LAGOS (AFP) – A Nigerian pentecostal church on Saturday announced that it was charging a fee of 2,000 naira (13 dollars, eight euros) for connecting would-be lovers on Valentine's Day.
The House of God Fellowship Church, located near a Lagos prison, is charging the fee to defray the cost of a seminar, marriage counselling, music and entertainment during the love event, spokesman Michael Uchebuaku told AFP.
"The event is purely for singles. There was a large turnout of would-be lovers when the 'Love Connection Valentine's Singles' event was staged for the first time last year," he said.
"Start the new year by meeting your Mr or Miss Right," states the church in an advertisement in The Guardian newspaper on Saturday.
"Hurry up and register because this might be your last chance to find your husband or wife. To register, pay 2,000 naira to any branch of Union Bank," the advertisement said.
Uchebuaku, a public relations professional, said that under a deal with the church, profit from the event will be shared equally between the church and himself.
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Posted: at 13-02-2010 06:59 PM (15 years ago) | Addicted Hero
rollings at 13-02-2010 08:49 PM (15 years ago) (m)
MY GOOD BRODS IN HERE CHURCH OF NOW OUR DAY IS AN OFFICE FOR MANY THINGS. MONEY,HOOK-UPS ETC. IF U OPEN ONE NOW IN THE NEXT 5YRS UR A BIG BOY. LOOK AROUND AND SEE.
Posted: at 13-02-2010 08:49 PM (15 years ago) | Newbie
Pals why the yelling? try mine "HOUSE OF LUV".............5,000 naira to connect u wit ur better half/quater dats better dan luv connection...............try it and u wont be dissapointed..........."ur money 1st"
Posted: at 13-02-2010 09:21 PM (15 years ago) | Upcoming
handsomeemmy1 at 13-02-2010 10:10 PM (15 years ago) (m)
God been my helper.
Life can only get better can only get better for me, i don't know about you. But just be calm remain focus because you never can tell where God is taking you to. smile.
Posted: at 13-02-2010 10:10 PM (15 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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