Nigerian popular Prophet TB Joshua dies at age 57
A renowned Nigerian televangelist, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, has allegedly died at age 57.
He was pronounced dead on Saturday evening after church service.
According to information, Prophet TB Joshua, the founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), died in Lagos shortly after concluding a programme at his church.
Information allegedly stated that the bereaved family was preparing an official statement.
The cause of death was not immediately known, but family sources said his remains had been deposited at the morgue and an autopsy would be performed forthwith.
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Mr Joshua reigned for several decades as a fiery preacher on television, using his platform to attract a large number of Christians from across the world.
Emmanuel TV, run by Mr Joshua’s SCOAN, is one of Nigeria’s largest Christian broadcast stations, available worldwide via digital and terrestrial switches.
In 2014, his church was at the centre of a multi-national investigation following a section of his church headquarters in Lagos collapsed, leaving dozens killed and many more injured.
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Mr Joshua denied allegations of negligence and a trial over the incident was still underway prior to his demise.
Source: www.spotonnews.net
