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Oyedepo Issues Update On His ₦100bn World's Largest Auditorium

Oyedepo Issues Update On His ₦100bn World’s Largest Auditorium

July 12, 2022 10:45 am

Bishop David Oyedepo who is the Founder of the Living Faith Worldwide, has given an update on the church’s construction of the world’s largest auditorium which he has nicknamed The Ark.

On completion, the massive Ark building  will have a sitting capacity of 109,000 seats. It will take 109,000 worshippers at a single sitting, making it the world’s largest.

Speaking on Sunday during sermon, Oyedepo said he must confess to the congregation what the Lord is doing with the Ark project.
“The raw hand of God. 20,000 seat
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You Have The Most Corrupt Regime - Oyedepo Blasts Buhari

You Have The Most Corrupt Regime – Oyedepo Blasts Buhari

June 13, 2022 8:34 am

Bishop David Oyedepo who is the Founder and President of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has minced no words as he lambasted President Muhammadu Bubari’s administration, tagging it the most corrupt regime the country has ever seen so far.

Oyedepo, who spoke during a church programme, Special Prayer for The Nation, on Monday lamented the level of hardship imposed on Nigerians through corruption.

According to Oyedepo, the Federal Government claimed to be fighting corruption but the officials are also corrupt.

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He said the ₦80 billion allegedly stolen by the …

End SARS: Critics Mock Bishop Oyedepo Over Silence

End SARS: Critics Mock Bishop Oyedepo Over Silence

October 9, 2020 11:44 am

Some Nigerians have berated the founder of the Living Faith Bible Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, over his silence in the wake of the extrajudicial killings by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.

Nigerians lamented that Oyedepo has the power to help in such situations but have remained silent.

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However, some Nigerians dismissed the claim, stressing that the Living Faith founder was the most outspoken pastor in the country.

In a mixed reaction on Twitter, Nigerians maintained that Oyedepo has always spoken against bad governance in the country.

They made the call in …

It's A Demotion For Me To Be Nigeria's President – Oyedepo

It’s A Demotion For Me To Be Nigeria’s President – Oyedepo

October 5, 2020 3:38 pm

Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, has said that he will reject a call to become the President of Nigeria.

Addressing his church yesterday, Oyedepo said he would see it as a demotion if called upon to become the country’s number ones.

The cleric said that God specifically, in 1984 asked him (Oyedepo) if he was interested in becoming a President.

Bishop Oyedepo said,’I’m saying it again, some are very upset about it, that’s their problem. I will consider it a demotion if I were invited to be the President of this great country.’

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You Will Have To Manufacture Your Country – Onochie To Oyedepo

You Will Have To Manufacture Your Country – Onochie To Oyedepo

August 17, 2020 9:34 am

Lauretta Onochie, media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the warning by the founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, against the application of the Company and Allied Matters Acts (CAMA) in churches.

Oyedepo on Sunday warned that the church is directly connected to God and therefore does not operate under the rules of men.

Under the new CAMA law signed on August 7 by President Buhari, religious bodies (churches and mosques) as well as charity organisations, will be strictly regulated by the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs …

Bakare Attacks Oyedepo, Oyakhilome Over Church Opening

Bakare Attacks Oyedepo, Oyakhilome Over Church Opening

May 11, 2020 6:41 am

Founder and Senior Pastor, Citadel Global Community Church, CGCC, Tunde Bakare has attacked Bishop David Oyedepo and Pastor Chris Oyakhilome for criticising the governments for closing churches and opening markets amidst Coronavirus outbreak.

Oyakhilome had few days ago lashed out at Church leaders who agreed with the government to shutdown churches to halt the spread of Coronavirus, saying they are not true Christians.

Oyakhilome, in a telecast, said the church leaders should have told the government to give them time to pray and consult with their congregation before thinking of closing churches.

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Police Warn Oyedepo Over Decision To Reopen Church

May 10, 2020 6:28 am
The police in Ogun State have sent strong warning to Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) over his plan to reopen his church.

Bishop Oyedepo, in a viral video, on Friday, said he had declared churches open, saying anybody against the reopening of churches will die.

Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church is headquartered in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government area of Ogun State.

Read Also: Oyedepo Blasted For Criticising FG Over Church Closure

In a veiled reference to Oyedepo, the police said they have information that some religious leaders in Ogun are preparing to open their religious centres

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Oyedepo Blasted For Criticising FG Over Church Closure

Oyedepo Blasted For Criticising FG Over Church Closure

May 7, 2020 1:08 pm

Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners Chapel has come under attack for criticising the reopening of markets while churches remained closed in Nigeria.

As part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Nigerian government banned religious gatherings till further notice.

However, Oyedepo speaking on Wednesday morning during the Covenant Hour of Prayer programme of the Church, said the continuous closure of churches was suspicious.

He disclosed that the Lord told him that it was part of moves to stop the church of God from expanding.

His comments did not go down well with some Nigerians on social media.

They

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Oyedepo Blasts FG For Locking Churches, Opening Markets

Oyedepo Blasts FG For Locking Churches, Opening Markets

May 7, 2020 7:42 am
Presiding  Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has chided the Federal and State Governments for opening markets and continue to lock up churches in the country.

Oyedepo, in his sermon, said the churches should be opened, wondering why government took such a foolish decision.

Read Also: Oyedepo Finally Obeys Govt Orders On Sunday Services

He said there was something wrong for government to allow markets to open for six hours and not allow churches to open for two hours.

“There should be opening of the churches around the world. Sir, there is something wrong for people to be

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It's A Demotion For Me To Be Nigeria's President – Oyedepo

Oyedepo Finally Obeys Govt Orders On Sunday Services

March 29, 2020 5:58 am
Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church also known as Winners Chapel, on Sunday complied with government’s directives banning religious gathering due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in Nigeria.

Oyedepo held service at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland in Ota, Ogun State with fewer members while others were directed to join online.

In his message entitled: “Special anointing for the headline of nations,” Oyedepo urged his members watching to anoint themselves.

He expressed the belief that in “no distant time, God would remove the disease.”

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Ogun State government had placed a ban on public

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You Will Have To Manufacture Your Country – Onochie To Oyedepo

Oyedepo Remorseful: Begs Ogun Govt For Flouting Ban

March 24, 2020 5:49 am

President, Living Faith Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has apologised to the Ogun State Government for flouting its order on large gathering in view of the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands of worshippers throng the Living Faith Church in Ogun State on Sunday in defiance of government’s directive banning gathering in excess of 50 in the state.

But Oyedepo has apologised for his action.

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The apology letter issued by Pastor Steve Ogah, Special Assistant to Bishop David Oyedepo, read:

“Coronavirus: Compliance with Government Order – Matters Arising*

“It has become

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