Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasised the importance of romance in marriage alongside spiritual commitments.

In a message shared on his Facebook page, Adeboye disclosed that he and his wife, Foluke, still use affectionate pet names in private, noting that “anointing does not diminish romance.”

He encouraged married couples to nurture intimacy and romance, ensuring their marriages remain vibrant and joyful.

He explained that some pastors avoid romantic activities, believing it distracts from their spiritual focus.

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Adeboye emphasised that being anointed should not negate the need for romance, drawing an example from the Bible.

He wrote, “The fact that you are a Christian does not in any way take romance out of your marriage. Marriage is the only institution where romance and intimacy are allowed between a man and a woman.

“Some pastors hardly go on dates with their spouses because they consider such a romantic activity as a distraction from their focus on spiritual matters. Some of them don’t even play with their spouses anymore. Beloved, the anointing does not reduce the need for romance in marriage.

“Isaac was an anointed man of God and a successful businessman, yet in Genesis 26:8, the Bible says he was being romantic with his wife.

“And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife. Don’t become too rigid in your marriage; don’t have more fun elsewhere without your spouse. Make the times that you and your spouse spend together so much fun that you are always looking forward to seeing each other again. If you are married, remember how you used to talk for long hours with your spouse before you got married and had children; revive that relationship again. Your spouse is still the same fellow you were very fond of, and the things you loved in him or her are still there. Don’t let all the cares of this life distract you from the gems in your spouse.

Adeboye suggested simple acts like writing notes, using pet names, and surprising each other to keep the romance alive.

“Once in a while, compose a poem for your spouse and read it to him or her in a romantic setting. Spice things up with pleasant surprises every now and then. Write a note and put it in his or her bag so that when they get to the office and open their bag, they will see the note and smile. Have a pet name that you call each other behind closed doors.

“Up until today, there is a pet name my wife calls me when we are alone. I equally have a pet name that I call her, and every time I call her by that name, she cannot but smile at me lovingly. When we are alone, we are lovers, not Daddy G.O and Mummy G.O. Your marriage can be like heaven on earth if you and your spouse are deliberate about remaining the lovebirds that you were when you first got married.

“Don’t let the romance die.” he added.

The Federal Government has embarked on a comprehensive probe into the recent earthquake activity in Mpape, Abuja.

Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, reported on Wednesday that a specialized team from the Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is utilizing cutting-edge seismic analysis tools to investigate the tremors.

Data from seismographs indicate that the seismic events included three foreshocks and three aftershocks, with the principal quake occurring at 11:18:37 p.m. It had a magnitude of 3.1 and a depth of 11 km.

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Initial findings suggest that the tremors may be due to the reactivation of local fault lines in Mpape, a region previously affected by similar events, including those in early September 2018.

Nnaji assured the public that NASRDA is diligently monitoring the situation and advised residents to stay composed.

The government is also examining data from seismic and GNSS networks to develop appropriate response strategies.

Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC) and the convener of Revolution Now, has reported a missing bag following his recent detention by immigration authorities.

Sowore, who was held upon his return to Nigeria from the US, made the announcement shortly after his release at Lagos International Airport on Sunday.

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In a widely circulated interview on Arise TV on Sunday evening, Sowore revealed that, although his passport was returned, one of his bags—specifically a large one—was still unaccounted for.

He expressed concern that the Department of State Services (DSS) might have taken it, though the airline has indicated that the bag was tracked and should have arrived.

Sowore further disclosed that he is awaiting further clarification on the bag’s whereabouts and hopes no foul play was involved.

He said, “After they gave me back my seized passport I went to get my bag. Of course one of my bags was missing. My big bag.

“I hope it’s not the DSS that stole it. It is missing but after reaching out to the airline to look for it. The airline said the tracker on my phone from the America shows that the bag arrived. But like I said, I hope they didn’t try to do something stupid with my bag.”