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Abah Anthony John

Abah Anthony John

Abah Anthony John is a Nigerian Journalist with great enthusiasm and interest for Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria. He has vast experience in Print,  Electronic and Multi-Media Production.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau  Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: ACI Africa

“It is only when our leaders do the needful that God will bless their effort”: Catholic Archbishop on Nigerians’ Plight

The leadership of the West African nation of Nigeria must “do the needful” to address the plight of the people...

Abraham Abu, confesses to stealing the Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament from Archangels Police Chaplaincy in Nyanya of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja on August 20. Credit: ACI Africa

“I did a very bad thing”: Nigerian Man Confesses to Stealing Monstrance from Catholic Parish, Implores God for Mercy

A man has confessed to stealing the Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament from Archangels Police Chaplaincy in Nyanya of the Catholic Archdiocese of...

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari . Credit: Wukari Diocese

“We have lost about 325 churches”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria on Effects of Christian Persecution in His Episcopal See

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari covering the Southern Taraba region of the country’s Tabara State has decried the negative...

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria's Wukari Diocese and one of the Church stewards who lost an eye during the August 5 assault. Credit: Wukari Diocese

Military Apologizes for Assault on Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese, Bishop “concerned about unanswered questions”

The military has apologized for the August 5 assault on Fr. Bernard Unum and his stewards in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari, the...

The flag of Nigeria on a military uniform. Bumble Dee/Shutterstock.

“People are presently living in fear”: Eyewitness on Aftermath of Recent Military Invasion of Churches in Nigeria

Residents of Umunze, a community in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria, are gripped by “fear and uncertainty” following the military's invasion...

The “systematic phasing out” of Christian Religious Knowledge in Nigeria’s Public Schools a Cause for Concern: Bishop

Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has expressed concern about strategies to eliminate Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) in public schools...

John Cardinal Onaiyekan

Medical Students’ Abduction, Freezing of Protesters’ Bank Accounts “broader pattern of insecurity” in Nigeria: Cardinal

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has described the recent abduction of 20 medical students in Nigeria and the government's response to the August 1-10 #Endbadgovernance protests as...

Faith in Flux: Catholicism and the Dynamics of Witnessing in Today’s Nigeria, title of the newly published book by Fr. Boniface Neibo Achor

In New Book, Catholic Priest in Nigeria Offers Insights into Authentic Catechesis, Cyber Evangelization

“Faith in Flux: Catholicism and the Dynamics of Witnessing in Today’s Nigeria” is the title of the newly published book...

Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Nigerians’ Unity in Recent Anti-government Protests “can lead to positive, genuine change”: Catholic Bishop

The unity of Nigerians in calling on the government to address the “widespread” economic challenges in their country through recent...

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In New Book, Nigerian Catholic Priest Highlights Pathways in Discerning God’s Call, “value of growing up” in His House

In a new book, a Nigerian Catholic Priest has highlighted ways young people discerning their vocation to the Priesthood and/or...

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Insecurity in Northern Nigeria Causing a “significant decline in student enrolment”: Catholic Bishop

Student enrollment in schools in Northern Nigeria has reduced significantly due to insecurity, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the country’s Catholic Diocese of...

Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Kontagora Diocese

Economic Challenges, Insecurity among “significant drivers” of Irregular Migration of Nigerians: Catholic Bishop

Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Kontagora Diocese has identified challenges around the economy, governance, and security among major factors behind irregular migration of...

After School Building Collapse in Jos, Catholic Women in Nigeria Plan Trauma Healing Sessions for Survivors

Members of the Catholic Women Organization (CWO) of Nigeria have announced plans to organize trauma healing sessions for the victims and survivors...

Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Uyo. Credit: ACI Africa

Pay Attention to Youths’ “multifaceted, profound” Challenges: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Government

Youths in Nigeria face numerous challenges, which the government needs to pay attention to, Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of...

Fr. Maurice Kwairanga, a Catholic Priest of Nigeria's Yola Diocese, coordinating the project for the construction of a new primary and secondary school in Northern Nigeria to address the plight of out-of-school children.

Catholic Diocese’s Initiative to Address Plight of Nigeria’s “over 10 million out-of-school children” in the North

The Catholic Diocese of Yola is spearheading a project for the construction of a new primary and secondary school in Northern Nigeria...

Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigerian Archbishop Urges Indigenous People “feeling abandoned” to Own Catholic Faith

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged indigenous people of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, to...

Fr. George Ehusani, Executive director Lux Terra leadership foundation Abuja

Nigeria’s Inequality Not Sustainable, “fundamentally unjust”, Catholic Priest Says, Calls for “a revolution”

Inequality in the West African nation of Nigeria has reached “unsustainable” levels, the Executive Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation in...

In New Book, Nigerian Catholic Nun Highlights Positive Perspectives, Challenges of “aging and later life”

In a new book, a Nigerian Catholic nun has highlighted some positive perspectives as well as challenges that come with...

Fr. Oliver Buba

“A terrible experience”: Nigerian Catholic Priest Recounts Abduction Ordeal

Fr. Oliver Buba, the Catholic Priest who was abducted on May 21 in the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria and later released unharmed has described...

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja during the maiden Rosary procession. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Criticizes Switch to Old National Anthem

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has criticized the speedy enforcement of a bill changing the national anthem of the...