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Nigerians react to BBC’s documentary exposing sexual abuses, other attrocities allegedly committed by late prophet TB Joshua
Rushes of a documentary by the BBC on the life of late prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) have attracted massive reactions from the public, even as the main broadcast is scheduled for today, January 8, 2024.
The 3-part investigative documentary is said to be loaded with several allegations against the late Prophet popular for his many miracles, prophecies and charity works.
The documentary is set to expose the alleged atrocities and sexual crimes committed by the renowned clergyman.
A part of the documentary, Nationwide Reports was told, revealed how some church members and workers shielded the congregation from the truth, which lasted over two decades.
In a snippet which made rounds online over the weekend , some alleged survivors of abuse, rape and molestation narrated how they were exploited, manipulated, and silenced by TB Joshua.
However, some netizens took to the micro-blogging platform, X, to express their views and opinions on the sexual allegations raised in the snippet.
While many condemned the clergyman, others said it would have been fine if the documentary was published while he was alive.
See some of the reactions below.
@pacifik_cruise wrote: “In as much as I’ve never been a fan of TB Joshua, these revelations would have been more reasonable and relevant while he was still alive. Now he’s not here to defend, deny or accept whatever atrocity you might have uncovered.”
@Ola_ayeni_ wrote: “When Mrs Bisi Johnson exposed this man years ago detailing with graphic details the sexual abuse she and others were subjected to by this “prophet” many Nigerians went to social media to drag and bully her. But I’m glad that the truth has finally emerged.”
@Wale_A3 wrote: “No time is the best time but I wish this had been released before the man’s death to allow Hima right of reply.
Anyway, this is an opportunity for people to learn that behind many of the people we respect and try to emulate there could be areas of their lives that are evil.”
@hoesluvlaroi wrote: “You guys are not serious you waited 2 years later to tarnish his image.”
@ejimma_official wrote: “People mentioning Late TB JOSHUA here, where in the writeup or videos where it’s written that TB JOSHUA is actually who they are talking about here, except I didn’t see it oo.”
@von_Bismack wrote: “He deserves a posthumous trial and sentencing. These are grievous crimes init.”
@MakeleleJersey wrote: “Who will defend him now, even in death? It would have made much more sense if all this were released while he was still here with us.”
@Nwadienoel wrote: “While I do not care about what happens in any organized religious setting, my concern is; does the @BBCAfrica or any of the BBC arms conduct these kinds of undercover investigative reportage IN the country, UNITED KINGDOM.?”
@escapefromnaija wrote: “Nonsense. Same BBC where staff are victimized and stories are stolen? We’ve been on this app long enough to remember.”
@Laycon30BG wrote: “He was a great philanthropist and a preacher of love.TB Joshua was not a perfect human being.He opened different schools around the world, including in Jerusalem. Why don’t you guys create a documentary about his good deeds when he was alive?BBC Africa you want to tarnish his image.”
@PeborH wrote: “The timing of this documentary is suspicious,At a time where Christians are maimed and killed in Nigeria and Christians are agitated, they come up with a documentary about a Christian leader,then the next few days people will be discussing this and forget the happenings.”
Olugbenga Ige Ige Olugbenga is a fine-grained journalist. He loves the smell of a good lead and has a penchant for finding out something nobody else knows.”
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Thursday, deliver judgments in two cases involving the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.
According to information on the official website of the court, the matters, listed under “Political Appeals”, have been added to the cause list for Thursday, April 30, 2026.
While judgment in the ADC matter, marked SC/CV/180/2026, has been fixed for 2 pm, there is no time yet for that if the PDP.
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of fifteen nominees to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The letter was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The letter seeks the reconstitution of the commission’s board in line with statutory provisions with the list comprising nominees from diverse professional backgrounds, including the media and legal sectors.
Among the nominees are the President, Nigeria Guild of Editors and Editor, Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba; and Dr. Salamatu Hussaina Suleiman, who has been proposed as chairman of the board.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Anthony Ojukwu (SAN) is to retain his position as the Chief Executive Officer.
Other nominees include Mrs Roseline Tasha, Ambassador Adam Yubak Baku, ACG Felix Lawrence, Mr. Edmund Chinonye, Mr. Chinonye Obiaku (SAN), Oluwakemi Asiwaju Okere-Odo, Professor Adedeji Ogunji, Kingsley Chidozie, Mohammed Adelodu, Maupe Ogun Yusuf, and Otunba Francis Meshioye as members.
Also nominated are Patience Patrick and Hawwa Ibrahim, listed as members.
The President said the nominations were made pursuant to Section 2(3) of the National Human Rights Commission (Establishment) Act, 2010, which empowers him to constitute the board subject to Senate confirmation.
He explained that the reconstitution of the board was necessary to enhance the commission’s institutional capacity and enable it to more effectively discharge its mandate to promote and protect human rights across the country.
If confirmed, the new board is expected to play a critical role in reinforcing the NHRC’s oversight functions, particularly at a time of heightened concerns over rights protection and accountability in Nigeria.
Following the presentation of the request, the Senate referred the nominations to its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters for screening and report within two weeks.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has revealed that it investigated the founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, for six months over suspected money laundering before clearing him.
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Commission, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja.
According to him, the probe was triggered by intelligence reports and petitions after the commission observed large inflows of foreign currencies into the cleric’s domiciliary account.
“We work by intelligence, we work by petitions. At some point, I saw there was an account, a domiciliary account. Dollars, pounds were dropping in like raindrops, from Colombia, from America, from Sri Lanka, even from Togo.
“I said who is this man? Yes, I’ve been hearing about his name, I’ve seen his face a couple of times. I never bothered about what he was doing. I knew he was a pastor.
“So they said this one pastor of streams of joy, go and investigate him. So we went to the investigation. We combed the books,” Olukoyede stated.
The EFCC boss said he subsequently invited Eze for questioning after preliminary findings were compiled by investigators.
He added that upon meeting the cleric and reviewing the findings of the investigation, the commission found no wrongdoing.
“So he came to my office. He told me what happens and all of that, and how the money came, what he does, how he has been helping people, and all of that.
“I said, you know what, I didn’t call you here to explain to me. We have already done our work. I called you here to commend you,” he stated.
The remark drew applause from the audience, as Eze, who was present at the event, acknowledged the commendation.
He noted that the commission has a responsibility not only to investigate financial crimes but also to recognise individuals found to have acted with integrity.
The EFCC chairman, however, stated that the agency would continue to monitor financial activities where necessary, stressing that its preventive mandate remains critical in tackling corruption.
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