Photo of the day: Pastor Adeboye as a Mathematics lecturer at UNILORIN in 1979

Pastor E.A Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, was once a mathematics lecturer at the University Of Ilorin before becoming a man of God. The photo was taken during the 1979/1980 academic year at the Mathematics and Statistics Department of the school.

Doesn't he look so peaceful...awww!

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Meet the lady who won Chris Okotie's Queen Esther beauty pageant

I really dont know the concept behing the pageantry conducted by the Pastor Chris Okotie-led Household of God but all na still gospel entertainment so I have to report on here, hehe. So Michelle Isikalu beat 16 other girls to win Queen Esther Beauty and Costume pageant which held this past Sunday December 14th at the 24th annual Grace event organized by Household of God church at their church premises in Oregun, Ikeja. See more pics of the new queen after the cut

Anglican Church opposes Catholic-Catholic ticket in Enugu guber race

These are one of the moment i feel sorry for the Body of Christ -- The Church. At first it would have been a fight against Muslim-Muslim Aspirants Ticket, now a fight against Catholic-Catholic Ticket? Too petty.

The Anglican Communion Bishops in Enugu state have opposed the Catholic-Catholic Gubernatorial ticket of the PDP in the state for next year's general election.

Speaking to newsmen in Enugu under the aegis of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Province on Dec. 17th, the Anglican Bishops led by Archbishop of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev Emmanuel Chukwuma demanded that the Enugu chapter of the PDP, zone the governorship running mate slot to

PHOTOS: Presidential Christmas Carol at Aso Villa Chapel, Abuja

The 2014 Christmas Carol organised by the Aso Villa Chapel was held on Thursday at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking at the event, President Jonathan asked for more prayers as it is challenging being a leader, who receive contradicting counsel from his advisers. His speech and more photos from the event below

General Overseer of an Abuja-based church kidnapped

The kingdom of God suffers violence, and only the violent takes it by force. So according to LIB, The General overseer of Abuja-based church, Great Calling Ministry, Pastor Francis Irabor was  kidnapped by unknown gunmen while driving along the Lokoja-Abuja Rd in Abuja this past weekend

According to reports, the Pastor and his driver identified as Matthew Obamhen were driving in his

Awww... Yinka Ayefele remembers 1997 ghastly accident that confined him to the wheel chair. #THANKFUL

Thank God for his life oo. Somethings that people wonder how they live through just to tell the story. So award winning gospel music star, Yinka Ayefele has offered thanks to God for being alive to tell the story of the accident that confined him to the wheel chair 17 years ago. The ‘Comforter’ singer, who was involved in a ghastly car accident on his way to Abeokuta, Ogun State on Friday, December 12, 1997, took to his Facebook page to appreciate God’s mercies for sparing his life today. The Ibadan-based iconic singer accompanied the words with a collage photo of the damaged vehicle that left him unable to walk since then. See photos after the cut

Awww, DARLENE ZSCHECH declared cancer Free!! Praise God.

Christian singer Darlene Zschech who has been undergoing aggressive treatment since she was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2013 says her doctor has just confirmed that there is no sign of cancer in her body.

“In the good Dr’s very South African accent he said ‘this is quite miraculous Darlene’!!,” says Zschech in a blog post of her recent visit with her husband Mark, to

LARA GEORGE WINS BEST GOSPEL ACT AT THE BEN TV AWARDS 2014

Lara George has emerged Ben TV Awards Gospel Act of the Year 2014 which took place a fortnight ago at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. She was nominated alongside Eben, Frank Edwards, Nathaniel Bassey, Sinach and Solomon Lange.

Expressing her delight, she posted:

“Yay!!! Guess who’s BenTV Gospel ACT 2014?” and “It’s another one! Gospel act of the year 2014, BenTV Awards! #Dansaki. Thank You Lord!”

See more pictures below

Malala Yousafzai receives her Noble Peace Prize

I know this news is coming so late but pssst! After mentioning her in the previous post about the Ebola Fighters, I thought it would also be nice to feature the story here. So 17 year old Pakistani girl rights activist, Malala Yousafzai received her Nobel Peace Prize today  Dec. 10th at the city hall in Oslo, Norway. She won the award in October alongside Indian activist Kailash Satyarthi. Receiving her award, Malala said

"I tell my story, not because it is unique, but because it is not. It is the story of many girls. I am pretty certain that I am also the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize who still fights with her younger brothers". 

More pics from the ceremony after the cut...

Pastor Iginla's N10bn 80,000-seater city of wonder church building

The church is matchin on, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail. Leading Abuja prophet, Bro Joshua Ighinla of Champions Royal Assembly recently held the ground breaking ceremony of his 80,000-seater city of wonder church complex which is under construction in Kubwa, Abuja. The man of God who recently celebrated the 8th year anniversary of his church reportedly used the opportunity to dash cars to his faithful friends and followers. The city of wonder camp, which will be one of the biggest in Abuja, is expected to be completed in 2015. See the photos after the cut...