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2023: New Year Prophecies From Major Christian Clerics
By Funmilayo Olusanya
As the new year unfolds many clerics have made predictions of what to expect in 2023 especially about the coming general elections in the country.
Although the accuracy and validity of prophecies are often disputed because many people believe that the future is not fixed and can be changed through human actions or inactions.
Here are some of the 2023 prophecies by prominent Christian Clerics:
Pastor Enoch Adeboye
The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, shared his prophecies for 2023 during the church’s annual crossover service on Saturday night.
According to Pastor Adeboye, the world can expect a year of relative peace and improved weather, with opportunities for personal restoration and wealth transfer.
He also mentioned that some troublemakers may lose their ability to cause disruptions and that certain “balloons will be deflated.”
The pastor encouraged listeners to trust in God, stating that the biggest challenges of the previous year will lead to the biggest testimonies in 2023.
In his words ,” The weather will be more erratic and will now be very nice in some places but we are trusting God it will be nice wherever we are. God also says the world this year will be relatively more peaceful.”
“The biggest challenge of 2022 will lead to your biggest testimony in 2023. The Lord will speak peace to some troubled homes. In 2023, for quite a few people, there would be restoration of lost glories. Many trouble makers will lose the ability to make trouble this year. Few balloons will be deflated this year. There will be a bit of wealth transfer. Generally, 2023 is a year of many opportunities.”
Bishop Oyedepo
The founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel International, Bishop Oyedepo, recently spoke about the state of the nation, saying that he has seen it “going down the drain” and expressing his sadness about this.
He also emphasized the importance of avoiding pride in the coming year, 2023. Oyedepo believes that 2023 will be a year of spiritual awakening and growth for his church, with an outbreak of light leading to supernatural changes for individuals.
He predicts that there will be an army of giants emerging from his church in 2023 and that there will be a rise of global solution providers and financiers within the church. Oyedepo also believes that God will turn people in his church into “signs and wonders,” allowing them to operate at a supernatural level in their various fields.
Primate Elijah Ayodele
According to the spiritual leader and founder of the Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele, Nigeria’s economic outlook for the coming year is bleak.
In a recent interview, Ayodele warned that the nation would face further economic challenges, including an increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) and difficulty for state governors in paying workers’ salaries. The cleric also predicted financial crises for some banks and problems for the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.
In addition, Ayodele suggested that the Labour Party would face internal crises and that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, should manage the problems within his own party. The cleric also predicted that the G5 integrity group would not make any impact in 2023, but would betray one another. He warned Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), that those around him would betray him and that restructuring would not happen.
Ayodele also mentioned that some political aspirants would die before the election and that there would be a massive protest in 2024. Finally, he predicted a coup in another African country and protests from security agents in Nigeria’s warfront.
Prophet Joshua Iginla
According to founder and General Overseer of the Champions Royal Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla, there will not be significant drama during the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria.
He encouraged people to pray for the country leading up to the election, but assured them that there will not be as much drama as some have predicted.
Iginla stated that God is with the country and has it covered. This statement comes after various prophecies of doom have circulated about the election, causing concern among the population.
“You have to pray for Nigeria between now and the 2023 election because of the drama that may show up. But don’t worry, there won’t be much drama because God is with the country. Forget about the prophecies of doom, there won’t be much drama during the 2023 election. It won’t be as much as people are predicting because God has this country covered “, he said.
Apostle Johnson Suleman
Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has released his predictions for the year 2023, stating that individuals will experience abundance, blessings, and protection from their enemies.
Suleman also mentions that individuals will have a strong connection with the Holy Spirit and will be used by God to expand his kingdom.
Additionally, Suleman predicts that people will have the support and pride of their family and friends, and will see the failure of any negative prophecies made against them. Throughout the year, Suleman says that individuals will be surrounded by angels and will not struggle to find guidance or pursue purity.
He also says that people will move from one celebration to another and will see the fulfillment of their dreams with the help of others. Finally, Suleman emphasizes that the almighty God will be with individuals and will fill any emptiness they may feel.
Apostle Arome Osayi
The founder of the Remnant Christian Network (RCN), Apostle Arome Osayi has released a statement on Facebook addressing the belief that politics is a dirty game.
In the video, Osayi argues that politics is not inherently bad, and can even be a platform for God’s agenda if pursued by someone close to God. He encourages Christians in Nigeria to participate fully in the political process and to not sell their votes.
Osayi also notes that the negative perception of politics may be the result of bad people entering the field, and encourages people to not let this perception discourage them from participating.
In a shocking incident on Sunday morning, unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the home of Alhaji Auwal, a prominent businessman, in Garo Town, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State.
The gunmen, estimated to be around 10 in number, forced their way into the residence, breaking down a door to gain entry.
An anonymous source revealed that the attackers were heavily armed, with three carrying firearms and the rest wielding other weapons.
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They quickly gathered the entire family in one room, instilling fear and panic in the household.
According to the source, Alhaji Auwal pleaded with the assailants to spare his family and agreed to meet their demands.
The kidnappers, who were determined to extort money, received ₦8 million from the family.
Despite this payment, the gunmen took the businessman’s eldest daughter, Zainab, a secondary school graduate, before fleeing the scene.
The whereabouts of Zainab remain unknown, and as of now, the kidnappers have not contacted the family.
This abduction comes just 48 hours after the tragic kidnapping and subsequent murder of former Gombe State Permanent Secretary, Atiku Mu’azu, who was killed by gunmen after a ₦10 million ransom was paid.
The two incidents have left the residents of Kano in shock and fear, prompting calls for increased security measures in the area.
Attempts to reach the spokesperson for the Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, for comment were unsuccessful as his phone remained unreachable.
Authorities have yet to make any official statements regarding the investigation.
In a bold move, Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared on Sunday that he would not allow US deportation flights carrying Colombian migrants to access his country’s airspace.
The left-wing leader took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his strong stance, stating, “The United States cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals. I forbid entry to our territory to US planes carrying Colombian migrants.”
Petro made it clear that such flights would only be accepted once Washington established a protocol to ensure the “dignified treatment” of deported migrants.
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The president later confirmed in a separate post that he had already turned back US military planes that were en route with Colombian migrants on board, although he did not provide further specifics on the matter.
While AFP sought confirmation from US authorities regarding the blockade of deportation flights, no immediate response was forthcoming.
Petro’s statements come just a day after Brazil’s government voiced similar outrage over the treatment of deported Brazilians.
Brazil condemned the US administration under President Donald Trump, citing instances where Brazilian migrants were deported while handcuffed on flights, describing it as a “flagrant disregard” for their basic rights.
In his remarks, Petro emphasized that he would be open to allowing civilian US flights to transport deported migrants as long as they were not subjected to treatment “like criminals,” signaling a broader call for humane treatment of migrants under international deportation policies.
An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, claimed the lives of four individuals and left several others injured on Sunday morning.
The blast occurred as miners resumed operations, sending shockwaves through the community.
While the exact cause of the explosion remains undetermined, local residents have pointed to the poor handling of explosive devices by mining companies as a possible factor.
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The incident has sparked concerns about safety practices within the mining sector.
Community sources confirmed the recovery of four bodies, but authorities fear the death toll could rise.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast and assess the full extent of the damage.
One resident, Aminu, described the chaos that followed the explosion. “The sound was so loud that many of us thought it came from the hydroelectricity dam nearby. People panicked and ran into the bush for safety,” he recounted.
Another community member highlighted the potential role of mining operations in the tragedy.
“Mining companies here frequently use explosives during their activities, and this seems like an operational issue, not something related to terrorism,” the resident said, dismissing concerns about a security threat in the area.
As of the time of reporting, neither the state government nor security agencies have released an official statement regarding the explosion.
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