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Leo Igwe Lifestyle Nigeria News and Headlines 

Ebonyi, revoke the bail of Elom Monday

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the Ebonyi state government to revoke the bail of Elom Monday. Mr. Monday and other suspects are being prosecuted for witchcraft-related offences in the state. Monday has been using various means to evade justice. Two days ago, he brought some police officers from Enugu and arrested a local chief and advocate,… Read More
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Nigeria: 6 charged with treason over alleged coup plot

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Six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector have been charged by Nigerian authorities with terrorism and treason. The charges relate to an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, The Associated Press reported on Tuesday. A seventh suspect, former Bayelsa state Gov. Timpre Sylva, is accused of helping to conceal the plot and is still… Read More
Nigeria News and Headlines 

Diverstorm: Teaching Creativity and Innovation in African Schools 

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By Leo Igwe As in the case of critical thinking, I have grappled with the idea of fostering creative and innovative reasoning in schools, particularly in primary and secondary education. I believe that if Africa is to grow and develop, Africans must take creative and innovative thinking seriously. The objective of realizing a more creative society starts in the schools, and with African students and teachers. During my doctoral programs at… Read More
Leaders Nigeria News and Headlines 

Thieves, Desecration, and Im/Potency of Catholic Sacrament in Nigeria

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By Leo Igwe The theft of a monstrance containing the ‘Blessed Sacrament’ has sent shockwaves across the Catholic community in Owerri, Imo State. A statement released on April 30, 2026, by the secretary of the archdiocese, Fr Patrick Mbarah, decried the ‘desecration’ of the Chapel of Adoration of St Mulumba Parish, Wetheral Road, Owerri, in the wee hours of April… Read More
Rev Maduka Nigeria News and Headlines 

Suspension of Rev Maduka for Fake Prophecies: A Welcome Development

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By Leo Igwe  The Advocacy for Alleged Witches applauds the Anglican Communion for suspending Rev Ifunanya Maduka for engaging in fake miracles and prophecies. In a letter addressed to this minister, that was circulated on social media, Rt. Rev Dr. Owen Nwokolo, Bishop of the Niger, urged Maduka to discontinue operating as an ordained pastor after admitting involvement in the… Read More

Nigeria: Nurses strike disrupts healthcare at hospitals

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Healthcare in many hospitals in Nigeria has been disrupted as a result of an ongoing strike by nurses and midwives. The strike has enters second day on Thursday with the nurses demanding improved remuneration, better working conditions and increased recruitment. They had issued a two-week ultimatum to the government but proceeded with the strike after The post Nigeria: Nurses… Read More
Leo Igwe Nigeria News and Headlines 

Witches Then and Now: Clarifying Confusions in Minds of Africans

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By Leo Igwe Many Africans are confused and conflicted in their witchcraft ideas; they hold mistaken views and beliefs regarding the existence and nonexistence of witches. Their confusion reveals a lack of proper understanding of European ‘witches’ in early modern times and now. I often get into arguments and debates with some Africans on different platforms who demonstrate a lack… Read More
Police 'Mobilization' Nigeria News and Headlines 

Police ‘Mobilization’ and Efforts to Combat Witch Hunts in Nigeria 

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By Leo Igwe Police mobilization is undermining the fight against witch persecution in the country. The police institution needs to take action. When alleged witches file complaints with the police in Nigeria, they are expected to mobilize the officers, that is pay the police to arrest and investigate suspects. Paying the police to investigate cases is illegal; it is against… Read More
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