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Catholic elementary school in Gbeji, Benue State, Central Nigeria. | Courtesy of Kyarto Tyoumbur

Dozens of Catholic Villagers Reportedly Killed in Central Nigeria Raid

Oct 30, 2022

Details are still emerging after a violent raid by Fulani herdsmen Oct. 19 in Benue State, Central Nigeria, reportedly left dozens of Catholic villagers killed.

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“Guard against violence, hate speech”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Politicians

Oct 29, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Uyo in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against violence and hate speech during campaigns ahead of the country’s February 2023 general elections.

Maryamu Joseph (16), who escaped from Boko Haram after being held for nine years. Credit: ACN

Nigerian Teen Abducted by Islamists Aged 7 Recovering at Catholic Trauma Centre

Oct 28, 2022

For close to a decade, Maryamu Joseph who was abducted by Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, at the age of seven was forced to live as a Muslim.

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“Vote for a sincere, committed, dedicated leader”: Catholic Priest in Nigeria to Christian

Oct 27, 2022

An official of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) has called upon Christians in the West African nation to “vote for a sincere, committed, and dedicated leader” in the general elections scheduled for February 2023.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama conferred alongside over 400 other Nigerians and foreigners, with the 2022 National Honours Award in the West African country. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Defends Decision to Accept Government Award amid Criticism

Oct 24, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has responded to those criticizing his decision to receive the state commendation for his “loyalty and patriotism to the country”, noting that the award was bestowed upon him by Nigerians who have trust in him and not the country’s President.

Blessing and Commissioning of the new theatre facility by His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Abuja. Credit: Oyo Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Lauds Muslim for Donating to Catholic Health Facility

Oct 20, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has lauded a Muslim man in the country for donating an operating theatre to a hospital run by the Diocese, noting that the West African country needs more similar gestures of interfaith collaboration.

Pope Francis during his Wednesday, October 19 general audience in Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Concerned about “violent rains” in Nigeria, in Solidarity with Flood Victims

Oct 19, 2022

Pope Francis has expressed his thoughtfulness about the ongoing “violent rains” in Nigeria and said he is in solidarity with those affected by the ensuing floods. 

John Cardinal Onaiyekan speaking during his visit to St. Francis Catholic College in Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese on 13 October 2022. Credit: Oyo Diocese

Embrace Servant Leadership and “a lot will change”: Cardinal to Nigerian Political Actors

Oct 15, 2022

There is need for political actors in Nigeria to adopt servant leadership as lived by Jesus Christ, John Cardinal Onaiyekan of Nigeria has said.

Devastating floods in Nigeria. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Set Up “Presidential Flood Relief Committee” for Flood Victims: Nigeria’s Church Leaders

Oct 13, 2022

Christian leaders in Nigeria have called on the Federal government to create a “Presidential Flood Relief Committee” towards the support of victims of destructive floods in various States of the West Africa nation.

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Caritas Nigeria Faults Reintroduced National Water Bill, Says Has “far reaching effects”

Oct 12, 2022

Members of Caritas Nigeria have faulted the reintroduction of the controversial National Water Resources Bill, saying the proposed law has “far reaching effects” on citizens of the West African nation. 

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Joseph the Worker Kugbo Parish of the Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s Unite in Search of Solutions amid “so many challenges”: Archbishop to Nigerians

Oct 11, 2022

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has emphasized the need for the people of God in the West Africa nation to unite in search of solutions to the “so many challenges” in the country. 

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Credit: CAN

Those Behind Nigeria’s Mismanaged Economy Now Using “hunger as weapon”: Christian Leaders

Oct 8, 2022

Persons behind the “mismanaged” economy of Nigeria are now “using hunger as a weapon” ahead of the the country’s general elections scheduled for February 2023,” Christian leaders in over a dozen States of the West African country have said.

Fr. Camillus Ejike Mbaka. Credit: Courtesy Photo

I’m Going to the Monastery “under priestly obedience”: Controversial Nigerian Priest

Oct 7, 2022

The controversial Nigerian Priest who has been asked to go on a month-long spiritual retreat in Nigeria’s Enugu Diocese has said he is undertaking the journey in line with his vow of obedience as a Catholic Priest, to his Local Ordinary, Bishop Callistus Onaga, and to the Catholic Church.

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Let’s Work Towards Changing the “bad name” of Politics in Nigeria: Cardinal

Oct 5, 2022

There is need to work towards changing the negative perception around politics in Nigeria as “a game for rogues, thieves and liars” to being perceived as “a noble task”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.

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Prioritize “faith commitment” Over Fundraising Drives: Nigerian Priest to Church Leaders

Oct 2, 2022

There is need to prioritize commitment to Christian faith over fundraising initiatives in the Catholic Church in Nigeria, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation 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”.

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“Nigerians deserve a new burst of hope”: Bishop in Independence Anniversary Message

Sep 30, 2022

There is need for Nigerians to experience “a new burst of hope” as their country marks 62 years of independence on Saturday, October 1, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said. 

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“Do not vote for tribal cause, empty promises”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria to Electorate

Sep 29, 2022

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the country’s Oyo State has cautioned the electorate against voting on the basis of their tribal affiliations.

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Nigeria's Makurdi Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop Appeals for Prayers after 29 Killed in September Attacks in Nigerian State

Sep 28, 2022

A total of 29 people were killed in separate attacks between September 1 and 25 in various parts served by the Catholic Dioceses of Makurdi and Katsina Ala in Nigeria’s Benue State, a recent report has indicated. 

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Catholic Entity Urges Nigeria to “address root causes of violence, protect all people”

Sep 28, 2022

The leadership of the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) has appealed to Nigeria’s government to offer protection to the people of God in the West African nation and work towards addressing “the root cause of violence”.