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“Don’t ask me why I left” – Ex-Usher who served under Odumeje reveals ‘secret’ many didn’t know about him
A pastor who once served as an usher at Prophet Odumeje’s church has opened up about the cleric’s early ministry days, sharing surprising secrets many people don’t know about.
Pastor CC Israel, who made the revelations in a Facebook post, said he worked voluntarily at the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry in Onitsha in the early 2000s.
Israel described Prophet Odumeje, whose real name is Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, as a gentle preacher who closely modeled his ministry style after Pastor Chris Oyakhilome...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
He noted that Odumeje often dressed in white suits, styled his hair, and mimicked Rev Chris’ preaching style during services.
Even his body movements during deliverance sessions mirrored the LoveWorld Incorporated president.
Transformation from Gentle Preacher to Comedic Cleric
According to Israel, Odumeje’s dramatic approach seen today was not always part of his ministry.
Israel added that while he admired Odumeje’s later comedic style, he sometimes wished the cleric had stayed with his early model.
The former usher also shared that the church’s location influenced his involvement.
He said Odumeje’s ministry was close to his residence at St John’s Street Odoakpu, Onitsha, making it convenient for him to attend and volunteer.
Ex-Usher Shares Personal Experience
Sharing his personal experience, he wrote: “… I was one of the members at Odumeje ministry in Onitsha in the early 2000s? I was actually one of the ushers, on a voluntary basis. I was an evangelist and had just returned to Nigeria after being away for 5 years and needed a ministry to identify with.
Odumeje ministry, Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, was very close to Anthony Fride compound in St John’s Street, Odoakpu, Onitsha, off Bida Road where I stayed at the time, so I had to attend. I didn’t know anything about him. The ministry was just very close to where I stayed.
In those days, he frequently dressed in white suits with white shoes because he was modeling himself after Rev Chris Oyakhilome. He would style his hair and mimic Rev Chris’s accent while preaching, often with one hand in his pocket. The Odumeje I knew wasn’t this rascal. He was very gentle while preaching, just like Pastor Chris. Then during the deliverance session, he would flip his legs like Pastor Chris, and next thing you know… piam… people are falling everywhere, like a pack of cards. I really wish he had stayed with the Pastor Chris style, even though this comedy part of him wouldn’t have been discovered.
It wasn’t long before I left, especially when he started looking at me one kind during some of his preaching. Don’t ask me why I left because I don’t even know . On the other hand, if Odumeje later leaves the ministry, hold Flavour responsible… lol.”
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Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has called out Air Peace after passengers, including elderly travellers, were stranded at London’s Gatwick Airport for nearly 10 hours without luggage, hotel accommodation, or clear communication. Akindele said passengers had been waiting since 6:30 am after being told a bird strike caused the delay. “Air Peace, this is unacceptable,” she wrote on X. The airline attributed the disruption to factors beyond its control.
Key Points:
Elderly passengers were struggling, and families were worn out.
Akindele demanded luggage release and hotel accommodation.
Air Peace expressed empathy, citing safety as a priority.
No confirmation that luggage was released or hotel provided.
The delay lasted from 6:30 am to nearly 4 pm...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Passengers remained stranded with no resolution as of filing.
Sources: X
Air Peace, this is unacceptable.
Passengers (including elderly people) have been stranded since 6:30AM at London Gatwick Airport with no proper communication.
After hours of delay, we were told there was a bird strike and promised a hotel. Hours later, people are still sitting…— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) May 1, 2026
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[VIDEO] Power Official Blames Residents for Electricity Outages: ‘They Consume a Week’s Energy in One Hour’
A power official in Bayelsa State has blamed residents for erratic electricity supply, saying they overload the grid by using too many appliances when power is restored. In a viral video, Innocent Lord-Douglas of the SSAEAC explained that once residents see light, they turn on freezers, washing machines, and pumping machines, consuming a week’s energy in just one hour. Nigeria’s grid struggles with only 4,000-6,000 megawatts for 200 million people.
Key Points:
The official’s comments have drawn widespread mockery online.
Bayelsa remains in darkness despite being an oil-rich state.
A new gas turbine was promised for Bayelsa by 2026.
Some defended the official’s explanation as a technical point on demand surges.
The video has sparked debate about Nigeria’s power sector crisis...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Many Nigerians see the response as tone-deaf amid persistent electricity shortages.
Sources: X
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Nigerian singer Davido has launched a series of vitriolic tweets at DJ Tunez following the DJ’s recent physical fight with Burna Boy in Lagos. The altercation occurred at Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats party. Davido wrote: “Ur just a disgusting, nasty fellow … DEM USE BOOT CARRY UR STEEZE FOREVER .. idiot.” He also retweeted a video of Burna Boy dancing to DJ Tunez’s song and dramatically falling, seen as a jab at the DJ.
Key Points:
Wizkid reacted to the incident, calling Burna Boy a “coward” for attacking Tunez with ten other men.
DJ Tunez aimed a dig at Burna Boy, calling him a “coward” and posting “All Signs of Weakness.”
The exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, but speculation links it to industry rivalries.
A user confronted Davido, saying he never stood “10 toes down” without his father’s money.
Davido fired back, telling the user to “shut up n slide for TUNEZ.”..TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The feud has escalated online, with fans divided over the altercation.
Sources: The Cable (Hizat Oluwole)
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