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Bishop Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh of Zaria Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Broadcast Commission,Nigeria

Catholic Priests and Bishops in Nigeria Told to “rise above tribal sentiments”

Dec 28, 2023

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese has told Catholic Priests and Bishops not to view the priesthood and office of the Bishop along tribal lines.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: Veritas University Nigeria

Bring Back “your wealth of experience”: Catholic Bishop to Youth Planning to Leave Nigeria

Dec 14, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has challenged youthful Nigerians planning to leave the country to consider bringing back to the West African nation what they gain from their host countries.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Sokoto Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges Electoral Body to Work Towards Winning Public Trust

Nov 9, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a body that oversees elections in the west African country to work towards winning people’s trust as the country gears up for the November 11 off-cycle elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states.

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Nigeria’s National Peace Committee Calls for “free, fair processes” Ahead of Repeat Poll

Nov 5, 2023

Members of the  National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria, among them some Catholic Bishops, are calling for “free and fair processes” ahead of Gubernatorial polls in three of the country’s States.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: CTV Nigeria

Tens of Thousands of Dollars Spent in Rescuing Pastoral Agents in Nigerian Diocese: Bishop

Nov 3, 2023

Insecurity is impoverishing the Church in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said, noting that in the northern part of the country alone, over 30 million naira (US$38,100) has been spent to rescue pastoral agents.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria. Credit: Sokoto Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Feted for “contribution to a better world”

Sep 18, 2023

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria and Founder of The Kukah Centre is the winner of this Year’s Mundo Negro Fraternity Award, which identifies outstanding candidates connected with Africa.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Hailed for “selfless service” on Episcopal Anniversary

Sep 9, 2023

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has been lauded for his “selfless service” to the people of God in the West African nation since he was Consecrated Bishop 12 years ago.

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At 71, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Lauded for “unwavering commitment to promoting peace”

Aug 31, 2023

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has been lauded for his “unwavering” efforts to foster amicable relationships among the people of God in the West African nation.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan (left) and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (right) named in the list of 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa award. Credit: Oyo Diocese/Sokoto Diocese

Nigerian Cardinal, Catholic Bishop among “100 Most Notable Peace ICONS, Africa”

Aug 21, 2023

Two Nigerian Catholic Prelates, John Cardinal Onaiyekan and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, have been listed among 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah speaking at a high-level town hall meeting on the promotion of peace and security in the North-western Nigeria held in Sokoto Tuesday, August 8. Credit: The Kukah Centre

“Let us fight them together”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria on Persistent Insecurity

Aug 9, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has called on citizens in the West African nation to unite forces in order to fight persistent insecurity.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese after Holy Mass for the opening of the 119 Nigerian Airforce (NAF) Composite Group Catholic Chaplaincy in Sokoto State. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Give Christians Land to Build Churches: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Government

Jul 3, 2023

Nigeria’s Federal Government needs to facilitate Christians’ acquisition of land for building places of worship, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said. 

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese during the 2023 presidential inauguration lecture held in Abuja. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Everything is not okay”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to New Government, Urges Diagnosis

May 28, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has cautioned the incoming government of the West African nation against the thinking that all is well in the country.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Sokoto Diocese

Keep Nigerians “alive, feel whole again”: Catholic Bishop to President-elect at Easter

Apr 12, 2023

The priority of Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, should be keeping citizens of the West African nation alive, and making them “feel whole again”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Sokoto Diocese has said.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Do not be cynical, God is not done with us”: Nigerian Bishop in Christmas Message

Dec 26, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against the spirit of cynicism and giving up amid a myriad of challenges, saying, “God is not done with us.”

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Sokoto Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Challenges Governors to Bridge Gaps in State Appointments

Dec 25, 2022

Governors of various States in Nigeria have a key role to play in creating social cohesion in the country, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has said, underlining the need to ensure that everyone feels represented, especially in state appointments.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Disputes Assumption Religious Diversity Dividing Country

Dec 24, 2022

Even without religious diversity, Nigeria will still have problems, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said, disputing allegations that the challenges that the west African country is facing stem from the conflicts between Christians and Muslims.

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Christians in Nigeria Living under “severe stress”: Catholic Bishop

Dec 5, 2022

For years, Christians in Nigeria have lived under “severe stress”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Sokoto Diocese has said.

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National Peace Committee Officials in Nigeria Concerned about Violent Election Campaigns

Nov 20, 2022

Members of the  National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria who include representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have raised concern over violent election campaigns ahead of the country’s February 2023 polls.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese is awarded a certificate following his participation at the G20 Religion Forum in Bali, Indonesia. Credit: Kukah Foundation

Bishop in Nigeria Advocates for “culture of a strong legal basis” to Address Extremism

Nov 4, 2022

There is need for governments, including those in Africa, to have in place a “culture of a strong legal basis” to address the challenge of religious extremism, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah oversees the signing of the peace accord by candidates at the Abuja International Conference Center. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Cautions Politicians against Exploiting People’s “weaknesses”

Oct 1, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against luring the electorate ahead of the country’s February 2023 general elections, saying political candidates “must not exploit weaknesses of our people”.