Nigeria, May 2 -- The Anglican Church in Anambra State has suspended a priest, Ifunaya Maduka, from office as Vicar of Saint Paul's Parish, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area of the state, over allegation of performing fake miracles.

Mr Maduka's parish is under the Diocese on the Niger of the Anglican Church.

In a suspension letter dated 27 April and signed by the Bishop of the diocese, Owen Nwokolo, the church explained that the suspension of Mr Maduka followed receipt of allegations that the pastor was conducting fake miracles and prophecies.

"It has come to our attention, with deep sadness and grave concern, that you have been involved in practices grossly unbecoming of an ordained Priest of the Anglican Church.

"Specifically, cre...