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Bishop Godfrey Onah of Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Evangelize Culture to Counter Threat to Faith, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says

Feb 15, 2022

Nigeria needs deeper evangelization to rid it of cultures that are threatening the faith of the people of God in the West African country, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.

Logo of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Lagos State Encourage Voter Registration Ahead of 2023 Poll

Feb 15, 2022

Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Lagos State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are encouraging eligible voters to register massively for general elections scheduled for 2023.

Credit: CSW

Christian Entity Concerned about Severity of Kidnapping in Nigeria’s Kaduna State

Feb 13, 2022

The recent kidnapping and release of a Catholic Priest and the abduction of an intermediary who was delivering ransom payment in Nigeria’s Kaduna State indicate the severity of kidnappings in Nigeria, officials of the UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), have said.

Map showing the various states in Nigeria. Credit: Public Domain

Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Highlight Four Pillars of Successful Dialogue

Feb 12, 2022

Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Lagos State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have highlighted four pillars, which they say are essential in interreligious dialogue.

Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigeria’s Current Trying Moments Need “true valentine love,” Catholic Bishop Says

Feb 11, 2022

Nigerians can wade through the challenges facing the country by embracing “true valentine love”, which is characterized by self-denial and sacrifice, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has said.

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Pray for Political Aspirants to Prioritize “interests of suffering Nigerians”: Archbishop

Feb 10, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged the people of God in the West African country to pray for those seeking political offices for them to be guided by “the genuine interests of the suffering Nigerians”.

Fr. Joseph Danjuma Shekari, freed Monday, 7 February 2022 after 24hours in captivity in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese. Credit: Kafanchan Diocese

Nigerian Catholic Priest Abducted Sunday Regains Freedom a Day Later

Feb 8, 2022

A Nigerian Catholic Priest who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Diocese of Kafanchan on Sunday, January 6, has regained his freedom a day later.

Fr. James Anelu. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Priest in Nigeria Suspended Following Tribal Remarks During Holy Mass

Feb 8, 2022

A Priest in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos who banned singing in a Nigerian language allegedly citing dominance of other tribes in “his Church” has been suspended from pastoral duties indefinitely, pending investigation into “matters relating to his ministry in the Parish.”

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Human Life in Nigeria “reduced to an abysmally all-time-low”: Bishops in Lagos Province

Feb 7, 2022

 Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Lagos Ecclesiastical Province have bemoaned “senseless killings” in the country saying human life in the West African nation “has been reduced to an abysmally all-time-low owing to insecurity and other criminality across the land.”  

Tsonje village. Credit: CSW

Christian Charity Calls for Support in Strategizing against Militias in Nigeria

Feb 7, 2022

Terrorists in Nigeria have scaled up their activities, killing large numbers of innocent civilians using high-end military equipment especially in Southern Kaduna communities, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has observed, and called for global cooperation in stemming violence in communities that are most affected in the West African country.  

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Criminal Elements Threatening Survival of Private Universities: Archbishop in Nigeria

Feb 6, 2022

Insecurity in Nigeria, which is characterized by attacks and other criminal activities, threatens the survival of private universities in the West African nation, a Catholic Archbishop in the country said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at at St. James Dawaki Parish of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop Cautions Nigerian Religious Leaders against “prophesying” Poll Results

Feb 5, 2022

A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has cautioned religious leaders in the West African country against “prophesying electoral victory” and instead stand up for citizens’ rights.

Logo of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Caution Security Agents against Undue Interference

Feb 4, 2022

Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Gombe State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have cautioned security agents against undue interference in their activities.

Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Urge Government to Revitalize Country’s Education System

Feb 2, 2022

Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have expressed concern about the West African nation’s ailing education system, which they say can be revitalized to address other challenges the country is facing.

Logo of the Communications Week (ComWEEK), an initiative of the Catholic Bishops in Nigeria seeking to promote media literacy in Catholic Parishes countrywide.  Credit: Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN)

Vatican Lauds Bishops in Nigeria for Spearheading Media Literacy Program at Grassroots

Feb 1, 2022

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.

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“Catholic Church does not play partisan politics”: Nigerian Priest Ahead of Elections

Jan 31, 2022

The leadership of the Catholic Church “does not play partisan politics”, a Nigerian Priest has sought to clarify ahead of his country’s general elections scheduled to take place next year. 

Luka Binniyat. Credit: CSW

Christian Human Rights Entity “pleased” after Court Orders Release of Nigerian Journalist

Jan 30, 2022

The leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is delighted following the release of a Nigerian journalist who had been arrested in November last year for criticizing the government. 

Fr. Basil Soyoye. Credit: Agenzia Fides

Nigerian Missionary Priest in Benin Praises Catechists for Role in Africa’s Evangelization

Jan 29, 2022

Catechists have played a vital role in the evangelization and growth of the Catholic Church in Africa, a member of the Society for African Missions (SMA) in Benin has said.

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

We Must Work Hard to Resolve Our “life-threatening challenges”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria

Jan 28, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese has underscored the need for all Nigerians to work toward resolving solve the nation’s “life-threatening challenges” by themselves.

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Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State Urge Immediate End to “new wave of killings”

Jan 27, 2022

Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are calling for an immediate end to the renewed cycle of killings, reportedly occasioned by the murder of a herder in the State.