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13 Nigerian Pastors Involved In Sex Scandals

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Nigeria has witnessed a series of scandalous revelations involving prominent pastors allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct.

Here is a short list of prominent Nigerian pastors who have been allegedly involved in sex scandals:

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1. TB Joshua (2024)

Prophet T.B. the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) who died in 2021 has been accused of abuse and torture of multiple women.

Numerous individuals have reported witnessing physical violence or torture allegedly perpetuated by Joshua, including instances of child abuse, individuals being whipped and chained.

Several women have come forward with claims of sexual assault, with some alleging that they were repeatedly raped for an extended period within the compound.

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Additionally, multiple accusations have been made regarding forced abortions within the church as a result of the alleged rapes, with one woman asserting she underwent five terminations.

2. Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo (2013, 2018)

Founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo faced accusations in 2013 when blogger Ese Walter accused him of an affair.

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The controversy escalated in 2018 when Busola Dakolo accused him of rape, sparking a public uproar. Despite these allegations, Pastor Biodun has remained silent on the matter.

3. Apostle Johnson Suleman (2017)

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the leader of the Omega Fire Ministries, faced allegations in 2017 from Stephanie Otobo, who claimed he impregnated her.

Later, Stephanie admitted to being paid by politicians to tarnish the pastor’s image. The scandal challenged the perception of Suleman as a spiritually equipped leader.

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4. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (2014)

The founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, made headlines in 2014 when reports surfaced about his divorce from Anita Oyakhilome.

Anita cited adultery and unreasonable behavior, leading to the dissolution of their marriage. Pastor Chris denied the allegations, attributing them to external influences.

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5. Rev. Ken Oyakhilome (2014)

Following Pastor Chris’s divorce, reports emerged that his brother, Rev. Ken, allegedly impregnated a South African church member.

The affair became an open secret among the congregation, and the church reportedly took measures to hush the scandal.

6. Bishop Chris Kwakpovwe (2017)

Renowned for his writings, Bishop Chris Kwakpovwe faced allegations of sexual advances in 2017.

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Rita Ibeni, a member of the church, claimed that the pastor made unwelcome advances.

The controversy deepened with the release of a telephone conversation recording, though the church denied the pastor’s involvement.

7. Pastor Chris Omashola (2019)

Pastor Chris Omashola of Zionwealth Ministry made headlines in 2019 when sex tapes featuring him and Princess Tamara Okpewho surfaced on social media.

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The scandal unfolded with accusations of video leaks for blackmail purposes.

8. Pastor Joshua Iginla (2019)

Pastor Joshua Iginla, the senior pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, stunned his congregation in 2019 by confessing to having an affair outside his marriage.

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The pastor detailed marital challenges, including his wife’s infidelity, leading to the birth of children out of wedlock.

9. Bishop Francis Wale Oke (1950s)

Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the head of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, shocked his congregation by confessing to an adulterous relationship with his secretary.

The revelation tarnished the reputation of a pastor previously regarded as one of the top in the country.

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10. Pastor Chukwuma Nkwocha (2016)

General Overseer of Tongue of Fire Restoration Ministry, Pastor Nkwocha, faced arrest in 2016 for allegedly camping and defiling around 30 underage girls.

The shocking revelation exposed the dark side of a pastor entrusted with spiritual guidance.

11. Pastor Sunday Adelaja (2016)

In 2016, the founder of Embassy of God, Pastor Sunday Adelaja, faced an adultery scandal involving allegations of extramarital affairs with at least 20 women in his church.

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Adelaja vehemently denied the accusations, labeling them an attempt to wrest control of the church from him.

12. Pastor Timothy Ngwu (2015)

Pastor Timothy Ngwu of Vineyard Ministry of the Holy Trinity faced arrest in 2015 for allegedly impregnating 20 members of his congregation.

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The scandal exposed the exploitation of vulnerable individuals within the church.

13. Pastor Ofuche Ukoha (2014)

Pastor Ofuche Ukoha of Perfect Christianity Mission, known as Sign Fireman scandal shocked the nation with its allegations of ritual practices.

Ukoha faced various sexual assault accusations, including the killing of a 12-year-old virgin girl in Badagry.

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The series of sex scandals involving Nigerian pastors raises concerns about the exploitation of trust within religious communities.

These scandals have tarnished the reputations of these pastors and raised questions about the accountability and transparency of religious institutions in Nigeria.

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Trump Considering Deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia To Uganda

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The Trump administration is weighing the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda in the coming days, according to a notice from the Department of Homeland Security sent to his lawyers on Friday.

The notice, disclosed in a court filing in Abrego Garcia’s human smuggling case in Tennessee, came shortly after his release from criminal custody pending trial on federal charges. His lawyers accused the government of attempting to use the deportation threat as a tactic to “coerce” him into a plea deal.

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Let this email serve as notice that DHS may remove your client, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, to Uganda no earlier than 72 hours from now (absent weekends),” the notice stated.

Officials had previously suggested that Abrego Garcia, who was unlawfully deported to El Salvador earlier this year before being returned to the US in June, could face deportation to a third country.

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However, it was unclear until Friday whether the administration would allow his trial to conclude before initiating removal proceedings.

Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, one of Abrego Garcia’s attorneys, described the move as “retaliation” by the government.

“The government’s decision to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda makes it painfully clear that they are using the immigration system to punish him for exercising his constitutional rights,” he told CNN.

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Under an order issued last month by US District Judge Paula Xinis, officials must provide Abrego Garcia and his legal team with at least 72 business hours’ notice before any deportation to a third country, giving him time to raise potential claims of torture or persecution.

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Court filings submitted on Saturday revealed that earlier in the week, the government had proposed a deal under which Abrego Garcia would plead guilty to two federal charges and be deported to Costa Rica after serving his sentence.

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Costa Rica had confirmed willingness to receive him as a refugee or grant him legal status, according to a letter from its government to the US embassy.

His attorneys said the offer was renewed Friday evening, giving him until Monday morning to accept or lose the option permanently.

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His defence team argued that the deportation threats and plea offers highlight a pattern of “vindictive and selective prosecution” against Abrego Garcia, who previously challenged his deportation to El Salvador. They urged Judge Waverly Crenshaw to dismiss the case.

“There can be only one interpretation of these events: the DOJ, DHS, and ICE are using their collective powers to force Mr. Abrego to choose between a guilty plea followed by relative safety, or rendition to Uganda, where his safety and liberty would be under threat,” his lawyers wrote.

It is difficult to imagine a path the government could have taken that would have better emphasized its vindictiveness,” they added. “This case should be dismissed.”

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UK To Bar Criminals From Football Matches, Pubs, Travel Under New Policy

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The United Kingdom (UK) has unveiled new sentencing powers that will ban criminals from pubs, concerts, and sports matches as part of its Plan for Change.

According to a statement available on the UK government website on Sunday, Judges will be able to curtail offenders’ freedoms with driving limits, travel bans, and restriction zones confining them to specific areas.

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The release, which quoted Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said: “Widening the range of punishments available to judges is part of our Plan for Change to cut crime and make streets safer.

“When criminals break society’s rules, they must be punished. Those serving their sentences in the community must have their freedom restricted there too.

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These new punishments should remind all offenders that, under this Government, crime does not pay.

“Rightly, the public expect the government to do everything in its power to keep Britain safe, and that’s what we’re doing.’

The UK government further explained that the changes will toughen up community punishments to deter reoffending and force offenders back onto the straight-and-narrow.

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“As part of the Government’s work to do everything in its power to keep Britain safe, offenders coming out of prison and supervised by the Probation Service will also face similar restrictions and an expanded mandatory drug testing regime,” the statement added.

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The government also explained that criminals without known drug habits will, in the future, face this scrutiny, not just those with a history of substance misuse.

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Offenders who break the rules face being brought back to court or hauled back to prison as punishment, depending on the sentence they are serving.

Limited bans for Crimes amid prison congestion

Before this new policy shift, judges in the UK are able to give out limited bans for specific crimes, for example, football bans for crimes committed inside a stadium on match day, to prevent further antisocial behaviour.

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However, the Government will change the law shortly so that such bans can be handed down as a form of punishment for any offence in any circumstance.

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“It will form part of wider reforms to sentencing to ensure punishments cut crime and prisons never again run out of places for dangerous offenders.

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“Over 2,400 prison places have opened since July 2024 with the Government investing £7 billion to create a total of 14,000 as the prison population increases.

“Investment in the Probation Service will also receive a huge boost with an increase of up to £700 million by 2028/29, up from the annual budget of around £1.6 billion today.”

This week, it was revealed that the number of Probation Officers has increased by seven per cent in the last 12 months, with trainee probation officer numbers also seeing a surge of 15 per cent. This follows the Government’s commitment to recruit a further 1,300 this year, in addition to the 1,000 trainee probation officers recruited last year.

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New technology, including artificial intelligence, will lighten the administrative burden and free up time for probation staff to increase supervision of the most dangerous offenders and keep the public safe.

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Leader Of UK Christian Group Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Women

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Chris Brain, 68, the leader of a UK Christian group once backed by the Church of England, has been convicted of sexually abusing nine women in his congregation.

A jury delivered the final verdicts on Thursday.

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‎Brain led the Nine O’Clock Service, an evangelical movement in Sheffield during the 1980s and 1990s. The group was known for its nightclub-style worship, held at 9 p.m. on Sundays, which included live music and drew large crowds of young people.

‎Prosecutors said Brain used his authority to control members of the congregation, isolating them from family and friends, and used his position to commit sexual assaults. He also maintained a group of young women known as the “lycra nuns” who assisted him, his wife, and his daughter at home, prosecutor Tim Clark told the court.

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‎The leader of the UK Christian group was charged with 36 counts of indecent assault and one count of rape involving 13 women between 1981 and 1995. He denied the charges, claiming any sexual contact was consensual.

‎Following a trial at Inner London Crown Court, he was convicted of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women. He was acquitted of 15 other charges, while the jury could not reach a verdict on four additional indecent assault charges and the rape allegation. The Crown Prosecution Service said it would “carefully consider” whether to seek a retrial.

‎The Nine O’Clock Service had received approval from the Church of England. In 1990, the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect George Carey met with Brain to discuss his methods, and his ordination was expedited. Prosecutors said the group even spent heavily to purchase the costume worn by Robert De Niro in the 1986 film The Mission for his ceremony.

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‎Brain resigned shortly before a BBC documentary aired in 1995, accusing him of inappropriate sexual behaviour. Carey later said he was “crushed and let down” when the allegations became public.

‎In court, Brain admitted to receiving massages from congregation members that sometimes became sexual but denied manipulating or controlling them.

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‎Bishop of Sheffield Pete Wilcox said in a statement: “What happened was an appalling abuse of power and leadership that should never have occurred. Where concerns were raised in the past and were not acted upon properly, that was a failing of the Church. For those institutional failures, I offer an unreserved apology.”

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