A video has surfaced online showing a group of church members darkening their faces, following instructions reportedly given by their prophetess.

In the clip, the congregation could be seen praying fervently on their feet, while their faces were smeared with a dark substance believed to be charcoal.

According to reports, the prophetess instructed her followers to darken their faces as a spiritual act to ‘destroy shame’ and remove any form of reproach from their lives.

The unusual scene has sparked widespread reactions online, with many questioning the practice and its spiritual basis.

As of the time of this report, the identity of the church and its prophetess had not been confirmed, though the video continues to circulate widely across social media platforms.

Below are some of the comments;

“The world is a beautiful place once you remove religion from your face.”

“Just pause for a second, all I can see is the business angle. Who supplied the black stuff must be the pastor.”

“Where in the Holy Bible is that written? It’s clear some people are just too lazy to do what God actually requires of them; that’s why they’re easily deceived by anyone claiming to be a prophetess.”

“If an artist told everyone to paint their face black for a concert, you won’t give the same reaction, and now it’s regarding spiritual warfare, you are pointing at it.”

“Nigeria remains the only country where unemployment turns into outright stupidity in the name of religion, and even the educated abandon their brains.”

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Church Members darken their face to spiritually destr0y their “shame” following their prophetess instruction😭🫵🏽
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— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 29, 2025

A Nigerian man has shared his frustration online after a relative he had generously supported returned to ask for more money months after receiving millions to start a business.

In a post shared on X (Twitter), the man narrated how he had been financially assisting a family member repeatedly until he decided to put an end to the cycle by offering a large sum of money as a grant.

“I’ve got this family member who’s always asking me for one thing or the other. A few months back, I decided to end the cycle of constant handouts and gave him a substantial amount, not as a loan but as a grant. I mean tens of millions to start a business with the clear agreement that he’d never come back to ask me for money ever again.

That was in July. This morning, he hit me up asking for money again, and I haven’t been this mad in a long minute. Honestly, how does one deal with this black tax problem?”

His post sparked widespread discussion online, with many users sympathizing with his frustration and sharing their own experiences with financially dependent relatives.

Others weighed in on the concept of ‘black tax,’ a term commonly used to describe the financial pressure on employed or successful individuals to support extended family members.

Below are some of the comments;

“TBH, the person you dey vex for na yourself. I have found the best way to deal with people is for you to pay for them to learn a skill. If they fail at this, don’t waste your time with these ones. Move on.”

“Welcome to the club. That starting a business move is the ultimate scam. I think the best way to reduce black tax is to create something like a family Venmo. Let everyone in the family know what you gave, and let all requests be seen by everyone. People will behave or be cautioned.”

“Stop indulging them and make peace with your decision. Giving a lot of money to someone who has shown they’re incapable of creating value was the mistake. They were always going to exhaust it and come back for more. You don’t even have to say much. Just move on.”

A video showing a young boy praying calmly after getting trapped in an elevator has gone viral, drawing admiration from social media users for his display of faith.

In the short clip, the boy, who appeared to be alone inside the stalled elevator, could be heard saying softly, “Lord, please open the door… I’m a little scared, but I know You’re here with me.”

Moments later, the elevator doors reportedly opened, and the boy was safely reunited with his family.

The touching video has since spread widely across social media platforms, with many praising the child’s calmness and trust in God rather than giving in to panic.

Below are some of the comments;

“Still happened to me this morning. Needed God’s help, said a prayer, and the next minute, help came God is great.“

“Evidence of good parenting. Now this child will always trust God in every situation.”

“He will always trust God ehn the fact that he said amen and the door opened. His parents have won in life.”

“That’s faith At a very young age Kudos to his parents for bringing him up in the way of the Lord.”

“Omo, Best post you’ve dropped to me Have learnt and will hold on to this, praying in all situations no matter how good or bad it is.“

Watch the video below,

A little boy got stuck in an elevator and prayed, “Lord, please open the door… I am a little scared, but I know you are with me”. pic.twitter.com/pl7br4MocT

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) October 28, 2025

A yet-to-be-identified man reportedly lost his Land Rover LR3 to a woman he met at a cinema in Lekki after offering her a lift home.

The incident occurred after a late-night movie at Genesis Deluxe Cinema, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki.

According to accounts shared online, the man, an oil company worker who had just returned from an offshore shift, met the woman at the cinema and offered her a ride to Lekki Phase 1.

The two reportedly discovered they were both from Benin City and decided to spend more time together. They later went to a restaurant before heading to the man’s residence in Lekki.

The following morning, they agreed to prepare a local meal but discovered there was no fish at home. The woman volunteered to drive to the market to buy some, assuring him that she could drive.

He handed her the car keys and instructed his security guard to open the gate. However, several hours later, she failed to return, and attempts to reach her were unsuccessful as he had not collected her phone number.

After checking around his house, he revealed that the small purse and bag she left behind contained only a few personal items, and both the woman and the vehicle have not been seen since.

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A story shared on social media has sparked conversations after a lady turned down her fiancé’s proposal because he wanted her to quit her career and become a full-time housewife.

An X (Twitter) user recounted how his cousin’s father sponsored her education at one of the best universities in Italy, where she studied Architecture and Design.

After returning to Nigeria, she began her professional career and later met a man who proposed marriage.

Their relationship took a turn when her fiancé told her he expected her to give up her career after marriage to focus solely on taking care of the home.

However, she refused and told him that if her father wanted her to become a full-time housewife, he wouldn’t have spent thousands of euros sending her to one of the best universities.

According to the tweet, the lady later married a man who supported her ambitions, and together they now have children and a thriving family life.

He concluded the post by saying; “As a lady married shouldn’t stop your dreams and goals in life , it should enhance it.” 

Below are some of the comments;

“This is exactly why we should always know our worth“

“Your cousin is a total boss She stood up for herself and her dreams.”

“That first guy must be a coward for saying that shit to her thank God she stood her ground she wasn’t desperate.”

An X (Twitter) user has gone viral after sharing how her mother outsmarted a scammer who once defrauded her in 2021, and the same man returned to her shop in 2025.

According to the user, the scammer showed up with someone he introduced as his personal assistant, pretending to be a potential customer.

What he didn’t know was that her mom had an incredible memory for faces and recognized him immediately.

She kept the conversation going, offered them drinks, and told them she wanted to make a transfer, but secretly called her husband.

Her dad, who was at work at the time, quickly contacted the area boys to head to her shop. While the supposed customers waited patiently for the transfer to go through, the area boys arrived and pounced on them.

The woman confronted the main suspect, recalling exactly what he wore the day he scammed her four years earlier, leaving him stunned.

“They were beaten until my mom had to call my dad to tell them to stop before something bad happened. The suspects were later handed over to the police,” the X user added.

Below are some of the comments;

“I’m the male version of your mum, but there won’t be anything left to call the police to come pick, rather the mortuary will be called.“

“I still remember the face of the guy who came to my aunt’s store in 2022 and stole my phone. His height, stature, and face. I could see him right now, and in a second, I just knew he was the one.”

“Your mom didn’t do well at all. She shouldn’t have taken justice into her own hands by doing that; she could also have been arrested if Nigeria were working. Next time, she should add cement to water and give them to drink because scammers don’t deserve peace.”

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