Religion Watch

The Muslim community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most prominent and respected figures, Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello. The revered Islamic scholar passed away at the age of 84. Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji Bello was widely recognized for his profound Islamic teachings, fearless sermons, …

The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), commonly known as Olumba Olumba, has dismissed viral social media videos claiming a leadership crisis within the church as “spurious, purported, and highly misleading.” Speaking at a press conference held at Four Towns Bethel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday, November …

Bishop David Abioye, former First Vice President of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), has announced a major crusade just weeks after stepping down from his role in the church. In a message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Abioye invited the public to a “powerful encounter” on …

Olatunde Oluwasola| The House of Representatives has directed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, to revoke the airstrip licence granted to Living Faith Church, owned by Bishop David Oyedepo, due to national security concerns. This decision followed an urgent motion titled “Need to Stop Issuance of Airstrip Licence …