Nigeria News
Nigerian Pastor Omotoso re-arrested in South Africa after acquittal
Nigerian televangelist, Pastor Timothy Omotoso, has been rearrested just weeks after being acquitted of multiple rape charges in South Africa.
The arrest was confirmed on Saturday morning by South African police and the Department of Home Affairs. Omotoso was reportedly taken into custody in East London.
Omotoso, 66, leads the Jesus Dominion International Church in South Africa. He was first arrested in 2017 and faced 32 charges, including rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. Several young women — some of whom were still students at the time — testified that he selected them for sexual acts under the guise of spiritual guidance, reportedly asking for forgiveness after each encounter.
After spending nine years in custody awaiting trial, Omotoso was released last month following a court ruling that dismissed the charges. His rearrest has reignited public attention on the case, though details regarding the latest charges or reasons for his detention have yet to be made public.
Authorities have indicated that further information will be provided as investigations continue.
JAMB to release results of 379,000 candidates from rescheduled UTME on Wednesday
Lagos: Police arrest officer for assaulting Uber driver in viral video
DSS arrests wanted kidnapper, Sani Galadi at Airport while boarding flight for 2025 Hajj
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today May 20th 2025
Court remands Ecobank staff in Ikoyi prison over N2.4m cybercrime
Army storms notorious bandit Konyo Mbise’s hideouts in Benue, recovers weapons, others
2025 Admission: List of Nigerian universities that may accept 140, 150, 160 JAMB cut-off marks
Lagos govt shuts down Cubana Chief Priest’s restaurant
Arteta reveals how many players will leave Arsenal this summer
BREAKING: Another accident on Karu Bridge, many confirmed dead
Iorliam Shija: Acknowledging giant strides of Grassroots Support for Tinubu 2027
