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Abah Anthony John

Abah Anthony John

Abah Anthony John is a Nigerian Catholic journalist with passion for Church communication and media apostolate. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Benue State University, Makurdi in Benue State Nigeria. He has a background in print, electronic and multi-media production.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigeria’s Catholic Youths Urged to Rediscover Faith, Reject Social Vices, “become agents of peace”

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has challenged young people in the West African...

Director of the Institute of Consecrated Life in Africa (InCLA), Nigeria, Fr. Peter Okonkwo. Credit ACI Africa

“Silence is endorsement”: Catholic Official in Nigeria Decries Government’s Inaction amid Persecution

The Director of the Institute of Consecrated Life in Africa (InCLA) in Nigeria has expressed concern about the rising wave of insecurity...

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola. Credit: ACI Africa

Poor Leadership to Blame for Nigeria’s Hardship, Catholic Bishop Says, Urges Politicians to Uphold Christian Values

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has blamed the ongoing economic and social hardship in the country on poor leadership,...

Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigeria’s Insecurity Has Religious Dimensions, Catholic Bishop Says, Welcomes Calls for Accountability

Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has acknowledged that the country’s worsening insecurity is multifaceted but maintains that it carries...

World Mission Sunday 2025: Catholic Official Decries Growing Threats to Missionaries in Nigeria

Marking World Mission Sunday 2025 on October 19, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Nigeria, Fr. Solomon Patrick Zaku, has warned...

“We’ve more children roaming streets than ever before”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop Laments Youth Neglect, Urges Action

Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Lafia Catholic Diocese has voiced concern over the increasing number of street children and the growing violence among...

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Nigerian Catholic Leaders React to U.S. Congress’ Call to Redesignate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

Catholic leaders in Nigeria have weighed in on a recent call by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the Trump administration...

Amid “dire” Situation in Nigeria’s Pankshin Diocese, Local Ordinary Commissions Water Facility to Address Basic Needs

Bishop Michael Gobal Gokum of Nigeria’s Pankshin Diocese has decried the “dire” situation in his Episcopal See, attributed to years...

Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigerian Catholic Diocese Witnessing “triumph of faith over fear”, Bishop Hails Resilience amid Protracted Persecution

Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri has lauded the resilience of the people of God in his Episcopal See, saying...

Nigerian Catholic Priest Warns of “dangers of out-of-school children”, Urges Government to “do the needful”

A Catholic Priest in Nigeria has raised alarm over the growing population of out-of-school children, cautioning that inaction could lead...

Bishop Hilary Nanman Dachelem of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Bauchi. Credit: ACI Africa

“We must change”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Calls for Nationwide Repentance on Independence Anniversary

As Nigeria marked its 65th independence anniversary on October 1, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Bauchi called on...

Bishop Hilary Nanman Dachelem of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Bauchi. Credit: ACI Africa

“The grace of God saw me through”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop Shares Testimony of Surviving Life-Threatening Illness

The life-threatening illness that Bishop Hilary Nanman Dachelem experienced was, he has told ACI Africa in an interview, a journey of faith,...

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos. Credit: ACI Africa

Prioritize Good Governance over Elections: Catholic Archbishop to Nigeria’s Political Leaders

Good governance, manifested in prioritizing the welfare of citizens, must be the government’s preoccupation, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of...

Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria, Fr. Peter Babangida Audu. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigerians Disregarding Psychological Struggles, Catholic Official Says, Urges Fight for Mental Wellness

The Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria has described the level of mental health awareness in Nigeria as very low, underscoring the urgent...

Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong (right) of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Umuahia and Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi (left) of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigeria’s Catholics Urged to Participate in “more intensive evangelization”, Uphold Moral Education

Catholics in Nigeria should actively participate in “intensive evangelization” initiatives aimed at widely spreading the Gospel, Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi of the...

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Women’s Capacity Building, Economic Empowerment Key to Curbing Divorce, GBV in Nigeria: Catholic Association Official

The National President of Catholic Sisters United in Christ (CSU), an association that promotes spiritual growth among members through bible sharing, spiritual...

he President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Concerned about Rising Trend of Women Exploitation in “fertility” Clinics

The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed concern about unethical medical practices in Nigeria, warning that women...

Fr. Damian Ikechukwu Nwankwo. Credit: ACI Africa

“Listen to the cry of the Poor”: Provincial Superior of Vicentians in Nigeria to Government

The Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Mission (CM), also called Vincentians in Nigeria, has called on the government to address...

Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Apollonia Anele. Credit: ACI Africa

“I am not ashamed of my faith”: Nigerian Army’s First Female Spokesperson Attributes Success to Holy Rosary Devotion

Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Apollonia Anele, the first woman to serve as Director of Public Relations in the Nigerian Army’s 162-year history,...

Fr. Vealumun Paul Ansbert Mom. Credit: ACI Africa

“I don't have a village anymore”: Catholic Priest Decries Insecurity, Christian Persecution in Nigeria

The Superior General of the Via Christi Society in Nigeria has decried the state of insecurity in his native Makurdi Catholic Diocese, saying that he...