World's Richest Pastors.

According to the www.richestlifestyle.com , here is the list of the Richest Pastors in the World and it is interesting to note that we have 5 Nigerian Pastors and 4 American Pastors on this list. Nigerians, does this say that we are the most religious people in the world??? Check out the list below:

10) Joseph Prince – Net worth: $5 Million (Singapore) Annual salary of this Singaporean pastor is $550,000. Pastor Joseph Prince is the senior pastor of the New Creation Church in Singapore. The New Creation Church’s financial income was reported at $44.7 million US dollars in 2008. He hosts a religious program called “Destined to Reign.” He has addressed many congregations worldwide.

9) Chris Okotie – Net worth: $10 Million (Nigeria) Chris Okotie was a pop musician in the 1980s. He embraced the Bible and set up the Household of God Church, one of Nigeria’s most flamboyant congregations. He is an automobile lover and owns several posh cars which include a Mercedes S600,  Rolls-Royce, Hummer and Porsche.

8) Matthew Ashimolowo – Net worth: $10 Million (Nigeria) Matthew Ashimolowo’s Kingsway International Christian Center is the largest Pentecostal church in the United Kingdom. It has assets worth more than $40 million and earns profit of more than $10 million.

7) T.B. Joshua – Net worth: $15 Million (Nigeria) Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua is Nigeria’s most powerful, controversial and philanthropic preacher. He heads the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), a congregation he founded in 1987. The Christian minister, televangelist and faith healer is a big giver; his humanitarian works include education, healthcare and rehabilitation programs. He is the owner of Emmanuel TV, a Christian television network.

6) T. D. Jakes – Net worth: $18 Million (United States) Bishop T. D. Jakes is the apostle/bishop of The Potter’s House, a non-denominational American mega-church that has over 30,000 members. His ministry’s annual revival MegaFest draws more than 100,000 people.

5) Billy Graham – Net worth: $25 Million (United States) Billy Graham is a southern Baptist. He earned celebrity status when his sermons were broadcast on radio and TV stations all over the USA. He founded the Billy Graham Evangelist Association in 1950.

4) Creflo Dollar – Net worth: $27 Million (United States) This American televangelist, pastor is also a Word of Faith teacher. He is a founder of the non-denominational World Changers Church International. He has built a multimillion dollar ministry on the message “It is the will of God for you to prosper in every way.”

3) Benny Hinn – Net worth: $42 Million (United States) This Israeli-American televangelist earned wealth through his ministry and evangelical program. He is well-known for his regular miracle healing crusades, which are held in large stadiums in major cities and broadcasted in the TV.

2) Chris Oyakhilome – Net worth: $50 Million (Nigeria) Chris Oyakhilome’s church Christ Embassy has more than 40,000 members, several of whom are successful entrepreneurs and politicians. This pastor’s diversified interests include magazines, newspapers, a TV station, a record label, hotels, satellite TV and real estate.

1) David Oyedepo – Net worth: $150 Million (Nigeria) Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor in Nigeria and the world. He is the founder of the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry. Ever since he founded this ministry in 1981, it has grown to become one of Africa’s largest congregations. He hosts three services every Sunday in The Faith Tabernacle. This prosperous pastor owns private jets and homes in the US and the UK.

Culled from Star Gist.

Photo Speak.

Ini Edo, Ssh, You're A Cheat .

Contrary to Ini  Edo's claim that she never cheated on her husband during her 8years marriage in her tweets, the family of her ex husband have risen up to denounce her claims, they called her a serial cheat who was caught on several occasions in Lagos and parts of South South zone. They added that she had been beaten up on one or more occasions by people who were ordered by jealous wives. Stressing their point they called on her to remember how many times they caught her and she pleaded for forgiveness with a promise to change.
Recall the family of Ini Edo refunded the brideprice paid by her husband when their marriage became irreconcilable, thus terminating traditionally the marriage between both of them.

Paedophilia Nabbed In Okpanam.

A 39year old carpenter defiled a 2year old child in Okpanam an adjoining town to Asaba. The carpenter had sex with the little child when both parents left her at home for an assignment,  when the parents returned and discovered the man defiled their daughter he was immediately reported to the Police who arrested him for interogation. The family of the defiled child and the carpenter share the same compound as neighbours.

"God Says I Will Be The Governor Of Lagos State" Pastor Says.

Pastor Kayode Jacobs a clergyman says he has been anointed by God to be the next Lagos governor in order to impact the people directly. He stated that he was divinely directed to contest for the position and had been given assurance of victory over other aspirants.

Pulpit Abuse

With the fast approach of the forth coming elections in 2015, some aspirants have resulted to using the House of God for campaign making bogus political promises they are not likely to fulfil. In some developments Politicians  visit known men of God and worship with their large congregations with the view of the Congregation approving  their candidature. While they are free to exercise freedom of  worship, it is mundane to step up to the pulpit pick up the microphone and turn the church to a political rally. Men of God are advised to be cautious so that they do not loose their credibility.

South Africa Government Seizes Another $5.7m Cash From Nigeria.

South Africa government in 4weeks seized another $5.7m apart from the $9.3m cash for arms deal from Nigeria. While the anger of Nigerians are yet to be abated on the first deal, another deal arises. The latest deal is reportedly between Cerberus Risk Solutions, an arms broker in Cape Town and Societè D'Equipment Internationaux, a Nigerian company in Abuja. It is important to note that both transactions have sparked suspicion and anger amongst Nigerians.