Nigerian online newspaper, The Cable, reports that famed Nigerian televangelist, TB Joshua, who died on Saturday June 5, 2021, suffered a stroke two months ago, and was sent out of the country to undergo treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The paper said TB Joshua was airlifted via an air ambulance from Nigeria to Turkey to receive treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nonetheless, the cause of the preacher\u2019s death is yet to be known officially as no connection has been established between the said condition and his sudden death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TB Joshua died at age 57, exactly a week to his 58th birthday, which he has spoken of in great anticipation of the celebration by way of prayer, fasting and remembrance of the needy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An official statement from his church, the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) said Mr. Joshua spent his last days in the service of God and left behind a legacy of service and sacrifice to God\u2019s kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Close sources say he died not long after he had finished a programme at his church in Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Church in its statement via their official social media handles, said, \u201cGod has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home \u2013 as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for\u2026 Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God\u2019s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TB Joshua\u2019s Ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TB Joshua\u2019s Ministry is globally recognized through his television platform, Emmanuel TV, run by the church as one of Nigeria\u2019s biggest Christian broadcast stations available worldwide on digital and terrestrial switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Church in its statement via their official social media handles, said, \u201cGod has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home \u2013 as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for\u2026 Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God\u2019s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n TB Joshua\u2019s Ministry is globally recognized through his television platform, Emmanuel TV, run by the church as one of Nigeria\u2019s biggest Christian broadcast stations available worldwide on digital and terrestrial switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Controversies <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2014, his church was at the centre of a multi-national investigation after a section of his church headquarters in Lagos collapsed, leaving dozens killed and many more injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr. Joshua denied allegations of negligence and a trial over the incident was still underway prior to his demise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prior to that incident in Nigeria, one of his churches in Ghana\u2019s capital, Accra, collapsed n 2013, leaving four people dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He sharply divided opinions in his country and across the globe as some questioned the genuineness of his prophetic Ministry whereas others praised and revered him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For decades, he continued to minister healing and deliverance in his church attracting many people from different parts of the world including presidents and celebrities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ghana\u2019s former President, the late Prof. John Evans Atta Mills and former Black Stars goalkeeper, Richard Kingson, have all made appearances at the SCOAN and shared different testimonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: citinewsroom.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Send your news stories to\u00a0dannyboy744@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0and via WhatsApp on +233 266777777<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n