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C&S Church Bans Rituals for ‘Yahoo Boys,’ Urges Prophets to Uphold True Doctrine
The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church Worldwide has issued a directive urging its prophets to stop conducting rituals for young individuals involved in internet fraud, commonly referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo.”
This announcement was made during a pre-centenary revival held in Osogbo on Monday.
Senior Apostle Samuel Onigbinde, who serves as the Chairman of C&S Unification in Osun State, emphasized the need for the church to eradicate unorthodox and questionable practices among its members.
He highlighted that the rituals performed by self-proclaimed prophets for those engaged in fraudulent activities stand in direct opposition to the true teachings of the church’s founder, Moses Orimolade.
According to Onigbinde, Orimolade’s message centered on healing through sincere prayer, fasting, and divine intervention, rather than the conjuring of spirits or other unsanctioned methods.
“One of the main objectives of the Unification is to tackle strange and inappropriate practices within the church.
The Cherubim and Seraphim Church is not a haven for ‘Yahoo boys,’ and any prophets who misuse our sacred white garment to perform such rituals must desist immediately,” Onigbinde asserted.
To enforce this stance, a committee has been established to ensure that all members adhere strictly to the doctrines laid down by Prophet Orimolade.
The move signals the church’s commitment to uphold spiritual purity and distance itself from any associations that may taint its reputation or deviate from its core mission.
Pastor Olusegun Elijah, the convener of the pre-centenary revival, also addressed the gathering, drawing attention to the alarming rise in the number of churches across Nigeria.
He attributed this proliferation to widespread unemployment in the country, which has driven many individuals to open churches not out of a genuine desire to serve God, but as a means of economic survival.
According to him, this phenomenon has contributed to the increasing rates of crime and social decay, as many churches lack the spiritual depth to offer true moral guidance.
Elijah further warned that despite the growing number of religious centers in the country, crime continues to flourish, exposing a critical failure among religious leaders to focus on the salvation of their congregations.
He noted that many clergy members have become entangled with the political class, aligning themselves with politicians and, as a result, losing their ability to act as moral watchdogs.
“The surge in crime, despite the explosion of religious centers, is a clear indication that religious leaders have lost sight of their true calling.
Many are now driven by personal interests and financial gain, while neglecting their responsibility to hold political leaders accountable,” Elijah stated.
He concluded by urging religious leaders to refrain from political fraternization and to instead concentrate on their spiritual duties, serving as beacons of moral integrity in society.
A teenage girl, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has filed a lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the PEFTI Centre after allegedly being forced to remove her hijab before sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The suit was filed by her mother and legal representative, Basirat Ojo, who spoke to journalists in Abuja about the distressing incident. Ojo explained that on April 25, 2025, at the PEFTI CBT Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, her daughter was told she could not take the exam unless she removed her hijab, which she wears as a religious obligation. Ojo described the experience as humiliating and emotionally distressing for her daughter, adding that it was a clear violation of her rights.
The lawsuit is seeking a public apology from both JAMB and PEFTI, to be published in two national newspapers. Additionally, it calls for compensation for the rights violation and a court ruling that any policy requiring female candidates to remove their hijabs is unconstitutional.
Lawal’s lawyer, Qousim Opakunle, emphasized that the case is based on constitutional rights. He argued that the directive violated Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, especially for minors who are vulnerable to such injustices.
Many Nigerians are expressing deep concern over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following the release of the results by JAMB on Friday. Social media has since been flooded with reactions from worried parents, students, and education stakeholders, many of whom believe the scores don’t reflect the true efforts of the candidates.
One user, Oluwaseun, took to X to voice his frustration, sharing a screenshot of a student named Egbaze Victoria who allegedly scored 295 in last year’s UTME but shockingly got 132 this year. “Something is seriously wrong with these results,” he wrote. “These scores don’t reflect the abilities or track records of these students.”
Another user, Chukwuma Pius, also shared his frustration, claiming JAMB sent his daughter a result that doesn’t belong to her. “This is heartbreaking,” he said. “As a retired teacher, I know what she’s capable of. The result they sent cannot be hers.”
These complaints come after JAMB disclosed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 this year, sparking widespread calls for an investigation into the entire process. Reacting to the controversy, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi described the outcome of this year’s UTME as worrisome and emphasized the need for urgent reforms in the education sector.
JAMB has officially released the results for the 2025 UTME, but not without controversy. According to the board, results of 39,834 candidates have been withheld over suspected exam malpractices.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made the announcement at the board’s headquarters in Bwari, explaining that investigations are ongoing. He also revealed that around 80 individuals are currently under scrutiny for various exam-related offences, with Anambra State topping the list of those being investigated.
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