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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.
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will be leading a national prayer session focused on reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer is scheduled to take place during the church’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the RCCG national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos.
Speaking ahead of the event through his Special Assistant on Administration, Pastor Dele Balogun, Pastor Adeboye acknowledged that both Nigeria and other countries are facing tough times. But he believes the current hardship is not beyond repair if people embrace faith and take positive action.
“Our nation is going through serious challenges, just like other parts of the world. But the truth is, we can overcome them with faith, as long as we don’t give room to fear or doubt,” Adeboye said. He encouraged Nigerians to reject negative confessions and instead focus on faith-driven solutions, adding that with God’s intervention, the country’s economic situation can still turn around.
The upcoming prayer session, according to him, is not just about asking for change but about opening doors to new opportunities and paving the way for national transformation.
Southern Lebanon witnessed one of its most serious attacks in months on Friday, June 27, after Israeli fighter jets bombarded areas around Nabatieh, a city located deep in Lebanon’s south. Eyewitnesses reported hearing several loud explosions as Israeli aircraft targeted hilltops and underground sites in two separate waves of strikes.
The Israeli military later confirmed the operation, saying they aimed at Hezbollah positions they claimed were being rebuilt in violation of last year’s ceasefire deal. According to Lebanese officials, the assault left one woman dead and over a dozen others injured after a residential building in Nabatieh was hit.
Local sources say the woman, reportedly a German national, had been staying in the apartment complex when it collapsed following the blast. Paramedics rushed several other residents, including those in nearby areas, to hospitals with varying injuries. The situation sparked panic across the city, with families evacuating damaged homes and roads filled with rescue teams.
Reason for the bombing
The Israeli army stated that the operation was aimed at dismantling what they described as a “reconstructed underground defense system” controlled by Hezbollah militants. According to them, Hezbollah has been rebuilding tunnels, weapons depots, and launch sites in the region, despite the ceasefire agreement brokered in November 2024, which banned such military infrastructure close to the border.
Israeli officials also claimed that the explosion in the civilian building wasn’t directly caused by their missiles but was triggered by hidden Hezbollah weapons stored in the area, causing a secondary blast.
In response, Lebanon’s government strongly condemned the strikes, calling them a direct attack on Lebanese sovereignty. President Joseph Aoun described Israel’s actions as a dangerous violation of the truce, adding that the attack could drag both sides back into open conflict. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also criticized the airstrikes, warning that Lebanon cannot tolerate repeated breaches of the ceasefire while civilians continue to suffer the consequences.
Customers of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) across Nigeria should brace for early branch closures on Monday, June 30, 2025, as the banking group kicks off its routine half-year audit.
In an official announcement shared on their verified X (formerly Twitter) page, GTCO informed customers that all their branches nationwide will stop attending to walk-in customers earlier than usual to allow for internal review processes.
The bank assured the public that this temporary adjustment is strictly for operational reasons tied to their mandatory half-year audit, a common practice among financial institutions to check financial records, processes, and compliance levels.
While in-person services will pause earlier that day, GTCO encouraged customers to make use of their digital banking platforms. Options such as internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and USSD codes, which will remain available 24/7 for essential banking transactions.
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