In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through religious and medical communities, Archbishop Samson Benjamin of Lagos claims to have received divine visions revealing cures for malaria and HIV from God himself.
The Heavenly Revelation
The controversial cleric made the extraordinary announcement during a sermon at his church in Nigeria's bustling commercial capital. "God showed me the plants and herbs that can cure these diseases completely," Benjamin declared to his astonished congregation.
Scientific Community Reacts
While the archbishop's claims have been met with scepticism from medical professionals, they've ignited hope across Africa where these diseases claim countless lives annually. "We welcome all potential breakthroughs," commented a spokesperson for the Gates Foundation, "but proper clinical trials are essential."
A Pattern of Divine Claims
This isn't the first time Benjamin has made headlines for his spiritual revelations:
- In 2019, he predicted an Ebola outbreak months before it occurred
- Last year he claimed divine knowledge of COVID-19 treatments
- His church runs several faith-based healing centres across Nigeria
What's Next?
The Nigerian Medical Association has called for Benjamin to present his findings to proper scientific channels. Meanwhile, thousands of faithful continue to flock to his services, desperate for hope against diseases that have ravaged communities for generations.
As the debate between faith and science continues, one thing remains certain - in a continent bearing the heaviest burden of these diseases, any potential breakthrough, divine or otherwise, commands attention.
