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  • Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere JAMB comment

    The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has called for the scrapping of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the process as outdated and stressful for Nigerian students.

    He made the call during a sermon on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

    Why he wants UTME scrapped

    Chinyere questioned the relevance of the examination, arguing that multiple layers of screening have made the admission process unnecessarily difficult.

    “In Nigeria, you will write WAEC; after WAEC, you will write JAMB; after JAMB, you will write post-UTME… If you don’t meet it, you wait another year and start afresh. It is very frustrating,” he said.

    He added that universities still conduct their own screening after UTME, making the central exam less meaningful.

    “JAMB has lost its relevance because universities still organise their own entrance examinations,” he stated.

    Concerns over safety and cost

    The cleric also criticised the early scheduling of the exams, particularly 6:30 a.m. sittings, which he said expose candidates to risks.

    He explained that many students are forced to travel long distances and lodge near their centres to meet the schedule, increasing financial pressure on families.

    “For all my adopted children under OPM scholarships going for JAMB, I have to give them extra money to pay for hotels,” he said.

    He further faulted the practice of posting candidates to centres far from their homes, noting that it heightens insecurity concerns.

    Reference to recent incident

    Chinyere cited reports of UTME candidates being abducted in Benue State, describing the development as unfortunate.

    “I saw something on social media that people who went to write JAMB in Benue were kidnapped. It is really very unfortunate,” he said.

    Comparison with foreign systems

    Drawing comparisons, the cleric said many countries operate more flexible admission systems without a single central examination like UTME.

    “If you want to get admission into universities outside Nigeria, you don’t need JAMB. You apply directly and get an offer,” he explained.

    His comments have added to ongoing debates about Nigeria’s admission process and the challenges faced by prospective university students.

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  • “Pay Tithe or Stay Broke” — Ibiyeomie Doubles Down on Prosperity Teaching

    Popular cleric, David Ibiyeomie, has stirred fresh debate after insisting that tithing remains a core requirement for anyone seeking financial prosperity.

    His position on tithing

    Speaking during a recent sermon, the founder emphasised that covenant wealth is rooted in spiritual principles, with tithe forming the foundation.

    According to him, anyone who ignores tithing cannot claim to be operating within divine principles of wealth.

    “You can’t say you are walking in covenant if the foundation is not in place. The foundation for the covenant is tithe,” he said.

    He compared neglecting tithe to building a house without a solid base.

    Biblical backing

    Referencing Malachi 3:10, the cleric urged believers to remain consistent in their giving, stressing that obedience brings stability.

    “You have to pay correct tithe if you don’t want your life to be tight,” he added.

    Reveals personal giving

    Ibiyeomie also disclosed details of his personal financial commitments, describing them as “quality offerings.”

    “The minimum offerings I give on Sundays is $12,000 and the minimum I give on weekdays is $2,000. If you don’t give me offering I’ll still be stinkingly rich,” he said.

    He argued that generosity is directly tied to prosperity, while stinginess leads to poverty.

    “Stinginess is the gateway to poverty and giving is the gateway to prosperity. Every poor man is stingy,” he stated.

    Mixed reactions trail comments

    His remarks have since triggered mixed reactions online. While some supporters agree with his teachings on giving, critics have questioned the strong link between financial contributions and wealth.

  • “Don’t Kill to Rule” — Pastor Paul Enenche Sends Warning to Leaders Ahead of 2027 Elections

    The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, has issued a strong warning to political leaders, urging them to seek power only through the will of the people as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 elections.

    His message

    Speaking during a sermon, Enenche stressed that leadership must be rooted in public acceptance, not force, manipulation, or financial inducement.

    He criticised politicians who push themselves into power despite being rejected by the people, describing such actions as shameful.

    “People say they don’t want you, yet you spend money to impose yourself on them. Is that not a shame? Somebody should lead because you are wanted,” he said.

    Warning against election malpractice

    The cleric cautioned against electoral malpractice, including vote-buying and rigging, insisting that leaders must not resort to violence to gain power.

    “They don’t want you. Clear out. Don’t contest at all. Don’t rig to lead. Don’t kill to come into power. Let them need you,” he added.

    Call to speak out

    Enenche also urged Nigerians and religious leaders not to remain silent in the face of injustice, warning that silence could be interpreted as support for wrongdoing.

    He encouraged citizens to speak boldly against poor leadership and hold those in power accountable.

    Growing political conversations

    His remarks come amid increasing conversations around leadership accountability and electoral integrity as political activities begin to build ahead of the 2027 general elections.

  • “Christianity in Nigeria Has No Fathers” — Rev. Omolehin Questions Church Leadership

    Rev. Isaac Omolehin has sparked fresh debate after declaring that Christianity in Nigeria lacks a unifying spiritual father, arguing that most leaders are tied to denominations rather than serving the broader Christian community.

    What he said

    Speaking in a viral clip, Omolehin said prominent clerics in the country operate largely within their own church structures, rather than as overarching spiritual figures.

    He referenced Pastor Enoch Adeboye and Bishop David Oyedepo, describing them as influential but limited to denominational leadership.

    “Christianity in Nigeria has no fathers… are these the fathers of Christianity in Nigeria? These are denominational leaders,” he said.

    Criticism of church culture

    Omolehin also criticised what he described as growing competition among church leaders, particularly around infrastructure and wealth.

    According to him, the focus on building massive auditoriums and acquiring material assets has shifted attention away from core spiritual responsibilities.

    “A father would be someone who looks after us all… not competing over who is building a one-mile auditorium while another tries to build two miles,” he added.

    Debate it has triggered

    His comments have since generated mixed reactions online, with some agreeing that the church needs more unified leadership, while others defended the role of established pastors.

    The remarks come amid ongoing conversations about the direction, influence, and accountability of religious leadership in Nigeria.

  • Catholic Priest Blasts Imam Over ₦2m Bounty on Pastor, Cites Deborah’s Killing

    A Catholic priest, Father Kelvin Ugwu, has reacted angrily after an Islamic cleric allegedly placed a ₦2 million bounty on a pastor accused of insulting Prophet Mohammed.

    Threat that sparked outrage

    The controversy followed viral videos in which the Imam was heard initially offering ₦1 million to anyone willing to behead the pastor, before later increasing the amount to ₦2 million.

    “I swear to God, I promise ₦1 million to whoever beheads this man. If the money is too small, go ahead, I will increase it,” the cleric said in the video.

    He reportedly doubled the bounty afterward and was said to have boasted about remaining free despite the threat.

    Priest reacts

    Reacting, Father Kelvin Ugwu condemned the development and questioned why such threats could be made publicly without immediate consequences.

    He linked the situation to the 2022 killing of Deborah Samuel, a student who was lynched by her classmates in Sokoto over alleged blasphemy.

    “It was Muslim students that killed Ms Deborah… they stoned her to death and burnt her body,” he said.

    Reference to Deborah case

    The priest recalled that suspects arrested in connection with Deborah’s killing were defended by dozens of lawyers in court, raising concerns about accountability.

    “At least 34 lawyers appeared in court to defend the suspects… the case has been forgotten and those arrested are walking free,” he added.

    Rising concerns

    He further criticised what he described as a pattern where threats linked to blasphemy go unchecked, pointing to the Imam’s alleged comments and continued freedom.

    “And now an Imam publicly places a bounty on a pastor and is still walking free… make this make sense,” he said.

    The incident has sparked debate online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over rising tensions and calls for stronger enforcement of laws against incitement and threats to life.

     

  • Pastor Olumide Emmanuel Fires Back Over Church School Fees Criticism

    Popular cleric, Olumide Emmanuel, has responded to criticism over churches using offerings to establish schools that many members allegedly cannot afford, insisting such arguments ignore the realities of running large institutions.

    Speaking in a recent statement, the pastor defended religious organisations, arguing that several churches have built infrastructure that governments have failed to provide over the years.

    What he said

    Emmanuel dismissed the criticism in strong terms, stating that church-led developments often outperform public sector efforts.

    “Many of these pastors and churches that you are speaking against, what they are doing, your presidents and your governors have never done it,” he said.

    He referenced church-owned communities such as Redemption Camp and Canaanland, noting that they enjoy stable electricity and better infrastructure compared to many parts of the country.

    Why church schools charge high fees

    The cleric explained that once church funds are used to establish a school, the institution becomes financially independent and must sustain itself like a business.

    “When we carry church money to start a school, once we release that money into the school, the school becomes an entity,” he said.

    According to him, such schools must generate revenue to pay staff salaries and maintain operations, rather than relying continuously on church offerings.

    Ongoing debate

    The comments come amid growing public debate on the accessibility of church-owned universities, a conversation recently reignited by Omoyele Sowore, who criticised the high cost of tuition in some institutions.

    Emmanuel maintained that without financial sustainability, such schools would struggle to survive, insisting that the model is necessary for long-term operations.

  • Ibadan Pastor Sparks Debate After Declaring “Your Breasts Belong to Your Husband” in Sermon

    A sermon delivered by Reverend Mike Babatunde of Oritamefa Baptist Church, Ibadan, has triggered widespread reactions online after the cleric made controversial remarks about marriage and physical intimacy.

    What happened

    The sermon, which was directed at married couples, focused on the role of physical closeness in sustaining relationships.

    During the message, Babatunde made a statement about a woman’s body within marriage that has since gone viral.

    “You who are married, your breasts belong to your husband, not the children. The children are just borrowing them. The real owner of your breast is your husband,” he said.

    Cleric’s message on intimacy

    The pastor also addressed what he described as a growing reluctance among some married women to engage in physical intimacy.

    He linked this to concerns about maintaining body shape, warning that such attitudes could affect marital relationships.

    “You know, I see women, some women say, ‘Ah no, Daddy, I won’t let him touch them because I don’t want to lose my shape,’” he stated.

    Babatunde stressed that physical affection plays a key role in strengthening emotional bonds between spouses.

    He further urged couples to be more open in their relationships, noting that some women often pretend not to understand their partners’ advances.

    “God asked him to touch your breast,” he added.

    Reactions trail sermon

    The sermon has since sparked mixed reactions across social media, with many Nigerians debating the appropriateness of the comments and how they align with modern views on marriage and personal boundaries.

    While some supported his stance on intimacy in marriage, others criticised the remarks as controversial and outdated.

    What it means

    The development highlights ongoing conversations around marriage, consent, and religious teachings, as differing opinions continue to emerge over the pastor’s comments.

  • Akinyemi Precious Ayoola Won the 2025 CAC Sunday School Nationwide Examination

    There are victories that belong to one person, and there are victories that belong to a community. What Akinyemi Precious Ayoola achieved at the 2025 Christ Apostolic Church Sunday School nationwide examination is both.

    On Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Sunday School CAC national rally, Ikeji, Ara Ikeji, where the church’s best Sunday School candidates are publicly celebrated and rewarded, Precious emerged as the overall best candidate in the entire country, representing the Ilorin District Church Council, Babajide Region, in what is already being described as a proud moment for her local church C.A.C Oke Isegun Taiwo Isale, her district, and her region.

    She is a student of the University of Ilorin, studying Anatomy. She is also, as of today, the best Sunday School examinee in Nigeria.

    Who Is Akinyemi Precious Ayoola?

    Precious is a young woman living a quietly remarkable double life, balancing the academic rigour of an Anatomy degree at the University of Ilorin with a deep commitment to her faith and her local church assembly.

    She is a member of the Ilorin District Church Council (ILDCC), popularly known as ILDCC, under the Babajide Region of the Christ Apostolic Church. The Babajide Region, headquartered in Odo Owa, Kwara State, covers Kwara and Kogi States and has long been one of the spiritually active regions within the CAC structure in Nigeria.

    The ILDCC is chaired by Evangelist E.T. Akeredolu, under whose leadership the district has continued to invest in the spiritual development of its members, particularly its young people.

    What the Sunday School Examination Involves

    The CAC Sunday School examination is not a casual affair. It is a serious, structured national academic and spiritual assessment conducted annually by the Christian Education Department of Christ Apostolic Church. Candidates are tested on their knowledge of scripture, CAC doctrine, Sunday School lesson content, and Christian living, content studied and prepared over the course of an entire year using the church’s official Sunday School pamphlet.

    The competition runs at the assembly level, then at the district level, then at the regional level, with the very best rising to represent their zones at the national stage. Only the strongest candidates from across Nigeria’s numerous regions make it to that final level. And from that elite pool, only one person finishes first.

    In 2025, that person was Precious.

    A Win That Reflects More Than One Person

    This result does not happen in isolation. Behind every top candidate in a competition like this is a local assembly that took Sunday School seriously, a district that organised and encouraged participation, and a region that created the environment for excellence to grow.

    For the ILDCC and the wider Babajide Region, Precious’s victory is a validation of years of investment in the spiritual education of their members. Evangelist E.T. Akeredolu and the ILDCC leadership will no doubt look at this result as both a source of pride and a challenge to do even more.

    For the University of Ilorin, Department of Anatomy, it is a reminder that academic pursuit and spiritual depth are not in competition; they can and do coexist in the same person.

    A Word About What This Means

    In a season when Nigeria’s young people face enormous pressure, economic hardship, uncertainty, and countless distractions, a young woman chose to study her Bible thoroughly enough to beat every other candidate. She sat for an exam that required discipline, consistency, and genuine knowledge of the Word of God. And she came first.

    That is worth celebrating loudly.

    Congratulations to Akinyemi Precious Ayoola, on behalf of ILDCC, the Babajide Region, and every person who prays that Nigeria’s next generation will be one that knows God as well as it knows the world.

     

  • Apostle Chibuzor’s Autistic Son Aboy Weds Three Days after Viral Controversy

    Aboy Chibuzor, the autistic adopted son of Omega Power Ministries founder Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, got married on Sunday, March 29, in a church ceremony described by the ministry as joyful and faith-filled, just three days after a viral social media post seeking a bride for the young man ignited fierce debate about disability, consent, and the ethics of incentivised marriage.

    The groom was abandoned as a child at the gate of OPM’s headquarters by unknown parents who reportedly discovered his condition and left him in the pastor’s care. He has been raised under Apostle Chinyere’s guardianship since then, requiring full-time support with daily activities, including feeding and bathing.

    The viral post that started it

    The controversy began when Apostle Chinyere published a post on Facebook seeking a wife for Aboy and offering a package of financial incentives to any willing woman. The offer included lifetime accommodation, a monthly salary for life, a house to be built in both names, free medical care, and overseas vacations. The woman could be a single mother or older, he said, but must not be autistic.

    Chinyere explained his motivation as compassion, saying he had observed what he described as uncontrollable urges in Aboy and felt a responsibility to find a lawful and dignified solution. He said he had considered and rejected the alternatives, abandoning the young man or allowing a situation outside marriage, and concluded that a paid marriage arrangement was the most ethical path available to him.

    The backlash

    The post drew immediate and widespread condemnation across Nigerian social media. Many critics argued that women are not rehabilitation centres and that the proposal reduced both Aboy and a potential bride to transactional figures. Others said the young man needed proper autism specialist care and psychological evaluation rather than marriage, and questioned why the pastor’s widely reported healing powers had not been applied to Aboy’s condition directly.

    Faced with the backlash, Apostle Chinyere issued a public apology, stating he had not intended to demean women. “I never knew it hurt you like this. If you Google the internet, you will find many autistic men marrying normal ladies; it’s not a crime. But I am sorry to our beautiful ladies who feel embarrassed by my proposal,” he wrote. He reiterated that he cares for over 500 children abandoned at his church gate and that Aboy’s case was one of compassion.

    The wedding

    Despite the controversy, the wedding proceeded on Sunday, March 29, at OPM headquarters. Aboy married a woman described by the church as a single woman of God, with church members and well-wishers in attendance.

    The financial package announced for the couple included a ₦10 million wedding gift, a free house, an overseas vacation, and a pledge of ₦20 million after 10 years, subject to Aboy being alive at that time. Church members also made additional contributions, with one member donating ₦1 million and another ₦200,000 at the ceremony.

    A moment that moved Apostle Chibuzor

    Apostle Chinyere shared what he described as a remarkable development at the reception. For the first time since reaching adulthood, Aboy fed himself at the dining table without any assistance, something the pastor said had never happened before. “Surprisingly, for the first time since Aboy attained adulthood, he fed himself without assistance at the wedding. Already, miracles have started to happen,” he wrote on social media after the ceremony.

    While this story has generated significant public celebration, disability rights advocates have raised legitimate questions that are worth noting for readers. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition, not a spiritual one, and individuals on the autism spectrum have varying levels of capacity and independence. Organisations that work with autistic individuals generally emphasise person-centred support, specialist therapy, and informed consent in all major life decisions, including marriage, as the global standard of care.