Controversy Erupts as Ondo State Demolishes Owo Attack Memorial Park

A memorial garden created to commemorate the victims of the 2022 Owo church attack, which claimed the lives of over 40 attendees at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, has been demolished by the Ondo State Government. As you may remember, the memorial park was built by the administration of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the late former governor of Ondo, in remembrance of the more than 40 worshippers who were slain in the attack. However, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ordered the demolition after Olowo of Owo Oba Ajibade Ogunoye complained that the memorial’s proximity…

M.A.D Solutions and Yadah Announce Major Partnership in Gospel Music

Gospel music giant Yadah has joined the family of M.A.D Solutions, a well-known music and entertainment organization. Through this strategic alliance, Yadah’s powerful music and message will be heard by a larger audience, changing the lives of countless people. M.A.D Solutions posted a message on their Instagram page announcing this amazing partnership; “New Chapter, Same Message. We’re excited to welcome gospel music powerhouse @yadahworld to the M.A.D Solutions family! “From “Beyond Me” to “Na Your Hand,” Yadah has consistently reminded us of the unshakable love and grace of God — and we’re…

Gospel Star Shola Allyson Joins Sony Music Publishing Nigeria

Sony Music Publishing Nigeria has formally signed popular Nigerian gospel singer Shola Allyson to a contract. In an Instagram post announcing the development, the international music publisher stated, “We are happy to announce that the legendary Shola Allyson is joining the SMP (Sony Music Publishing) family.” She also posted a video on her Instagram page confirming the news and expressing her pleasure. “Hello everyone, my name is Shola Allyson. I’m so excited, grateful, happy, and all the good feelings to announce to you my new signing with them at Sony…

HOTR Responds to Pastor Paul Adefarasin Stun Gun Controversy

Hours after turning himself in for questioning at the Lagos State Police Command, Paul Adefarasin, the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, was granted bail on Tuesday. After the cleric appeared for interrogation over a widely shared video of him waving a gun-like device in traffic, the Lagos State Police Command stated that a stun gun had been recovered from him. The instrument in question was discovered to be a stun pistol, which is a forbidden anti-riot device under Nigerian law despite not being fatal, according to CSP…

Dr. Paul Enenche Declines N30M Donation from Kebbi State Governor

Dr. Paul Enenche, the senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, has turned down a N30 million donation from Nasir Idris, the governor of Kebbi State. This took place on Wednesday during a healing and deliverance crusade organized by Dunamis International at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi State. The N30 million cash donation was disclosed by a governor’s representative who spoke to the gathering at the ceremony as a token of gratitude from Governor Idris for Pastor Enenche’s presence and spiritual outreach. But while he recognized and valued…

Love Rekindled: Pastor Lanre Oluseye Remarries After Nine Years

Nine years after the death of his first wife, Inem Oluseye, Lanre Oluseye, the main pastor of House on the Rock (Heritage House) in Port Harcourt, was married again. Pastor Oluseye has been serving with passion and dedication even since he lost his beloved wife nine years ago. He has fallen in love once more and is excited to start this new journey with Kate Oluseye, his stunning bride. A new chapter in Pastor Oluseye’s life began on June 21st, 2025, when the couple was married. Although not much is…

Apostle Joshua Selman Recognized by Faith Leads University

Faith Leads University (FLU), a faith-based online university registered in Florida, USA, has granted Apostle Joshua Selman, founder of Eternity Network International (ENI) and convener of Koinonia, an Honorary Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Leadership and Divinity. Apostle Selman’s tremendous influence on spiritual leadership, mentoring, and humanitarian work around the world is acknowledged by this esteemed award. The event happened on June 20, 2025, as part of Faith Leads University’s Class of 2024/2025 graduation ceremony. Tim Auld, Executive Director of Africa Inland Mission (AIM) Canada, gave the keynote address during…

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Benue Killings, Prays for Christian Communities

Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has expressed his condemnation of the recent killing in Benue State and offered prayers for the rural Christian communities impacted. According to reports, between the evening of June 13 and 14, 2025, some 200 people were “brutally killed” at Yelwata, in the Guma Local Government Area. Maurice Orwough, the chairman of the Guma Local Government Area, acknowledged the occurrence and said that over 26 people had been hospitalized and that others had been slain. “They initially attempted to attack Daudu,…

Apostle Emmanuel Iren Appointed President of PFN Youth Wing

Apostle Iren Emmanuel has been named the new President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria’s (PFN) Youth Wing. This was declared at the Sixth Inaugural Conference and Investiture of the organization. An important turning point in the organization’s attempts to empower and involve youth in ministry and community service is this change in leadership. In keeping with the PFN’s overarching goal of sharing the gospel and helping communities all throughout Nigeria, his hiring is viewed as a calculated step to resurrect and fortify the Youth Wing. “The future is not…

President Bola Tinubu Honours Apostle Chibuzor Gift with Special Award

The founder and general overseer of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has been in the news all over the world for his humanitarian work. In acknowledgment of his hard efforts to advance social development goals, empower widows, orphans, and vulnerable individuals, and provide free healthcare and education, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named him a Diplomat by Global Diplomatic Peace. The clergyman shared the news on his Instagram page and included pictures as a message; “The Nigerian President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR ably represented…