Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has opened up on why he turned down a N30 million donation from the Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, during a recent crusade held in the state. Speaking during a Sunday sermon at the Dunamis headquarters in Abuja, Enenche said his decision was rooted…
Dr. YoungHoon Kim, who holds the world record for the highest IQ ever measured, has sparked widespread conversation online after publicly affirming his belief in Jesus Christ as God and the only way to truth and life. The South Korean-born intellectual, who in 2024 was officially recognized by the Official World Record organization with an…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kebbi State Chapter, has dismissed viral reports claiming it rejected a N30 million donation from the state government. In a statement signed by its chairman, Venerable Ayyuba Kanta, the association clarified that the fund was not a personal gift to any pastor but support for a two-day statewide Christian…
Pope Leo XIV has said a prayer for the people of Benue over the recent killings in the state. On June 14, over 100 people were reportedly killed in attacks by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities, in Guma LGA of Benue state. The attack comes less than 48 hours after the killing of…
Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, the chairman of the Plateau chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), is dead. Mr Lubo, a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, died in the early hours of Sunday at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). Two weeks ago, Mr Lubo was involved in an accident, where he…
Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, says he made a vow to Jesus that he’d build 1,000 churches before leaving the earth. While speaking during a recent sermon, Oyedepo told his congregation how he made a promise to Jesus to build churches in his name even…
Nigeria’s religious landscape is deeply rooted in centuries of Christian missionary activity with some of its churches dating back to the early 19th century. From the cobbled streets of Badagry to the riverine towns of the Niger Delta, these churches not only mark the arrival of Christianity but also tell stories of resilience, faith, and…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return flights for Nigerian pilgrims who performed the 2025 Hajj will begin on June 9. This date corresponds to the 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah, an important time in the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made by the Commission’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Professor…
A massive tide of white-clad pilgrims flowed into Jamarat, in the vicinity of Mina early Friday morning as the symbolic rite of Ramy al-Jamarat, the stoning of the devil, began in earnest. This marks a key stage in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, following the spiritually significant Day of Arafat and an overnight stay at Muzdalifa….
The Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement, Hon. Asefon Sunday Dayo has joined millions of Muslim faithful around the globe to celebrate ongoing Eid-el-Kabir. In his Eid message sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, Asefon, on behalf of Mr President extended his greetings to all Muslim students and their families nationwide. He also…