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  • My friendship not tied to religion – Yul Edochie

    My friendship not tied to religion – Yul Edochie

    Controversial actor and self- acclaimed pastor, Yul Edochie has assured friends of his unwavering love for them regardless of their choice of religion. 

    He dissociated himself from discrimination while promising his friends that they will always be friends any day any time. 

    Yul added that if he preaches Jesus to any of them and they don’t believe it, it doesn’t change their friendship because he doesn’t discriminate.

    According to Yul, like minds and the love for humanity keeps them together.

    Read Also: Yul Edochie demands arrest of artist over ‘funny’ artwork of Charles Awurum

    In his words: “If you’re my friend, you’re my friend. Whether you’re Christian, Muslim, Traditionalist, Pagan, etc. If I tell you about Jesus & you don’t believe me, you’re still my friend. I don’t discriminate. What keeps us together as
    friends is the like minds we have & the love we have for humanity. YUL EDOCHIE.”

  • Yul Edochie’s daughter, Danielle removes ‘Edochie’ from her Instagram bio

    Yul Edochie’s daughter, Danielle removes ‘Edochie’ from her Instagram bio

    Danielle Edochie, daughter of actor Yul Edochie, has removed her father’s surname from her Instagram account.

    Our correspondent noted this change on Monday, February 19.

    Danielle, previously known as Danielle Yul Edochie, now goes by Danielle Diana Dubem.

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    The reason behind Danielle’s decision remains unclear, although speculation suggests it may be related to her father’s activities on social media.

  • Yul Edochie apologises to church members for failing to hold service

    Yul Edochie apologises to church members for failing to hold service

    Controversial actor and pastor Yul Edochie has apologised to members of his online church after failing to hold a live broadcast service on Sunday. 

    Netizens had dragged the self-ordained Pastor after being seen drinking a bottle of beer despite being a self-professed Pastor. 

    The Nation reported that Yul Edochie had held his first online service days after announcing his call to ministry. 

    He took to his social media page to tender an apology to his members.

    The actor noted that the reason for the failure was due to some ‘unavoidable challenges’.

    Read Also: Yul Edochie demands arrest of artist over ‘funny’ artwork of Charles Awurum

    He wrote: “Greetings to all members of the True Salvation Ministry Worldwide.
    We sincerely apologise for not holding our live broadcast today. This was due to some unavoidable challenges. But they have been sorted out. Thank you for your understanding. See you all in our next live broadcast. 

    “To all our new members, you can still watch our previous live broadcasts on our YouTube channel, Yul Edochie TV. This week will be wonderful and prosperous for us all in Jesus’ name, Amen. Always remember that the most important teaching of God is LOVE. God bless us all.”

  • Yul Edochie demands arrest of artist over ‘funny’ artwork of Charles Awurum

    Yul Edochie demands arrest of artist over ‘funny’ artwork of Charles Awurum

    Actor and proclaimed pastor, Yul Edochie has called for the arrest of an artist who recently created a caricature drawing of his colleague, actor Charles Awurum.

    Yul Edochie, who humorously expressed his disappointment at the “ugly” depiction of his colleague, demanded justice for the disrespectful portrayal.

    The actor shared a picture of the artwork on his Instagram page, revealing that he came across it and couldn’t stop laughing.

    Read Also: Yul Edochie reacts to failed prophecy on Super Eagles

    He declared that the painting was the opposite of the actor and that the artist ought to be arrested for portraying the actor in such an ugly way.

    Yul wrote: “I came across this, and I couldn’t stop laughing. The artist that did this to @charlesndawurum should be arrested.”

  • Extend hands of help to others, Yul Edochie urges netizens

    Extend hands of help to others, Yul Edochie urges netizens

    Controversial actor cum pastor, Yul Edochie has encouraged netizens to extend hands of generosity to others despite the economic situation in the country. 

    The clergyman, in a post on his Instagram page, stated that though there is hardship in the country, he believes all will be well and things will get better.

    Noting how life is short, he made the public know that none of us will be here forever as he admonished them to spread love.

    Read Also: Yul Edochie reacts to failed prophecy on Super Eagles

    He said: “Yes, everywhere get as e be for Naija now but all will be well. Things will get better. We pin here. In the meantime anything you can do to support others, pls don’t hesitate to do it. Life is short. None of us will be here forever. Spread LOVE.”

  • Yul Edochie reacts to failed prophecy on Super Eagles

    Yul Edochie reacts to failed prophecy on Super Eagles

    Controversial actor and acclaimed pastor, Yul Edochie, has responded to the series of backlash he received after his prophecy on Super Eagles winning 2023 AFCON failed. 

    The Nation reported that Yul, before the match on Sunday, predicted that the Super Eagles would defeat Ivory Coast in the final.

    In a post on his Instagram page, he said: “Today’s game will not get a penalty shootout. Nigeria will comfortably defeat the Ivory Coast.”

    However, the Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast.

    Following the loss, Nigerians on social media took to Yul’s page to express their disappointment and label his prophecy as fake.

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    Reacting amid the backlash, Yul in a post on his page said: “It is well. Thank you Super Eagles. Getting to the finals is as good as winning. We are proud of you all. Great performance in the tournament.

    “Win or lose, good or bad, we’ve been here. I love my country Nigeria. Better days ahead. Giant of Africa.”

  • Being born again doesn’t assure entry into Heaven, Yul Edochie warns

    Being born again doesn’t assure entry into Heaven, Yul Edochie warns

    Yul Edochie, the controversial Nollywood actor turned pastor, has extended his pastoral teachings to his Instagram followers, emphasizing that merely being born again does not guarantee entry into Heaven.

    The acclaimed pastor underscores the importance of cultivating a heart filled with love and fairness to embody the essence of being a born-again Christian.

    Expressing his concerns on his Instagram page, Edochie highlights the discrepancy between professed faith and actual intentions.

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    He encouraged believers to prioritize actions grounded in love, kindness, and fairness towards others over mere declarations of faith.

    He said: “Being born again is not an express ticket to Heaven. Many born-again Christians have the wicked hearts you can ever find on earth. My God says; embrace love. Free your heart of wickedness & hate. Love everyone, whether they’re Christians or not. Be fair & just in your dealings. Bear no grudges.

    Spread love & kindness. Treat everyone equally. Let your presence bring light into people’s lives. Be a good person. Yul Edochie.”

  • Yul Edochie declares self most handsome pastor in Africa

    Yul Edochie declares self most handsome pastor in Africa

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie has declared himself the most handsome pastor in the African continent.

    Yul began his online Ministry, True Salvation Ministry, weeks ago.

    Read Also: Yul Edochie appreciates father for supporting pastoral calling

    Sharing his photo on Instagram, the thespian claimed that because of his handsomeness, many are predicting that his church will be dominated by female members.

    He captioned the photo: “Most handsome Pastor in Africa. Dem say na women go full my church.”

  • Yul Edochie appreciates father for supporting pastoral calling

    Yul Edochie appreciates father for supporting pastoral calling

    Actor Yul Edochie has expressed appreciation to his father, Pete Edochie, thanking him for his unwavering support towards his new found ministry.

    The movie star, two weeks ago, revealed that he was finally ready to accept the call of God, with the announcement of his online Ministry, True Salvation Ministry, where he will be preaching the gospel.

    Taking to his Instagram page, the actor revealed that his veteran father has endorsed his ministry after watching his first service and enjoyed it.

    He said his father called him on Wednesday to congratulate him for successfully holding his first life program as a Minister of God.

    Questioning what more he could ask from a father, he appreciated him for the support and prayed for him to live longer.

    Read Also: Yul Edochie lucky that God isn’t Amadioha – Daniel Regha

    “yuledochie. So yesterday, my father called me and congratulated me for successfully holding my first live program as a minister of God.

    He said he watched it and he loved it. He then gave me some bible verses to read and talk about in my program. What more can I ask for from a father?

    Thank you for the support, Dad. Chief Pete Edochie. @peteedochie

    “The Lion of Africa. May God keep you for many more years.

    (120 years and above). And continue to grant your heart’s desires.

    Joy, peace, happiness, wealth, and fulfillment shall be yours forever.

    Amen. Ononenyi na Nteje. Ebubedike. Ibobo Umueri. The Lion of Africa. Nwoke Ike. Nobody comes close to you. Thank you, Sir. I love you, Dad. My man for life,” he wrote.

  • What God told me after death of my son- Yul Edochie

    What God told me after death of my son- Yul Edochie

    Actor Yul Edochie has reflected on what God told him after the demise of his son, Kambili. 

    Yul, while sharing the profound words on his youtube channel, looked devastated.

    He claimed to have heard from God, who assured him of unwavering love. 

    Yul Edochie asserted that God told him he was preparing him for a journey ahead, which in due course, he would comprehend.

    He said: “I was in my room all alone in my house in Lagos. I was all alone, I was heartbroken, shattered. This happened a few days after I lost my son. I was knocked out, just in my room, down, I couldn’t understand why it happened.

    “God spoke to me, he said a couple of things to me. The first thing he said is that I shouldn’t think He doesn’t love me. I love you, and I have always loved you and I will always love you, but I have my reasons for letting this happen.

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    “He said I wouldn’t understand why this is happening now, at this point in your life, but in time to come, you will understand.

    “Then He said again that I need the pain and he is taking me somewhere, on a journey and because of that journey I need the pain and the pain I was passing through is part of the process.

    “He told me to give him praise, at all times and in all situations. You don’t know why I let it happen, but trust him and give him praise.

    “God also said to me that it is okay to cry, but when I am done, I should get up, wipe my tears, and keep moving because I am a soldier.

    “All the things happening in your life, it all your destiny, you need the process”.