LETTER ATTACHED!!! Catholic Church Takes Action As Delta Priest Secretly Weds Lover In United States

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January 20, 2025

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LETTER ATTACHED!!! Catholic Church Takes Action As Delta Priest Secretly Weds Lover In United States—-The Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, from priestly duties following a secret wedding with his lover in the United States of America.

Thecloudngr reports that the latest development was contained in a statement titled ‘Decree of Suspension,’ jointly signed by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and the Chancellor/Notary, Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo, and made available to journalists in Warri on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

The statement disclosed that Oghenerukevwe entered into marriage with Dora Chichah on December 29, 2024, at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA, and footage of the wedding, which circulated online, prompted his suspension.

The Diocese revealed that on November 30, 2024, Fr. Oghenerukevwe requested to be released from all canonical obligations associated with Holy Orders.

However, the Diocese said it reached out to him, asking for the required documents to begin the process, but the priest secretly married without completing the procedure.

The Diocese further stated that Oghenerukevwe retains the right to petition for the revocation or amendment of the decree but must demonstrate a willingness to reform.

The statement read partly, “By this action, Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe has incurred a Latae Sententiae suspension in accordance with the provisions of Canon 1394 S1, and I, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, Bishop of Warri, do hereby officially decree that he is suspended from the exercise of sacred ministry.

“As such, he is prohibited from presenting himself as a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Warri in any capacity. All canonical implications associated with this suspension take immediate effect (cf. Can. 1333).

“May God grant him the grace to reflect on this situation and guide him on the path of reconciliation.”

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JUST IN: FG Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

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June 2, 2025

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JUST IN: FG Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-el-Kabir Celebration—-The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

Thecloudngr reports that the announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the federal government.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated all members of the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and abroad on the occasion of the Eid.

He called on Muslims to continue to reflect the values of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).

“Let us use this solemn period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria,” the statement read.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo assured citizens that the various reforms and policies being implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are geared towards restoring Nigeria’s path to sustainable growth and progress.

While wishing the Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the minister also urged all Nigerians—regardless of religion or region—to work collectively with the current administration in rebuilding the nation.

“Let us join hands to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation,” he said.

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NAHCON Transports 79% Nigerian Pilgrims For 2025 Hajj

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May 21, 2025

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NAHCON Transports 79% Nigerian Pilgrims For 2025 Hajj—-The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says it has successful transported 32,549 pilgrims, representing 79.1 per cent of the total intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise.

NAHCON disclosed this in a statement issued by its Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Hajiya Fatima Usara, in Madina on Wednesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima declared the inaugural flight open on May 9, in Owerri, Imo.

Usara said this development was achieved through 79 flights operated since the commencement of the airlift operations on May 9.

According to her, many states including Adamawa and Plateau have concluded their transport operations, while those with one flight only will complete their operations today.

”These states include Bauchi and Gombe States, with 30 pilgrims each left to be transported.

“Jigawa and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are also expected to complete their pilgrim transportation today.

”Kwara with 137 pilgrims remaining, will conclude by joining a Kano Max Air flight this afternoon.

“Benue pilgrims will join intending pilgrims from the South-South section to undertake a combined and only flight from the region on May 23, marking the last phase of the airlift for the area.

“Importantly, no flight cancellations have been recorded since the airlift began.

”However, deliberate minor delays were arranged to allow for the proper clean-up and decongestion of hotels in Madinah especially with the surge in arrivals.”

The NAHCON spokesperson explained that such cleanup procedures were standard operational routines following vacation of rooms during the Hajj season.

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