In a thought-provoking interview, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has dismissed agitations for an “African Pope,” asserting that the papacy is a sacred calling inspired by the Holy Spirit, not a political entitlement to be lobbied for on the basis of race or region.Appearing on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm following theContinueContinue reading “Bishop Kukah Rejects Clamour for ‘African Pope,’ Calls for Moral Leadership and Internal Reforms in Africa”
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Tension in the Vatican: Papal Conclave Deadlocked After Third Ballot, No 267th Pope Elected Yet
The world watches with bated breath as the Vatican remains shrouded in uncertainty following an inconclusive third round of voting in the high-stakes papal conclave to elect the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.At precisely 11:50 a.m. local time on Thursday, thick black smoke spiraled ominously from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel—an ancientContinueContinue reading “Tension in the Vatican: Papal Conclave Deadlocked After Third Ballot, No 267th Pope Elected Yet”
Terror on the Mountain: Gunmen Abduct Worshippers During Church Vigil in Kogi State
A solemn night of prayers turned into a horrifying ordeal on Friday, as armed assailants stormed a mountain-top vigil in the Egbola area along Agbaja Road, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting an as-yet-unknown number of worshippers.The sacred gathering, held on a popular “Prayer Mountain,” was violently disrupted when the attackers struck underContinueContinue reading “Terror on the Mountain: Gunmen Abduct Worshippers During Church Vigil in Kogi State”
BREAKING: Police Rescue Pastor’s Wife from Five-Day Unlawful Detention in Port Harcourt
In a dramatic turn of events, the Rivers State Police Command has rescued Mrs. Success Miracle, the wife of Prophet Umueke Miracle, the General Overseer of Dynamic Flame of Fire Ministries, after she was allegedly detained for five days by her husband in a house located in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt.TheContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Police Rescue Pastor’s Wife from Five-Day Unlawful Detention in Port Harcourt”
Cherubim & Seraphim Church Disowns Bishop Caught in ‘Tongue-to-Tongue’ Ordination, Condemns Idolatrous Acts
The Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria has strongly distanced itself from a viral video showing a so-called bishop conducting a shocking “tongue-to-tongue” anointing ceremony. The church, in a scathing statement on Wednesday, described the act as “horrific, despicable, and utterly unchristian,” reaffirming its strict adherence to biblical doctrines and rejecting any association withContinueContinue reading “Cherubim & Seraphim Church Disowns Bishop Caught in ‘Tongue-to-Tongue’ Ordination, Condemns Idolatrous Acts”
Prophet of Deceit? Ebuka Obi Caught in N500 Million Mansion Miracle Scam
Sahara Reporters has exposed yet another controversial scandal involving self-acclaimed prophet, Ebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach. The media outlet, via its official X handle, revealed that Obi orchestrated a staged miracle, using a woman who falsely testified to purchasing a N500 million mansion in Lagos after sowing seeds in his ministry. In aContinueContinue reading “Prophet of Deceit? Ebuka Obi Caught in N500 Million Mansion Miracle Scam”
“Faith in Crisis: Anglican Archbishop Laments Economic Hardship’s Toll on Church Attendance and Offerings”
The Vanguard Newspaper has reported that economic hardship is severely impacting church attendance and offerings across Nigeria. The Archbishop of Ibadan Province, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Dr. Williams Aladekugbe, expressed deep concern over the growing financial strain on Christians, which has prevented many from attending services and contributing to church offerings.Speaking over the weekendContinueContinue reading ““Faith in Crisis: Anglican Archbishop Laments Economic Hardship’s Toll on Church Attendance and Offerings””
“Fame Over Faith? Pastor Oyakhilome Reveals Why Gospel Artistes Left Christ Embassy”
Vanguard Newspaper has sparked widespread discussion after announcing on its official X handle that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, popularly known as Christ Embassy, has revealed the real reasons why several gospel artistes parted ways with the church.In a candid revelation, Oyakhilome expressed his disappointment, stating that many of these musicians became moreContinueContinue reading ““Fame Over Faith? Pastor Oyakhilome Reveals Why Gospel Artistes Left Christ Embassy””
Pastor Adeboye Warns Nigerians Against Fire Disasters, Urges Vigilance and Prayer
Vanguard Newspaper has announced via its official X handle that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has issued a strong warning to Nigerians about the rising threat of fire disasters, urging caution, vigilance, and fervent prayers to prevent devastating incidents across the country. Speaking during RCCG’sContinueContinue reading “Pastor Adeboye Warns Nigerians Against Fire Disasters, Urges Vigilance and Prayer”
A Historic Shift: Italian Bishops Allow Gay Men to Join Priesthood Under New Celibacy Guidelines
In a landmark development that signals a potential shift in Catholic Church traditions, Italian bishops have issued new guidelines permitting gay men to become priests, provided they commit to celibacy. This monumental decision, approved by the Vatican, has been reported by Sky News and highlighted on Sahara Reporters’ official X handle, igniting widespread discussions acrossContinueContinue reading “A Historic Shift: Italian Bishops Allow Gay Men to Join Priesthood Under New Celibacy Guidelines”
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