church

A church in Texas, United States surprised its members last Sunday by handing out checks in amounts from $250 to $1,000. Preston Meadow Lutheran Church handed out $125,000 to its congregants that day, KDFW-TV reports. KDFW reported that Pastor Paul Mussachio detailed the surprise … Read more...

At least five people were killed and 15 wounded after two suicide attackers stormed a church in the restive southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta Sunday, officials said, just over a week before Christmas. Senior Quetta police official Abdul Razzaq Cheema gave the toll for the attack, which took...

Popular night club owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nite Shift Coliseum, Chief Ken-Caleb Olumese, says his intention to have other feel of life made him to operate a night club over being a priest. Olumese, popularly known as the “Guvnor’’, made the disclosure while speaking with...

Suspected hoodlums stormed the Mount Zion Gospel Church, Aka-Itiam Assembly, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, weekend and razed it down completely. The attackers claimed the prayers and activities of the church were frustrating their criminal operations in the area. According to PUNCH, the heavily armed...

Religion activities in the world are becoming questionable... Here is a church spotted by a Nairalander in Lawanson area of Lagos state with the name "End Time Gospel Mission" - Solution Centre. See photos: This looks like the End gospel by preachers :):)

I am getting old. I don’t know how I could have forgotten this story, given its relevance to the Nigerian tragedy (a tragedy which shall prevail until we make some progress in rewiring the atrocious psychology of the Nigerian). My brother from another mother, Bayo Aregbesola, a Director in...

A Christian pastor has confirmed that Islamic teachings are closer to the Christ than many churches in the west, following a comparative study into both faiths. “I know some emphases in Islamic teaching come closer to the teaching of Christ and the Bible than some teaching in Western churches,”...

Well, I have noticed most of us don't really pay attention during church services especially Sunday services. Last week, we compile a list of some habits that people do in church that are not right, to remedy the situation, here are steps to take that can help counter such distraction . 1)...

A former National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, says most people who claim to be pastors or men of God are not, as they were not called by God in the first place. In a recent chat with the PUNCH, the outgoing President of the Christian Association...

Tears from the Vincentian Headquarters in Nigeria, Ugwaji Road, Maryland, in the hilly coal city of Enugu as 6 seminarians of the Catholic Church were buried. Catholic seminarians died about two weeks ago in a fatal accident while on their way from Ikot-Ekpene to Enugu. At precisely 5pm, over...

The Anglican Arch-Diocese of Enugu has officially banned wearing of topless dresses to Church weddings, reception and services. The Archbishop of the Arch-Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, disclosed this to NAN in Enugu on Monday. Chukwuma said that the ban was to return moral chastity on...

Pope Francis Wednesday issued a strong condemnation to rich patrons who offer the Church dirty money gained through exploitation, telling them to take back their cheques and burn them. The Pope told faithful on Saint Peter's square that: "I think of some benefactors of the Church that say 'take...

A pastor in Tanzania reportedly preaches while standing on top of his church members because his feet must not touch the ground during ministering, according to Facebook user Sidney Sidney who shared the pictures. See photos: See post: Source: AfricanSpotlight

Former Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, has advised the Catholic church to transfer Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka to the Sambisa forest, the alleged Boko Haram headquarters. He said this in response to the cleric’s reaction to his transfer to serve...

A pastor, who is the General Overseer of a church (name withheld) located at Oworonshoki area of Lagos State has been accused of raping an 11-year-old girl. A witness told New Telegraph that the incident occurred January 23 at a brothel in the area. The witness said the GO lured the girl to the...

There is outrage in Enugu State following the discovery, Monday evening, shocking images of dead bodies buried in shallow graves along the Enugu Port-Harcourt Express Road, DailyPost reports. The incident, which occurred at the Ugwuaji Area of the State has kept residents in tears. According...

Former Presidential Candidate of Alliance for Democracy (AD) and All Peoples Party (APP), Chief Oluyemisi Falae on Sunday was booed by the worshippers at the historic St. David’s Cathedral Church, Ijomu street, Akure when he was explaining issues surrounding the massive diversion an dlooting of...

A convicted armed robber, Rasak Ogedengbe, 25, has been sentenced to death by hanging for stealing money, wristwatches and phones from one Mr. Chukwukekwu at a Church in Ejigbo. The victim had gone to report at Ejigbo police station when he saw Ogedenge in the police van after the suspect had...

The fiery Priest and Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka may be transferred out of his station, Christ the King Parish in GRA, Enugu State, Daily Sun reports. The speculated transfer of Mbaka by Enugu Catholic Diocese is coming against the backdrop of his recent prophecies...

Zambian Pastor Conrad Mbewe has described TB Joshua’s Predictions as demonic and false. Well, in the last few years, the prophet has become notorious for prophecies related to politicians or football (what Americans call “soccer”). The internet is awash with news items claiming that “sources”...