Omoyele Sowore, activist and former presidential candidate, has sparked fresh online debate after criticizing some Nigerian pastors and the role of churches.

In his words, many people become pastors because they couldn’t succeed in other careers or don’t want to do “serious work.” He also shared a personal encounter with a popular pastor, saying he suggested turning the pastor’s church into a hospital for one year to save lives. According to Sowore, the pastor got upset and has avoided him since.

His comments have triggered mixed reactions online, with many people agreeing and others calling the statement unfair and insulting.

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Physically Challenged Edo Artisan Alleges DSS Seized His Car for Writing ‘Nigerians Are Hungry, Tinubu Is the Worst President’ in Benin City

A physically challenged artisan, Solomon Umudi, has accused operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) of unlawfully seizing his car in Benin City, Edo State, over political messages he wrote on the vehicle criticising the Nigerian government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Umudi, the inscriptions included statements such as “Nigerians are hungry,” “Tinubu is the worst President,” “No judiciary in Nigeria,” and “Nigerian pastors have failed us,” which he said reflected his personal experiences and the widespread hardship facing ordinary citizens.

Narrating his ordeal, Umudi said DSS operatives did not invite him for questioning or follow due process before taking his car. He alleged that the officers used deception around the Akezuwa and Stadium Road areas of Benin City, pretending to cause an accident before forcefully seizing the vehicle and driving away with it. He insisted that the car was not obstructing traffic and that he was never informed where it was taken.

Umudi, who earns a living making car seats, lamented what he described as increasing suppression of small business owners, youths, and vulnerable citizens amid worsening economic conditions and insecurity. He said he often carries a generator in his car to power his work due to the lack of electricity and recounted how he previously paid ransom to secure the release of a kidnapped student, highlighting the impact of insecurity on everyday Nigerians.

Describing the seizure of his car as an attempt to silence him, Umudi insisted that freedom of expression is a fundamental right in a democratic society and vowed to continue speaking out against hardship, poor governance, and what he sees as government failure. He called on authorities to listen to citizens’ concerns rather than intimidate or suppress dissent, warning that actions taken against him would not deter his resolve to keep expressing his views.

Pastor Calls for Arrest of Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Over Remarks on US Airstrike Against ISIS in Sokoto

A Nigerian pastor has demanded the arrest of Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi after the cleric criticized the U.S. military strike on ISIS terrorist camps in Sokoto State. Gumi suggested that Nigeria could have sought military assistance from countries like Turkey, China, or Pakistan instead of the U.S., calling the American intervention “stained with the blood of innocent civilians.” The pastor accused Gumi of defending terrorists and called on President Tinubu to publicly condemn him, labeling his statements as crimes against humanity. Social media users have reacted with mixed opinions, highlighting ongoing debates about the cleric’s role and influence in northern Nigeria.

Nigerian Pastor Speaks on Personal Encounter With Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Claims He Witnessed Powerful and Consistent Healing Miracles Firsthand

A Nigerian pastor, Oluwafemi Olaleye, has stirred conversations online after sharing his personal experience with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome on the X platform. Presenting himself as an eyewitness rather than a commentator relying on hearsay, the cleric stated that he has followed Pastor Chris’ ministry for years and personally observed what he described as intense, frequent, and genuine healing miracles. According to him, the healings were not staged or temporary but consistent manifestations of God’s power at work. His testimony quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some praising the affirmation of Pastor Chris’ healing ministry while others urged caution, theological balance, and accountability. The post has since reignited debates around miracles, faith, and public perception of prominent religious leaders in Nigeria.

Canadian Court Upholds Deportation of Nigerian Pastor Over Fake Documents and bribery.

A Canadian federal court has refused to review the asylum denial of Nigerian pastor Lucky Bidemi Olorunfemi, ruling that the documents he submitted were fraudulent and tainted by bribery infractions that cleared the way for his deportation.

In a judgment delivered on October 16 in Toronto, Justice McHaffie upheld an earlier decision by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), which found that Olorunfemi’s supporting evidence lacked credibility and appeared doctored.

The self-proclaimed pastor from Akure, Ondo State, had applied for refugee status in 2023, claiming his pro-LGBTQ stance and tolerance for gay members made him a target of “Muslim Jihadis” who allegedly burned down his church and hunted him in 2022.

To back his story, Olorunfemi tendered four documents a newspaper report, a police invitation letter, his wife’s medical report, and a wanted poster purportedly issued by the “Odoua Peoples Congress.” But the RPD described the materials as “riddled with spelling and grammatical errors,” and resembling “brown envelope journalism.”

Justice McHaffie noted that the supposed OPC poster contained several blunders including misspellings of “Oodua” as Odoua and “Yoruba” as youruba and even identified Olorunfemi under a different name.

The court also flagged contradictions in the Nigerian’s testimony, including his claim of poor English proficiency despite speaking fluently during the hearing.

“The only fact established in his case was that he is Nigerian,” the judge said, dismissing his appeal for review.

Pastor cries out as church member steals his iPhone 14 Pro Max.

A Nigerian pastor has raised alarm as he alleged that one of his church members reportedly stole his iPhone 14 Pro Max.

This was captured in a video that is circulating on on social media.

Pastor cries out as church member steals his iPhone 14 Pro Max

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In the trending video the pastor revealed to his church members that his iPhone 14 Pro Max was stolen.

He urged the person who stole it to return it while in church so that he doesn’t involve the police.

Pastor fumes after receiving old ₦10 and ₦5 in offering.

A Nigerian pastor has threatened to place a curse on a church member who gave an offering in old ₦10 and ₦5 notes.

This was contained in a post shared on the popular social media platform, TikTok.

The post, made available by a user, mevo_ma_gwo, showed the pastor openly addressing the matter after the church member dropped the old notes as offering.

Issuing a warning, the pastor stated that while he did not know the reason behind the member’s action, such an offering should not be repeated to avoid attracting a curse.

His statement read: “I don’t know the reason why you have this old ₦5 and ₦10, please don’t do it again in this church if you don’t want to be cursed.”

BREAKING: NDLEA Arrests Popular Nigerian Pastor for Drug Dealing .

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, over his alleged role in cross-border drug trafficking.

Prophet Adefolusho was picked up on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his church on Okun Ajah, Ogombo Road, Lekki, Lagos, after NDLEA operatives laid siege to the premises throughout the day. Officers moved in shortly after he concluded the evening service and stepped out of the church building.

According to the NDLEA, the clergyman had been on the run for months, fleeing to Ghana after twice evading arrest. His arrest follows the seizure of two large consignments of Ghana Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, allegedly linked to him. The first, weighing 200kg, was intercepted at Okun Ajah beach on June 4, while another 700kg was recovered from his delivery van on July 6.

In his statement to investigators, Prophet Adefolusho reportedly admitted to ferrying the drugs into Nigeria through the waterways from Ghana. He also confirmed he had been hiding in the West African country to avoid capture.

In a separate operation in Lagos on Thursday, August 7, NDLEA operatives raided an apartment at Kishi House, 11 Layi Ajayi Bembe Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi. A suspect, Benjamin Udo Ukoh, was arrested, and 32 pouches of Canadian Loud, weighing 15.63kg, were recovered.

Other raids across the country in the past week led to massive drug seizures:

Nasarawa State: On Saturday, August 9, officers recovered 3,093kg of skunk from three suspects — Emmanuel Asoquo Johnny (51), Okem Raphael (33), and Chekwube Odo (25) — in New Karu.
Kano State: On Friday, August 8, 639 blocks of skunk, weighing 359kg, were seized from 29-year-old Nura Yahaya in Geza, Kumbotso. On Wednesday, August 6, Umar Adamu Umar (27) was arrested along Zaria-Kano road with 9kg of Colorado. Another suspect, Usman Musa (30), was caught at Gadar Tamburawa with 20,000 pills of tramadol and 200 ampoules of diazepam.
Gombe State: A raid at Tudun Wadan Pantami on Friday, August 8, uncovered 550,266 pills of opioids, mostly tramadol, and led to the arrest of Usama Isah. On Saturday, August 9, Ibrahim Adamu (23) was caught along Potiskum road, Bajoga, with 50,000 capsules of tramadol.

“Nigeria Under a Spell of Suffering” – Pastor Enenche Decries Worsening Hardship, Calls Out Disconnected Leaders


Popular Nigerian pastor, Dr. Paul Enenche, has raised the alarm over what he described as a “blanket of darkness and sorcery” hanging over the nation, leaving citizens spiritually trapped and economically suffocated.

Speaking passionately during a recent sermon, Enenche lamented the growing number of congregants who now queue after church—not for prayers—but to seek help for rent, school fees, hospital bills, and food. He said pastors are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of desperate needs.

He blamed Nigerian leaders for turning a blind eye to the pain of the masses, describing their attitude as “careless and disconnected” from the harsh realities facing ordinary Nigerians.

> “There’s a demonic tolerance of suffering in this country. What should provoke national outrage has been accepted as normal. It is not normal—it’s witchcraft,” he declared.

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Pastor Exposed After Impregnating His 3 Daughters In Port Harcourt.

In the video, the man is seen being confronted and questioned by a group of individuals over the incident.

A Nigerian pastor has been exposed after impregnating his three daughters.

The incident happened in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

An X user, ChuksEricE shared a video of the incident.

In the video, the man is seen being confronted and questioned by a group of individuals over the incident.

As the video circulated online, many concerned users flooded the comment section to express their outrage and disbelief.

Nigerian Pastor Jailed in U.S. Over $4.2m COVID-19 Relief fra¥d, Osun Monarch Loses Property.

A U.S. District Court has sentenced Nigerian pastor Edward Oluwasanmi to 27 months in prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar COVID-19 relief fra¥d involving falsified applications under the U.S. Paycheck Protection Programme (PPP) and Economic Inj¥ry Disaster Loans (EIDL).

Oluwasanmi, convicted on three counts of fra¥d, was also fined $15,000 and ordered to report to the U.S. Marshal Service. He will serve a three-year supervised release after completing his sentence. The court also ordered the forfeiture of a commercial property he owned in South Euclid, Ohio.

His co-conspirator, Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State and a U.S.-based accountant, pleaded guilty to related charges and is scheduled for sentencing on August 1. He has already forfeited property to the U.S. government.

The duo was arrested in early 2024 after U.S. investigators uncovered a scheme involving fake tax and wage documents used to fra¥dulently obtain $4.2 million in relief funds meant to help struggling businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The fra¥dulent activity occurred between April 2020 and February 2022. Oba Oloyede allegedly used multiple companies—including Available Tax Services Inc. and Available Financial Corporation—to facilitate the scam.

His guilty plea followed months of legal proceedings and a deal with U.S. prosecutors. The Osun State Government, reacting to the monarch’s legal troubles, said it is monitoring the case and will wait for the court’s final decision before taking any official action.

“A person is innocent until a court convicts them. We don’t want to jump the g¥n,” said Kolapo Alimi, Commissioner for Information. The monarch’s prolonged absence from public functions had already triggered a preliminary inquiry by the state government.

Pastor Beaten After Being Caught Sleeping With Pregnant Member’s Wife In His Church.

A Nigerian pastor landed in trouble after he was caught sleeping with a pregnant, married woman who also happens to be a member of his church

According to a post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @PH_Socials, the pastor was caught while already engaging in the act with the woman, right inside the church building.

A video from the scene shows angry people confronting and physically assaulting the pastor shortly after the discovery.

The clip has since gone viral, drawing strong reactions online.

Many viewers took to the comment section to voice their shock, anger, and disappointment over the incident.

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