The Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate, Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Dr Henry Ndukuba, has described the late former Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as a leader who lived for others and made service to humanity the hallmark of his life. Ndukuba said Awolowo’s life offered an enduring lesson on s…

…There has been outrage among Nigerians following the killing of two Nigerian nationals, Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, in separate incidents in South Africa. Fakunle, an indigene of Iye in the Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was allegedly shot dead by unknown persons at his residence in Johan…

The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, on Sunday urged Nigerians to reject vote-buying and selling ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ndagoso, who is the Archbishop of Kaduna Catholic Diocese, made the call in Osogbo, Osun State, in his address at the opening session…

Bishop David Oyedepo addressed men in abusive marriages at the Annual Youth Convention held at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, OtaThe cleric declared that any man who beats his wife should register at the sports council insteadOyedepo also shared a striking lesson about the names couples call each other during argumentsP…

…chaired by former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar and co-chaired by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, introduced the peace accord ahead of the 2015 general election as an attempt to prevent violence before, during and after elections. Ahead of the 2015 presidential election, the then preside…

…only sin is speaking truth to power, as evidenced by the recent treatment of Catholic bishops who visited President Tinubu to alert him to the parlous state of the nation. Cardinal John Onaiyekan, head of the delegation, told the media that the Catholic bishops visited the president because “the nation is bleeding.” Re…

…opportunity to serve the body. Other members of the new State CAN Executive Council are Bishop Dotimi Egbegi, Vice Chairman; Rev. Father Raymond Ogiramkopu Ogio, Secretary; and Senior Apostle Michael Makpa, Treasurer. The inauguration ceremony, which attracted Christians from across the state, was also attended by the…

…linked to opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, shot Kafwaya and arrested NRPUP members, Bishop Trevor Mwamba, George Chisanga and Patrick Mwansa. AI’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said Kafwaya’s death followed reports of arbitrary arrests and detentions of opposition figures during…

…has left many Catholics stunned, Onchonga was reportedly seen celebrating Mass alongside Bishop John Mbinda, the Catholic Bishop of Lodwar, before his identity was eventually exposed. The Diocese of Lodwar in an official notice, through Bishop Rt. Rev. John Mbinda, C.S.Sp., disowned Onchonga, M.C., as a Catholic priest…

'They Can't Embarrass Me. I Spoke For My Fellow Bishops' - Cardinal Onaiyekan Fires Back At Presidency Catholic Cardinal John Onaiyekan has responded to criticism from the Presidency following his comments after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, saying he has no reason to feel embarrassed by what he said. Speaking…

…of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Delta State, led by its Chairman, Bishop Abos Willie, paid him a special prayer visit at the Government House, Asaba. The governor attributed his emergence as governor in 2023 to God’s grace and the prayers of Christian leaders, urging the PFN leadership and other religio…

…District ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. The development comes as Bishop Ossai Okwudili, popular known as Oscar, is asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to nullify the alleged substitution of his name with that of Rt. Hon. Asadu Patrick Oziokoja. Ossai, in an Originating Summons dated August 5, 2026,…

The world will not stop when you d!e - Catholic priest reveals how Archbishop's office was occupied by another person 24 hours after his d3ath Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Kelvin Ugwu, has advised people not to overestimate their importance, noting that the world does not stop when one d!es. He stated this in a Faceb…

Pastor, Air Force and Navy personnel arrested as police uncover plot to kidnap Anglican bishops' wives in Plateau The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some suspects in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap the wives of two Anglican Bishops of Jos.Security analyst Zagazola Makama had earli…

…it anywhere they like,” he said. On July 28, Tinubu, while receiving the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, warned political opponents seeking to unseat him in 2027 that he would not yield ground without a fight, saying “all is fair in a democratic contest.” The President’s remark…

…leaders in Nigeria’s political and governance affairs. On July 28, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, led by Archbishop Matthew Ndagoso, met with Tinubu and raised concerns over the country’s security and economic challenges. Speaking after the meeting, former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiy…

…Forces, Police and intelligence agencies,” they said. The group commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria for what it described as their courage in speaking against insecurity, economic hardship and democratic decline, saying constructive criticism remained an…

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has described education as the most effective weapon against insecurity, poverty and ignorance. As such, he urged governments at all levels to invest more resources in education rather than focusing solely on military responses to insecurity. Kukah said…

…criticisms that followed the President’s comment during a recent meeting with Catholic bishops. He argued that the expression is better understood in the context of the popular saying, “All is fair in love and war,” which he said has historical roots in English literature. Prof. Opata said he had no objection to the do…

…$1.7 million in fraud proceeds in the United States. The United States Attorney Dan Bishop of the Middle District of North Carolina (MDNC) announced this in a press release issued by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. According to court documents, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and…

…he said Tinubu’s administration would continue to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, other faith-based organisations and relevant stakeholders on issues affecting the country, In a statement on Wednesday, Akume’s media aide, Yomi Odunuga, said the government remained deeply respectfu…

…for the 2027 general elections, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for speaking out on the economic hardship and insecurity facing the country. Kwankwaso made the commendation in a statement posted on his social media accounts, including Facebook and X, on Tuesday night. He…

…Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has questioned the neutrality of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, alleging that the cleric openly took sides during the 2023 general election. Wike made the remarks during a media parley on Tuesday, August 4. The former…

…Director of Development Specs Academy, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, has defended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) over its recent engagement with President Bola Tinubu, saying the bishops were justified in raising concerns about insecurity, economic hardship and governance. Speaking on Channels Television’s…

…the assessment of the economy and security concerns raised by members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria during their meeting at the State House, Abuja, on July 28. At the meeting with President Tinubu, the Bishops expressed concerns over the country's economy, insecurity and political climate. Speaking dur…