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Nigeria: Diocese Threatens to Quit Church of Nigeria Over Archbishop's Suspension

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A diocese within the Church of Nigeria has threatened to secede from the denomination following the six-month suspension of an archbishop. The disciplinary action was enacted by the church's primate.

The archbishop's suspension stems from multiple allegations, most notably the unauthorized sale of church land valued at two billion naira. In response to the leadership's disciplinary measures, the affected diocese has issued an ultimatum regarding its continued affiliation with the broader church body.

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