Religion

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…

The Global President of One Love Foundation and frontline activist, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has called on Christians to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, tolerance and love as they celebrate this year’s Easter. Chief Eholor, popularly known as Ultimate Equal, in his Easter message personally signed by him, rejoiced with Christians all over the world on the special occasion commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. “As we mark Easter, it is pertinent to reflect deeply on the lessons of uncommon sacrifice, selflessness and inestimable love as displayed by Jesus Christ for the redemption of mankind. “The spirit of…

The event would be held after sundown, and anyone interested in attending can contact the Jehovah's Witnesses' assembly for the meeting time and login Zoom information. Jehovah Witnesses' congregations worldwide will be commemorating the Lord's Evening Meal, a prelude to the death of Jesus Christ today. The Witnesses said in a statement that the Lord's Meal, which is considered to be the most important event of the year on the calendar, would feature a worldwide campaign to invite as many as possible through letter writing, telephone calls and other virtual means. It was learnt that the event would be held…