Anglican Priest,Jasper Akinola, Kidnapped And Rescued

Few months back the Dean of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Ignatius Kattey, was kidnapped and was freed by his abductors (check here: http://revealinvisible.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/kidnapped-anglican-archbishop-freed.html ).And this time, former  Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), The Most Reverend (Dr) Peter Jasper Akinola, was on Tuesday, kidnapped in Ogun State but according to Ogun State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Yusuf Olaniyonu, he had been rescued by men of Ogun State police command around the Ilaro axis of the state.

Prophet Ireti Ajanaku Is Dead

Prophet Ireti Ajanaku of 'Olorun Ajanaku' fame made popular by Tope Alabi is dead. The General Overseer of Christ Victory Chapel International passed away in his sleep between Saturday evening and Sunday morning at his home town,Gbongan, Osun State.
May his soul rest in perfect peace... Amen.

Boko Haram leader, Shekau, boasts

Fleeing leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, boasted yesterday that the sect has enough weapons to take on the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.
He spoke in a video message posted to journalists in Maiduguri, Borno State even as the Islamist sect killed 40 people in the state at the weekend.
Shekau vowed not to relent in the persistent attacks, claiming it is “Allah’s cause.
“All killings are allowed in Islam. Killing is allowed, but we don’t kill children, old people, even if the person is a Christian. We don’t kill the physically-challenged, female or women. We only kill adults and youths that refused to accept our teachings,” he said in the video message which he tagged: “Sallah message.”
He claimed responsibility for the recent attacks in Malamfatori, Bama, Gamboru, Gwoza in Borno State and Damaturu, Yobe State. He claimed the military did not seize any of the sect’s weapons as earlier claimed by the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) in its statement over last week’s attacks on Bama and Malamfatori.
“So whoever said what we are doing is not for Allah’s sake, let him or her wait for Allah’s judgment. God sees us and knows what we are doing. We are not doing these on our own,” he stated
Meanwhile, at least 40 people were killed in attacks last weekend on farmers and villagers in Borno.
Residents and security sources said the Islamist insurgents had on Saturday stormed a community of Maisarmari in Konduga Local Government along the Maiduguri-Bama Road.
“They disguised in Army camouflage and the people thought they were military men, unknown to them they were gunmen and members of Boko Haram. They slit their throats and left without any trace. It was a sad incident.
They also attacked Ngomari village at Mafa Local Government,” a resident said yesterday. Maisarmari is about 45 kilometres away from Maiduguri while Ngom in Mafa is about five kilometres from Maiduguri, the state capital.

Source: Sun News

Bishop David Oyedepo Storms London For EWC

Join Bishop David Oyedepo and other anointed men of God at this year European Winnners' Convention (EWC). For more information check www.winners-chapel.org.uk

Desmond Tutu Says He Would Prefer Hell Over A Homophobic Heaven And God

Desmond Tutu has said he would rather go to hell than worship a homophobic god.

The retired archbishop was speaking at the United Nations' launch of its gay-rights program in Cape Town, South Africa, a country where there is still much prejudice against gay people.

He said: "I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No, I would say sorry, I mean I would much rather go to the other place.


"I would not worship a God who is homophobic and that is how deeply I feel about this.

"I am as passionate about this campaign as I ever was about apartheid. For me, it is at the same level."

Tutu has been a long-time campaigner for gay rights.

Discrimination in Africa is still prevalent and homosexuality remains illegal in 38 countries with violent attacks common.

Last month a lesbian was killed after being sexually assaulted with a toilet brush.

Source: Huff Post

Pope Visit Brazil. (Photos)

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, is on a seven-day trip Brazil,home to the world's largest Roman Catholic population. He disembarked from the Alitalia plane in Rio's airport earlier on Monday and was welcomed by President Rousseff to cheers and applause from the waiting crowd.

The Pope waved as he left the Alitalia plane

The first Latin American Pope toured Rio de Janeiro in an open car and then met President Dilma Rousseff at the state governor's palace.Pope Francis refused to use an armoured Popemobile, despite requests from Brazilian officials.The authorities have increased security during the Pope's seven-day visit, following weeks of nationwide protests against corruption and bad governance. Some 30,000 security staff - army and police are on duty throughout his visit.

He was greeted by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff

Clashes erupted soon after the Pope left a reception at the Rio state governor's palace. Police fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowds protesting against government corruption

Source: Sky News, BBC News