Nigeria, June 6 -- Eight pastors have been remanded in a correctional facility after being arraigned by the Anambra State Government over allegations that they staged miracles using hired actors to deceive members of the public.

The defendants were arraigned before a state high court in Awka, Anambra State, on multiple charges, including allegedly wielding fake supernatural powers, using places of worship for criminal activities, and obtaining money by false pretence.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Anambra, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, led the prosecution, according to a report posted on Facebook on Friday by the Anambra Broadcasting Service.

The defendants are Ndubisi Nnachukwu of Omega Dominion Ministry, Ekeleme Ugoch...