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Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese.

Youth Unemployment in Nigeria amid Corruption a Key Highlight of Prelate’s Sunday Homily

Sep 21, 2020

The challenge of unemployment among young people in Nigeria was a key highlight of the Sunday, September 20 homily of Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese who said “greed and corruption” in Africa’s most populous nation is behind the failure to address the challenge.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese.

“With genuine forgiveness, most social crises can be curtailed”: Archbishop in Nigeria

Sep 14, 2020

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has, reflecting on Sunday, September 13 readings, called for “genuine forgiveness” as a way out of “most social crises.”

The house built and furnished for Adaoma Aniwetalu, a physically challenged girl by Archbishop Valerian Okeke of Onitsha Archdiocese.

Nigerian Archbishop Builds House for Physically Challenged Girl, Offers Her Scholarship

Sep 9, 2020

The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Onitsha Archdiocese, Archbishop Valerian Okeke on Tuesday, September 8 blessed and handed over a house he helped build and furnish for a physically challenged girl in his ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

Participants during the maiden General Assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja. / Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigeria’s Abuja Assembly Ends with Emphasis on Fostering “co-responsibility” in Ministry

Sep 7, 2020

The leadership of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has, in a pastoral letter issued at the end of the two-day Archdiocesan General Assembly, underscored the need for pastoral agents to foster “a sense of co-responsibility” in their apostolate.

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza certified free of COVID-19. He tested positive for the deadly virus on August 23. / Diocese of Yola

Nigerian Prelate “certified free of COVID-19” Tasks Gov’t to Upgrade Health Facilities

Sep 6, 2020

After spending days in isolation under the care of health practitioners, the Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Yola Diocese has recovered from COVID-19, he told journalists at his residence, thanking all those who have accompanied him spiritually.

Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, the representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria during the maiden General Assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja Friday, September 4. / Archdiocese of Abuja

“Be trustworthy administrators, generous stewards”: Nuncio in Nigeria at Abuja Assembly

Sep 6, 2020

The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has, at the maiden General Assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja, urged members of the Clergy, the Religious and Lay faithful to foster the values of trustworthiness, generosity, and selflessness in their ministry, following “the way of the Master,” Jesus Christ.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama during the launch of the maiden General Assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja. / Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigeria’s Abuja Maiden General Assembly to Explore Local Church Progress, Archbishop Says

Sep 4, 2020

The maiden General Assembly of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja is expected to “explore” ways to contribute to the progress of the local Church in the West African nation, the Local Ordinary, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama said.

Bishops in Nigeria lead protest march against violence and extremism.

Nigerian Prelate Says Government’s Best Attempt in Fighting Crisis “not good enough”

Sep 3, 2020

Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has criticized the government’s tactics in fighting religious extremism, toxic politics, corruption and other vices that threaten to bring the west African country on its knees, saying that the country could do more in asserting its leadership role on the continent.

Nigeria's Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Solomon Ita Enang (third left) and members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) during the September 1 meeting in Abuja. / Solomon Ita Enang/ Facebook

Nigeria’s Government and Christian Leaders Yet to Reach Consensus on Controversial Law

Sep 2, 2020

The government of Nigeria and Christian leaders are yet to reach an agreement on the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow the authorities to control church operations.

Archbishop Anthonio Guido Fillipazzi, Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria conferring the pallium on the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama during Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria, Pro-Cathedral Thursday, August 27, 2020. / Archdiocese of Abuja

Nuncio in Nigeria Highlights Communion Value as Abuja Archbishop Receives Pallium

Aug 27, 2020

The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has, at the Eucharistic celebration during which the Archbishop of Abuja received the pallium, underscored the importance of communion in the Church.

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Nigeria's Makurdi Diocese.

Corruption in Nigeria “will leave country tattered if not controlled,” Bishop Cautions

Aug 26, 2020

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese has condemned the high level of corruption in the country saying if not addressed, the West African nation will be left “tattered” by the vice.

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Yola Diocese. He tested positive for COVID-19 August 23, 2020.

Nigerian Prelate Tests Positive for COVID-19, Advises Citizens to Go for Testing

Aug 24, 2020

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Yola Diocese who has confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 has advised citizens of the West African nation to readily present themselves for the coronavirus tests when they are required to. 

Bishops of Nigeria’s Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province with the Chiefs of Kagoro and the Emir of Jama’a in Southern Kaduna Saturday, August 22.

“End senseless killings, not tomorrow but now”: Bishops of Nigeria’s Kaduna Province

Aug 24, 2020

The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province within the territory of Kaduna State have expressed their pain over continued “senseless killings” in their pastoral jurisdiction and urged the people of God in the affected areas to end “the culture of death” immediately.

Bishop Emmanuel Badejo during Mass at Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese. / Facebook Page/Diocese of Oyo

COVID-19 “compelling us to see things of heaven” amid “agents of tragedy”: African Prelate

Aug 23, 2020

The challenges the people of God are experiencing across the globe amid the coronavirus are expected to trigger a focus on heavenly realities and the place of God in our lives yet some have become “agents of tragedy,” hellbent on causing others pain, an African Prelate has reflected in his Sunday, August 23 homily shared with ACI Africa.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) strongly against the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 legal framework that seeks to allow the government to control church operations.

Law to Control Nigerian Churches “unacceptable, ungodly, reprehensible”: Christian Leaders

Aug 21, 2020

Christian leaders in Nigeria have termed as “unacceptable, ungodly, and reprehensible” the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 legal framework that seeks to allow the government to control church operations.

The Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria, Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi.

Address Christians, Muslims “antagonism” in Nigeria: Papal Representative to Government

Aug 20, 2020

The Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has called on the government to address the “antagonism” between Christians and Muslims in the West African country and enforce the rule of law saying the faithful of both religions suffer equally from the reported skirmishes in the country.

Bishop Stephen Mamza speaking at the Dedication of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN Chapel in Adamawa State, Nigeria. / Bishop Stephen Mamza

COVID-19 Challenges a Litmus Test of “quality of our Christian faith”: Nigerian Prelate

Aug 20, 2020

How we relate with the needy in society amid COVID-19 challenges can be a good litmus test of the extent to which we value our Christian faith, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Diocese of Yola said this week.

Flag of Nigeria on soldiers arm. Credit: Bumble Dee/Shutterstock

Islamic Militants Kidnap Hundreds in Raid on Nigerian Town

Aug 20, 2020

Militants with the Islamic State West Africa Province attacked the town of Kukawa in northeastern Nigeria on Tuesday, abducting hundreds of people.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama laying hands on one of the Deacons ordained Priest on August 15 in Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. / Abuja Archdiocese

“Report us to Jesus, talk to our Mother Mary when we err”: Nigerian Prelate at Ordination

Aug 17, 2020

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has implored the people of God in the West African country to support their Priests, to pray for them and mostly, to talk to Jesus and “our Mother Mary” when they feel that their Pastors have gone astray.

Logo Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)

Church Leaders Declare August 23 Collective Prayer Day over Insecurity in Nigeria

Aug 16, 2020

Concerned about the rising cases of insecurity in the West African nation of Nigeria, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared August 23 a day to offer collective prayers, seeking God’s intervention for the people of God in Africa’s most populous nation.