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Insecurity, Poverty, Corruption in Nigeria Forcing Youth Out of Country: Archbishop
Young people in Nigeria are leaving the West African nation in large numbers in search for “ greener pastures ” elsewhere, a situation th e Archbishop of the country ’s Abuja Archdiocese blames on insecurity, poverty , and high levels of corruption by those in leadership positions .
The Harrowing Story of Los Angeles Catholic Priest Who Survived a Shooting in Nigeria
Father Aloysius Ezoenyeka didn’t know how long he had been unconscious. A gentle slapping on his face stirred him, and his eyelids flicked open to an African hospital room filled with people clapping and cheering.
Youth in Nigeria Cautioned against Sharing Social Media Content to Stir up Violence
Young people in Nigeria have been urged to use social media for the development of the country and to desist from engaging such platforms to cause animosity and violence in the West African country.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Nigeria Cautioned against “marketing a gospel of materialism”
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called upon Seminarians he was about to ordain Deacons in the Archdiocese to refrain from the temptations of preaching materialism but instead stick to the gospel of love and peace.
Christian Leaders in Africa Decry Protracted Violence, Urge Religious Unity during Ramadan
Christian leaders in Africa have, in their solidarity messages with followers of the Islamic faith during their Ramadan fast, called for the unity of all Religions on the continent to bring an end to protracted violence that continues to claim lives of Christians and Muslims alike especially in West African countries.
“The suffering Boko Haram has inflicted will scar our society for life”: Nigerian Bishop
The negative effects of the actions by Boko Haram insurgents in Nigeria will always be felt by the people of God in the West African nation, a Catholic Bishop has said.
Nigeria’s Anti-Religious Discrimination Bill Targeting Christian Entities: Church Leaders
Church leaders in Nigeria have opposed a Bill before the National Assembly that, in a bid to prohibit religious discrimination, the religious leaders say, seems to target “Christian institutions” in the West African nation.
Divine Mercy Celebration Invitation to be Channels of God’s Forgiveness: Nigerian Bishop
Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated in the Catholic Church on the second Sunday of Easter is an invitation for Christians to be channels of God’s unending mercy and forgiveness, a Nigerian Bishop has said.
Agencies Need to Empower Former Displaced Persons for Self-reliance: Nigerian Bishop
There is a need for agencies, be they government or humanitarian, to empower former Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), according them opportunities for self-reliance, a Nigerian Bishop has emphasized.
Abducted Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed After Weekend Ordeal “in stable condition”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been abducted Saturday, April 10 has been freed and is “in stable condition,” the leadership of his Religious Order has confirmed.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Allege Islamization Attempt after Recent Judicial Appointments
Christian leaders in Nigeria have, in a statement, claimed that the Muhammadu Buhari-led government is keen on Islamizing the West African nation following the recent appointments of Court of Appeal judges.
Christian Youth Leaders in Nigeria against Amnesty, Rehabilitation of Bandits, Insurgents
Christian youth leaders in Nigeria have expressed their opposition to recommendations a section of Nigerian leaders have made to the Federal government to pardon and reintegrate “bandits and Boko Haram insurgents” who have been terrorizing the people of God in the West African nation.
“Be grateful to Church for formative experience”: Nigerian Bishop to Former Seminarians
At the maiden reunion of former seminarians of Nigeria’s Diocese of Nsukka, the Local Ordinary, Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, called on the ex-seminarians to be thankful “for the formative experience” they had while in the Seminary.
Nigerian Bishop Dismisses Skepticism Toward COVID-19 Vaccines as “propaganda”
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has dismissed skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines as “propaganda” and encouraged the people of God in the West African nation to get vaccinated.
Christians in Nigeria Gathering in Secret to Pray Together for Fear of Attacks
Abandoned Church buildings are a common sight in various church premises in Adamawa State in North-eastern Nigeria, within the Catholic Diocese of Yola. What’s left of the once vibrant worship places are desecrated buildings, some burnt to the ground owing to the region’s protracted insurgency.
“Good Friday calls on leaders in Nigeria to work for a better world”: Nigerian Bishop
Good Friday, the second of the three days of the Pascal Triduum commemorating the day Jesus was crucified at Calvary, invites leaders to look at the life of Jesus Christ and work toward “a better world,” a Nigerian Bishop says in a reflection shared with ACI Africa.
“Nigeria on way to Golgotha, only divine intervention can stop it”: Christian Youth Leader
Christian youth leaders in Nigeria have bemoaned the state of insecurity in the West African nation characterized by frequent kidnappings.
Catholic Priest, Six Others Killed in Armed Attack at Parish of Nigeria’s Katsina Diocese
A Catholic Priest and six others have been killed in an armed attack at a Parish of Nigeria’s Katsina Diocese, an official of the Diocese has confirmed.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for Dioceses of Nebbi in Uganda, Lafia in Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach as the Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Nebbi Diocese and Fr. David Ajang as the Bishop of Lafia Diocese in Nigeria.
Faith Leaders in Nigeria Cautioned against “religious pettiness, finger-pointing”
Faith leaders in Nigeria have been cautioned against the tendency to engage in inessential matters that create a sense of competitiveness between religions.
