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  • Oyedepo Recounts Confronting Kidnappers, Tells Members to Give Them His Number

    A viral video has captured Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), recounting an encounter with kidnappers during a church service.

    Oyedepo narrates dramatic incident

    In the footage, the cleric told his congregation how one of his pastors was kidnapped and how he intervened after speaking directly with the abductors.

    “Give them the phone… I commanded them to release him within 24 hours,” Oyedepo said.

    He added that the situation became tense after his warning, claiming the kidnappers became unsettled.

    Claims of unusual reaction

    Oyedepo further stated that the abductors reportedly began acting erratically following the threat, while the victim was later instructed to leave the location and return home.

    He also referenced a similar incident involving one of his daughters.

    Message to church members

    Addressing his congregation, the cleric advised members that if they are ever abducted, they should give the kidnappers his phone number.

    The statement has since drawn mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians debating the remarks and their implications.

  • “It Is Foolish to Think You Own Nigeria” — Oyedepo Speaks Out, Sparks Reactions

    Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has spoken out in a sermon that is now generating nationwide reactions after making strong remarks on national ownership and religious influence in Nigeria.

    The statement, which surfaced online on Tuesday, quickly gained traction across social media, with many Nigerians debating its tone and implications in the country’s already sensitive religious and political climate.

    What Oyedepo said

    Speaking during the sermon, Oyedepo dismissed the idea that any individual or group could claim control over Nigeria, warning against what he described as attempts to dominate the country along religious lines.

    “It is foolish for anybody to think they own Nigeria, who are you? You want to islamise Nigeria? You’re too late,” he said, in a remark that immediately drew mixed reactions online.

    He went further to stress his stance, adding, “Except Christ has left heaven, don’t try it cos if you do, it’ll boomerang. No one in Nigeria has a stronger stake than I do.”

    Reactions trail comment

    The comments have since triggered widespread debate, with supporters backing his right to express personal conviction while critics caution against statements that could deepen existing divisions in a multi-religious society.

    Some Nigerians argued that such remarks reflect long-standing concerns around religion and governance, while others warned that public figures should be mindful of the broader impact of their words.

    Wider context

    Observers note that conversations around religion and national identity often resurface during politically sensitive periods, especially as elections approach and public discourse intensifies.

    The latest comment adds to a growing list of high-profile interventions shaping discussions around unity, inclusion, and the future direction of the country.

  • “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.