Religion

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1443 AH, on Sunday, August 8. The Sultan issued the directive on Saturday, in a statement signed by Sambo Junaidu, chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday, August 8, which is equivalent to 29th day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH shall be the day to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1443AH. “Muslims are, therefore, requested to start…

The Kano State Government has charged Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara to court over blasphemy and incitement. The Kano-based Islamic cleric is famous for his controversial religious commentaries and statements that are regarded as statements mortifying the companions and sacrilegious to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The State Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammed Garba, in a statement issued on Friday, said the development followed the receipt of the first information report from the police by the Office of the Attorney General and commissioner for justice which prepared charges against the cleric. “Abduljabbar was subsequently arraigned on Friday, July 16 before an…

Pope Francis, 84, is doing well after surgery for an inflamed large colon, but is expected to spend around seven days recovering in hospital. This was disclosed by the Vatican on Monday. Francis “is in good general condition, alert and breathing spontaneously”, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement, adding that the surgery “lasted about three hours”. “A stay of about seven days is expected barring complications,” he said. The pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday for a scheduled operation under general anaesthetic for symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon. Afterwards, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said he had…

TB Joshua’s SCOAN appoints new leader The wife of TB Joshua identified as Evelyn Joshua, has been appointed as the new leader of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). Following her husband’ s denise, SCOAN church elders met and appointed Evelyn as TB Joshua’ s successor as there was no succession plan for the church, according to media reports. Someone must take charge immediately and lead as in giving spiritual direction on the mode of service continuity. So much spiritual and financial efforts went into building SCOAN and it cannot just waste away, ‘ ‘ a top aide revealed. Pastor…

Family Announces Date, Venue For TB Joshua's Burial The family of late Temitope Balogun Joshua, (TB Joshua) founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN says the deceased would be buried on July 9, 2021, at his church in Lagos State. Recall that the renowned Nigerian Prophet died last week Saturday shortly after hosting a programme in the church premises. Members of the SCOAN and his followers across the country and other parts of the world have continued to mourn his sudden demise. A member of the family who preferred not to be mentioned in print, disclosed the burial…

I wasn’t surprised when it happened. As we all know, he was in service that day. So, that’s it.” Evelyn, wife of the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua, aka TB Joshua, on Wednesday, said the death of her husband was an act of God. She spoke when a delegate from the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, led by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, paid her a condolence visit in the Ikotun area of Lagos. His widow, while speaking to officials of the state government, said the death did not come…

A Bible scholar has made shocking revelations about the late founder of SCOAN, Prophet TB Joshua who passed on before his 58th birthday. The South Africa-based man stated that Joshua had been taking medications for a hidden medical condition for 2 years Read more: The man named Howard Nyoni in a new video described the late prophet as a deceiver and fake. He also alleged Pastor Chris has a terminal disease In the 25 minutes video shared by @gossipboyz1 on Instagram, Howard alleged that TB Joshua and Pastor Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy both had terminal medical conditions and had been…

Rev. Chris Okotie, the Shepherd Superintendent of the Household of God Church, on Tuesday morning shared a cryptic post on his Facebook page in which he referenced a certain ”wizard of Endor” who assumed the title of ”Emmanuel”. The clergyman in his post said the wizard who assumed the title of Emmanuel had been consumed by divine indignation. His post comes days after a clergyman, T.B Joshua, who was known for using the name ”Emmanuel” in his church, died. Okotie further noted that the day of God’s vengeance has fully come to Nigeria though it wasn’t clear who he was…