A South African pastor recently claimed that Jesus could be making a return on Sept. 23, with the Feast of Trumpets ringing in the Rapture and Judgment Day. In a viral YouTube video, Pastor Joshua Mhlakela claims he saw Jesus in a divine vision returning to Earth during this year’s Rosh Hashanah — a date…
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has warned Nigerians against patronising online loan apps, describing them as “agents of the devil in covenant with the spirit of debt.” Speaking during Sunday’s service in Abuja, Enenche expressed concern over the rising cases of depression and suicide linked to the operations of loan…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Niger State chapter, said it will not take legal action against the state government over the introduction of a licence for preaching. The state’s Bureau for Religious Affairs had recently introduced a Da’awah Registration Form and Certification Process for preachers, sparking reports that the government had banned religious preaching. However,…
The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has stirred widespread reactions with a startling revelation about his life and ministry. Speaking during a recent church service, Odumeje declared that his time on earth is limited and that when his journey…
Pope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis the first saint of the millennial generation, marking his first act as pope in the canonisation of a modern digital figure on Sunday. This took place in a momentous ceremony at St. Peter’s Square. Tens of thousands—especially young Italians—filled the square to bear witness. Acutis, who succumbed to leukaemia…
The Niger state government has directed clerics to obtain a licence before they can preach publicly. Umar Farooq, director-general of the Niger state religious affairs, said the government has also banned public preaching. “It is true, the State Government has banned preaching. Any preacher who wants to preach must secure a licence between now and…
A growing number of religious leaders across Africa have amassed considerable fortunes, sparking widespread debate about the intersection of faith and finance. These pastors have built vast empires that stretch far beyond the pulpit, with interests in media, real estate, education, publishing, and other business ventures. Supporters often attribute their wealth to divine blessing and…
The seven richest church denominations in the world as of 2025 have been ranked by their estimated net worth, highlighting the vast wealth accumulated by major Christian organisations through real estate, investments, donations, and business ventures. The ranking places global denominations with millions of members and far-reaching influence at the top, underscoring their economic as…
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has urged Christians not to run from challenges, saying trials often pave the way for divine breakthroughs. Enenche gave the charge at the 2025 International Ministers Flaming Fire Conference, which began on August 26 at the Glory Dome, Abuja, with the theme “Territorial Dominion.”…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to step aside temporarily as he proceeds on a one-month leave starting Friday, August 29, 2025. In a letter read on the floor of the House of Assembly by Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin on Tuesday, Makinde notified lawmakers in line with Section 190(1) of the Constitution and handed over…