AGAIN, GOV DIRI TASKS TRADITIONAL RULERS TO MAINTAIN PEACE, SECURITY AT KING AWALA'S CORONATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Again, Gov Diri Tasks Traditional Rulers To Maintain Peace, Security At King Awala's Coronation  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again urged traditional rulers to remain focused on the maintenance of peace, security and stability in their various domains as part of their contribution towards the development of the state. Governor Diri made the call at the weekend during the coronation ceremony ofHis Royal Majesty King Victor Awala, Ebeni-Ibe the Eighth (VIII) of Atissa Kingdom in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, at the Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa, the state capital. Represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, the Bayelsa Chief Executive acknowledged the critical role traditional rulers play in society as the custodians of culture and tradition, stressing that his administration will continue to hold them in high esteem. Expressing gratitude to the Chiefs and people of Epie-Atissa for their peaceful disposition, Governor Diri, noted...

CHURCH OF NIGERIA CONDEMNS ELECTION OF LESBIAN ARCHBISHOP CHERRY VANN AS WELSH PRIMATE. (PHOTO).


 Church of Nigeria Condemns Election of Lesbian Archbishop Cherry Vann as Welsh Primate


The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has denounced the election of the Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales, calling it a departure from biblical teachings. Elected on July 30, 2025, Vann is the first woman and openly lesbian cleric to lead the Church in Wales, intensifying divisions within the global Anglican Communion.


Archbishop Henry C. Ndukuba, in a statement, said the Church of Nigeria will not recognize Vann’s election, citing her civil partnership with Wendy Diamond as contrary to scriptural marriage doctrine. “This election signals a rejection of sound doctrine for a postmodern agenda,” Ndukuba stated, referencing 2 Timothy 4:3-4. He compared Vann’s appointment to past controversies, including the consecration of openly gay bishop Gene Robinson in 2003 and the tenure of Katherine Jefferts Schori.


Vann, 66, Bishop of Monmouth since 2020, was among the first women ordained in the Church of England in 1994. Her election follows Archbishop Andrew John’s resignation amid governance concerns. While liberal Anglicans celebrate the milestone, conservative groups like GAFCON and the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches condemned the move, urging a return to biblical fidelity.


The Church of Nigeria called Vann’s election a threat to Anglican mission credibility, urging faithful Anglicans to reject “heresy” and align with conservative movements. The Church in Wales permits same-sex civil partnerships but not marriages, a policy fueling ongoing tensions. As Vann’s enthronement approaches, the Anglican Communion faces deepening debates over sexuality and scripture.

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