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LifestyleNewsReligionPope Francis condemns anti-gay laws, criminalization of homosexuality

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 27, 2023

Pope Francis has called for an end to laws criminalising homosexuality, noting that “we are all children of God”. The Pope spoke during an interview with the Associated Press on Wednesday. “Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Pope Francis said, adding, “It’s not a crime. Yes, but it’s a sin.” He urged religious leaders to work together to end laws discriminating against homosexuals, stressing that gays should not be marginalised or discriminated against. “We are all...

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NewsNigeriaReligionMURIC asks FG to ban Portable’s new song, ‘Kuku Do Ritual’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2023

An Islamic group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called for the ban of ‘Kuku do ritual’, a new single by Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. MURIC, in a statement by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, urged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and the Performing Musicians’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) to stop the circulation and broadcast of this song on any radio...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaReligionMethodist Church Nigeria ordains first female bishop

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2023

The Methodist Church of Nigeria, on Sunday, ordained Rt Rev. Nkechi Nwosu as the first female bishop of the church in the country. Nwosu was ordained by His Grace, Most Rev. Dr Joseph Nnonah, the archbishop of Kaduna, at the Christ Methodist Cathedral, Jos, Plateau state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that she will serve as the bishop of the Jos diocese. In a brief interaction with journalists, the new bishop remarked that...

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NewsNigeriaReligionHalima Abubakar spills more details about her alleged affair with Apostle Johnson Suleman

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 22, 2023

The drama between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman Johnson, the founder of Omega Fire Ministries International, has taken a new turn as the Nollywood actress claims the cleric proposed to her and met her parents for marriage rites. The alleged affair between the two went viral on social media in July 2022 after anonymous blogger Gistlover made a post linking Abubakar’s affair with the Apostle to a fibroid surgery she underwent. Two months later, Abubakar...

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NewsNigeriaReligionGOATs have no place in the kingdom of God – Mike Bamiloye

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 22, 2023

Evangelist Michael Abayomi Bamiloye, the founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, has given his two cents about the GOAT title. GOAT, an internet slang that stands for the ‘Greatest Of All Time’, is used to compliment exceptional athletes, musicians, or other celebrities. In a lengthy post on social media, however, Bamiloye questioned why people choose to identify as GOATS rather than sheep as contained in the scripture. He said GOAT has a hidden meaning other...

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NewsNigeriaReligionWoman Excretes Dead Animal After CAN President, Okoh Sprinkled Holy Water On Her  

PilotnewsJanuary 14, 2023

Mrs Ikenga Regina a member and awardee of Christ Holy Church International, Nkpologwu-Enugu State has excreted a dead animal after the President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Most Reverend Daniel Okoh sprinkled Holy water on her. Mrs Regina attended a three day 2023 Prayer Summit of Christ Holy Church International held at the Church’s  Camp ground Asaba. According to her she has been with stomach pains that has disturbed her for long adding that the pain...

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NewsNigeriaReligionCleric Cautions Muslims Against Unlawful Sexual Intercourse

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 8, 2023

The Chief Imam of Area 10 Garki, Abuja Mosque, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi has warned Muslims against indulging in unlawful sexual intercourse to avoid severe punishment in this world and the hereafter. Al-Yolawi made the call while delivering his Jumma’at sermon titled, “Evil Consequences of Fornication and Adultery” on Friday. He said fornication and adultery were some of the highly self-destructive and major sins in Islam, adding that the religion forbids fornication and everything that could...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaReligionFather  Ejike Mbaka Returns From Monastery To Enugu Amidst Jubilation

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 6, 2023

Members of the Adoration Ministry Emene went agog on Wednesday with the return of the former Spiritual Director of the Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka to Enugu State after months away on retreat. The Adoration members aka Adorers trooped out in numbers to the Akanu Ibiam International airport to receive Fr. Mbaka who traveled out of the country following his transfer from the chaplaincy to a monastery in October 2022. Fr. Mbaka’s transfer is a...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaReligionChristmas: Be hopeful, God has not forsaken Nigeria – CAN President

PilotnewsDecember 24, 2022

Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians not to lose hope due to  challenges,  stating that God has not forsaken the nation. The CAN president noted that  the story of Christmas depicted  God’s intervention in hapless situations that afflicted mankind, therefore, as a people,  we should not lose hope. In a Christmas message on Saturday in  Lagos, Okoh said the mystery of the birth of Jesus Christ as a Messiah...

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NewsNigeriaRegionsReligionKano Hisbah Attends Gay Marriage Ceremony Uninvited, Arrests 19 Attendees

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 20, 2022

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 19 youths for attending a same-sex marriage ceremony, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Lawan Ibrahim, the spokesperson of the board, said on Tuesday in Kano that the youths were gathered to witness the wedding of two suspected homosexuals identified as Abba and Mujahid. Ibrahim said the youths were arrested after the board got a hint about the same-sex marriage. According to him, hisbah officers arrived at...

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