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Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Urge Voter Registration, Say God “will not” Vote
Religious leaders under the auspices of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, have urged the people of God in the West African country to register as voters to guarantee their active participation in next year’s general elections.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Urge Elected Leaders to Foster “fraternity among all citizens”
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are calling upon elected leaders to go beyond what distinguishes Nigerians and foster “fraternity among all citizens” in the West African nation.
Catholic Bishops’ Communications Week in Nigeria to Foster “positive social friendship”
The planned Communications Week (COMWEEK), an initiative of the Catholic Bishops in Nigeria, aims at facilitating the realization of the role of the media, which is to foster fraternity and “positive social friendship”, members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), have said.
Newly Appointed Archbishop in Nigeria Elected President of Catholic Bishops' Conference
Four days after being appointed Archbishop for Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese, Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji who has been at the helm of Umuahia Diocese has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Blames Country’s Corruption on Insensitivity to Evil
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said the insensitivity of people of God to evil in Nigeria has heightened corruption to the extent that solutions to most challenges are sought through graft.
Vatican Lauds Bishops in Nigeria for Spearheading Media Literacy Program at Grassroots
The leadership of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Communications has lauded Catholic Bishops in Nigeria for spearheading Communications Week (ComWEEK), a program that seeks to promote media literacy in Catholic Parishes all over the West African country.
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.
Bishops in Nigeria to Introduce Coordinated Media training in “appropriate use of media”
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are set to introduce “a coordinated media” training that would be realized in Parishes and other Catholic institutions, the National Director of Social Communications in the West African nation has said.
Marking Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary Despite Anomalies “a miracle of sorts”: Prelate
Marking 61 years since Nigeria gained independence is “a miracle of sorts,” a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said ahead of the Friday, October 1 event.
“Life has never been so cheap”, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Decry, Call for Responsibility
The rise in cases of abductions, killings, and property destruction in Nigeria is a cause for concern for Catholic Bishops who, in a collective statement, are calling upon the government to “take full responsibility for the present culture of violence.”
“Current wave of agitations all over country very worrisome”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has expressed concerns about the level of anxiety across the West African nation saying the trend is politically “worrisome.”
Nigeria’s Government “either helpless or uninterested” in Addressing Insecurity: Bishop
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has told the U.S. Congress that the failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to address insecurity in the West African nation is either due to helplessness of disinterestedness.
“Growing insecurity in Nigeria worrisome, needs to be urgently addressed”: Catholic Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has described the challenge of insecurity in the West African nation as “enormous” and “worrisome” and called for urgent action “to defeat the forces of evil” in the country.
Prayer Appeal for Quick, Safe Release of Priest Kidnapped in Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese
Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese for the speedy and safe release of Fr. Elijah Juma Wada who was abducted last week.
“Strive to practice unifying journalism”: Nigerian Archbishop to Catholic Communicators
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has challenged Catholic Directors for social communications in the West African nation to show authenticity and practice a journalism that contributes toward unity rather than division and conflict.
“Be a father to all Church members”: Nuncio in Nigeria Advices Newly Ordained Bishop
The Pope’s Representative in Nigeria has advised the newly ordained Bishop of the country’s Lafia Diocese, David Ajang, to practice fatherly love in his episcopal ministry.
Nigeria’s Constitution Favors Muslims, Puts Christians “at disadvantage”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have calling for a review of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution saying it favors Muslims, puts “Christians and adherents of other religions at a disadvantage,” and does not augur “well for the unity and progress of the country.”
“God has not, will never abandon His people”: Nigerian Bishop amid Regional Insecurity
In the wake of security threats in Nigeria’s Imo State, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu located within the region has sought to reassure the people in the affected areas of the West African nation of the presence of God amid “fear and anxiety.”
“We speak out because we do not want Nigeria to collapse”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have called on the country’s governing party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to be open to criticisms and not embark on any form of propaganda against Church leaders who, when they speak, do so for the common good, with the best interests of the nation at heart.
