The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has released a dedicated phone number and email for members and the public to submit evidence as part of its investigation into allegations of homosexual misconduct involving two church leaders. Reports on Tuesday revealed that Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa had been suspended following allegations of … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has publicly apologized for slapping a pastor who visited his bar to preach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred a few days ago, was captured on video, showing the singer slapping the clergyman. Portable faced significant backlash from netizens and religious figures who condemned his actions and threatened … Read more
Before my two kòrókòró eyes, I saw a flea metamorphose into a lion. This is not fàbú, it’s true. I watched a bug grow into a beast, and I saw a small, toothy boy, whose jerry curls fluffed down his shoulders, dribbling his way to stardom. All of the flea, the bug, and the fluffy-haired … Read more
Yul Edochie encourages Davido not to quit music industry. Highlights Davido’s significance to Nigeria and Africa. Urges Davido to ignore critics and keep producing hits. Eko hot blog reports that Nollywood actor and pastor, Yul Edochie, has penned a heartfelt note to award-winning singer Davido, encouraging him not to quit music despite his recent announcement. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kogi Magistrate court has ordered the remand of a 53-year-old man, Augustine Obaje, accused of impersonating the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kogi State, Mr Tosin Ajayi, and disseminating false information about the former governor, Yahaya Bello. The court’s decision came after Obaje, identified as a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pastor in charge of Celestial Church of Christ, Grace of Comfort Parish, Omitoto, in Osun State, Moris Fadehan, has been murdered by one Lekan Ogundipe inside his church. This online media platform learnt that the suspect killed Fadehan after the keys to the church were retrieved from him for assaulting a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad 74, have arrested a pastor, Simon Kado; his relative, Jesse Simon-Kado, and their driver, Muhammad Isah, for child trafficking. They were busted on Friday while trafficking 12 underaged children – eight girls and four boys aged between … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Pastor identified as Clinton John has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force over alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl. The arrest was made following a report from the victim’s family, who became suspicious after their daughter was treated for recurring … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that pastor and his church members have been reportedly robbed at gunpoint in South Africa. Reports revealed that the armed robbers attacked the Ghanaian Church of Pentecost in Johannesburg during a Church service. EDITOR’S PICKS I Won’t Undermine Akpabio, But I’m More Experienced In Parliament – Ndume Two Primary School Pupils … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 21-year-old lady identified as Sukura Owodunni has allegedly been set ablaze by a pastor, Taiwo Odebiyi, when he was trying to perform deliverance on her at his Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State. According to Punch, the incident happened on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has reacted to reports that he consults some demons at Redemption camp before mounting the altar to preach and prophesy to his members. Adeboye on Friday said his attention was drawn to some publications on the internet … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has asserted that only one Pastor in Nigeria will likely make heaven. This online media platform understands that Obasanjo was at the funeral service of the late Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Sunday Mbang, CON, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Happie Boys, previously employed as security staff for a fast food outlet in Nigeria, have recently taken another swipe at the well-known clergyman, Apostle Chibuzor. Several months ago, the group, who are now dancers, publicly criticized the cleric for taking them to Cyprus and allegedly leaving them to struggle without … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a cleric, Friday Okeneji has been sentenced to two years in prison. This online media platform reports that Friday was sentenced to prison by an Akure Magistrate Court for stealing chemical substances worth N130,000. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Chairmen, Vice Chairmen Of Senate Committees (Full List) Alleged Election Rerun: Nigerians … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a pastor, Danny Prenell is set to be charged with several felonies after reportedly killing his wife in front of their children in the U.S. Pastor Danny (25), is accused of shooting his wife, Gabrielle Prenell (27), in front of their three children at a Hampton Inn hotel, McComb Police Chief Juan … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that an Aba South Senior Magistrate’s Court has remanded a senior pastor of the Assemblies of God Church at the Correctional Centre over the alleged rape of a minor. The senior pastor identified as Chukwuemeka Orji (60) is facing a one-count charge of serially raping a 13-year-old girl that lived with him. The … Read more
2Face continues to come under heavy fire for his recent comments about men being vulnerable to cheating on their spouses. A Nigerian clergyman, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo picks issue with the musician’s comments. In response to 2Face’s statement, Pastor Okonkwo took to his Instagram page to express his dissent, categorizing the claim as a “lie from … Read more
A Kenyan ‘pastor’ is in trouble after he instructed members of his gathering to “starve” to meet Jesus. The starvation apparently led to the death of 21 members who were exhumed by the police. The police said they expected to find even more bodies. Eko Hot Blog reports that Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, a preacher in … Read more
Clergyman, Daniel Oluwafeyiropo of the ‘I Reign Christian Ministry’ has been remanded to Kirikiri Correctional for rape charges on church members. The Justice who carried out the verdict, Justice Ramon Oshodi, remanded the suspect pending fulfilment of bail conditions amounting to N20 million with two sureties. Oluwafeyiropo was also asked by the judge to deposit … Read more
Unknown gunmen invaded Aloko-Oganenigwu, a community in Kogi State, killing scores of people, including Pastor Jacob Wodi Hulobu. The Pastor was shot dead while checking the state of his church after the attack. He had earlier escaped the morning attack with some of his members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Living Faith Church Pastor, … Read more