Prophet T.B. Joshua Is Dead

The founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) Temitope Balogun Joshua has died, family sources disclosed

Prophet 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.

The, prophet who was a frontline Nigerian preacher and televangelist, died in Lagos on Saturday evening shortly after concluding a programme at his church,

The cause of death was not known, but family sources said his remains had been deposited at the morgue and an autopsy would be performed forthwith.

Prophet 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.

His Television, Emmanuel TV, is one of Nigeria’s largest Christian broadcast stations, available worldwide via digital and terrestrial switches.

He is well known for his controversial prophecies such as the Ghana terror attack, US presidential election, coronavirus and his influence in African politics. He recently predicted Nigeria would remain one despite instability in different parts of the country.

He recently wrote on his Facebook page about plans to celebrate his 58th birthday.

He said, “As things stand, you may have realised it will not be easy for me to celebrate my birthday under the present circumstances. Some of the people who want to come are troubled by the situation all over the world. We see their fear and their worry. I feel their pain; I feel their worry.

“Therefore, let us dedicate this day to prayer and fasting. Don’t forget the needy. By the grace of God, more birthdays are ahead. God bless you! Emmanuel. Jesus is Lord! Happy Birthday.”

On September 12 2014, a guesthouse collapsed in Lagos’s SCOAN premises, killing at least 115 people, 84 of them were South Africans.