be part of a paramilitary group made me run ahead of God, but God had already purposed for Redemption City to have its own corps of chaplains as well as a local Police post. He knew the desire of my heart, and He had planned for it to be fulfilled in His own time. I thought that I could bring my desire to fulfilment in my own time, but I was wrong. What I lost in that experience was money, but for someone else, it might have been their life or a loved one.

    “However, I later found out that the man was a fake. My desire to be part of a paramilitary group made me run ahead of God, but God had already purposed for Redemption City to have its own corps of chaplains as well as a local Police post. He knew the desire of my heart, and He had planned for it to be fulfilled in His own time. I thought that I could bring my desire to fulfilment in my own time, but I was wrong. What I lost in that experience was money, but for someone else, it might have been their life or a loved one,” he added.