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Separatists Storm Parish in Nigeria’s Onitsha Archdiocese, Holy Mass “temporarily” Halted
Militants alleged to be enforcers of the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous Individuals of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group in Nigeria, stormed St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish of Onitsha Archdiocese Tuesday, January 18 in an incident that saw Holy Mass that was being celebrated “temporarily” halted.
Christian Rights Body Decries “unwarranted delays” in Nigerian Journalist’s Court Hearing
The leadership of the UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has denounced delays in the court process of a Nigerian journalist who has been detained since November last year for allegedly criticizing Kaduna State government's laxed approach to insecurity.
Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria Reaches Out to Displaced Children with Scholarships
The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has reached out to some vulnerable children in Benue State with a six-year full scholarship.
Christian Peace Entity Lauds Nigeria’s Renewed Efforts to Rescue Leah Sharibu
UK-based human rights foundation Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has lauded renewed efforts by Nigeria’s security forces to rescue Leah Sharibu, a young Nigerian woman kidnapped in 2018 by members of the Boko Haram militant group.
"We all weep for these victims": Nigerian Cardinal Responds after Gunmen Kill 200 People
Cardinal Onaiyekan said: ‘They attack farmers’ fields, kill farmers and no one says anything.’
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Says He is "fine", amid Reports He Was Summoned by State Police
Following Nigerian media reports over the weekend that a Catholic bishop had been summoned for questioning by a state security agency, the bishop in question says he is "fine" and that "the matter [has] actually passed."
Nigerian Bishop Who Criticized Government over Christian Persecution Summoned: Report
A prominent Nigerian bishop has reportedly been ordered in for questioning by a state security agency, after the prelate criticized Nigeria’s government for complicity in the face of kidnappings and other persecution of the country’s Christians.
“School children abductions must be stopped from happening”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have called on the country’s government to ensure there is an end to cases of the abduction of school-going children in the West African nation this year.
Explore New, Better Ways of Dealing with Insecurity: Nigerian Archbishop to Government
There is need for the government of Nigeria to explore new and better ways of addressing insecurity challenges and other issues that the West African country is battling with, the Archbishop of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Lagos has said.
Religious Leaders Have Become Social Activists, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says
Religious leaders are yielding to the temptation to act as social activists instead of speaking the mind of God, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has observed.
“We are tired of a weak President and strong Presidency”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
Nigerians need to elect a President who has physical and intellectual abilities to lead the West African nation out of the current challenges, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Faults Government for Years of “silence” amid Loss of Human Life
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria has faulted the Federal Government of the West African nation for year of silence amid kidnappings and loss of human life.
Priests, Religious in Africa among Those in Danger of Persecution, Catholic Charity Says
Catholic pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has highlighted a number of African countries on the list of many countries in the world where Priests, Religious and Lay missionaries are facing the danger of killings, kidnappings and other forms of persecution.
Good Parents are “made, formed through prayer”, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Youth
The youth who aspire to become parents in the future like Mary and Joseph ought to know that good parents are made and are products of mentorship and prayer, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Focus on Jesus, Positive Action, Reconciliation: Nigerian Bishop in Christmas Message
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has highlighted the essential aspects of Christmas, underscoring the need for Christians to focus on the person of Jesus Christ, engage in more “good action” than mere talk, make sacrifices “for others’ sake”, and reconciliation both with God and others.
Nigerian Bishop Defends His Prophetic Stance, Says Silence amid “injustice is corruption”
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria has defended his prophetic stance saying he will continue to speak out against injustices and bad governance in the West African nation because “silence in the face of injustice is corruption”.
Nigerian-born Apostolic Nuncio Appointed Holy See Permanent Observer to UN in Geneva
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Aba Diocese, as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva.
Crisis in Nigeria “increasingly looks like a jihad against Christians”: Catholic Bishop
The crisis in Nigeria seems to be a war against Christians in the West African nation, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Makurdi Diocese has said.
Christian Persecution in Nigeria “more intense now than ever”: Catholic Bishop
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has challenged the United States Secretary of State to justify his decision to remove Nigeria from a persecution watchlist, saying that he has witnessed firsthand the brutal ongoing persecution against Christians in Africa’s most populous nation.
Abducted Christian Leader in Nigeria Reportedly Dies in Captivity
A Nigerian Church leader who was abducted on November 8 by suspected Fulani militants has reportedly died in captivity.
