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YNaija Today July 4, 2022

77 children allegedly abducted by a church in Ondo town; Man burns his wife to death in Ogun State | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

77 people allegedly abducted by a church in Ondo townMan burns his wife to death in Ogun StateNo room for Godfatherism in Labour party - HembeNigeria pays $300million amidst worsening…

Op-ed Editor June 25, 2021

#PrideMonth: The Gospel of the Nigerian Messiah, as told to me by the Lord Himself

By Kanyinsola Olorunnisola When the boy was five, when he first learned about Jesus Christ, about a white man performing the miracle of resurrection, he did not know that he…

Op-Ed Editor June 10, 2021

#PrideMonth: The Sacristy, Sex and Sexuality; A personal essay on self-acceptance

By Marian Nwakolo Growing up, I was the child who dragged her parents to school to fight the management for making me an assistant class monitor while a boy was…

Ado Aminu May 17, 2021

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: The LGBTQ+ resist from the church to the street

One thing that LGBTQ+ people can’t be said to be bad at, is resisting their oppression by whatever means available. Whether it is by naming things what they are in…

Ado Aminu March 18, 2021

#HerStory Series: “I regret nothing”| 47-year-old Sex Worker shares on leaving her parents to start a new life

Art, it is said, imitates life. Sometimes, the opposite is the case, and when this happens, we gasp and ponder how or if we are so inclined, we bury ourselves…

tosin adesina January 17, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] What exactly does David Mark do nowadays to afford a 3000-seater church?

Former Senate President and one of the most ineffective senators of the eight Senate, Senator David Mark recently donated a 3000-seater Church to his local Catholic Church in Benue state…

Editor October 11, 2017

[The Church Blog] Pastor Yomi Kasali says Church cathedrals are built with corrupt money (WATCH)

Pastor Abayomi Kasali popularly known as Yomi Kasali is the Senior Pastor and founder of Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA), a Pentecostal Christian ministry. He has an apostolic mandate with prophetic…

Ezinne October 8, 2017

The Thread: Did Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo get this wrong?

Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo is known for her no-nonsense, can't-be-bothered-to-pander-to-your-sensitivities sermons. In this particular message, she took on stay-at-home mums and financial dependence. WATCH: This tweep takes exception to Pastor…

Azeez September 18, 2017

Senator Adeleke is back with his dance moves (WATCH)

Senator representing Osun West, Ademola Adeleke has featured in another video singing and dancing in a church. Adeleke had made headline after dancing to celebrate his victory in a video.…

Tolu August 29, 2017

Houston Pastor, Joel Osteen faces heavy criticism for closing his church to Hurricane Harvey victims

by Wareez Odunayo In the wake of the disaster that has rendered thousands homeless in Houston Texas, dozens of churches, schools and community centers have opened their doors to offer…

Azeez August 12, 2017

We have information on Anambra church attackers – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano says security agencies have gotten a lead which may lead to the arrest of gunmen who attacked St. Philip’s Catholic Church in the state. Obiano disclosed…

Editor August 11, 2017

“This is not a time to play politics with the killings of innocent Nigerians” | Insiders speak on Anambra attack

“The Anambra killing is a sad episode and it brings to light the penchant of some Nigerians for getting rich quick and we don’t ask questions when we see people…

Azeez August 9, 2017

Church members protest after pastor demanded $1000 offering (WATCH)

Congregation of a Detroit church started a protest during church service after the pastor requested for $1000 offering to pay for his Rolls Royce car. Watch:

Azeez August 9, 2017

Anambra attack: Church releases list of victims, death toll increases

The Catholic diocese of Nnewi has released the names of victims of the attack on St. Philip’s Catholic church, Ozubulu, in Anambra state. A gunman had stormed the church early…

Editor August 7, 2017

Anambra killing: Where went the watchman?

by Alexander O. Onukwue How did the shooters in the Ozubulu Massacre gain unchecked access into the building? While still in shock about the tragedy that occurred, the process of…

Editor July 26, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Maybe its time we started asking the church to get rid of its misogyny instead of its homophobia

Last week Friday, a number of Nigerian activists, writers, journalists, non-denominational religious people, Christians and Muslims all gathered at the US Embassy for a dialogue on religion and sexuality. Now,…

Editor July 23, 2017

[The Church Blog] Abel Damina says your pastor has been lying to you about tithes

That is all.

Azeez June 26, 2017

Saboteurs responsible for fire incident at House on the Rock church – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said it suspects a form of sabotage in the fire incident at the House on the Rock church in Abuja on Sunday. The…

Editor June 24, 2017

Chude Jideonwo: Here is what the #HallelujahChallenge is really saying to Nigeria and Nigerians

by Chude Jideonwo Who would have thought: that one of the things the Twitter Outrage Machine – a small minority of vocal people who are easy to quote, and quick…

Editor June 20, 2017

The Church Blog: We have one important response to Uche Nnaji’s Facebook post

It's very easy to bash churches these days. It's cool. We understand. There are many people who will conclude the employee in this story was unwise. That's in order, we,…

Editor June 19, 2017

This is the reason why Church Corruption is being condoned

by Alexander O. Onukwue Just before you lash the writer of this piece, do well to confirm the meaning of the word condone. Because to condone a thing does not…

Azeez June 19, 2017

Expose the thieves in your churches | Osinbajo charges Christian leaders

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged churches to reject illegally earned money offered to them. Osinbajo charged Christian leaders and churches to start exposing those whose wealth are questionable. He…

Op-ed Editor June 11, 2017

Opinion: The major sin of every church

by Seye Ken For the past few years, religion has become a major catalyst or tool for driving people's thought, action and behavior. As a result of this powerful medium…

Azeez June 9, 2017

Lagos pastor ‘kills 7-year-old, buries head in church’s altar’

The Police on Thursday arrested a pastor in the Ikorodu area of the state for allegedly beheading a 7-year-old boy and burying his head at the church altar. The state…

Roqeebah May 29, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] How the Osinbajos attended Democracy Day Church service [PHOTOS]

"Today marks the 2nd anniversary of our assumption of office" tweeted a presumably excited Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo early this morning, before he released his bombshell of a Democracy…

Tolu May 29, 2017

Backstory: Between Governor Ambode, his wife and the Chaplain who got fired

On Friday, 26 May, it was reported that the presiding Chaplain of Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa - Lagos state's official worship centre - had been fired. It would…

Editor May 17, 2017

[The Church Blog]: Give the church a break

I was documenting a couple of things today in my diary and I thought to share a part of it. I've come to understand overtime that it's common practice especially…

Op-ed Editor May 15, 2017

[The Church Blog] Sam Eaton: 59 percent of millennials raised in a church have dropped out—and they’re trying to tell us why

by Sam Eaton From the depths of my heart, I want to love church. I want to be head-over-heals for church like the unshakable Ned Flanders. I want to…

Op-ed Editor May 14, 2017

The Thread: “I am very sympathetic to atheism and agnosticism” | A believer makes a case against science

They say religion and politics bring out the worst in us. But Chude Jideonwo, co-founder and managing partner of RED, has a different perspective. Do see below: Reactions Interesting.

Itunuoluwa May 8, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: “Politics should be about service”| Ambode graces the 33rd Synod Of The Anglican Diocese

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday emphasized the need for Nigerians to embrace selfless service to humanity, saying that such remained the essence of existence to positively impact…

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