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TB Joshua: 12 Things To Know About A Church Leader Still Controversial After Death

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2 years ago

January 8, 2024

Social media is buzzing after the British Broadcasting Corporation’s Africa Eye released a three-part expose on the alleged secret lives of the late televangelist, TB Joshua.

The video, titled “Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,” features testimonies from former disciples and church workers accusing the late prophet of manipulation and physical abuse.

The investigation also examines the 2014 building collapse at the Synagogue Church of All Nations, owned by Joshua, which resulted in the death of at least 115 people.

Here are 12 things we know about the Late televangelist, T B Joshua.

1. T.B. Joshua was born on June 12, 1963, in Ondo State, Nigeria. He was reported to have stayed 15 months in his mother’s womb.

2. T B Joshua Attended St. Stephen’s Anglican Primary School and left secondary education after one year to work on a poultry farm.

3. He founded The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in 1987 with a few members. The church later expanded to have a large following within and outside Nigeria.

4. T B Joshua was a philanthropist, He started ‘My People FC’ football club in 2009, aiding youth development. He supported football players like Sani Emmanuel and Ogenyi Onazi and financially backed WBO International Light Middleweight boxing champion King, Davidson Emenogu.

5. Forbes reported T.B. Joshua as the third-richest pastor in Nigeria in 2011, with an estimated net worth of $10-15 million.

6: T B Joshua was involved in a 2014 SCOAN guesthouse collapse that claimed 115 lives and faced criticism from other clerics and the public regarding miracles in his church.

7. He had a massive social media presence with over 3.5 million Facebook fans, His YouTube channel, Emmanuel TV, had over one million subscribers.

8. He was said to have spent an estimated $20 million on education, healthcare, and rehabilitation for Niger Delta militants, supported relief efforts in Haiti earthquake (2010) and Ecuador earthquake (2016).

9. T B Joshua received the National Honour, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 2008, recognized by the United Nations and awarded by various organizations for his humanitarian efforts.

10. T B until his death was married to Evelyn Joshua and has three children.

11: Prophet T.B. Joshua’s last public words were “Watch and pray” and emphasized a life dedicated to Christ.

12. T B Joshua died on June 5, 2021, after an evening service, with the cause of death undisclosed.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.