{
  "id": 17621951,
  "title": "Fountain of Life pastor Jimmy Odukoya introduces new wife to congregation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/fountain-of-life-pastor-jimmy-odukoya-introduces-new-wife-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T15:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fountain-of-life-pastor-jimmy-odukoya-introduces-new-wife-to-congregation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fountain of Life Church pastor Jimmy Odukoya introduced his new wife, Pastor Mo Odukoya, to his congregation during Sunday service on November 1, 2026, at the church headquarters in Ilupeju, Lagos State.\n\nEarlier, in a post on Instagram on Saturday, Odukoya shared an image of two hands with wedding rings, with the caption \"To New Beginnings,\" sparking speculation among followers about a potential engagement. However, all details emerged on Sunday when Odukoya introduced his wife as Pastor Mrs Odukoya.\n\nAddressing the congregation, the pastor explained that he had been single for some time since taking leadership of the church, seeking guidance from the Bible. He cited the verse \"It is not good; it said I will find somebody suitable,\" referencing the Biblical story of Adam and Eve.\n\nThe introduction of the new wife was narrated in a video clip shared on the church's Facebook page. Odukoya called for blessings from the General Overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, who bestowed his blessings upon the couple.\n\nOdukoya previously married his ex-wife, Oluwakemi Banjoko, in London in 2013, with whom he shares two children.",
  "summary": "The Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Jimmy Odukoya, has introduced his new wife, Pastor Mo Odukoya, to his congregation in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/fountain-of-life-pastor-jimmy-odukoya-introduces-new-wife-to-congregation/",
  "key_points": [
    "Jimmy Odukoya introduces new wife, Pastor Mo Odukoya, at Sunday service.",
    "Odukoya single for time since leading church, seeks Biblical guidance.",
    "Pastor Tunde Bakare blesses the new couple on Facebook video."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/web-extra-filming-jimmy-stewart-and-donna-reeds-its-a-wonderful-life",
        "published": "2026-11-01T13:00:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}