Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo Issues Apology to Christ Apostolic Church

After receiving criticism for comments he made in a recent sermon, Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), publicly apologized to the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) and the family of the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola. Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo recognized the late Apostle as anointed in the widely shared speech that sparked controversy. He had no money, so all the grace just went like that, so anointed yet controversially added. “Where are his children?” he asked further. —words that many saw as undermining a venerated…

Pastor Harrison Ayintete: “A Homosexual Christian Is Still the Righteousness of God”

Pastor Harrison Ayintete’s recent speech has sparked discussions on social media and in Christian communities. “A homosexual Christian is still the righteousness of God,” said Pastor Harrison Ayintete during a teaching session. The pastor’s remark coincides with continuing discussions about grace, sin, and sexuality in the global church. While emphasizing that a believer’s righteousness is derived only from trust in Christ and not from human perfection, he made it clear that this does not mean that sinful activity is condoned. “Your identity in Christ is not nullified by your struggles,”…

Mercy Chinwo Celebrates the Birth of Her Second Child

The popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo from Nigeria and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have welcomed a new baby into their family. The pair, who were married in August 2022, thanked God for His faithfulness while sharing the wonderful news with their supporters. Mercy exuded happiness as she welcomed this new phase of her parenthood journey. Mercy is well-known for her stirring praise songs, including Confidence and Excess Love. “God has done it again,” the couple shared in a joint statement. “Our hearts are full of gratitude for this precious gift.” Mercy…

Pastor Abel Damina: Tattoos Can Glorify God

Pastor Abel Damina, a Nigerian preacher and the founder of Power City International Ministry, has rekindled the controversy around Christianity and tattoos. Damina asserts that as long as a tattoo honors God, it is not sinful. Citing Jesus’ teachings that repealed the rule, Pastor Abel Damina underlined that the New Testament does not apply to the Old Testament ban on tattoos. In a recent guest appearance on Nedu Wozabia’s co-hosted 234 Mzansi Podcast, he stated: “In the Old Testament, tattoos were prohibited because they say you shouldn’t draw marks on…