Popular Lagos pastor, the senior past the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Pastor Bolaji Idowu has been arrested by the police over alleged real estate fraud and money laundering.

According to the report, the “Next-Level Prayer Conference” pastor is at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian Police Abuja office.

Sources within the police revealed to SaharaReporters that Pastor Idowu is under investigation for his alleged involvement in financial misconduct.

“Pastor Bolaji Idowu has been detained and is being interrogated at the FCID in Abuja over allegations of real estate fraud and money laundering,” a police insider disclosed.

Pastor Idowu founded Harvesters International Christian Center in December 2003, which has since grown to include multiple locations across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

According to the church’s official website, the ministry attracts over 70,000 worshippers online and in person.

The Suspended RCCG Pastor, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello has open up on the allegations of him involvement having Sex with male teenagers.
AdeBello responded to the allegations on Instagram, denying involvement in any acts of sodomy. “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers,” he wrote, asserting that his previous silence on the matter had been misinterpreted as a sign of guilt.

He claimed that his comments in a WhatsApp conversation, which went viral, were taken out of context.

The pastor clarified that the discussion in question focused on issues of male reproductive health and self-esteem within a teenage WhatsApp group, which he insists was misconstrued.

“In the past few days, some allegations were made against me and some others via a blog on social media known as Gist Lover,” the statement reads.

“I had wanted to respond immediately it was brought to my attention, but I was advised not to, as I was not the only one named, and all of us may have been mentioned to drive engagement on the blog.

“However, as these allegations have escalated to criminal claims, I am compelled to respond as my prolonged silence has been misconstrued as an admission of guilt.

“I have NEVER demanded for sex from any male as payment or gratification in order to give them assistance, platforms or positions. God is the only King Maker, the only One who can raise and erase kings, give positions and platforms.

“I have NEVER had sex with (*) or proposed sex to him for any reason.

“The questions in the screenshot were asked during a conversation in a male teenagers WhatsApp group where discussions regarding Male Reproductive Health and Self Esteem took place.

“The teenagers were taught about the right hygiene for reproductive health, the right kind of underwear to buy, and that the girth and length determines the underwear size. I also explained that their sizes should not affect their self-esteem and that they are perfectly and uniquely created by God.

“It is disheartening to see that the screenshot message has now been mischievously quoted out of context to portray me as someone who has sex with male teenagers.”

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) announced the suspension of Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello following allegations of homosexuality.

The suspension, which also includes another pastor, was communicated through an official memo dated October 28, 2024, signed by the RCCG’s national overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande.

According to the memo, the RCCG has initiated a thorough investigation into the allegations against AdeBello and the second pastor, temporarily relieving both individuals of their responsibilities within the church.

Akande underscored that the RCCG strictly upholds biblical teachings, which, he stated, do not permit any form of homosexuality.

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The Founder and Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Eneche, and other prominent clergymen will be speaking at a convention planned by the Glorious Covenant Ministry (GCM) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to mark its 30th anniversary.

The convention scheduled to hold on October 15,  in Rumuolumeni community, would parade other speakers such as Dr. Friday Bekee, Dr. Steve Ogan, Pastor Ezenekwe Allen, P.J. Alagoa, Femi Adesanya, Ben Goodness, among others.

Speaking in Port Harcourt, ahead of the programme, the General Superintendent of Glorious Covenant, Pastor Dagogo Cookey-Gam, said the church was founded on October 16, 1994 at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt.

Cookey-Gam said the church went through many trials before standing.

He said: “For the pioneer members of the ministry who 30 years ago were separated by God for beginning a new work for Him, I believe the memories of all that transpired that led to the birth of the new baby named GCM is still very much with us.

“This is our Pearl Anniversary, and it has been set aside to truly appreciate God for the things He has done, and all the giant strides the Ministry has made under God within this period.

“I thank God for the privilege of being your chief host in this convention of the ministry as the General Superintendent, which incidentally is my first. Our last Convention, which was our Silver Jubilee, was five years ago in 2019. A Lot has happened from then till now.

“Today, we have land, houses, souls that we did not have when we came on. As we celebrate 30 years of our journey and existence as a people, we have every reason to bless the name of the Lord. He has carried us to cities, towns, villages and countries and we are still on the move”.

Cookey-Gam disclosed that 30 years after, the church had spread to over 40 branches, noting that its branches had also spread to Ghana.

“The Ministry today has three districts, with 36 parishes located in six states and Abuja and three missionary churches. The ministry has an international presence in Ghana where we are in two cities.This gives a total of over 40 locations where our churches are sited.”

Speaking on the theme of the programme, “Greater Glory: Haggai 2:9”, Cookey-Gam said: “Over the course of this convention, we will explore the depths of this theme”.

Also speaking, Chairman of the Planning Committee for the programme, Dr Blessing Daniel-Kalio, said the ministry was structured to reach the needs of the members and the less privileges in the society.

She said the church epitomised love for all members, especially the women, adding that it recently organised empowerment programme as part of effort to cushion the economic hardship in the society.