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Nigeria “gradually becoming a huge national morgue”, Catholic Bishop Laments, Urges President to Renew Nigerians’ Hope
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has decried the many atrocities in the West African nation, which he says is “gradually” turning into a vast “national morgue” owing to the multiple victims of attacks.
Over 50 Killed in Latest Attack in Nigeria’s Plateau State, Catholic Bishop Decries “tranquilizing drug of complacency”
The people of God in Nigeria seem to have consumed a “tranquilizer” that is behind their silence amid deadly attacks, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said.
“Thank you for your prayers, support”: Catholic Priest in Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese after Securing Freedom from Abductors
Fr. Mikah Suleiman, the Catholic Priest who had been abducted on June 22 from his Parish Rectory in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has thanked the people of God for their spiritual solidarity after securing freedom from his abductors.
“Be strengthened, assured of our prayers”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria in Solidarity with Pastor after Church Inferno
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has expressed his solidarity with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and members of the Christ Embassy church, following a fire incident at the headquarters of their church premises on Sunday, June 23.
Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria Seeking Prayers for “quick, safe release” of Abducted Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the “quick and safe” release of Fr. Mikah Suleiman abducted on Saturday, June 22.
“Democracy has to be an instrument of development”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
On the occasion of Democracy Day in Nigeria marked annually on June 12, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese has underscored the importance of democracy, saying it should be “an instrument of development.
“Nigeria will be great again”, Catholic Bishop in Easter Messages, Urges Government to Take “path of national healing”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has expressed optimism about the future of the West African nation.
Bring Back “your wealth of experience”: Catholic Bishop to Youth Planning to Leave Nigeria
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has challenged youthful Nigerians planning to leave the country to consider bringing back to the West African nation what they gain from their host countries.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges Electoral Body to Work Towards Winning Public Trust
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a body that oversees elections in the west African country to work towards winning people’s trust as the country gears up for the November 11 off-cycle elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states.
Tens of Thousands of Dollars Spent in Rescuing Pastoral Agents in Nigerian Diocese: Bishop
Insecurity is impoverishing the Church in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said, noting that in the northern part of the country alone, over 30 million naira (US$38,100) has been spent to rescue pastoral agents.
At 71, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Lauded for “unwavering commitment to promoting peace”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has been lauded for his “unwavering” efforts to foster amicable relationships among the people of God in the West African nation.
Give Christians Land to Build Churches: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Government
Nigeria’s Federal Government needs to facilitate Christians’ acquisition of land for building places of worship, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
“Everything is not okay”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to New Government, Urges Diagnosis
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has cautioned the incoming government of the West African nation against the thinking that all is well in the country.
Keep Nigerians “alive, feel whole again”: Catholic Bishop to President-elect at Easter
The priority of Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, should be keeping citizens of the West African nation alive, and making them “feel whole again”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
“Do not be cynical, God is not done with us”: Nigerian Bishop in Christmas Message
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against the spirit of cynicism and giving up amid a myriad of challenges, saying, “God is not done with us.”
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Challenges Governors to Bridge Gaps in State Appointments
Governors of various States in Nigeria have a key role to play in creating social cohesion in the country, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has said, underlining the need to ensure that everyone feels represented, especially in state appointments.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Disputes Assumption Religious Diversity Dividing Country
Even without religious diversity, Nigeria will still have problems, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said, disputing allegations that the challenges that the west African country is facing stem from the conflicts between Christians and Muslims.
Christians in Nigeria Living under “severe stress”: Catholic Bishop
For years, Christians in Nigeria have lived under “severe stress”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
In Nigeria, “there is no problem between Christians and Muslims”, Catholic Bishop Says
There is no problem between members of the two major religious groups in Nigeria, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in the West African nation has said in reference to Christians and Muslims.
Two Nigerian Catholic Priests Regain Freedom after Monthlong Captivity, Diocese Thankful
Fr. Stephen Ojapah and Fr. Oliver Okpara who were abducted last month after gunmen stormed their residence at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish of Sokoto Diocese have gained their freedom, the Nigerian Diocese has confirmed.
