Religion

Adeboye, in his sermon, said, “The bread multiplied in the hands of the disciples, as you receive the bread, it will multiply in your hands.” The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Thursday evening, made his first public appearance after the death of his 42-year-old son, Pastor Dare Adeboye. The general overseer featured on Thursday at the Holy Communion Service of the May Edition of the church’s Holy Ghost Service. THE WHISPERER  had earlier reported that the younger Adeboye died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was…

Rev Dr. Charles Osueke, the former General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church Nigeria is dead.   The late clergy who led the Assemblies of God church for 22 years before his retirement in November 2010, died in the early hours of Thursday according to a source close to the church. According to a report by Vanguardngr, the 79-year old preacher was hospitalized sometime last week following ill health but was later discharged from the hospital. The late cleric had his night devotion as usual on Wednesday night before going to bed but could not make it in the…

Pastor Dare Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Enoch Adeboye, is dead, THE WHISPERER has learnt. According to PUNCH, the 42-year-old, who is the third son of the revered cleric, died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family. If was  gathered from reliable sources in the church that the deceased, who was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35, had ministered the previous day. He was said to have retired to his bed and did not wake up. His…

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has disclosed that the authorities of the Enugu Catholic Diocese were behind his two days ordeal. Father Mbaka, who addressed his parishioners at the Adoration ground in Umuchigbo Nike, Enugu, said he was summoned by the Bishop from where he was kept incommunicado. He said the plan was to keep him for 30 days. He said a lot of issues were presented against him after which the Church leadership, led by Bishop Calistus Onaga told him that he would remain indoors for one month, a period that would allow…

The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has suspended Ejike Mbaka from church activities for one month. This is coming at a time the controversial priest’s political escapades continue to overshadow his theological obligations on a scale that nurtures unending concerns amongst his senior clerics. Mr Mbaka was asked to proceed on suspension with effect from May 3 after being summoned by Callistus Valentine Onaga, the diocesan bishop. According to Peoples Gazettee, Mr Onaga called Mr Mbaka in following his repeated clashes with President Muhammadu Buhari and warned that his conduct was smearing the image of the church, the largest of any…

Catholic Priest, Fr Ejike Mbaka, has revealed why he took some contractors to President Muhammadu Buhari. Responding to the claim by the presidency that he demanded for contracts for supporting President Muhammadu Buhari, Mbaka said he took the three contractors to tackle insecurity during Buhari’s first term not for himself. Fr Mbaka, who is the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, stated this on Sunday. According to him, he had no personal relationship with the three contractors he took to the presidency. Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu had made a claim while reacting to Mbaka’s call for Buhari’s resignation over the…

Kano Hisbah Arrests Residents For Not Fasting During Ramadan The Kano State Hisbah Board said it has arrested some youths in the state for eating in the daytime during the Ramadan, which proves that they were not observing the fast, which is compulsory for healthy adults. The Director General of the Hisbah board, Dr. Aliyu Musa Kibiya, said those arrested in different parts of the state included three males and eight females. “We will investigate and if they have cogent reasons we will release them. Those found wanting will however be enlightened and even prosecuted if need be,” Dr. Kibiya…

President-General of the National Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced Tuesday as the first of Ramadan. Details later…