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Pastor Olumide Emmanuel Narrates How His Wife Left Despite Dr Olukoya, Bishop Oyedepo’s Intervention

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Pastor Olumide Emmanuel Narrates How His Wife Left Despite Dr Olukoya, Bishop Oyedepo's Intervention

Pastor Olumide Emmanuel Narrates How His Wife Left Despite Dr Olukoya, Bishop Oyedepo’s Intervention

 

 

The General Overseer of the Calvary Church, Pastor Olumide Emmanuel, has said his first wife repeatedly abused him during their nine years of marriage.

 

 

The pastor further stated that the wife, whose identity he did not reveal during the interview that was aired on Okonkwo’s YouTube channel and viewed by our correspondent on Tuesday, was an abuser and had been married twice before he met her.

 

 

 

 

Pastor Olumide Emmanuel Narrates How His Wife Left Despite Dr Olukoya, Bishop Oyedepo's Intervention

 

 

He said, “There are some things I won’t say to protect them. I became a pastor at the age of 21. I got married in 1997. This information is coming to the public domain for the first time. A lot of people didn’t know, so I just kept quiet. I lost friends.  And people didn’t know, God said I should keep quiet because he would fight for me and vindicate me. I was a victim.

 

 

 

 

“I met this beautiful daughter of Zion, and when I met with her, we started as business partners and friends. As a business partner, I didn’t know much about her personal life. When we came into contact with each other, it was time to get married, I proposed to her. And then we started a courtship; she explained to me that she was not divorced but that she had been married twice. During this period she told me her story.

 

 

 

 

 

“In the first marriage, she said she got married, but there was no sex, so the marriage was not consummated. She said she discovered that the man could not perform sexually. When the man could not perform, he (the husband) accused her saying that something was wrong with her because he had done it a week before. The man was in a relationship with one of her chief bridesmaids and she still got married to him. So when this came out, it led to a lot of other things. This is all according to her story. So when she got out of this, they went into what is called a dissolution marriage. I did my investigation.’’

Pastor Emmanuel went on to say that despite learning of his ex-wife’s unsuccessful second marriage—which was allegedly caused by the man’s broken promises and infidelity—he still went ahead and married her.

 

 

 

 

He stated, “In her second marriage, they had done the traditional rites. I knew this because she told me she wanted to go abroad for a wedding.

 

 

 

 

“And then she came back and I asked why didn’t the marriage take place. They were to get married, and the man she was to marry was a pastor in a major holy denomination here in Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“She had a business before she left Nigeria. And the man promised her that she could still be doing her business when she came. But when she got there, he shifted the goalpost and told her that she had to shut down her business in Nigeria.

“And when I showed up, and by my experience and journey with God, we went ahead and got into the relationship. But the very minute the relationship started, I started noticing things. I realized that she was in the prison of her past.

“I realized that insecurity was a major issue. And then I realized her experience had damaged her and that she was not yet healed from it. Because this was my area, I knew what to do. I knew I could help her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“And we got married at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. The General Overseer of the MFM was involved in the marriage. She took succour in prayer. I told her that prayer could not solve the issue, even though I believe in prayer. I told her she needed help. At one point, there were some things she did that surprised me. She did something that was like a high level of abuse.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He revealed that he was about to give up and move on due to his wife’s behaviour, which he had gotten tired of even before they were married, but he changed his mind when people pleaded on her behalf.

 

 

He added, “All these things were before marriage, and then she started begging and crying, saying that she was sorry. So we went on with the wedding. On the wedding day, she walked out of the wedding. People do not know all these stories. I’m doing this to help people. And I am doing this openly and globally. She walked out of the wedding; I have people that were there. Why did she walk out of the wedding? — … see how religion destroys people’s lives?”

 

 

In addition, Pastor Emmanuel said that his first wife left the wedding reception—which his mother had insisted on planning on their behalf—during the ceremony because of cultural issues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

He explained, “I don’t believe in wedding gowns and receptions. So my parents were saying, ‘You are the firstborn’, and my mother begged me saying that wedding ceremonies were done once.

 

 

 

 

 

“So when they insisted, I told them they could go ahead and that we would come and visit them. And as we were coming in, my mother came out and started jubilating that “our wife has come.”

 

 

 

 

 

“And then my wife just flipped and told my mother, ‘No, mummy, I’m not your wife. I am my husband’s wife. And that is the way they will begin to call someone a compound wife and begin to pour evil water for someone to match on.’

 

 

 

 

 

“I felt embarrassed. My mom started explaining to her that the house was Jesus’ house and that there was no evil water. She started questioning why we came, and then suddenly turned around and left. On our wedding day, she walked out. That was the beginning of the marriage for the next 10 years.

 

 

 

 

 

“It was a combination of all kinds of things. As a young man, there were many things that I began to see. Your ministry is born out of your misery. I was doing amazingly well from campus to campus, and … will still end up in a failed marriage. And this is why I decided to come and teach the next generation practical things that churches are not talking about.

 

 

 

 

 

“There were all kinds of things, including physical abuse, which we cannot discuss. I cannot go into details, but the abuse was heavy. But let me say this: if I didn’t get a slap, at a minimal count, in nine years of marriage, maybe six times. A full-grown man like me receiving slaps.”

 

 

 

 

 

He clarified that despite the woman’s constant abuse of him; he attempted to resolve their differences but only returned home and discovered that she had left the house after nearly 10 years of marriage.

 

 

 

 

 

He said, “We were coming from Dr  Daniel Olukoya’s office when she introduced me to him. And some things happened that I won’t disclose. Dr Olukoya is one of the humblest men of God I have ever seen; with the way he welcomed us. But when we got back into the car, this woman did not say a word. And when we got to where she would drop, she told me I was so arrogant. And I asked her what I did wrong.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“She said she told me somebody was her father and that I went there and started opening my mouth and felt relaxed. And that I was quoting the scripture and started asking what church I had. And, how many members do I have? She thoroughly dealt with me.

 

 

 

 

 

She said she told me not to mention any date, and I wanted to respond to her but she told me that she would slap me if I said any word.

 

 

 

I parked the car, and I looked at her because even my parents had never slapped me before.

 

 

 

 

“I asked her to repeat what she said. And she repeated that she would slap me. This is why I used to preach to people not to ignore early signs. And history can repeat itself when people refuse to learn from it. And to learn from history, it is not to experience, but that you document it all. All those things that led to abuse, I never did, but she did. She abandoned the house. I got home one day, and she was gone.

 

 

 

 

“I called my lawyer and looked at the laws of Nigeria. I called family members and waited until everything was done and I was the one who filed for divorce. Before I filed for divorce, we had sessions with Dr Olukoya, Pastor  Oyedepo   and a lot of other people.”

 

 

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Gov Charles Soludo, Ademola Adeleke, Stella Oduah, Others Storm Lagos For Primate Ayodele

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Gov Charles Soludo, Ademola Adeleke, Stella Oduah, Others Storm Lagos For Primate Ayodele

The governors of Anambra state, Charles Soludo, Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, Senator Stella Oduah and several other prominent political figures are set to arrive Lagos for Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele.

They have confirmed their attendance at the two-day grand finale of Primate Ayodele’s ‘21 day of thanksgiving’ which began in January and will end on Friday, 14th of February, 2025.

The confirmation of attendance is in recognition of Primate Ayodele’s unwavering commitment to God’s work and the credibility of his ministry.

Asides these prominent personalities, celebrity musicians are also expected at the event which is primarily to appreciate the goodness of God in the life of his prophet.

Furthermore, the former president of Liberia, George Weah, NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, United Nation representatives, and others have confirmed their attendance too.

Likewise, about twenty royal fathers have confirmed that they will be physically present to appreciate God in the life of his prophet.

Several programmes have been lined up to for the two-day grand finale including empowerment, award of scholarship, gifting of vehicles, provision of good materials, to mention but a few

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Tragedy Strikes Again: Nigerian Gospel Film Industry Mourns Actress Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, “Flora” of Abattoir

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Tragedy Strikes Again: Nigerian Gospel Film Industry Mourns Actress Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, “Flora” of Abattoir

The Nigerian gospel film industry is reeling from the loss of another beloved star, Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, popularly known as Flora for her iconic role in the acclaimed movie series Abattoir. Flora passed away on February 4, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in December.

Tragedy Strikes Again: Nigerian Gospel Film Industry Mourns Actress Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, "Flora" of Abattoir

Her death was confirmed on Wednesday by Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, son of the founder of the Mount Zion Faith Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye. In a heartfelt post on X.com, Joshua shared, “It’s been a few quiet days for me here, still struggling to process the passing of Toluwalope — a fellow drama minister and a light in this world. It’s heartbreaking and difficult to understand, but even in our pain, we continue to trust Him. It was a short run but with lasting impact.”

He added, “My heart goes out to her family. I pray the Lord Himself will comfort them beyond what words can express. May His presence strengthen them in this season of grief.”

The news of Flora’s passing has shaken social media, with fans and colleagues expressing shock and sorrow. Fellow gospel actor Oluwaseun Adejumobi took to Instagram to pay tribute to the actress, sharing memories of their close friendship and working relationship.

“Aburo mi, Toluwalope, you fought a good fight, you lived to impact. You were always willing to serve,” Adejumobi wrote. “I have read through your messages again and again—you would always say, ‘Egbon, e pe mi fun location’ (My brother, please invite me for a movie shoot).”

Tragedy Strikes Again: Nigerian Gospel Film Industry Mourns Actress Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, "Flora" of Abattoir

Adejumobi recalled that despite being bedridden, Flora remained hopeful and assured everyone she would share a testimony of survival. “While you were recovering in hospital, you were still full of life and assured us that you would soon give your big testimony of how God rescued you and helped you survive this accident! But you left us… with questions in our hearts. Still, God is God, and He is a just God! We celebrate the life you lived and the impact you made!”

He ended his tribute with a touching farewell: “Goodnight, Sister Tolu. Goodnight, Iya Ibeji. Goodnight, Flora.”

Actress Tomiwa Samson also shared her grief on Instagram, celebrating Flora’s life and dedication to her faith. “It is a privilege to have shared beautiful moments with you in this life. You have fought your good fight of faith, and you have finished your race! I love and celebrate you now and always, ‘sis mi,’ as you fondly called me. See you in heaven, our flower. You will always be our flower.”

Flora’s death comes just three months after the passing of another prominent figure in the Abattoir series, Moses Korede Are, popularly known as Baba Gbenro. His passing in November 2024 and subsequent burial on January 31 added to the wave of grief now intensified by Flora’s tragic exit.

Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe’s legacy will be remembered for her radiant performances, deep faith, and love for service. Her impact on the Nigerian gospel film industry will not be forgotten.

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Controversial Critic Verydarkman Threatens to Expose Nedu Wazobia Over Podcast Dispute

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Controversial social media critic Verydarkman has escalated his highly publicized feud with popular skit maker and media personality Nedu Wazobia, threatening to expose details about his private life. The ongoing beef reportedly stems from Verydarkman’s repeated refusal to appear on Nedu’s podcast, The Honest Bunch.

Controversial Critic Verydarkman Threatens to Expose Nedu Wazobia Over Podcast Dispute

In a video posted to Instagram, Verydarkman disclosed that Nedu had made multiple offers to have him as a guest on the podcast, even dangling enticing incentives, including the promise of a car gift. Despite the offers, Verydarkman stood firm in his rejection.

“I know your problem with me, your problem is very simple. You invited me to this podcast severally. I refused to come,” he said, expressing frustration over the persistence of Nedu’s invitations.

The situation took a more intense turn when Verydarkman issued a stern warning to Nedu Wazobia through his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. He threatened to expose alleged past intimate relationships Nedu had with women in exchange for promotional favors if the matter isn’t dropped.

“If Deji Adeyanju, my lawyer, calls me again in respect to you, I will start by listing all the girls wey you don fu¢k to give them a platform,” Verydarkman declared in his video.

The bold statements have ignited a firestorm on social media, with fans and followers of both personalities debating the veracity of the claims and eagerly awaiting Nedu Wazobia’s response.

As the controversy unfolds, many are speculating how this heated exchange between the outspoken personalities will play out on the public stage. Neither Nedu Wazobia nor his team has officially commented on the accusations at the time of this report.

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