IK Ogbonna, the actor, has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to tackle the issue of “fake miracles” in churches.

In an Instagram post, Ogbonna condemned the practice, arguing that it mocks Christianity and deceives vulnerable individuals.

The movie star cautioned Christians against social media trends that disrespect their faith.

“It is heartbreaking to see pastors using fake miracles to deceive and exploit vulnerable people,” he said.

”These acts stain the true essence of Christianity, turning faith into a spectacle for selfish gain. The consequences? Broken trust, lost lives, and faith manipulated for profit.

“To those pastors, it’s time to reflect. Using God’s name for falsehood is a betrayal of the gospel. To the victims, remember your faith is sacred, and true miracles don’t come from deception.

“Let us also be cautious not to get carried away by social media trends that disrespect and ridicule our faith.

“Christianity should never be used as a tool for likes, views, or viral content.

“I call on the government and religious bodies like the Christian Association of Nigeria to step up, regulate, and hold these bad actors accountable.

“Christianity is about truth, love, and humility-not fraud, manipulation, or mockery. Let’s stand together to protect the integrity of our faith!”

Ogbonna’s post came after clips of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries’ members sharing their strange testimonies went viral on social media.

In one of the videos, an elderly woman claimed she was attacked by four armed robbers but miraculously gained control of their guns.

Similarly, a man testified that he survived kidnapping, machete attacks, and gunshots “without sustaining any injuries”.

Another man alleged that a lion rescued him from kidnappers by lifting him into the air and guiding him to safety.

The clips sparked skepticism and questions about the authenticity of the church members’ testimonies.

Comedian Dee One earlier warned critics not to incur the “wrath of Lazarus Muoka, the church’s general overseer”.

Christine Doja Otedola, the mother of Femi Otedola, the Nigerian billionaire businessman, has been conferred with a Papal honour by Pope Francis.

A Papal Papal honour — one of the highest awards in the Catholic church — is a distinction granted by the Pope to individuals in recognition of their service to the church and society.

On September 14, the title was conferred on Christine by Alfred Adewale Martins, the Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, on behalf of the Pope.

She was honoured in the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice category.

Otedola took to his X page to share photos from the event and congratulate his mother on the award.

“Congratulations Mummy – Dame Christine Doja on your award of the Papal honour of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by His Holiness Pope Francis. This is a honour well deserved,” he wrote.

Jeremiah Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Delta state, has gifted N2.5 million to a woman who recently gave birth to sextuplets.

Last week, a lady announced that her mother welcomed six children — three boys and girls — 26 years after she was born.

In a now-viral video, Fufeyin, alongside his church executives, visited the parents of the sextuplets in the hospital.

The cleric donated N2.5 million to the parents for the welfare of the newborn babies. The donation was on behalf of the Jeremiah Fufeyin Foundation.

In the video, the children’s father kneels and appreciates the cleric, while the mother breaks down in tears and shows gratitude.

“This is N2.5 million. We at Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation hereby support the sextuplets with this money,” the clergyman said.

It is understood that the woman is a member of the cleric’s ministry.