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Catholic Church in Nigeria

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Christian Entity Condemns “horrific murder” of Nigerian Butcher, Release of Suspects

Jun 30, 2023

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has condemned the “horrific murder” of a butcher in Nigeria accused of committing blasphemy and the release of the suspected killers of Ms. Deborah Yakubu, the student who was stoned to death last year. 

Members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Credit: CBCN

Bill Seeking to Regulate Nigeria’s Seminary Programs “unnecessary, impracticable”: Bishops

Jun 29, 2023

Members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have expressed their reservations about a bill that seeks to regulate Christian education in the country, including what is taught in Seminaries and in other Christian Theological Institutions.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Spirit Pastoral Area, Byazhin of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s “remain firmly rooted in God” amid Threats: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria

Jun 27, 2023

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has encouraged the people of God in the West African nation to remain faithful to God amid threats made against the innocent who try to do the right thing.

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Top Officials that Nigerian Activists Want Tried for Christian Persecution

Jun 26, 2023

The  International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) is petitioning for the prosecution of over 30 top current and former government officials in Nigeria for killings of Christians in the West African country.

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Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Caution Security Agents against “reactive statements”

Jun 26, 2023

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State are cautioning the country’s  Department of State Services (DSS) against the tendency to issue “reactive statements” after threats of incidents of insecurity. 

Emeka Umeagbalasi of Intersociety making an address at the unveiling of a report on attacks against Christians in Nigeria's Imo State Credit: Emeka Umeagbalasi

Christians Smuggling Their Dead Relatives Back to Nigerian State for Fear of Attacks

Jun 21, 2023

Christians who have fled their homes in Nigeria’s Imo State are unable to give their dead relatives decent send-offs, and have resorted to smuggling the bodies back to the State in Southeast of the country for fear of attacks.

Fr. Marcellus Nwaohuocha freed from captivity in the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos in Nigeria. Credit: OMI

Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed after Torture, Hospitalized with “deep wounds on his head”

Jun 20, 2023

Fr. Marcellus Nwaohuocha, the member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) who was kidnapped on June 17 from Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese has been freed. 

Fr. Marcellus Nwaohuocha, abducted on June 17 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos in Nigeria. Credit: OMI

Catholic Missionary Priest Abducted in Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese, Security Guard Killed

Jun 19, 2023

Fr. Marcellus Nwaohuocha, a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), was kidnapped on June 17 when gunmen attacked St. Paul Bomo Catholic Parish of Jos Archdiocese where he serves as Parish Priest.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with some parishioners of St. Mary’s Kary Parish of Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop Cautions Nigerians against “better than thou attitude”

Jun 19, 2023

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned the citizens of the West African nation against the “spirit of exclusivism” exemplified in the “better than thou attitude”, and called for the fostering of “harmonious social relationships”.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at St. Augustine’s Parish of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Nigerians Living “in a time of multiple needless deaths”: Catholic Archbishop

Jun 18, 2023

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has decried the increasing number of "needless deaths", evil, and hatred in the West African nation.

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Rights Group Urge Christian Leaders to Sue Former Nigerian Governor over Bigotry Remarks

Jun 16, 2023

International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has joined the Coalition of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to urge relevant leaders in Nigeria, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), “to go after” the immediate former governor of Kaduna State over the bigotry remarks he made on June 6 that have since gone viral.

Families bury their loved ones after mass murders and civilian house burnings in Nigeria's Imo State. Credit: Intersociety

Over 700 Christians Killed as “farewell gifts” to Nigeria’s Former President: Report

Jun 15, 2023

Muslim Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria reportedly murdered “not less than 700 defenseless Christians” during the month of May this year, an investigative report indicates, and claims that the Christians lost their lives as “farewell gifts” to Muhammadu Buhari, the predecessor of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s new President who was sworn in on May 29.

Sr. Agatha Ogochukwu Chikelue who was speaking during the opening of the June 13-15 Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future in Marrakesh, Morocco. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Interfaith Dialogue Conference in Morocco: Nun Advocates for “effective global attention”

Jun 15, 2023

“More than any other continent, Africa is carrying the greatest burden of the world's social vulnerabilities,” a Nigerian Catholic Nun participating in the ongoing Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future in Marrakesh, Morocco, has said.

Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, freed on Monday, June 12 after 24hours in captivity. Credit: Diocese of Kafanchan

Nigerian Catholic Priest Abducted on Corpus Christi Sunday Regains Freedom

Jun 13, 2023

Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan on Corpus Christi Sunday has regained his freedom, the Diocese has announced.

Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, kidnapped on Sunday, June 11. Credit: Diocese of Kafanchan

Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Appeals for "intense prayers" for Abducted Priest

Jun 12, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to offer "intense prayers" for the safe and quick release of Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu who was kidnapped on Sunday, June 11.

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins(left) of Lagos Archdiocese and Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa (right), speaker of  Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Archbishop Cautions against “legislative biases, discrimination” in Nigerian State

Jun 12, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos in Nigeria has cautioned members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) against making laws that are biased towards natives of the Nigerian State.

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Those Implicated in 2022 Pentecost Massacre “must” Answer: Bishop at Church Dedication

Jun 11, 2023

Persons implicated in the Pentecost Sunday 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that resulted in the death of 41 worshippers and the injury of many more “must” be held accountable, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Diocese has said.

St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Still nursing pain”: Nigerian Governor on 2022 Pentecost Attack on Catholic Worshippers

Jun 11, 2023

One year after the attack on Catholic worshippers, who had gathered at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese for Pentecost Sunday Eucharistic celebration, and the people of God in the Southwestern region of Nigeria are yet to come to terms with the events of that fateful day, the State Governor has said. 

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new President of Nigeria, who was sworn in on May 29. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Ensure “appointments reflect the diversity of Nigeria”: Christian Leaders to New President

Jun 10, 2023

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new President of Nigeria, who was sworn in on May 29 will need to see to it that those he appoints to government offices, including the security docket reflect the country’s diversity without overlooking merit, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (right) urged to “correct the fallacies” that the immediate former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (left), made in a viral video. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Priests in Nigerian State Urge President to Address Former Governor’s “fallacies”

Jun 9, 2023

Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) in the country’s Kaduna State are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “correct the fallacies” that the immediate former governor of the Nigerian State made in a viral video.