Pope Leo XIV Condemns Benue Killings, Prays for Christian Communities

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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

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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

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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…

Ruger Reveals: “I Gave My First ₦500k Paycheck to the Church”

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The popular Afrobeats artist from Nigeria, Ruger, has revealed a touching account of his early career. Ruger disclosed in a recent interview with VJ Adams that he gave his church his first five hundred thousand dollars. Intriguingly, he didn’t use the funds for personal benefit, and within a year, his next payment was $1 million, followed by a massive increase in earnings that came in other millions. “I remember my first paycheck was 500k, and I gave it all to the church. It wasn’t about the money,” He said “It was…

Solomon Buchi and Deitrick Haddon React to GloRilla’s BET Gospel Award Win

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Popular author Solomon Buchi has harshly criticized the BET Awards for giving GloRilla, an American rapper, the Best Gospel Artist Award. GloRilla, who collaborated with Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music on the song “Rain Down On Me,” won the prize. He expressed his disapproval of the decision in a video response, stating that GloRilla is not automatically considered a gospel musician just because he collaborated with a gospel artist. “So naked, profane-singing, seductively pop stars are now winning gospel awards? Shame on all involved to make this happen. Again,…

Paul Adefarasin Speaks Out: “Enough Is Enough” on Benue State Killings

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Paul Adefarasin, senior pastor of House on the Rock Church, has vehemently denounced the recent tragedy in Benue State, calling the murders “heartbreaking” and “unacceptable.” On June 13, a horrific attack on Yelewata village in Guma Local Government Area is said to have murdered over 200 people. Paul Adefarasin has joined the rising chorus of people who are denouncing the recent mass murders that have occurred in Benue State. “There’s a grief that lingers when lives are taken so senselessly. What happened in Yelewata village, Guma LGA, Benue State on…

Victoria Orenze Addresses Christian Outcry Over GloRilla’s BET Award Win

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Victoria Orenze, a seasoned gospel performer, has responded to the growing controversy surrounding GloRilla’s BET Awards victory. She wants to know why Christians are upset that GloRilla, a mainstream musician, won the Award for Best Gospel Category. According to Victoria Orenze, she believes that BET is not the standard for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and can grant an award to anybody it thinks fit. According to her post on Instagram, she said “Dear Believers, why are we expecting BET awards to follow the standard of The Scripture (BIBLE) when…

Pastor Paul Enenche Offers Spiritual Solace to Grieving Benue Families Amidst Killings

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The founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, traveled to Benue State to offer his condolences to the families impacted by the horrific atrocity in Yelewata that killed over 200 people. In order to be physically present with the bereaved community, he and his wife, Becky Enenche, had to shorten their trip from Europe. The priest posted pictures from his trip to his Instagram feed with the statement, “A Visit of Love, Prayer & Healing – Yelwata, Benue State. Today, God’s servants and crew humbly walked the soil…

Deeper Life Bible Church Condemns Lagos Property Demolitions

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The Deeper Life Bible Church is against government agencies demolishing its properties in different regions of Lagos State. The church claimed that the Surulere Local Government, Lagos State Building Control Agency, and Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) targeted its properties for demolition without following the required procedures. “Over the past months, our church has faced an unsettling pattern of interference from certain state agencies, resulting in harassment, threats of demolition, and restrictions on our places of worship and community centers,” according to the statement. According to the church, the…

Jerry Eze’s Unfiltered Prayer: “God, Take Me If I Become A ‘Professional’ Pastor”

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According to well-known Nigerian televangelist and pastor Jerry Eze, who talks about true ministry, he would sooner die than become a “professional” pastor. This was revealed by him in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo. “I’m not a professional pastor, the day I become a professional pastor let God kill me.“ “The day it ceases to be about God and be about Jerry let God close down everything” according to him. He underlined that his ministry is motivated by more than just expertise; it is a sincere desire for sharing…