News as it breaks
Members of the Celestial Church of Christ have expressed outrage following the circulation of a video showing popular content creator James Brown dressed in female attire while receiving prayers inside a Celestial church branch. The video, which was shared by James Brown on social media, shows the influencer wearing a…
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to pray for political leaders, describing politicians as the primary cause of the country’s challenges. Obi made the call on Sunday, February 1, while speaking at a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St.…
Pastor Chris Okafor, the senior pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, also known as Grace Nation, has resumed his pastoral duties following a temporary step-down connected to allegations made by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala. The allegations, which surfaced in late December 2025, included claims of a prolonged personal…
Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has cautioned members of the public against the activities of fraudsters, noting that such individuals operate not only in the wider society but also within religious spaces. The cleric made the remarks during a recent mid-week…
Media personality and Big Brother Naija star Pere Egbi has spoken out in defence of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome following renewed public debate over a viral video showing congregants allegedly rising and walking after prayers by the cleric. The video, which has circulated widely on social media in recent days, has…
A tense incident reportedly occurred at a church in Abia State after an elderly man disrupted a vigil service, allegedly wielding a cutlass and confronting worshippers over noise from the programme. A viral video circulating on social media shows the visibly agitated man storming the church premises and shouting at…
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has stirred conversations on social media following remarks on financial responsibility and leadership within marriage. Speaking during a recent church service, Enenche addressed scenarios where a wife earns significantly more than her husband. He cautioned against situations where a man…
Pope Leo XIV has called for a global ban on surrogacy and renewed efforts to protect the unborn, warning that modern policies are increasingly undermining the dignity of human life. The pontiff made the remarks on January 9 during his annual “State of the World” address to ambassadors from 184…
Popular cleric, Prophet Odumeje, is currently live on the Prayer Mountain as he prepares for the crossover service scheduled to hold tonight. The preacher, known for his energetic prayer sessions, is expected to lead worshippers in prayers and deliverance as they usher in the new year. Many followers have already…
Catholic bishops in Nigeria have expressed concern over the country’s escalating lawlessness, while urging citizens to remain hopeful despite mounting economic and security challenges. In a joint Christmas message issued by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the bishops noted that Nigeria is burdened by deep social and economic…
