Federal Goverment Denies Reports That President Jonathan Will Lead 19 Governors And 30,000 Nigerians On Pilgrimage To Israel

The presidency yesterday described as a “misrepresentation of facts” media reports that president Goodluck Jonathan will lead 19 states governors and 30,000 Nigerians on a pilgrimage to Israel.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati  reads:

“President Goodluck Jonathan will late Wednesday embark on a pilgrimage  to Israel.

“President Jonathan will also meet with President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset.

“Talks between President Jonathan’s delegation and Israeli government officials are expected to focus on the enhancement of bilateral relations between Nigeria and Israel in areas including trade, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, agriculture, communications, culture, education and tourism.

Kanye West Explains Why He Brought A Jesus Lookalike On Stage For YEEZUS Tour

Kanye West definitely stepped on toes with his recent Jesus Lookalike stunt which has sparked a lot of criticism. Speaking at Wild 94.9, Kanye explains his decision to bring Jesus on stage during his YEEZUS tour.

"I had a friend of mine that is a pastor and we were discussing how we were going to deliver it. My girl even asked afterwards “isn’t that weird if Jesus comes on stage or something like that?” No we do plays all the time where people play Jesus. What’s awesome about Christianity is that we are allowed to portray God. We'e allowed to draw an image of Him. We’re allowed to make movies about Him. Other religions you can’t do that. And that's really amazing. Michelangelo did it…It’s a painting, it’s a sculpture, it’s a moving opera, it's a play, it’s a message. I’m not even going to do any comparisons with that. God knows where my heart is at," Kanye said.

You can also watch Kanye's explanation after the cut...

Kanye West Tries To Mock Christianity By Bringing A Jesus Lookalike On Stage (VIDEO and PHOTOS)

Kanye West took bizarre to another level when he brought out a Jesus lookalike on stage during the first night of his 'Yeezus' tour over the weekend, just hours before the rapper postponed the rest of the dates until October 31.

The 'New Slaves' hitmaker took to the stage at the Key Arena in Seattle on Saturday night where he performed tracks from his latest album 'Yeezus' and it seems that Kanye was on a mission to get everybody talking with the first show after he brought out an extra who bore an uncanny resemblance to Jesus, donning a white cloth and similar long dark hair.

Kanye performed his College Dropout hit, "Jesus Walks." "White Jesus, is that you?… Oh, shit!," he said jokingly, according to MTV News. Kanye', alongside a group of women back-up dancers dressed in white, later bowed to the Jesus look-alike as he stood on the mountain top, while the 'Kanye's faithful gave all praises, shouting "Yeezus" until the house lights came on.
Watch the video after the cut...

''Prophet TB Joshua; Real or Fake Is Not In My Place To Judge'' - Jim Iyke

I agree with you brother!

Read more on Jim Iyke and T.B. Joshua below:

1. Nollywood Actor Jim Iyke Delivered From Demonic Spirit @ T.B Joshua's Church (PHOTOS and Video)
2. Jim Iyke Tweets About His Deliverance
3. Patrick Obahiagbon, Segun Arinze And Charles Novia Speak On Jim Iyke's Deliverance @ TB Joshua's Church
4. More Celebrities React To Jim Iyke's Deliverance @ SCOAN

OJ Simpson Wants To Become A TV Evangelist

O.J. Simpson has found his spiritual side, according to his manager Norman Pardo, and is looking to parlay his fame and notoriety into a new career as a televangelist.

“O.J. is very religious now, and he’s been counseling other inmates with Bible studies for months, when I talk to him on the phone, all he wants to discuss is religion. “He’s obsessed!” Pardo told the ENQUIRER.

His manager said negotiations are underway for a TV deal.

Court Bans Catholic Newspaper/Non-Muslims From Referring To God As Allah

A Malaysian Catholic newspaper has lost a court battle to refer to the Christian God as "Allah" in a case that triggered attacks on places of worship three years ago.

The appeal court said that allowing non-Muslims to use the word would "cause confusion in the community".

The Herald had claimed that a government ban on the use of Allah in its Malay-language newspaper was unconstitutional. However Apandi Ali, head of the three-judge panel, asserted that "there is no infringement of any of the constitutional rights."

PHOTOS: Muslim Pilgrims 'Stone The Devil' In Final Hajj Ritual

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims converged on Mina in Saudi Arabia Tuesday for the symbolic stoning of the devil, the final stage of the annual hajj pilgrimage.

The occasion coincides with the first day of Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, which is celebrated by Muslims around the world.

Wonders Shall Never End: ''Women Should Not Drive Cars Because It Damages Their Ovaries And Pelvis''...Saudi Sheikh

A Saudi sheikh (sheikh in Arabic language literally means "elder") has warned women that driving could affect their ovaries and pelvises.

Women are currently banned from driving in Saudi Arabia and many have protested against the statute. 

However, Sheikh Salah al-Luhaydan has warned them that their health could be at risk if they get behind the wheel.

He said on news website sabq.org:

'Physiological science and functional medicine studied this side [and found] that it automatically affects ovaries and rolls up the pelvis. 

Muslim Women And Scholars React To Miss Muslimah Beauty Pageant Won By A Nigerian Woman

There has been Islamic responses to the Muslims Miss World beauty pageant known as  Miss Muslimah World contest organized by the Muslimah Foundation.  The 2013 Miss Muslimah World contest was won by a Nigerian, Obabiyi Aishah Ajibola in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The contest was organized as a riposte to the British-run Miss World pageant.

Eka Shanti founded the pageant three years ago when she lost her broadcasting job as she decided to start wearing hijab. The pageant is "Islam's answer to Miss World," she said.

"This year we deliberately held our event just before the Miss World final to show that there are alternative role models for Muslim women," she said.

The pageant has elicited series of reactions from Muslim women and scholars, while some believe the pageant violated the Islamic rule on women, others believe it's a welcome development. See their mixed reactions below:

Islamic activist, Professor Lakin Akintola released a press statement commending the organizers of the pageant as well as felicitating with the winner. Professor Akintola said:

"We align with the contest in view of the fact that the criteria were not indecent exposure and provocative postures. The contestants were tested in the areas of recitation of the Glorious Qur'an, Islamic biography, Islamic jurisprudence and current affairs. The event has also proved beyond reasonable doubt that Islam doesn't repress its women neither does it push them to the background. The event has added another feather to the cap of Nigeria and the African continent as a whole.

However some other scholars have expressed their opinions against the pageant saying "Muslimah beauty is for the husband to see not the world."

See more reactions after the cut...

PHOTOS: 21-Year-Old Nigerian Woman, Ajibola Obabiyi Wins Muslim's Miss World Beauty Pageant

The World Muslimah Foundation, a Muslim women’s group, held a beauty contest called  Muslimah World exclusively for Muslim women in the Indonesian capital on Wednesday, in response to the Miss World competition currently taking place in Bali. And a Nigerian woman has emerged the winner.

The 20 finalists, who were all required to wear headscarves, put on a glittering show for the final of Muslimah World, strolling up and down a catwalk in elaborately embroidered dresses and stilettos.

CAN Gives el-Rufai 7 Days To Reveal Source Of Oritsejafor’s Private Jet Or Else...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has given a seven day ultimatum to former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mallam Nasir el-rufai to tell Nigerians the person that gave Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the President of CAN, a private jet or risk having his dirty character exposed to the public.

CAN also advised the former FCT minister to go for a psychiatric test, in response to comments made by him in the September 14, 2013 edition of a national daily entitled: “My Problem With Atiku, Obasanjo – El-Rufai” concerning the CAN president Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor wherein he made snide remarks about Oritsejafor’s credibility.

In the interview El-Rufai had described Oritsejafor, among others, as a pretender, a ethnic bigot, a person devoid of credibility and a PDP chief propagandist.

El-Rufai said:

"The CAN president is not a religious leader. He is a religious pretender.

End-Time : New Website Where 'Christians' Hookup For Sex?

Lord have mercy! The world is definitely coming to an end sooner than we expected!

The term swinger is defined as “a person who swaps sexual partners in a group” or “who engages freely in promiscuous sex.” It has been virtually unheard of in Christian circles–until now.

A new website, built specifically for those who claim they love the Lord and also love sex with multiple partners, allows Christian swingers to hookup for sex with other like-minded folks. The website, www.christianswingers.com is a site that facilitates Christian swingers in meeting each other. It was launched earlier this year.

The site says:

For Christian Swingers things are not easy – often other religious people judge you, out of ignorance or envy, telling you that your lifestyle and love practices are wrong. But the Bible teaches us ‘Judge not lest ye be judged’ and there’s that verse about the first stone… but if you’re keen on keeping your privacy, well – yours, and don’t want your friends, coworkers, other PTA members or just about anyone else to know that you don’t have a problem with faith and enjoying free love with other couples, this sitecan help you! It’s designed to cater to the needs of those like you: devout Christian couples who still want to have an active love life and share it with another, in good faith! 

...continue reading...there is more...

Man Castrates Self After India Preacher Is Charged With Raping A 16-Year-Old Girl

A Hindu holy man castrated himself in India on Wednesday following the arrest of popular preacher Asaram Bapu, revered by millions across the country for his sermons on enlightenment. 

Police have charged the 72-year old guru with raping a 16-year-old schoolgirl at one of his ashrams, or religious centers, in August.

Images Of Islamic Clerics Who Died Decades Ago Allegedly Appear In A Mosque (PHOTOS)

Perceived image of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass

Last Tuesday, an amazing event occurred at Owode Onirin, Ikorodu, Lagos; as images of some clerics who died decades ago were believed to have made sudden appearances on the walls of Dawiz Central Mosque in the area.

When Vanguard visited the mosque, thousands of people and passers-by storm the mosque to have a glimpse.

People bowing to the obscure image

The images were identified as that of late Sheikh Ahmada Tijani, (Algeria) Sheikh Ibraheem Niass, (Senegal) Sheikh Jamiu Bulala. (Nigeria)

Although the images were not clear as at the time Vanguard visited, but those who spoke to Vanguard said the images were clearer on Tuesday when they were first noticed.

According to Eye-witness: 

“The images were noticed on Tuesday September 3, on the walls of the mosque which was constructed a few months ago and owned by Sheikh Musa Alegbeleye.”

Was Pope Francis Really Supporting Gays?

This is it:

“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” 

That was what Pope Francis said about gay people of faith Monday, prompting a lot of persons to judge the pope themselves. While some were enthusiastic, others questioned the Pope's infallibility.

Pope Francis said on Monday that he will not "judge" gays and lesbians  including gay priests signaling a shift from his predecessor and offering another sign that the new pope is committed to changing the church's approach to historically marginalized groups.

Well...I don't think the pope was"supporting" gay's. He is just quoting the bible, which says that only God can judge...who does not agree with me?

Seun Kuti Says He Is Proud To Be An Atheist

An Atheist is somebody who disbelieves or denies the existence of God. See what the youngest son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, wrote on his Facebook page:

Israeli Lawmaker Tears Up New Testament Bible (PHOTOS)

An Israeli lawmaker has torn up a copy of the New Testament in front of cameras in his parliament office.

An aide says Christian missionaries mailed the Christian scripture to Michael Ben-Ari of the ultranationalist National Union Party.

WORLD SCIENCE: Gospel Of Matthew Linked To Bizarre Trail Of Self-Mutilations

This is so strange. An online journal, the World-science.net has reported a bizarre trend of body mutilations being inflicted by some people upon themselves, in order to make the Kingdom of Heaven as allegedly instructed in the Gospel of Mathew.

Quoting medical researchers at the St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Centre in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States, world-science.net reported overall 23 cases of people who have cut off their penises or hands or removed their eyes, because they felt they had caused them some sins. Three of these lot who self-severed their penises believed their action would make them live a sinless life and as transformed eunuchs, make them live in line with the injunction in Mathew 19:12. Four others also cut off their testicles, believing same sentiments.

The Biblical verse reads as follows:

Iranian Pastor Now Faces Death Penalty For Rape, No Longer Apostasy (Abandoning Islam)!

Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani who had earlier received a death sentence for apostasy (abandoning Islam)will now be put to death for several charges of rape and extortion, charges that differ greatly from his original sentence of apostasy, Iran's semi-official Fars News agency reported Friday.

'Christian Pastor' Faces Execution In Iran, But Will Be Spared If He Converts Back To Islam!

As we wait for the formal written verdict to come through, Pastor Nadarkhani's life hangs in the balance.