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“Work for transformation of world in which we live”:Catholic Bishop to Nigerian Christians
Each Christian is called, “in his DNA”, to transform the place he or she lives, a Catholic Bishop has told Christians in his native country of Nigeria.
Catholic Charity Documents Harrowing Encounters of Boko Haram Victims in Nigeria
For years, Jeraiva has fought to rid his mind of the harrowing images of his youngest brothers being burnt to death while they were sleeping in their house in Bauchi, a State in Northern Nigeria.
Christian Entity Mourns Vocal Nigerian Advocate Who Died in Suspected Hospital Negligence
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, is mourning Dr Obadiah Mailafia, an outspoken and reputable Christian advocate in Nigeria who was reportedly treated shabbily in various hospitals in the West African country before he died on September 19.
Federal Government “insincere” in Fight against Insecurity: Nigerian Archbishop
Nigeria’s Federal Government is not sincere in the fight against insecurity, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Lagos Archdiocese has said.
Nigeria’s Laxed Response to Militias Behind Security Failures: UK-Based Christian Entity
Nigerian government’s lack of strictness in dealing with militia groups is behind the security failures in the West African nation, the leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has said.
Catholic Activists Condemn Move to Bar Unvaccinated Nigerians from Going to Church
Officials of CitizenGo Africa, the African branch of the International Catholic entity of social activists, are calling on the government of Nigeria’s Ondo State to stop an order that requires residents to get vaccinated before they are cleared to access essential services including going to places of worship.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Imo State Blame Islamic Education System for Insecurity
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the country’s Imo State has blamed the education system where children live with their teachers to pursue knowledge in Islam in the Northern part of the nation, Almajiranci, for the prevailing insecurity.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom “barely 24 hours after his kidnap”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in the Diocese of Kafanchan on Monday, September 13 has been freed.
Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese.
International Eucharistic Congress “spiritually uplifting, edifying”: Nigerian Archbishop
The just concluded International Eucharistic Congress was fruitful in multiple ways, a Nigerian Archbishop has said.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Condemn Gender-based Violence, Call for “collective action”
Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed their condemnation of gender-based violence and called for “collective action” to end the vice that seems to target women and girls.
Catholic Entity in Nigeria Spearheading Moral Change among Commercial Sex Workers
A Catholic organization in Nigeria is spearheading an initiative aimed at transforming the lives of young girls trapped in the business of prostitution in the country’s Onitsha suburb.
Catholic Entity Petitions for Withdrawal of “pornographic film” from Nigeria's Screens
The leadership of an international Catholic activist organization that spearheads family issues is petitioning the government of Nigeria for the withdrawal of a reality TV show, which it says showcases “pure pornography.”
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Bauchi State Encourage COVID-19 Vaccine amid Low Uptake
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Bauchi State are encouraging the people of God within their pastoral region to take part in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination exercise amid reported low uptake of the jab.
Nigerian Children Displaced by Torching of Orphanage Beat Odds to Enter Bible Competition
Children who were left homeless after their orphanage was burnt down by armed Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria’s Plateau State have resumed their Bible study lessons in readiness for a State competition.
Nigeria’s Militants Enjoying High Level Protection to Terrorize Christians: Global Charity
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has condemned the sharp increase in attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau State since the August 14 attack and killing of 23 commuters in the Nigerian State, saying that those behind the subsequent killings appear to be enjoying high level support to advance their agenda.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Links Strikes in the Country’s Education Sector to Low budgeting
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese has blamed frequent strikes by university teachers in the West African country on what he has referred to as education sector’s “low budgeting.”
“Enough is enough”: Nigeria’s Youth Christian Leaders Say Following Plateau State Killings
Christian youth leaders in Nigeria have condemned the increased killings in the country’s Plateau State and called for an end to the bloodshed.
Nigerian Archbishop Condemns “external ritualistic observances”, Calls for True Religion
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese is calling for the promotion of sanctity of human life in the West African nation, noting that people in the country are more focused on promoting “ritualistic observances” in place of true Religion.
“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.”
