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Put Borrowed Funds to “judicious, effective use”: Archbishop to Nigerian Government
Government officials in Nigeria have been cautioned against diverting externally borrowed funds and public resources to sustain their lavish lifestyles and instead use the money to develop the nation.
Christian Foundation Urges UN to Focus Attention on Nigeria’s Deteriorating Security
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), an international human rights body that advocates for religious freedom, is calling on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) to be attentive to the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria where Islamist groups are reportedly persecuting Christians.
Nigerian Diocese Places “temporary moratorium” on Catholic Priest-founded Congregation
The leadership of Nigeria’s Aba Diocese has announced a “temporary moratorium” on the ordinary functioning of the Congregation of Christ the Emmanuel (CCE), a Public Faithful Association founded by a Nigerian Catholic Priest.
Governors’ Hateful Utterances “not a good example for our people”: Nigerian Archbishop
The hateful utterances between two Governors in Nigeria are a cause for concern for a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation who has said such “confrontation” is not a good public show to ordinary people.
Catholic Nollywood Film Confirms Triumph of Good Over Evil amid Christian Persecution
Those who have watched “The Oratory”, a film that tells the story of St. Don Bosco, the founder of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have spoken about a groundbreaking movie whose happy ending confirms that good always triumphs over evil, especially in the context of persecution against Christians.
“Work for transformation of world in which we live”:Catholic Bishop to Nigerian Christians
Each Christian is called, “in his DNA”, to transform the place he or she lives, a Catholic Bishop has told Christians in his native country of Nigeria.
Catholic Charity Documents Harrowing Encounters of Boko Haram Victims in Nigeria
For years, Jeraiva has fought to rid his mind of the harrowing images of his youngest brothers being burnt to death while they were sleeping in their house in Bauchi, a State in Northern Nigeria.
Christian Entity Mourns Vocal Nigerian Advocate Who Died in Suspected Hospital Negligence
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, is mourning Dr Obadiah Mailafia, an outspoken and reputable Christian advocate in Nigeria who was reportedly treated shabbily in various hospitals in the West African country before he died on September 19.
Federal Government “insincere” in Fight against Insecurity: Nigerian Archbishop
Nigeria’s Federal Government is not sincere in the fight against insecurity, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Lagos Archdiocese has said.
Nigeria’s Laxed Response to Militias Behind Security Failures: UK-Based Christian Entity
Nigerian government’s lack of strictness in dealing with militia groups is behind the security failures in the West African nation, the leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has said.
Catholic Activists Condemn Move to Bar Unvaccinated Nigerians from Going to Church
Officials of CitizenGo Africa, the African branch of the International Catholic entity of social activists, are calling on the government of Nigeria’s Ondo State to stop an order that requires residents to get vaccinated before they are cleared to access essential services including going to places of worship.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Imo State Blame Islamic Education System for Insecurity
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the country’s Imo State has blamed the education system where children live with their teachers to pursue knowledge in Islam in the Northern part of the nation, Almajiranci, for the prevailing insecurity.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom “barely 24 hours after his kidnap”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in the Diocese of Kafanchan on Monday, September 13 has been freed.
Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese.
International Eucharistic Congress “spiritually uplifting, edifying”: Nigerian Archbishop
The just concluded International Eucharistic Congress was fruitful in multiple ways, a Nigerian Archbishop has said.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Condemn Gender-based Violence, Call for “collective action”
Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed their condemnation of gender-based violence and called for “collective action” to end the vice that seems to target women and girls.
Catholic Entity in Nigeria Spearheading Moral Change among Commercial Sex Workers
A Catholic organization in Nigeria is spearheading an initiative aimed at transforming the lives of young girls trapped in the business of prostitution in the country’s Onitsha suburb.
Catholic Entity Petitions for Withdrawal of “pornographic film” from Nigeria's Screens
The leadership of an international Catholic activist organization that spearheads family issues is petitioning the government of Nigeria for the withdrawal of a reality TV show, which it says showcases “pure pornography.”
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Bauchi State Encourage COVID-19 Vaccine amid Low Uptake
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Bauchi State are encouraging the people of God within their pastoral region to take part in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination exercise amid reported low uptake of the jab.
Nigerian Children Displaced by Torching of Orphanage Beat Odds to Enter Bible Competition
Children who were left homeless after their orphanage was burnt down by armed Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria’s Plateau State have resumed their Bible study lessons in readiness for a State competition.
