However luck was on her side as her agonised scream that caught the attention of neighbours, who rushed to the scene and rescued her. A man has been apprehended by the Police for allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old student, Faith Makau, with a knife after she refused his advances. The victim Faith Makau and her … Read more
Unknown gunmen have stormed a Redeemed church in Lagos State and killed a pastor on the altar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at the King of King Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos as unknown gunmen stormed the church and shot dead a pastor, Bolanle Ibrahim. It was … Read more
“Suggestion to write or visit the British Methodist Conference is an insult on Methodist church.“ The Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN) on Friday passed a vote of no confidence on its British counterpart, over the latter’s approval of same-sex marriage. The Nigeria variant of the church said this in a statement by Rev. Oladapo Daramola, iits … Read more
The road leading to the church was a free drive as flags of nations, which were lowered at half mast, remained the same since the 6th of June when the death of the founder was announced. Few weeks after the death of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has remained … Read more
A Twitter user identified as Kelvin Odanz with username @MrOdanz, said a man purchased a church building to kick out its members over noisy activities. According to Odanz, the church in his neighbourhood is known for disturbing the peace of the residence. He added that all efforts to keep the church members in order failed … Read more
A video of church members praying while armed with different weapons to “attack principalities and powers has since gone viral.” Although the exact location of where this happened is not known, it is presumed to have happened here in Nigeria. While some of the members were ”armed” with brooms, sticks, and machetes to destroy the … Read more
A Lagos state special offences court has sentenced Afolabi Samuel, a pastor of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, to three years imprisonment. Samuel was sentenced for stealing $90,000 and N4.5m belonging to the registered trustees of the church. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Samuel before Mojisola Dada, the judge, … Read more
Oyo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has supported the state government’s decision to close down any church that flouts the COVID-19 prevention protocols. The State government had in December 2020, before the Christian cross over service, threatened to shut churches that don’t maintain COVID-19 protocol. In his reaction, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, … Read more
As the nation grapples with the outbreak of the second wave of Covid-19, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a health advisory to all churches in the country.
JUST IN: Singer, Small Doctor Raises EndSARS Banner In Church Ekohotblog, October 11, 2020 Following the ongoing EndSARS movement in Nigeria, Popular singer, Small doctor has raised the awareness and #EndSARS movement in the church, on Sunday, October 11. The singer took to his Twitter page to share photos of him in a white garment … Read more
The Bayelsa State government has lifted ban on mid-week church services and now allows worshippers to attend weekly services but warned them strictly to adhere to the COVID’19 safety precaution rules. Governor Douye Diri declared this when he received the leadership of the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria at the Government House, … Read more
– CAN commends Governor Sanwo-Olu for reopening churches in Lagos – The association was reacting to the announcement made by the state government that worship centres can now reopen beginning from August 7. – The association also warned church leaders to follow all the protocols laid down by the government and avoid taking this privilege … Read more
– Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Churches and Mosques will reopen on Friday, August 7. – The governor also increased the capacity of public gathering from 20 to 50 – He also confirmed the resumption of students in exit classes for Monday, August 3 Lagos State Government has announced that worship centres will reopen … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on the government in different states to reopen churches. The body, further noted there was no justification for the continuous lockdown order on the places of worship, stressing that it was unacceptable and unreasonable. The President of CAN, Rev Samson Ayokunle, who spoke in a statement through … Read more
It was an unusual scenario on the streets of Lagos as most churches were under lock and key while others reduced the number of worshippers in compliance to the directive of the Lagos state government to churches, mosques and places of social gatherings to ensure that over 50 persons do not gather at once. The … Read more
– Police invaded church in ondo and dug its altar – Some former members wrote a petition that the founder buried fetish objects – The policemen went to the church as part of the ongoing investigation into some allegations against the pastor Personnel of Ondo State Police Command have dug altar of a church … Read more
A suspected armed robber, Terkaa Tsamber, was on Sunday apprehended at the Dunamis Church, in Makurdi, the Benue state capital for allegedly stealing church offering and other valuables worth thousands of naira. The robber reportedly went into the church premises during the Sunday service and made his way into the pastor’s office shortly after the … Read more
Nigerian music act and actor, Falz, has stated that he has a preference for spirituality over religion. The ‘This Is Nigeria’ crooner who made this known in a recent interview with Silverbird Television, stated this as one of the reasons he doesn’t fancy going to church much. “I’m not an atheist. I believe there is … Read more
Pope Francis apologised to the Roma people on Sunday for the Roman Catholic Church’s “discrimination” against them as he wrapped up a visit to Romania. Making up around 10 percent of Romania’s 20 million people, many Roma are marginalised and live in poverty and have suffered centuries of discrimination and insults. “I ask forgiveness in … Read more
Gunmen, yesterday, invaded the Akure Diocesan office of the Anglican Communion in Ondo State, killed the Bursar, Gabriel Abiodun, and took off with N500,000, less than an hour after Bishop of the Diocese, Rt Rev Simeon Borokini left the office, located at Alagbaka area of Akure metropolis. About same time, another set of robbers … Read more