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CONFRONTATION BETWEEN BENSON IDAHOSA AND THE WORLD WITCHES
Benin as has been said earlier was formerly known as the ‘City of Blood’. It would have been apt for it to also be known as the ‘Land of Witches and Wizards’. Idahosa grew up in the midst of witchcraft and idolatry. His late father was utterly disappointed that Benson could not become the deity priest that he had desired while his Grandmum remained a fervent idolater till death.
Some months after the dedication of The Faith Arena, then the largest Church Auditorium in the whole of Africa at Upper Adesuwa, GRA, Benin, by Archbishop, the news went round Nigeria, that witches from all over the globe had met in the State of Chicago in the USA and had decided to hold their first international conference. The venue was fixed as Benin City. The Chief Host, an academician of Bini Origin held a press conference and informed the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Benin as well as newspapers such as The Tribune, Sketch and Punch with arrogance that this first world conference hosting witches and wizards would hold in Benin. Soon enough Idahosa was informed and true to himself, in the next edition of ‘Idahosa and You’, a program of the Idahosa World Outreach, he said it could not be true as it was impossible. The press met Idahosa and asked what exactly was not possible and what were the consequences if any? ‘Witches from the world could not come to Benin’ insisted Benson, as he would ‘kill them all’. The city became a buzz.
The press characteristically returned to the Chief Host to inform him about Idahosa’s response and he boasted ‘Not even God can stop it’!. ‘I am a wizard and I know the power we carry’ he went on. The next day, all the headlines of the national dailies carried the story on their front pages. Idahosa was informed about the response of the Chief Wizard Host, that God can not stop the event from holding. ‘Yes he is correct’ said Archbishop Idahosa………
‘That is why I am here, God does not need to waste his time considering matters as trivial as stopping the conference of witches’.
Again, Idahosa sought to know how many witches were expected in Benin. 9,800 of them, he was told.
His house was visited by pressmen who came to advise him against the risk he was taking by challenging witches openly. ‘Witches are not to be toiled with, be careful. Do not throw your life away, it is not compulsory to take up these challenges. You are already known by the power of God manifesting in your life. You don’t have any point to prove ‘ they said. Idahosa responded:
‘Those who take care do not take charge and those who take charge do not take care’.
The Chief Host had also warned that Idahosa was a busybody, merely risking his life. When Idahosa insisted that there would be no witches conference in Benin, the media then asked if he was ready to tell the whole nation. They told him they intended to arrange a Tv program where he would meet face to face with the Chief ‘wizard’ to defend their individual positions. True to himself, he replied in the affirmative. Idahosa loved open confrontations.
About a week later they were both on air in a live program. The moderator started by saying, ‘Gentlemen, we don’t want anybody to get hurt’. He then asked Idahosa’s disputant, ‘Chief Host, are you really sure you are bringing 9,800 witches from all over the world? The moderator got a resounding ‘Yes’. He faced Idahosa ‘Dr Idahosa, are you sure you are going to be able to stop this conference of wizards and witches? ‘It is not that I am going to stop it, I have stopped it’, replied the Archbishop now raising his voice.
The moderator then told both of them:
“Are you really ready? Because I am now going to grant you time to tell us how serious your position is and how strong the power of your God is”. He beckoned on Idahosa and the Chief Host and both of them said they were ready. Quickly chipping in, Idahosa requested to be allowed to pray before the program ended as he intended to kill that day. Reluctantly, the moderator accepted. The Chief Host was unshaken.
The wizard spoke first and for about 27 minutes, quoting copiously from the old testament of the Bible, sixth and seventh books of Moses, Egyptian hieroglyphics, British writings, Jewish scrolls, Indian Maharaja and other mystical books. As he ended, the moderator asked if Idahosa heard and again he said he did. ‘What do you have to say?’ Idahosa was asked. ‘There is nothing to say. I said the proposed conference is cancelled’. How ? The moderator asked…..
Archbishop then opened the Bible and read quickly some passages from Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and some New Testament verses. He asked how many minutes he had left and was told ‘just 5’. “Fine, it is time for somebody to report to his maker” he blurted rising up. There was pandemonium in the studio. With everyone watching, he turned to the self confessed wizard and chief host and asked :
“I just need an answer from you and your life is hanging on your answer. A witch is not supposed to live and I intend to kill you now if you are one”
At home and in the studio, viewers were glued to their screens and tension was palpable all around.
“Now answer me and this large viewing audience in one or two words. Are you a wizard? Just answer, Yes or No?
‘I am not’
“What did you say because I am ready to pray” Idahosa prompted.
‘I said, I am not a wizard’ the frightened man replied.
“Then there is no need to go on, stand up and leave the studio”!
The Chief Host quickly walked out as sighs of relief filled the studio. The Christians among the TV crew smiled and kept giving each other the ‘thumbs up’ sign. Benson Idahosa began to fire in tongues……..
Next morning, the Chief Host visited his office and even collected a Bible. He however still insisted to the Media that the conference would still hold in 7 days. The media returned to Idahosa to inform him. ‘Is the conference still holding or not’?
“No comments” Benson Idahosa responded “but if the conference still holds, I will burn my Bible. I say it is cancelled”.
On the day of the opening, there was no conference. The next day, Archbishop Idahosa travelled to Lagos to see the President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, a Muslim.
“As you are very well aware, I told the whole nation that the conference of the witches would not hold in this country and you can see that it did not hold”
‘Yes’, replied the Military President. ‘When I saw you and that fellow defending your beliefs and positions, I sent telex to all our embassies not to allow even one witch or wizard into Nigeria. They were all denied visas’.
Source: Church Gist
Apostle Suleman Heals Super Falcons Player, Nkor Blessing, of One-Year Leg Injury
An international female footballer formerly with the Nigerian Super Falcons national team, Nkor Blessing, has testified that she was healed of a 12 months-old leg injury by God’s power through the anointing power of Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide.
Blessing’s testimony was announced by the wife of the servant of God, Reverend (Dr.) Lizzy Suleman, during the ‘My Time Has Come’ healing programme at the ministry’s national headquarters
The female footballer’s joy and renewed passion were conspicuous as she stood before the large congregation to tell her recovery story. While expressing confidence of returning to active play after the one year setback, Blessing recalled during the testimony that the incident happened without contact with a fellow player while she was with the Turkish Gaziantep Asya Spor.
The star footballer was signed on loan by the Spanish club, Deportivo La Coruna, for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
“I’ve been nursing the injury since last year when I played in Turkey. Amazingly, I had no contact with any of my colleagues in the field, nobody bashed me. I just woke up and we went out for training in the morning. Then I started feeling the pain when we were jogging. That is how it started. I later came down to Nigeria for a break. In Nigeria, I treated the leg but it wasn’t healed. I later had an invitation to Spain. I played in Deportivo La Coruna but I was off-season because of the injury,” Blessing narrated.
Dr. Lizzy Johnson Suleman stated that Blessing was supposed to have participated in the last match but couldn’t because of the injury and she had been nursing severe pains until she attended ‘My Time Has Come’ programme and “amazingly got healed by the power of God”.
The former Super Falcons forward presented to the congregants her x-tray test results used to locate the injury.
“That is witchcraft.” That is wickedness,” said Apostle Johnson Suleman while praying for Blessing after the healing, emphasizing reliance on God’s power through faith and prayer. “I asked her to speak about how she sustained the injury because she said nobody hit her on the field. Nobody hit her leg, she didn’t fall down or get injured through a wrong attack. It just came. That is witchcraft,” the cleric declared, praying that God that has healed her makes her whole and restores all that she has lost.
Revival Intercessors Ministries Celebrates 15 Years of Growth and Impact in Port Harcourt
Revival Intercessors Ministries International, a fast-growing Christian ministry headquartered in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has marked its 15th anniversary with a thanksgiving celebration, highlighting a journey of spiritual growth, humanitarian outreach, and nationwide expansion.
The Anniversary, held in Port Harcourt, was attended by church members, dignitaries, and representatives from various branches across Nigeria. The event served as both a celebration of God’s faithfulness and a reflection on the milestones achieved since the ministry was founded in 2010 by Apostle Samuel Chidiebere Godwin.
Speaking at the event, Apostle Godwin recalled the birth of the ministry on July 25, 2010. “It all started after a divine encounter I had earlier that month. I shared the experience with my wife and later with three other brethren, and together we took the first step. We began with just five adults and three children. Today, we can only thank God for how far He has brought us,” he said.
Over the past 15 years, Revival Intercessors Ministries has expanded its reach significantly, planting branches in several cities and states across Nigeria. The church has also established educational institutions to cater to children and young people, with a vision of raising a generation grounded in both academics and faith. In addition to its local assemblies, the ministry has hosted large crusades and revival meetings in multiple states, attracting thousands of worshippers. According to Apostle Godwin, these gatherings have been marked by testimonies of healing, deliverance, and spiritual renewal.
Beyond its core spiritual mandate, the ministry has actively engaged in humanitarian services through outreach programs and charitable initiatives. The church’s non-governmental activities have included support for the less privileged, medical visits to hospitals, and empowerment programs for families in need. “We believe ministry goes beyond the pulpit. Our mission includes touching lives physically, socially, and spiritually. That is why we have invested in education, community service, and welfare projects,” Apostle Godwin explained.
As the ministry enters its next phase, Apostle Godwin expressed gratitude to God and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the gospel. “We have never had a better last year — every new year has been greater. Our prayer is to remain consistent in God’s kingdom work. We are trusting Him for greater expansion and deeper impact in the years ahead,” he declared. His wife, Pastor Mrs. Blessing Godwin, joined in expressing appreciation to God and church members for their dedication to the vision.
The Anniversary celebration concluded with praise, worship, testimonies, and renewed commitments from members to continue spreading the message of revival and intercession across Nigeria and beyond.
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HEAVEN KISSED JOHANNESBURG: Prophet Joshua Iginla’s ‘Harvest of Miracles’ Leaves South Africa Shaken with Wonders, Prophetic Encounters and Impartation
HEAVEN KISSED JOHANNESBURG: Prophet Joshua Iginla’s ‘Harvest of Miracles’ Leaves South Africa Shaken with Wonders, Prophetic Encounters and Impartation
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Miracles Answer to His Voice: Prophet Joshua Iginla Leaves South Africa Awestruck
Johannesburg, South Africa – July 27, 2025
For three unforgettable days, South Africa stood still under an open heaven as the long-anticipated “Harvest of Miracles” conference—hosted by Champions International Ministry South Africa—unfolded with divine glory, healing, and prophetic accuracy. Spearheaded by renowned global Prophet Joshua Iginla and his equally anointed wife, Prophetess Stella Iginla, the event left thousands deeply impacted, spiritually recharged, and forever transformed.
Held at 11 Hellen Road, Mostyn Park, behind Cosmo Mall in Johannesburg, the prophetic gathering, which ran from July 25th to 27th, brought in throngs of believers and miracle-seekers from across the country and beyond. The atmosphere was electric with expectancy—and heaven did not disappoint.
From the moment Prophet Iginla mounted the pulpit on Day One, the unusual began to happen. Terminal diseases are confronted by the power of God. Families reunited. Long-standing demonic oppressions were broken. Prophecies concerning business owners, barren women, and even entire congregations were released with pinpoint precision and confirmed on the spot.
The prophetic dimension of the program was not just intense—it was surgical. Prophet Joshua Iginla, known worldwide for his deep accuracy and revelatory grace, revealed names, addresses, hidden secrets, and divine mandates for individuals in the crowd, most of whom wept under the overwhelming power of God.
Prophetess Stella Iginla, radiating grace and fire, ministered on Identity, impartation, and healing, particularly to women and intercessors. Her session on Day Two was marked by deep revelations and a stirring call to spiritual responsibility, especially among the next generation of prophetic voices.
What made Harvest of Miracles truly extraordinary was not just what happened in the auditorium—but what overflowed beyond it. Local businesses near the venue reported unusual increases in activity. Attendees from surrounding African nations and provinces testified to dreams and divine visitations the night before they even arrived at the event.
Social media was flooded with photos, video clips, and testimonies tagged with #HarvestOfMiraclesSA as the fire of revival spread like wildfire.
In the words of Prophet Joshua Iginla during the final session this morning (July 27), “South Africa, your season has shifted. What we’ve seen in these three days is just the beginning of a national spiritual reawakening. God is visiting this land again!”
Indeed, those in attendance left not just with miracles—but with mandates. Many testified to receiving spiritual gifts, divine direction, ministry activation, and a deeper hunger for God. The Champions International Ministry venue may have closed its doors for this specific event, but the doors of the supernatural remain wide open for the nation.
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