#StoriesWeHear: Pastor impregnates 6 married women in one year

A Pastor at a church in Matobo District, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe, has been expelled after her impregnated six married women who were members of his church. The ‘man of God’, Pastor Derek Ngulube, formerly of Faith Ministries, was shown the red card by the church’s elders late last month bringing to an end his reign... Read More

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May 17, 2013

Holy weed: “My church members and I eat Indian hemp, I recommend it” – Pastor arrested for kidnapping

A Pastor of a Pentecostal Church fingered for alleged kidnapping shocked detectives, as he was also arrested with bundle of Indian hemp. General overseer of Divine Justice Church, Owerri, Imo State, Pastor Clement Ezeigbo, who is currently cooling his heels in the police Anti Kidnap Unit of the state police command, told the police: “I... Read More

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May 16, 2013

Holy mess: Abuja pastor arrested for stealing, then still jumps bail

by NAN A Karu Senior Magistrates’ Court, presided over by Celestine Odo, on Wednesday issued a bench warrant on a 39-year-old pastor, Francis Innocent for jumping bail. Mr. Odo issued the warrant after the accused failed to appear in court either in person or by proxy for the second time in violation of the bail... Read More

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May 5, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Every pastor who collects tithes is a thief

by Femi Aribisala Every pastor who collects tithes is nothing but “a thief and a robber.” As far as many pastors are concerned, the most important scripture of all is not to be found in the word of Jesus. Neither is it even in the New Testament. That scripture says: “‘Bring all the tithes into... Read More

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May 4, 2013

Texas pastor arrested for trying to get a child to strip for him (PICTURED)

Jeffrey Dale Williams of the Church of Corinth isn’t the kind of pastor that you would believe to represent the spirit of Jesus, God or anything like it. The pastor was arrested and placed in jail under suspicion of seeking an “attempted s-xual performance of a child.” The man is being accused of trying... Read More

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May 1, 2013

How pastor provided gun for our operations – Kidnappers (PICTURED)

Solomon Eze, a 30-year-old pastor, who is currently cooling off at the dreaded cell of the special anti-robbery squad, SARS, Ikeja, Lagos over an alleged case of armed robbery and kidnapping is finding it difficult to maintain his innocence. The Abia State-born suspect, who was arrested with an Ak 47 rifle, told Crime Alert that... Read More

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April 30, 2013

Pastor arraigned in court for raping 10 year old girl during children’s fellowship in Jos

by Rachel Ogbu A pastor in Jos was charged on Monday for raping a 10-year-old girl. Baba-Yemisi Seyi, 44, appeared before Mustapha Hassan in an Upper Area Court in Jos on a one-count charge of raping the girl, a neighbour who had gone to his room at Mugambus Street, Gwandang in Bukuru for a children... Read More

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April 23, 2013

#StoriesWeHear: Pastor arraigned for stealing married church member’s underwear

by Isi Esene Tommy Issachar, a 25-year-old pastor was arraigned before a Oshodi Magistrates’ Court on a two-count charge of breach of public peace and stealing. The accused who resides at No 35, Mafoluku St., Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos, reportedly committed the offence on April 12. He allegedly stole a female church member’s underwear and N10,000... Read More

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April 19, 2013

‘Pastor’ steals church member’s phone and says, the devil made him do it

Suspected fake pastor, Prince Kayode Ogbeniola was arrested under suspicion of stealing a Samsung handset whilst he was in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. After a complaint by the Chief Security Officer of the church to the police, they arrested Ogbeniola and he was brought up before a Tinubu... Read More

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April 15, 2013

Pastor arrested for allegedly embezzling church funds (PICTURED)

Bruce Anthony Stark, a 62-year old pastor out of Stockton, California, has been arrested for allegedly embezzling over $100,000 from his church. Stark was the pastor at the Hilltop Apostolic Church and was arrested by the Clearlake Police Department for grand theft last week. Stark is now in the county jail, with bail set at... Read More

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April 3, 2013

Photo of the Day: Wanted! Pastor… and housegirl

by Akan Ido We wonder what these people are wanted for; a crime or for jobs. Whichever way it swings, pastors have certainly become hot-cake in the country. Let somebody shout Halleluyah!

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March 23, 2013

#DivorceDrama: My pastor husband impregnated 4 women in 3 years – Prophetess

Titilayo Oluokun, a prophetess, has pleaded with an Agege Grade ‘A’ Customary Court to dissolve her 22-year-old marriage. The 51-year-old woman, who lives at 8, Aina Aladi Street, Agbado, Lagos, told the court that her husband, a pastor, is randy. “Four women had four children for my husband in the last three years. He also... Read More

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March 20, 2013

Court remands pastor for alleged rape of church member in Ekiti

An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that a pastor, Ilesanmi Emmauel of Christ Apostolic Church, be remanded in prison for alleged rape of a minor. Magistrate Adefunke Ajibade ordered that the accused be remanded in prison custody pending the advice of the state Director of Public Prosecution. Mr. Ajibade described the case as a... Read More

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March 17, 2013

Pastor who had sex with under-aged girl told her, “God approves of our relationship” (PICTURED)

Jack Schaap, former pastor of First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, is awaiting sentencing for having relations with a 17 year old girl, who was one of his parishioners. Schapp is facing at least 10 years in prison with an additional 10 years of supervision upon release. He will be sentenced on March 20. Schapp... Read More

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March 9, 2013

“I don’t joke with sex… it cools me down” – Pastor Shade Toyin-Kehinde

by Isi Esene Dr. Shade Toyin-Kehinde, the Convener, All Ladies Affairs, Business and Career Forum recently spoke with the Punch Newspapers on her life as a counsellor, pastor and one in a social responsibility sector. She also speaks on the challenges women face in maintaining functional homes. Read excerpts of the interview below: How true... Read More

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February 11, 2013

Lord have mercy: Church closes after the pastor is arrested for drugs and violence

The Baypoint Community Church in Texas City is now going to be closed after the man leading the flock was accused of drug possession and violence against his own family. Terry Gass was accused of pushing his girlfriend out of an SUV, which led the bank to foreclose on the property and take it... Read More

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February 10, 2013

#ThankGodForOurFreedoms: Cuban pastor imprisoned, persecuted in his country finally makes it to America (PICTURED)

Pastor Omar Gude Pérez, his wife, Kenia Denis, and their two children arrived in the United States as refugees Friday. They were finally granted permission by Cuban emigration authorities to leave the island following an 18-month wait. Gude Pérez and his family were granted asylum by the United States in July 2011 after he was... Read More

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January 31, 2013

(Un)righteous indignation: Pastor pulls gun on church accountant over money (of course) in Benue

by Isi Esene A new generation pastor was yesterday arrested by the police for illegal possession of firearms and assault on the church accountant. Sources say the pastor was arrested by men of the Benue State Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Katsina-Ala where he allegedly attempted to kill Philip Toryila, the church accountant, in a heated... Read More

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January 31, 2013

“I give God 10%. Why do you get 18?” – Pastor leaves waiter note in place of tips (SNAPSHOT)

A man claiming to be a pastor apparently tried to stiff a waiter on a tip, explaining that his work for God absolved him of having to leave one. A photo of the receipt, posted to Reddit.com, shows a bill for $34.93 that included an automatic 18 percent gratuity ($6.29) above a blank space for... Read More

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January 17, 2013

Terrible: Police arraign 42-year-old pastor accused of raping and sodomizing 12-year-old girl (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene Alao Shobowale, a 42-year-old pastor of a white garment church was yesterday arraigned before an Ebute-metta magistrate’s court for raping a 12-year-old foster daughter of his neighbour. Sbobowale was said to have lured the girl into the toilet and raped her on December 15 last year. The incident reportedly happened at 10,... Read More

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January 13, 2013

Opinion: If Jesus Christ were a Nigerian pastor…

by Gabriel Osamwonyi Omozuwa Unlike the boastful, wasteful hedonistic Nigerian pastor… He would have raised frontline entrepreneurs by freely and gladly sharing the business sense He acquired as a carpenter par excellence. Let me start by making some honest disclosures about myself. First, I am not an erudite theologian. Second, I doubt if I am... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Pastor allegedly abducts another man’s wife for ‘spiritual guidance’

A 42-year-old pastor, Peter Ododa of the Holy Family Prayer Ministry, New Karu, Nasarawa State, yesterday appeared before Justice Vincent Gwahenba of Mararaba Upper Area Court for the alleged abduction of one Grace Okpara. Counsel to Mr. Nnamdi Okpara, the complainant and husband of Grace, Mr. Sunday Ijiga, told the court that the accused abducted... Read More

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January 6, 2013

How ‘pastor’ and ‘Imam’ who formed kidnap gang in Osun were arrested (PICTURED)

Seun Ogunmusuru was popularly called pastor by those who know him in Ilesa, Osun State, while Hammed Adewumi is said to be an Islamic cleric who was leading a congregation as an Imam in Ibadan, but if one would go by the allegation of kidnapping that is currently against them at the Osun State... Read More

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January 4, 2013

About time: Police re-arrest 40-year-old ‘pastor’ for raping and sodomizing a 12-year-old

The Lagos State Police Command has rearrested a 40-year-old pastor, Alasco Sobowale, for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Epe area of the state. Police authorities said the suspect, who is a pastor at Okiki Imole Church, Epe, was rearrested on Thursday at his home located at 10, Togodo Street, Temu Town. The police had... Read More

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December 29, 2012

Opinion: The curse of the Nigerian ‘Big G’ God

by Oluwafunmilayo Oyatogun The narrow, dirt streets in southern cities like Aba and Port Harcourt are lined with zinc and wood structures with motorcycles parked in front of them and worshipers dancing to praise songs in traditional languages with their white handkerchiefs. On the wide, tarred major roads, gigantic churches – beautiful by all standards and filled... Read More

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December 10, 2012

Pastor builds new Ark to prepare for the end of the world? (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Richard Greene is known all over as the modern day Noah, many laugh at him and see his efforts and dedication to building an Ark as a waste of time, but the retired pastor is not fazed as he stays focused on his mission. According to him, he was reading the Bible... Read More

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November 1, 2012

TICKER: #PastorWhereIsMyIpad: Pastor admits stealing iPad in Ibadan

A 45-year-old pastor, Peter Oladiti, on Wednesday, appeared before an Ibadan Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing an iPad and other sets of computer set valued at over N240, 000, Premium Times reports. According to the report, the prosecutor, Sikiru Opaleye told the court that the accused also allegedly stole an HP laptop computer valued at... Read More

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October 28, 2012

TICKER: Legendary anti-gay crusader, Ted Haggard, now disgraced pastor makes u-turn on gay marriage

Ted Haggard has been keeping a low profile since he hit the headlines, back in 2006. In 2006 a huge scandal hit the headlines when it was revealed that Ted Haggard, a married man and evangelical pastor had another secret life which involved drugs and same-gender relationships, sometimes with strange and random men. After the... Read More

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October 4, 2012

TICKER: How my pastor raped my 14-year-old daughter and aborted her pregnancy – Abuja mother tells sad story in court

A restaurateur and mother of 14-year-old girl has told a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Karu how the pastor of a church she attends serially had carnal knowledge of her daughter, impregnating her and aborting the pregnancy. According to her, the pastor had his way with the teenager on the pretence that he was carrying out... Read More

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September 3, 2012

Opinion: Why the “HIV pastor” is likely to strike again, and again

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Ladies, please take a good look at this man, because the fact is that you probably know him. He’s the nice, smooth, good-looking man that makes you want to get naked on the third or fourth date. You trust him because you’ve been raised to believe that a man of God... Read More

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