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From Ballot Defeat To Pulpit: Banky W Says 2023 Loss Pushed Him Into Pastoral Ministry
Nigerian singer, filmmaker and politician Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has revealed that his defeat in the 2023 general elections became a turning point that led him into pastoral ministry in the United States. The entertainer shared his story on Thursday as he marked his first anniversary as a pastor. According to him,…
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Nigerian Pastor Sparks Debate After Advising Singles Not to Marry “Unattractive” Partners
A Nigerian clergyman, Prophet Apata Enoch, has triggered widespread reactions online after making comments about physical appearance and marriage during his wife’s 50th birthday celebration.While marking the milestone, the pastor shared photos of his wife and openly praised her beauty. In the same post, he urged his followers, especially young people preparing for marriage, not…
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Schism Widens as Breakaway Catholic Faction Consecrates Bishop
A traditionalist Catholic group has escalated its dispute with the Vatican after ordaining four bishops without authorization from Pope Leo XIV. The unilateral consecrations have intensified long-standing tensions between the Holy See and the breakaway faction, marking a new phase in the ongoing rift. The group, linked to the Society of Saint Pius X, argues…
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South Africa Captain Ronwen Williams Calls for African Unity and Separation of Politics from Football
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams has addressed recent criticism, appealing for unity across the continent and urging that political matters remain separate from the sport. His remarks followed scrutiny after a World Cup match in which his comments were allegedly misinterpreted.Williams clarified that he never spoke against African support for Mexico and reaffirmed…
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From the Pulpit to Phillippa: Methodist Pastor Publicly Embraces Transgender Identity in Joyful, Affirming Announcement
On November 23, a 51-year-old pastor in Rochester, New York, surprised congregants at North Chili United Methodist Church by openly announcing a personal transition during the Sunday service. Rev. Phillip Phaneuf appeared at t
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