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Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Sokoto Diocese

Nigerian Bishop’s "controversial" Easter Message Was Prophetic, Catholic Priest Says

Apr 22, 2022

A U.S-based Catholic Priest has come to the defense of a Nigerian Bishop whose Easter 2022 Message has triggered controversy, with a State official accusing the Catholic Church leader of being extremely critical of the government and getting too involved in politics.

Late Ambrose Sule laid to rest 21 April 2022 in Owerri Archdiocese. Credit: Br. Ferdinand Mary Nguaan

Seminarian’s Last Words on Good Friday Will Live on in Nigeria: Catholic Priest at Burial

Apr 21, 2022

Many will remember Ambrose Sule, the Nigerian Seminarian who died on Good Friday, as a dedicated, “silently brilliant” and well-articulated young man. 

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says He Speaks “to invoke conversation”, Not to Attract Support

Apr 20, 2022

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese known for speaking boldly against failures in good governance has said that he does not speak to gain followers but “to invoke conversation”.

The controversial Easter advert comparing the resurrection of Christ with the rising of Agege Bread. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigerian Christian Leaders Call for Dismissal of Bank CEO amid Controversial Easter Advert

Apr 20, 2022

Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling for the termination of the Chief Executive Officer of the country’s Sterling Bank after the finance institution aired a controversial Easter advertisement.

Mass burial for victims of persecution in Nigeria. Credit: Intersociety

Why Jihadists are Killing Muslims in Nigeria in Alarming Numbers: Study Report

Apr 20, 2022

A recent study by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has revealed that jihadists in Nigeria are killing their fellow Muslims in alarming numbers as extremism rages in various States of the West African country.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Sokoto Diocese

Bishop in Nigeria Says “religious undertones” among Causes of Violence, Urges Dialogue

Apr 20, 2022

The Bishop of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has, in his Easter 2022 Message, highlighted “religious undertones” as being among issues that have contributed to the current instability in the West African nation. 

Bishop Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma of Nigeria's Orlu Diocese. Credit: CBCN

“Our land becoming symbolism for darkness”, Nigerian Bishop Says of Killings During Easter

Apr 19, 2022

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Orlu has condemned the Easter Sunday attack against innocent civilians in Imo State of the Southeastern region of Nigeria, saying that darkness has overcome the country owing to protracted insurgency.

Bishop John Oke Afareha (left) and Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze (right). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigerian Bishop, Appoints Apostolic Administrator

Apr 19, 2022

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop John Oke Afareha from the pastoral care of Warri Diocese in Nigeria and appointed Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze as Apostolic Administrator of the Nigerian Episcopal See.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Abuja on Easter Sunday. Credit:  Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Blames Killings, Kidnappings to “cumulative effect of sins”

Apr 19, 2022

Banditry and other anti-social activities in different parts of Nigeria emanate from cumulative sins committed by citizens of the West African nation despite their religious affiliations, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.

Late Seminarian Ambrose Sule who tripped and fell while performing in the Passion of Christ drama on Good Friday and was later confirmed dead. Credit: Ferdinand Mary Nguaan

Nigerian Seminarian Who Died During Passion of Christ Drama “was a good guy”: Schoolmate

Apr 18, 2022

The Nigerian Catholic Seminarian who tripped and fell while performing in the Passion of Christ drama on Good Friday and was later confirmed dead “was a good guy”, his schoolmate has told ACI Africa in an interview.

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejoof Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges World Leaders to “stop hypocrisy, work for peace”

Apr 17, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called on leaders around the world to “stop their hypocrisy” and instead work for peace following the example of Jesus Christ who exemplifies servant leadership.

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejoof Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese

“Repent, address needless bloodshed of innocent people”: Nigerian Bishop to Leaders

Apr 17, 2022

A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has called on leaders in situations where people are experiencing “bloodshed, suffering and destruction” under their watch to repent and address the challenges.

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) with President Muhammadu Buhari. Credit: Presidency of Nigeria

No 2023 Elections in Nigeria “if insecurity persists unabated”: Christian Leaders

Apr 16, 2022

Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about persistent insecurity in the West African nation saying the 2023 general elections might not take place.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama during the Palm Sunday procession at St. Michael’s Parish of the Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Urges Leaders “to live simply, to give up their excesses”

Apr 15, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called upon those in leadership positions in the West African country to embrace humility by giving up “a lot of their excesses” to benefit the needy in society.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama blesses the oils during the Chrism Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja/Facebook

Seek “to preserve dignity of priesthood”: Nigerian Archbishop to Priests at Chrism Mass

Apr 14, 2022

At the celebration of Chrism Mass in his Episcopal See Tuesday, April 12, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama urged Priests “to preserve the dignity of the priesthood”.

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejoof Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese

Recommit to Create Better Nigeria “through authentic Christian lives”: Catholic Bishop

Apr 13, 2022

Followers of Jesus Christ Nigeria need to recommit themselves toward creating a better country by upholding “authentic Christian lives”, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has said.

Armed Fulani Herdsmen in Plateau State, Nigeria. Credit: Fr. Justine John Dyikuk

Killing of Dozens in Nigeria’s Plateau State Shows “we are helpless”: Catholic Priest

Apr 12, 2022

The Sunday, April 10 killing of at least 70 inhabitants of villages in Kanam local government area of Nigeria’s Plateau State shows how exposed and “helpless” the people of God are in the West African nation, a Catholic Priest has told ACI Africa in an interview. 

Mons. John Bogna Bakeni, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Nigeria on 12 April 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Appoints University Chaplain Auxiliary Bishop in Nigeria

Apr 12, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Chaplain of the All Saints Catholic Chaplaincy of the University of Maiduguri Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Nigeria.

Bishop Godfrey Onah of Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese. Credit: Nsukka Diocese/Facebook

Nigeria “is founded on a lie, constitution is not working”, Catholic Bishop Says

Apr 12, 2022

The Nigerian constitution is not working because it has been crafted by leaders who do not have the people’s interest at heart, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has said, and concluded that the West African nation “is founded on a lie”.

Fr. Leo Raphael Ozigi, freed last Friday, 8 April 2022, after weeks in captivity. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed after Weeks in Captivity, “no ransom paid”

Apr 11, 2022

A member of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria was freed last Friday, April 8, after weeks in captivity.