Category: Religion

Suspended pastor cries out: ‘I’ve never had sex with any man’

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A pastor Ayorinde AdeBello suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has vehemently denied allegations of homosexuality. Top News learnt that his suspension with another pastor was announced in an RCCG letter dated October 28. The letter, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, pointed out serious allegations of homosexuality and ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations. Reacting to the suspension, AdeBello in a post via his Instagram denied the allegations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”. The pastor explained that his prolonged silence…

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Redeemed church suspends two pastors over homosexuality allegations

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  The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two of its pastors; Ayorinde AdeBello and Oke Mayowa following allegations of homosexuality. The church says it’s decision comes as the church remains committed to upholding its biblical principles and ensuring strict adherence to its doctrines. In an internal memo signed by Pastor Sunday Akande, the RCCG’s national overseer, addressed to the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration, the church emphasised its zero-tolerance policy on homosexuality. The memo highlighted scriptural passages such as Leviticus 18:22 and 1 Corinthians…

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Prof. Ilyas Usman becomes first Abuja National Mosque Igbo Imam

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Prof. Ilyas Usman has been appointed by the National Mosque, Abuja, as Imam. Usman, who is the first Professor of Arabic in Igboland, has joined the ranks of the three existing Imams of the National Mosque. He will now support the two active Imams, Prof. Ibrahim Makari and Prof. Muhammad Kabir, in the rotational conduct of the Juma’ah and daily congregational prayers while the fourth Imam, Sheikh Ahmad Onilewura from the Southwest Nigeria, has not been leading prayers for a long time because he is indisposed. With the newly appointed…

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Guaranteed Hope rekindled as World mark Poverty Day 2024

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Today, October 17, 2024, the world is uniting to recognize World Poverty Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the pervasive issue of global poverty and galvanizing efforts to combat it. This year’s theme, “Together We Can End Poverty: A Collective Responsibility,” This year’s theme emphasizes the urgent need for inclusive actions that bring together governments, organizations, and communities to eradicate poverty in all its forms. Unfortunately, such efforts in the past had not yield all the desired promises and hope. According to the United Nations, over 700 million…

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Oyedepo defends pastors’ retirements amidst backlash

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Founder of the Living Faith Church a.k.a. Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has replied critics to refrain from questioning the church’s decisions regarding the retirement of its pastors. Last week, Oyedepo announced that his two vice presidents; Bishops Thomas Aremu and David Abioye, would be retiring after serving three and four decades in the ministry. The move generated criticisms on social media as many believed the man should not ha e retired the men who were still active while he remains despite his age. Oyedepo however said that the critics…

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Hajj: Fare to hit N10m as NAHCON announces end to subsidy

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The federal government through the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the federal government will not subsidise hajj payment for pilgrims in 2025. Government subsidy is mostly in the form of concessionary rate which allows pilgrims to access dollars at a reduced rate from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A statement by the spokesperson of the commission, Fatima Sanda Usara, said for the 2025 Hajj, “There will be no concessionary exchange rate from the government for Hajj fare payment for pilgrims whether under state or private…

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Pastor collapses, dies during child dedication in Maiduguri

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Pandemonium erupted at the Church of the Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno State, when a pastor, Reverend Alaku Vincent, suddenly slumped and died during a child dedication on Sunday. Reports on social media say, Vincent was in the midst of the ceremony when he lost consciousness. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed. Church members and colleagues took to social media to mourn the loss of their beloved pastor. The District Church Secretary of…

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Pastor Adeboye tenders apology over statement on tithing

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Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has apologised for saying any believer who does not pay tithes will not make heaven. Tendering his apology while delivering a message at the ongoing annual national youth convention of the church going on at the RCCG Redemption City, pastor Adeboye said: “I am going to be talking to everybody as soon as God permit me, I am going to apologise for making a mistake for saying that if you don’t pay tithe, you will…

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Oyedepo gets Rolls Royce, N1bn for 70th birthday, seeks perfect gift

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Family, friends, dignitaries and prominent clerics, celebrated with the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo on September 27, as he marked his 70th birthday. The birthday celebration was held at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, and the auditorium was filled to the brim as guests all dressed in white and blue attires rejoiced with the popular cleric. Although before his birthday, Oyedepo had requested his members to win souls as birthday gifts for him, he was blessed with several gifts,…

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Gunmen rob church during service, kill pastor ‘s aide

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On Saturday, unknown gunmen invaded God’s Doing Healing and Deliverance Ministry, a church situated at Orodo, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State and left one youth leader, Samuel Ogbonna, dead. Until his death, Ogbonna was an aide to the General Overseer of the church, Evang. Maduabuchi Ernest, popularly known as “Dibia Ekpere or Father MEMC”. Ogbonna was also the proprietor of Feel at Home, a restaurant cum bar located within the area. The gunmen who numbered about eight according to sources, arrived the church in two cars, a red…

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