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1 month ago | maravipost.com | Leo Igwe |humanist. Igwe |relocated to Ibadan

By Leo IgweThe case of a Malawian prophet, Isaac Mkandawire of Jerusalem Ministries, has highlighted a pervasive phenomenon in the religious industry: Obtaining by False Pretence, also known as Obtaining By Trickery (OBT). OBT is a criminal offense where someone uses deception to get something of value from another person. This thing of value could be money, an apartment, land, car, cow, farm produce, etc.

1 month ago | maravipost.com | Leo Igwe |humanist. Igwe |relocated to Ibadan

By Leo IgweAs we mark Commonwealth Day 2025, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches protests witch hunts and ritual attacks in Commonwealth countries, and the refusal of the Commonwealth to speak out against these abuses. In many parts of Africa, Asia and Oceania witch hunting is not a thing of the past but an ongoing wave of abuses and violations. In Commonwealth countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, persecution of alleged witches rages with force and ferocity.

1 month ago | maravipost.com | Leo Igwe |humanist. Igwe |relocated to Ibadan

By Leo Igwe Humanists are deeply concerned by the directive to shut down schools during the month of Ramadan in Muslim-majority states because it violates rights to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FORB)and education. Bauchi and Katsina have issued directives against the operation of schools during Ramadan. In separate press statements, authorities urged public and private schools to vacate during the Muslim fasting period.