Churches

Hoodlums invade Katsina churches, loot musical instruments

5 months ago6147 min

No fewer than 205 church chairs, musical instruments and other equipment worth millions of naira were said to have been stolen by hoodlums in Katsina State on the first day of the ongoing nationwide protest against hardship, PUNCH Metro gathered on Sunday. Our correspondent learnt that the hoodlums invaded a Living Faith Church in the Daura Local Government Area of the state, looting 205 chairs, musical instruments, and other valuable items worth millions of naira....

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EXCLUSIVE: Enugu Community Excommunicates 6 Families, ‘Members Barred From Churches, Children Denied Access To Schools’

5 months ago817 min

SaharaReporters has learned that children from six families in Amaofia village, Umunevo Ohana-Amagunze autonomous community, Nkanu East Local Government Area, Enugu, have been barred from attending school and engaging in church activities within the community. This development reportedly began on May 28, 2024, following the excommunication announcement by the new leadership of the Town Union, led by President General Anioma Ndubuisi, former President General Ozor Francis Nnamani (aka Omaga), and two others, Mr. Kelvin...

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Some Nigerian Pastors, Imams Live Off Their Churches, Mosques; They’re More Corrupt Than Public Officers –EFCC

5 months ago9312 min

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, says the agency recently recovered “many millions from a religious organisation.” Olukoyede, who spoke at a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) leadership conference in Lagos on Friday, disclosed that some religious organisations are more corrupt than public offices. Speaking about integrity, the EFCC boss said, “Upon my appointment, I reflected on my role as Chief of Staff and Secretary to the...