by Theophilus Ilevbare Men of God have turned lovers of money, mundane possessors whose affections are set on things below. The Christian body appears at ease with the corruption from all sectors of the country, and is detached from the Christian folk it represents. “To act as a watchman of the spiritual and moral welfare... Read More

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January 31, 2013

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“Reckless, bigoted, and deep-seated moral bankruptcy” – CAN attacks El-Rufai over ‘Jesus Christ’ tweet

by Isi Esene The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir el-Rufai to be watchful of his comments as regards the Christian faith. CAN accused el-Rufai of trying to whip-up sentiments around religion for a selfish agenda. The former minister had, a few days... Read More

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January 25, 2013

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No, we didn’t: Catholic Secretariat denies pulling out of CAN

by Akan Ido The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has denied stories that it has pulled out of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The Communications Director of CSN, Rev. Fr. Ralph Madu reportedly said the alleged pull out was false. According to Madu: “The Catholic Church has not pulled out of CAN. We have... Read More

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January 24, 2013

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“They are an appendage of PDP and PDP themselves” – CAN fires back at Catholic Church [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene The crisis brewing within the Christian Association of Nigeria does not seem to be abating with the association giving the Catholic Church the go-ahead to pull out of the religious group. The Catholic Church recently decided to pull out of CAN noting that it no longer stood for what it was initially... Read More

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December 26, 2012

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Gruesome: Gunmen kill 5, burn church in Yobe attack

by Isi Esene About five people were killed at a church in Peri, Yobe State. The church building was said to have been burned down and several other buildings in the area was also affected in the attack which happened on Christmas Eve. The pastor of the church was also among the dead. Peri is... Read More

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December 24, 2012

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“I don’t need Ayo Oritsejafor’s PFN position” – Paul Adefarasin

by Isi Esene Paul Adefarasin, the senior pastor of the House on the Rock has denied interest in succeeding Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) who is scheduled to vacate the position in February 2013. Adefarasin described the reports of him lobbying for the position as “mere rumours masterminded... Read More

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December 22, 2012

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Adeboye, others start search for Ayo Oritsejafor’s successor

by Akan Ido The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) is currently searching for who to succeed Ayo Oritsejafor when he finally relinquishes his position in February 2013 as PFN president. The pastor has before now expressed his desire not to seek re-election to the position citing increased activities and commitments as his reason for choosing... Read More

Ayo Oritsejafor, CAN, Felix Omobude, Paul Adefarasin, PFN, Wale Adefarasin, wale oke

December 7, 2012

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Opinion: Waiting for the National Commission on Private Jets

by Ike Willie-Nwobu The establishment of such an agency would be the panacea as well as the horses’ mouth that would put paid to the flying snippets of rumour regarding the link between private jet acquisition and the 2015 elections. The feelers from almost every quarter seem to indicate a determined obstinacy for the chase,... Read More

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December 2, 2012

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CAN wages holy war against unholy men… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Why did he choose to do his interview on the last Friday of the month when churches usually do their all night vigil? Is he placing himself as an alternative to God? CAN wages war against unholy men The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has kicked against moves by “some unholy men... Read More

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November 30, 2012

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Chude Jideonwo reviews ‘Nollywood till November’ by Charles Novia

Being a Review Presented at the Launch of ‘Nollywood till November’ – the Charles Novia Autobiography – on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Terra Kulture, Lagos, Nigeria. There is an old debate, one that I find necessary: should a man who has hardly finished the first half of his life – let’s put that at... Read More

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November 29, 2012

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“We are ready to sue Boko Haram at the International Criminal Court” – CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor

by Akan Ido There are indications that the Christian Association of Nigeria is planning to drag the dreaded Islamic group, Boko Haram, before the International Criminal Court (ICC) to answer to its alleged crimes. This was disclosed by the president of the Christian umbrella group, Ayo Oritsejafor, at the opening ceremony of the National Executive... Read More

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November 26, 2012

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“Demosthenic vitriol against spiritual megalomaniacs” – Obahiagbon speaks on pastors with private jets

by Rachel Ogbu Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s chief of staff, Patrick Obahiagbon joined the list of Nigerians currently condemning preachers who own private jets. The famous grammarian from Edo state posted a comment on Facebook Sunday morning saying that it was morally wrong for pastors to acquire private jets in a country where ‘millions of... Read More

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November 25, 2012

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“I’m not ashamed to own a plane, it is a necessity and not a luxury” – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor opens up on his private jet

by Akan Ido After all the arguments back and forth about the propriety or otherwise of acquiring private jets by religious leaders, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), who has literally been in the eye of the storm since he was presented with one by his church members, finally... Read More

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November 23, 2012

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President Jonathan blames politicians for religious crisis in Nigeria

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday maintained that most of the religious tensions in the country were politically motivated. He said this at the launching of Faith Foundation-led programme to encourage religious reconciliation between Christians organised by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the minister for housing... Read More

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November 23, 2012

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Boko Haram slaughters 3 children (5, 7, 12) of SSS officer in their mother’s presence

by Isi Esene Men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect on Thursday morning attacked the family of a State Security Service (SSS) personnel, Aduju Zubairu, killing his three children while he was away. The gunmen were reported to have forcefully made their way into his residence around 1:55am and slaughtered the... Read More

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November 19, 2012

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Opinion: Only God can judge pastors, but man can testify

by Ejike Alphonsus Kanife A pastor should receive a gift jet when every other member of his Christian community receives one. Nigeria, thank God, is a very religious country. Very, very religious indeed such that when anyone attempts to criticize a religious leader of owning a private jet, they rise in their millions to defend... Read More

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November 18, 2012

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“Did Ayo Oritsejafor’s embezzle church money?” CAN chides Tunde Bakare

by Isi Esene The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has replied the convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) and senior pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly, vice presidential candidate to General Buhari in the April 2011 elections, Tunde Bakare, over his statement, last week, condemning pastors’ acquisition of private jets. In its reaction to... Read More

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November 18, 2012

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Lanre Olagunju: My issues with Nigerian pastors and their jets

by Lanre Olagunju Religious bodies should be thinking of more ways to eradicate poverty, speak truth to power rather than just eating and dining with the political class and then claiming that all is well! The most controversial issue on my TL this week was the issue of Nigerian pastors and their new quest for... Read More

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November 13, 2012

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#PastorsJets #YQuestionOfTheDay: Should pastors own private jets? See our readers’ fierce debate

by Isi Esene The disclosure last week that members of Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s church presented him with a gift of a private jet to mark his birthday/40 years anniversary has thrown up a debate on how appropriate it is for religious leaders to own private jets. Oritsejafor is just one of the mega pastors in... Read More

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November 13, 2012

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WATCH: “Lock Oritsejafor, Adeboye, Kumuyi… up in prison” – Tunde Bakare

by Isi Esene Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) and the pastor in charge of the Latter Rain Assembly recently spoke about the complicity of Nigeria religious leaders in the corruption and gross mismanagement of the country’s resources saying he has for long advocated that all church General Overseers should... Read More

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November 13, 2012

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SNAPSHOT: Can she get a witness? Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s wife steps out in white stretch limo

by Chi Ibe People still find it unsettling that president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ayo Oritsejafor was presented with a private jet as his birthday gift. While they talk, this photograph emerged yesterday of the man’s wife coming out of her white stretch limo. Someone’s God is not a poor God. Halleluyah!

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November 12, 2012

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PHOTOS: Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet?

by Isi Esene That Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor recently got a gift of a private jet from his church members on the occasion of his birthday/40th anniversary celebration is no more news. Observers are, however, curious to know the type and specification of the much talked about private jet. An online news media has released pictures... Read More

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November 12, 2012

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How I escaped an accident on my way to Ayo Oritsejafor’s anniversary – Pastor Paul Adefarasin

by Isi Esene The senior pastor of House on the Rock church, Paul Adefarasin, yesterday shared a testimony with his church congregation on how he escaped getting involved in an accident on Saturday. The pastor said he was on his way to the airport to catch a flight to Warri, Delta State to be part... Read More

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November 11, 2012

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Why I left Benson Idahosa’s Church of God Mission – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

by Isi Esene Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has recently been in the news over reports that he got a private jet as gift from church members to celebrate his birthday and his 40th anniversary on the pulpit. Oritsejafor, the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) spoke to the press about his journey so far... Read More

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November 11, 2012

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“I don’t have a private jet yet” – Pastor Sam Adeyemi denies rumours

by Isi Esene Sam Adeyemi, the senior pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre has denied rumours that he owns a private jet. He said this, yesterday, during the annual Excellence in Leadership (ELC) conference organized by the church. Adeyemi reportedly denied the rumours saying, “I do not own a private yet.” “It is a rumour... Read More

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November 10, 2012

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TICKER: Let’s go air: Pastor Oritsejafor gets private jet as birthday gift from Church members

This was affirmed on Saturday as members of The Word of Life Bible Church, in Ajamimogha, Warri, Delta state, presented the Pastor with a private jet as his birthday gift. The leader of Christian community in Nigeria, who is fondly called Papa Ayo, was celebrating his birthday and his 40th anniversary on the pulpit, when... Read More

Ayo Oritsejafor, Warri, Word of Life Bible Curch

October 1, 2012

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“Rediscover that special spirit that enables us to triumph” – President Jonathan tells Nigerians #Independence52

by Reuben Daba An interdenominational church service was held in Abuja yesterday to commemorate the nation’s 52nd Independence Anniversary celebration. Notable dignitaries present at the service include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, Senate President David Mark, Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Speaker Emeka Ikedioha, ministers, Secretary to Government of the... Read More

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September 11, 2012

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Praying Papas: Adeboye, Oyedepo, Jonathan, to attend National Fasting and Prayer Day

by Akan Ido The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners’ Chapel are billed to be in Ibadan, Oyo State for the National Fasting and Prayer Day on September 22. The one day... Read More

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July 30, 2012

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Stock Exchange launches Sharia Equity Index today

by Stanley Azuakola The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has concluded plans to introduce an Islamic Equity Index on the floor of the exchange. The “NSE Lotus Islamic Index” (with the code NSE LII) will début today (Monday) as part of the strategies of the NSE to boost the breadth of the market in Nigeria. It will consist... Read More

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July 19, 2012

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Watch your mouth – Sen. Waku warns Oritsejafor

by Isi Esene The National Vice Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Senator Joseph Waku, has flayed the comments attributed to the National leader of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor. It called on Christians to admonish him to cease uttering “reckless statements that can further divide the country along ethnic and religious... Read More

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Opinion: Why the Catholic Church is needed to check politicisation of CAN

“Reckless, bigoted, and deep-seated moral bankruptcy” – CAN attacks El-Rufai over ‘Jesus Christ’ tweet

No, we didn’t: Catholic Secretariat denies pulling out of CAN

“They are an appendage of PDP and PDP themselves” – CAN fires back at Catholic Church [DETAILS]

Gruesome: Gunmen kill 5, burn church in Yobe attack

“I don’t need Ayo Oritsejafor’s PFN position” – Paul Adefarasin

Adeboye, others start search for Ayo Oritsejafor’s successor

Opinion: Waiting for the National Commission on Private Jets

CAN wages holy war against unholy men… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

Chude Jideonwo reviews ‘Nollywood till November’ by Charles Novia

“We are ready to sue Boko Haram at the International Criminal Court” – CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor

“Demosthenic vitriol against spiritual megalomaniacs” – Obahiagbon speaks on pastors with private jets

“I’m not ashamed to own a plane, it is a necessity and not a luxury” – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor opens up on his private jet

President Jonathan blames politicians for religious crisis in Nigeria

Boko Haram slaughters 3 children (5, 7, 12) of SSS officer in their mother’s presence

Opinion: Only God can judge pastors, but man can testify

“Did Ayo Oritsejafor’s embezzle church money?” CAN chides Tunde Bakare

Lanre Olagunju: My issues with Nigerian pastors and their jets

#PastorsJets #YQuestionOfTheDay: Should pastors own private jets? See our readers’ fierce debate

WATCH: “Lock Oritsejafor, Adeboye, Kumuyi… up in prison” – Tunde Bakare

SNAPSHOT: Can she get a witness? Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s wife steps out in white stretch limo

PHOTOS: Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet?

How I escaped an accident on my way to Ayo Oritsejafor’s anniversary – Pastor Paul Adefarasin

Why I left Benson Idahosa’s Church of God Mission – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

“I don’t have a private jet yet” – Pastor Sam Adeyemi denies rumours

TICKER: Let’s go air: Pastor Oritsejafor gets private jet as birthday gift from Church members

“Rediscover that special spirit that enables us to triumph” – President Jonathan tells Nigerians #Independence52

Praying Papas: Adeboye, Oyedepo, Jonathan, to attend National Fasting and Prayer Day

Stock Exchange launches Sharia Equity Index today

Watch your mouth – Sen. Waku warns Oritsejafor

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