Category: Religion

Reverend Father Linus Okwu, a Catholic Priest of Enugu Diocese, reportedly flogged choir members of his church for allegedly failing to clear the church field. Okwu, who is the Parish Priest of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, allegedly whipped choir members comprising mothers, young men, ladies and teenagers. Trouble started when the irate priest, armed with canes, interrupted a choir practice in his parish and demanded an explanation on why the church field was yet to be cleared. Not satisfied with the…

Sheik Teliat Yinus Ayilara, the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, in a strong-worded response to the query issued by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has rejected the monarch’s authority to query him, arguing that the position of Chief Imam is not a traditional title that falls under the authority of the traditional ruler. Ayilara stated this in a letter addressed to the Soun, as a response to a query issued to the Chief Imam by the traditional ruler. The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has earlier…

1,301 deaths was recorded in Saudi Arabia during the recent Hajj season. This was made known by the Minister of Health in Saudi Arabia, Fahd Al-Jalajel. Fahd Al-Jalajel disclosed that 83% of the mortalities were unauthorized pilgrims who performed Hajj and walked long distances under direct sunlight, without adequate shelter or comfort. “Among the deceased were several elderly and chronically ill individuals.” The minister underscored the significant efforts made by the competent authorities to raise awareness of the dangers of heat stress and the importance of preventive measures. He extended…

Sam Adeyemi, founder and senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, has relocated to the United States of America. He made this known during a virtual interview. Adeyemí said it was important for the older generations, including the political and religious leaders, to retrace their steps and get the country working because the younger generation would soon begin asking questions. Adeyemi revealed that COVID-19, EndSARS protests, and, notably, troubling dreams about Nigeria, prompted his relocation. He said, “When COVID-19 started, all our children were in the US, so everyone stayed with…

Vera Anyim, the woman who was accused of lying while giving testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, has said she bears no grudge against the church. This followed the controversy that trailed the treatment that was meted out to her by the church’s Senior Pastor, Dr Paul Enenche, on Sunday. In a video that emerged online, Anyim, during her testimony in the church, said she graduated with a “Bsc in Law” from the National Open University of Nigeria. She was however interrupted by Enenche who said she was…