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African, Asian Anglican Churches Form New Global Council, Split From Church of England.
Conservative Anglican churches across Africa and Asia have formed a new leadership council to oversee the global Anglican Communion, distancing themselves from the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury just weeks before the incoming leader assumes office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) announced on Thursday that it had created the council as a replacement for what it described as outdated leadership structures. The group says it represents the majority of the world’s 85 million Anglicans spread across 165 countries.
GAFCON elected Archbishop Laurent Mbanda, a former Rwandan refugee who later studied in the United States, as chairman of the newly established council. According to the group, Mbanda’s leadership will be shared collectively rather than operating under the traditional “first among equals” model.
The council’s secretary general, Bishop Paul Donison, told attendees at the conference in Abuja, Nigeria, that the current leadership framework of the Anglican Communion no longer reflects the needs of most Anglicans globally.
“Believing the current instruments of communion no longer meet the needs of the majority of Anglicans around the world, the global Anglican Communion is to be led by a conciliar structure,” Donison said.
Reports indicate that the council will comprise bishops, priests and lay members, with each member granted voting rights.
The development directly challenges Sarah Mullally, who was appointed by the Church of England last October as its first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Mullally is expected to be enthroned as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on March 25.
GAFCON Spokesman Says Group Recognises New Leader
GAFCON is made up largely of conservative Anglican churches from Africa and Asia. The group has consistently opposed what it describes as liberal shifts within parts of the Anglican Communion, including the ordination of women as priests and bishops and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ members.
When asked whether GAFCON still recognises the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the group’s spokesman, Justin Murff, gave a firm response.
“The Global Anglican Council recognises Archbishop Laurent Mbanda as its leader,” Murff said.
Reacting to the development, a spokesperson for the Anglican Communion Office in London expressed concern about the growing division.
“It hurts the body of Christ when some churches express a desire to separate, not associate, or otherwise renounce any association with those with whom they disagree,” the spokesperson said.
Historically, the Church of England itself broke away from the Roman Catholic Church nearly 500 years ago under King Henry VIII. Since then, the Archbishop of Canterbury has served as the symbolic head of the Anglican Communion, which expanded globally through missionary work.
GAFCON, established in 2008, insists it is not leaving the Anglican Communion but rather restructuring it around what it describes as Biblical authority. In October, Mbanda said the group had “not left the Anglican Communion; we are the Anglican Communion.”
During prayers on Thursday, Mbanda also signalled what he described as the beginning of a new chapter for the church.
“The future has arrived, no turning back,” he declared.
Anglican communities in Africa and Asia—regions where the church has seen the fastest growth in recent decades—have increasingly opposed progressive developments they associate with England and other Western nations. Disagreements over women’s ordination and LGBTQ+ inclusion have intensified tensions within the global communion, pushing the church toward what many leaders describe as a critical breaking point.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has convened a high-level security meeting with former governors and key stakeholders in a renewed effort to address the ongoing wave of violence in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the meeting comes amid fresh attacks in parts of Plateau State that have left several people dead and properties destroyed, worsening security concerns in the North-Central region.
The gathering follows recent violence in Anguwan Rukuba and nearby communities, where dozens of residents were reportedly killed, adding to years of recurring insecurity that has claimed many lives, including women and children.
The closed-door meeting, held at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, brought together former governors Simon Lalong, Jonah Jang, and Joshua Dariye, as well as former military administrator Rear Admiral Samuel Atukum (retd.) and other key stakeholders.
In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, Mutfwang said discussions focused on security, welfare, and the overall development of Plateau people, with special attention on the recent attacks in rural communities.
According to sources, participants reviewed the security situation and expressed deep concern over continued loss of lives and destruction of property.
The stakeholders reportedly agreed on a united approach to restoring peace, strengthening unity, and promoting peaceful coexistence among communities.
They also resolved to develop stronger frameworks to address the root causes of the violence, anchored on values of discipline, courage, and patriotism.
The late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was reportedly on a phone call with his twin brother moments before he was killed during a terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the incident, which occurred on April 9, 2026, claimed the lives of the senior officer and several other soldiers.
A family source told Vanguard that the General was speaking with his identical twin brother, who resides in the United Kingdom, at the time of the attack.
According to the source, the twins maintained a daily routine of speaking around midnight, but the conversation took a sudden turn that night when unusual activity was noticed at the General’s end.
He said the line went dead abruptly after the General paused during the call, apparently due to the unfolding situation at the base.
The twin brother reportedly made repeated attempts to reconnect, sending messages and calling continuously, but received no response throughout the night.
“He kept trying until about 4 am, but there was no answer,” the source said.
The family later confirmed the tragedy after a senior military officer contacted them around 6:30 am, informing them that the base had come under attack and that the Brigade Commander was among those killed.
The relative described the incident as devastating, noting that communication had broken down during the assault.
The late General was later buried alongside other fallen soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended the planned marriage of his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who is autistic, following an overwhelming number of applications from interested suitors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the cleric announced the decision on Thursday via his social media page, stating that over 1,000 men had expressed interest in marrying her, prompting him to halt the process indefinitely.
He wrote, “Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended. More than a thousand applications. No more wedding pending further directive from me.”
The cleric had earlier this week publicly invited proposals for her marriage, setting conditions that included the suitor being young and in good physical and mental health, alongside promised financial support and housing benefits.
He also said the couple would enjoy lifelong support, including shared property ownership and periodic welfare checks from church members.
The development follows a similar arrangement recently conducted by the church involving a non-verbal autistic man who was married in a ceremony organised by the ministry.
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