The Senior Pastor of Word of Power Gospel Church International, Apostle Festus Alilu, has publicly apologized to Pastor Korede Komaiya of The Master’s International Church, Warri, Delta State.

This follows a recent comment made by Apostle Alilu against Pastor Komaiya via a video on his social media page, a move that sparked reactions from various quarters.

Consequently, some supporters of Pastor Komaiya reported the case to the police, leading to Apostle Alilu’s arrest and detention.

However, in a formal apology letter dated March 23, 2025, Apostle Alilu stated that he had removed the controversial video from his Facebook page and had also uploaded a new video apologizing for his actions.

He admitted that his comments were inappropriate and had negatively affected Pastor Komaiya’s reputation.

He wrote, “I write to express my sincere and unreserved apologies for a video I posted on my Facebook page on the 8th day of March 2025, where I criticized your style of preaching.

“I regret all the offensive content of the video and the negative effects on your reputation, congregation and the entire body of Christ.

“I have removed the video from my Facebook page, and I have also posted an apology video on the same platform.

“I humbly request your forgiveness and understanding on this matter so we can put it behind us and focus on our shared commitment to spreading the Gospel.”

Reacting to the apology, the Concerned Christian Youth Forum described the move as a welcome development.

The group, in a statement by its convener, Adama James Paul, applauded the reconciliation and urged others to follow suit.

“We believe that the Christian faith and its leaders should be respected and protected against defamation and cyberbullying.

“Do NOT defame or tarnish the reputation of anyone while criticizing their actions. Remember, you are only sharing your perception or opinion, and this must be done within the confines of the law.

“A criminal offense isn’t just against the victim but against the entire state. So do not come up with lame excuses that the victim is a Christian or Pastor and ought to have forgiven.”

Amid the economic hardship in Nigeria, the Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Sunday, disclosed why dumped his high paying job in the United States, US, and returned to the country.

Pastor Giwa disclosed that his zeal to serve God made him dump his job in the US, which he said was paying him an equivalent of five million naira monthly.

Addressing his members in Akure, Ondo State, the clergyman said he opted to return to Nigeria to serve God despite intervention from his “white” boss after his resignation.

Cautioning that life is not all about wealth acquisition, the clergyman stressed the need for people to serve God.

Pastor Giwa said: “If you think the purpose of coming to this world is to acquire wealth, you have made a grievous mistake.

“The scripture tells us to serve God with all our hearts, our father Abraham gave everything he had to God and God blessed him in return.

“Are you ready to sacrifice your career for God? Are you ready to sacrifice your children for God?

“They thought was crazy when I told them at my job that I was resigning, the white people came to me and asked, are you sure you know what you are talking about? I said yes.

“They asked what happened to you? I responded nothing and what I want to do was to give my life to God, to be in his presence for 24 hours.

“If you compare how much I earned weekly, it’s more than five million naira. I ignored this things because I wanted to serve God and be in his presence.

“Where do you want to be when the trumpet sounds? Are you going to be complaining that because of my job.”

Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, atteded a special prayer, worship and thanksgiving service at Salvation Ministries Headquarters, GRA, Port Harcourt.

The Governor was accompanied by top politicians, major stakeholders, elders and leaders of the State, and associates to express gratitude to God for His love, mercy and unwavering support amid the festering political challenges.

Among those who accompanied the Governor are Chief of Staff, Dr Edison Ehie; former Senate President Pro-Tempore and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata; former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Dr Sam Sam Jaja; Chief Orits Onyiri; Chief Mike Elechi; and Chief David Briggs.

Others include Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; Amaopusenibo Fubara Hart; Chief Theodore Georgewill; Hon Kingston Sylvanus; former Mayor of Port Harcourt City, Hon Ezebunwo Ichemati; former Ikwerre Local Government Council Chairman, Hon Israel Abosi; former Emohua Local Government Council Chairman, Chief David Omereji; among others.

The church service, a testament to his deep faith and belief in God as the ultimate dispenser of justice, was an extraordinary session of worship, prayers, and thanksgiving, to appreciate the Lord and acknowledge His never-failing gifts to humanity.

The service, led by the Presiding Pastor of the church, David Ibiyeomie, who took his sermon on: “Living A Blessed Life” from Genesis 1:28, featured soul-lifting songs, scriptural exhortations, and prayers for continued peace, progress, and prosperity in Rivers State.

A special prayer session was also held for the Governor shortly after the service.