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Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese.

Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Call on President to Protect Catholic Bishop amid Controversy

Jan 15, 2021

Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling on the President to protect Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah whose Christmas message sparked controversies in the West African nation with some quarters accusing him of “very serious crimes.”

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese.

“I'm ready to apologize if shown where l insulted Islam”: Nigeria Prelate amid Controversy

Jan 14, 2021

The Nigerian Bishop whose Christmas message sparked controversies in the West African nation with some quarters accusing him of “very serious crimes” has sought clarifications about his specific faults.

Newly appointed Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja in Nigeria

Nigeria’s President Promises to Support Ministry of New Archbishop of Abuja

Nov 12, 2019

Following Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of John Cardinal Onaiyekan from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Abuja, and the confirmation of Archbishop Ignatius Ayua Kaigama as his successor, President Muhamadu Buhari has extended a congratulatory message to the new Archbishop, assuring him of his support.

President Buhari with Catholic Bishops in Nigeria

“We want to be able to move freely,'' Bishops in Nigeria tell President Buhari

Sep 18, 2019

The Catholic bishops in Nigeria have expressed their concerns about insecurity in their country, especially how this negatively affects their free movement and called on their president to act to remedy the unfortunate and protracted situation.