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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Activists Decry “State Extremism” Following Ban Backed by Christian Leaders in Nigeria
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has condemned the criminalization of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Monday ‘sit-at-home’ order in Nigeria’s Enugu State, saying that the move amounts to impunity.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Back Protests to End Forced "sit-at-home" Order
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Enugu State have joined civil society entities that are opposed to the forced “sit-at-home” order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group in the West African country.
Nigeria’s Small-scale Farmers Playing “crucial role” in Food Security: Christian Leaders
Small-scale farmers in Nigeria are playing a “crucial role” in addressing the challenge of food security in Africa in general, and the West African nation in particular, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have said.
Alarm as Over 50 Militia Groups Rise against Christians in Nigeria
Over 50 armed groups, most of them jihadist movements, have sprung up in Nigeria since 2015 targeting Christians, a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has established.
“Never experienced anything like this before”: Nigerian Cardinal on Last General Elections
The West African nation has conducted multiple general elections, but the last one had so many flaws that it is “unparallelled”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria to “fight desert encroachment” in Tree Planting Initiative
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has launched a campaign to plant thousands of trees aimed at addressing the “desert encroachment” and other related challenges.
Africa Listed as Top Beneficiary of 2022 Aid to the Church in Need Donations
The people of God in Africa benefited the most from the donations that were channeled through Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.
Jihadists Posing as State Actors to Grab Land from Christians in Nigeria: Report
Some Nigerian State officials are working in cahoots with jihadist mercenaries to grab land from Christians in the West African country, researchers at the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) have established.
Jesuit Entity’s Project to Foster “access to safe” Education in Troubled Nigerian State
The new project under the auspices of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) to be launched in Nigeria’s embattled Borno State aims at fostering access to “safe and quality education” in the Northeastern region of the country.
Let Challenges Not “extinguish our hopes for a better Nigeria”: Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned against despair amid a myriad of challenges, and underscored the need to maintain hope for better days.
Cardinal Urges Nigerian Laity to “actively” Engage in Country’s Politics
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has urged the Laity in the West African nation to “actively” engage in the country’s politics.
Showcase Jesus’ “servant-style leadership qualities”: Cardinal to Nigeria’s Catholic Laity
The Laity in Nigeria have been called upon to manifest servant leadership traits after the example of Jesus Christ.
Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions against “evil bills”, Urges Christian Legislators to Be Vocal
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese, has cautioned against Bills that seek to negate gains the West African nation has made in the practice of religion, describing them as “evil bills”.
“Be messengers of hope, animators of faith”: Nigerian Archbishop to Newly Ordained Priests
The newly ordained Priests of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Nigeria have been urged to foster hope and contribute to the growth of Christian faith in their Priestly ministry.
“God answered our prayers”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Release of Abducted Priest
The release of Fr. Joseph Azubuike, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on July 10 while returning from pastoral duties in Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese, is a fruit of prayers, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Diocese has said.
Nigeria’s Catholic Youth “in high spirits” ahead of WYD 2023: National Chaplain
Catholic youth in Nigeria, who are to take part in the planned World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 are “in high spirits”, the National Youth Animator and the Secretary of the Youth Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said.
Sincerity, Equitability among Qualities Nigerian Leaders Need to Address Challenges
To address the “countless challenges” the people of God in the West African nation of Nigeria are experiencing, the country’s leaders need to practice sincerity, equitability, and prudence in addition to “fervent prayers”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said.
“Assault on religious freedom”: Nigeria’s Christian Leaders on Latest Attack on Worshipers
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Saturday, July 1 attack on worshipers at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in the country’s Ogun State.
Catholic Communications Official in Nigeria Warns against Ignoring Artificial Intelligence
The National Director of Social Communications in Nigeria is cautioning Catholic leaders and media practitioners against the temptation “to ignore” problem-solving and decision-making capabilities mediated by computers as opposed to the human mind, popularly known as Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Give Christians Land to Build Churches: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Government
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.
