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Be Careful About Believing Church Testimonies – Fr Kelvin Ugwu

Fr Kelvin Ugwu, a Catholic missionary priest serving in Gambia, has urged people to be careful when listening to miracle testimonies from churches and ministries. According to him, many of these stories can be misleading or even false if they haven’t been independently verified. Recently, videos of church members sharing extraordinary testimonies have gone viral, […]

Filmmaker Mary Remmy Njoku urges ‘Religious Nigerian Women’ to stop using faith to discourage IVF, calling it a miracle and a blessing for women.

In today’s world, advances in medicine have provided incredible opportunities for women to experience the joy of motherhood. Yet, in some communities, outdated beliefs and religious views still cloud the perception of procedures like IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mary Remmy Njoku is speaking out against this mindset, urging religious Nigerian women […]

“Apostle Suleman to LIE.” Timaya Says

Nigerian singer Timaya recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to make a bold claim about Apostle Johnson Suleman. In a brief and pointed message, Timaya wrote: “Apostle Suleman too LIE.” The singer did not elaborate on the reasons behind his accusation, which has led to widespread speculation among his followers and fans. The post has […]

The Taliban has introduced stringent new regulations in Afghanistan, prohibiting women from making eye contact with men to whom they are not related

The Taliban government has introduced a series of draconian laws aimed at controlling women’s bodies and voices in public, under the guise of promoting “virtue” in Afghanistan. The new regulations, outlined in a 114-page rulebook, mandate that women cover their bodies and faces in public to “avoid temptation” and require face coverings to prevent “tempting […]

No blessing for same-sex unions, say Catholic bishops

The Catholic Bishops of the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province, comprising Lagos Archdiocese, Ijebu Ode, and Abeokuta Dioceses, have said they would not bless same-sex marriage. The bishops’ position was contained in a Thursday’s communiqué issued after their January 26 plenary meeting in Lagos. This position is believed to contravene Pope Francis, who formally permitted Catholic priests […]

Tinubu returns to Nigeria after private visit to France

President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after a two-week private visit to France. The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Airport at about 8:50pm was received by a delegation led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Also present to receive him were the FCT Minister, […]

I pay my three wives, children salaries – Lagos prophet

General Overseer of Vineyard of Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Joseph Apata, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME about how he manages his ministry and his three wives Can you briefly tell the story of your childhood? I am Ebira from Kogi State. My mother is from Benin, Edo State. I am the General Overseer of the Vineyard of Deliverance […]