Religion

Pastors are no longer classified as poor and wretched. They have grown past the days of eating from hand to mouth. Their churches are also not the sole source of income they have. The pastors we have in the world right now are industrious and business-oriented. They are employers of labour and own several establishments that contribute greatly to their net worth. There are many rich pastors in the...

T. B. Joshua (June 12, 1963 - June 5, 2021) was a Nigerian pastor, television evangelist, author, and philanthropist predominantly known as the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, a Christian megachurch headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. He had an estimated net worth of $150 million at the time of his death. TB Joshua was a renowned Nigerian televangelist and pastor. He was also a self-proclaimed prophet, and as such,...

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (universally known as Pastor Chris) (born 7 December 1963) is the founding president of Christ Embassy (aka Believers' LoveWorld), an evangelical Christian ministry with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The -year-old is not just one of the most famous and influential religious leaders in Nigeria but also among the richest pastors in the African continent and the world. His ministry is, however, more expansive and international in nature....

Bishop David Oyedepo (born September 27, 1954) is a Nigerian preacher, Christian author, pastor, architect, and the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winner's Chapel. Winner's Chapel is affiliated with international churches and is known as Winners Chapel International, with its headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Faith Tabernacle, the church's headquarters, of which Oyedepo is the senior pastor, is a 50,000-capacity church auditorium. It was...

Pastor W. F. Kumuyi is a renowned Nigerian pastor and theologian born on the 6th of June 1941. He is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, a global ministry with branches in over 100 countries. He initially worked as a mathematics lecturer before responding to his calling as a preacher. Known for his uncompromising teachings and emphasis on holiness, Pastor Kumuyi has impacted millions of...

Esther Ajayi (Born: 3 April 1958; Age: ) is a highly acclaimed Nigerian preacher and philanthropist with an estimated net worth of between $20m and $50m (above 9 billion Naira). Ajayi is the founder of Love Of Christ Generation Church and the initiator of Faith Fit Club, which encourages people to make efforts towards healthy living.  Mostly referred to as Rev. Mother, Esther Ajayi spreads the Christian gospel. She has...

Bro Gbile Akanni (born: 22 June) is a Nigerian non-denominational preacher and author. He spreads the Christian gospel through his Living Seed fellowship in Gboko, Benue state. Gbile is also the founder of Peace House.  The preacher is widely known around Nigeria as a simple man with deep knowledge of the word of God and tenacity to go after souls. He holds the Ministers' Leadership Retreats every year and is...

Evelyn Joshua (born 17 December 1968) is a famous Nigerian pastor, media personality, and entrepreneur best known as the wife of late TB Joshua, who was a Nigerian prophet, televangelist, philanthropist, and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations. While T.B. Joshua's fame and popularity relegated the presence of his wife to the background, his death has now tilted the media's beam on Evelyn Joshua. Evelyn is a strong woman...

Abel Damina (born on 29th August 1960) is a -year-old Nigerian pastor, televangelist, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is popular for being the founder of Abel Damina Ministries, a.k.a Power City International Church in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Pastor Abel is one of the new generation preachers who preach "once saved, forever saved." He is also known to be a controversial preacher, given the different views he holds on some...

Apostle Joshua Selman (born 25th June 1980, Age: years old) is a renowned Nigerian gospel preacher and Televangelist. He is well recognized as the founder and senior pastor of the gospel ministry, Eternity Network International (ENI), also known as Koinonia Global. Unarguably, Johnson Selman and his ministry have gained much fame and popularity in Nigeria and across the country. He is also notable for his method of teaching...

Odumeje (Real Name: Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, born 9 September 1982) is a Nigerian pastor, prophet, and the general overseer of The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, also known as the Land of Freedom and Miracle Center. Best known as Indaboski Bahose or Odumeje, he also calls himself 'The lion' and 'The liquid metal.' With the current situation of churches in the world today, carrying about the bible, preaching,...

Bishop Isaac Idahosa (born on 8th February 1965; Age: years old) is a Nigerian pastor and televangelist who recently got public attention after he was named Rabiu Kwankwaso's running mate for the 2023 presidential election. Also known as "Prophet Talk Na Do," Bishop Idahosa is an inspirational speaker, writer, and gospel singer. He became born again way back in 1979 and has since been a gospel preacher, leading many...

Johnson Suleman (born 24 March 1971) is a Nigerian pastor and televangelist famous as the President and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International. He has a net worth estimated at $10.5 million. Apostle Johnson Suleman is one of the most beloved and most controversial religious leaders in Nigeria. The Nigerian preacher, who prefers to be called an Apostle, is best known for his yearly release of the most controversial...

The names of God in the Igbo language is a topic that has received a whole lot of attention in recent times. Besides the fact that the primary word that translates to God in Igbo is Chukwu or Chi, many other names are used to describe God. Even though some of these names are taken from happenings in the bible, they are often used in application to current real-life situations....

Pastor Enoch Adeboye (born 2 March 1942, Age; -year-old) is a Nigerian pastor, mathematician, and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Born in 1942 into a humble family in the village of Ifewara, Osun State in the South-western part of Nigeria, Pastor Enoch Adeboye became the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in 1981. Although he was not the founder of the church...

Bishop David Oyedepo is a Nigerian pastor, author, church founder, architect, and businessman with a net worth of about $150 million. The new dispensation of Christianity has generated a caucus for the richest pastors worth millions of dollars. This class of pastors operates multinational organizations, drive expensive cars, own personal private jets, and build multi-million cathedrals of worship globally. Given that religion, especially Christianity, has become deeply rooted in Africa, the...

Pastor Adeboye has been married to his wife, Foluke Adeboye, for over five decades. They are parents to four children; three sons and a daughter namely Oluwadilare Temidayo Adeboye, Bolu Adubi (nee Adebayo), Late Dare Adebayo, and Oluwagbemileke Adebayo.  Pastor Adeboye is a renowned Nigerian pastor and the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Aside from being active in the work of God, he is also a...

The names of God in the Yoruba language depict supremacy - God as all-powerful, all-knowing, and who can do all things. The common names of God in the different religions that Yoruba people practice include Olorun or Olodumare (Almighty). For Yoruba people, the concept of the name of God is important in many aspects. Little wonder, there is often a calling of the name of God in moments of worship,...

Pastor Jerry Eze is a Nigerian pastor and televangelist known for being the founder of Streams of Joy International Church. The year-old is also the brain behind the online prayer streaming platform, NSPPD, which has a record of over 1 million views daily. The cleric has grown to become a household name in Nigeria as far as Christendom is concerned. In addition to his work as a pastor, he...

Bishop David Oyedepo has four children from his marriage to his wife Faith Oyedepo. They are David Oyedepo Junior, Isaac Oyedepo, Love Oyedepo, and Joyce Oyedepo. The cleric, who founded and serves as the general overseer of the Living Faith Church International, has been happily married for years and has children to show for it. The Oyedepo name is one that is highly revered and celebrated by the...

Prophet Joshua Iginla is a Nigerian pastor, prophet, televangelist, and minister from Ekiti State popularly known for his prosperity messages and sermons. He is the founder and senior pastor of the Champions Royal Assembly megachurch.  The man of God is a family man currently in his second marriage. His first marriage was to a woman identified as Yemisi and the union produced three children. However, in 2019, the marriage hit...

Late Prophet TB Joshua had three children, daughters Sarah, Promise, and Heart Joshua; he had no son. During his lifetime, TB Joshua was married only once to Evelyn Joshua, and their marriage lasted from 1990 to 2021. Among his children, only Serah Joshua is married; she is married to Brian Moshi, a Tanzanian. Joshua also had no grandchildren. The renowned prophet and televangelist Temitope Balogun Joshua, aka Prophet TB Joshua,...

Pastor Leke Adeboye is a Nigerian Pastor famously known as the youngest son of Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Like his father and other siblings, Leke is a pastor, working as an assistant to his father. He has three older siblings, including two brothers and a sister. His mother, Foluke Adeboye, is also a pastor, popularly called mummy G.O. Pastor...

Nigerian pastors are no longer referred to as being poor and wretched. Gone are those days when pastors depend solely on the congregation's offerings and tithes for survival. In recent times, Nigerian pastors have diversified; they own and run businesses, schools, and many other establishments. Also, the growing number of congregants and their giving spirit have contributed a lot to the wealth of the church and its pastors. This...

According to recent findings, Nigeria is the second most religious country in the world. When you walk through the streets of Nigeria, one of the things you easily notice are the 'thoughtless' ways posters are being pasted on the walls, signposts, cars, and every available space, ranging from obituary posters, campaign posters, to church posters, etc. Sincerely speaking, we don't have anything against any church but most times we are...