Religion
UMC Nigeria will resist attempts to erase its legacy – Bishop
The leadership of the United Methodist Church, UMC, in Nigeria has called on the international Christian community and other stakeholders to intervene in the ongoing fracas between them and the breakaway faction of the church, the Global Methodist Church, GMC.
Reacting to the recent attack on the Bamyam Theological Seminary in Bambur, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, UMC emphasized the need for justice, hence the urgent call for the international Christian community to wade in.
In a statement signed and made available to journalists in Jalingo on Wednesday by the church’s bishop, Ande I. Emmanuel, UMC in Nigeria vowed to resist any efforts to erase its presence from the country.
The church also criticized the breakaway faction, which, according to them, is vehemently working around the clock to seize UMC properties despite having already separated from the denomination.
“UMC leaders characterized these actions as being driven by greed, division, and lawlessness rather than a genuine theological divergence,” Emmanuel said.
Describing the attack—which they said involved the vandalization of UMC landmarks, signposts, and logos at the seminary chapel—as an attempt to erase the church’s identity and heritage, they vowed to protect the legacy of the church in Nigeria.
“We will not allow the legacy of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria to be destroyed by those who seek to rewrite history through violence,” the statement read.
Linking the incident to a series of violent acts allegedly orchestrated by the GMC, they cited the “illegal occupation of UMC properties, the December 15th killing of 27-year-old Masoyi and two infants in Munga Dosso, and the burning of a UMC worship center in Keru, Benue District.”
The statement also accused the GMC of carrying out a coordinated campaign of intimidation, violence, and forceful takeover of UMC properties in Nigeria.
Church officials expressed frustration over the alleged lack of response from GMC bishops Scott Jones and John Peña, despite repeated attempts to initiate dialogue and prevent further violence. “Their silence is not just negligence; it signals complicity,” the statement read.
UMC leaders alleged that the GMC is using threats and violence to pressure United Methodist members into joining their denomination rather than engaging in peaceful discourse.
“Despite the attacks, we urge our members to remain calm and not be intimidated. Our faith is built on truth and justice, not on fear or force,” the church stated, vowing to resist any attempt to erase its presence in Nigeria.
At the time of filing this report, the GMC had yet to issue a statement on the crisis, which our reporter learned occurred on Monday.
Religion
Pilgrim Arrested While Allegedly Trying To K!ll His Sick Dad In Medinah So He Could Go To Paradise (Video)
A pilgrim, who is yet to be identified, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to k!ll his sick father in Medina in a bid to secure him a place in paradise.
The pilgrim was arrested in Saudi Arabia after he was seen allegedly attempting to str@ngle his sick father inside the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, a city in Saudi Arabia.
While being interrogated, thr pilgrim told the police that he believed that if his father di£d in the holy mosque, he would be guaranteed entry into paradise.
The police arrested and detained the pilgrim for further investigations
According to Golf Insider, the incident happened in February 2026.
Watch the video below.
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Religion
I Threw My Expensive Gold Jewelry into the Lagoon the Moment I Became a Born-Again Christian— Pastor Adeboye’s Wife, Foluke
Wife of Foluke Adeboye has revealed the drastic step she took after becoming born again, throwing away her gold jewellery into a lagoon.
Speaking candidly, the pastor’s wife shared that like many women, she once loved fashion and had even prepared expensive gold items for her young child.
However, everything changed after she joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), where wearing earrings was frowned upon at the time.
“The moment we were born again, it was a taboo for you to have earrings. So everything, I dropped it in the lagoon,” she said.
She recalled how a family friend questioned her decision, suggesting she could have given the jewellery to her mother to sell instead.
But She stood firm, “Whatever is not good for me is not good for my mother.”
Reflecting on her journey, she made it clear she has no regrets about her sacrifice.
“I don’t miss anything, not much, because I have already sold my life,” she added.
Religion
ADC calls on women to lead, shape Nigeria’s future
As Nigeria observes International Women’s Day 2026, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged women to take active roles in politics and leadership to help build a more inclusive nation.
In a statement on Sunday, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said Nigerian women carry a disproportionate share of social and economic responsibilities but remain underrepresented in decision-making positions.
“From mothers and teachers to doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs, women sustain our nation every day. Yet their voices are often absent when decisions about our future are made,” the statement read.
The ADC highlighted that its National Working Committee is deliberately structured to include women, and emphasized that the party is the only one in Nigeria whose constitution reserves 40 per cent of all positions at every level for women.
“For the ADC, women are partners in nation-building, and empowering them strengthens Nigeria’s democracy. When Nigerian women rise, the nation rises with them,” Abdullahi added.
The party urged more women across the country to join its platform and contribute to shaping Nigeria’s political and democratic future.
“To the ADC, women are indispensable to the future of Nigerian democracy. A nation of over two hundred million people cannot reach its full potential when half of its population remains underrepresented in political leadership. Nigeria’s democracy will only become stronger when its institutions reflect the strength, talent, and diversity of its people,” the statement emphasized.
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