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Bishop Isaac Bundepuun Dugu (left) and Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia (right). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop Urges New Nigerian Governor, a Suspended Priest, to Exercise Compassion

May 31, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has called upon the new Governor of the country’s Benue State to exercise compassion in his leadership.

Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, suspended in Nigeria's Gboko Diocese for engaging himself in “partisan politics”. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Suspends Priest for Engaging “in partisan politics”

May 22, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Gboko Diocese has suspended Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for engaging himself in “partisan politics”.

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