…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…

Be ready to arrest all of us because we will break that law- PFN president, Bishop Wale Oke, slams National Assembly members for passing law penalizing anyone who preaches in commercial buses The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has slammed members of the Nigerian Senate for pass…

"The Catholic Bishops are conscience of the country. There's difficulty in Nigeria but it's not the fault of President Tinubu- Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (video) Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has said the Catholic Bishops are conscience of the country and are right to give their perspective on the state of the Nation. In a video…

"I have not heard any statement from government quarters against the k!llings" Bishop Oyedepo knocks Tinubu, tells him to stop "pretending" to be ignorant (video) General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurit…

…limitations and strive to become agents of change. Also speaking, the wife of the Archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos Mainland, Olabo Johnson, stressed the need to preserve and promote the stories of Nigerian women, saying history remains incomplete when the contributions of women are overlooked. She urged the…

…toll to 30. Photos from the mass burial showed rows of caskets placed side by side. Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Most Rev. Julius Yakubu Kundi, said the victims were failed by those responsible for protecting them.Addressing mourners, Bishop Kundi said the decision to line up the coffin side by side was deliberate, des…

The remarks generated public debate, with Bwala’s reaction attracting criticism from some Christian groups, including the Northern Christian Association.

The Presidency on Saturday criticised representatives of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for their conduct during a recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the clerics are not the sole custodians of the truth about the state of the nation. Also, the Independent National Electoral Commissio…

…responds to Cardinal John Onaiyekan's comments on Arise News following the Catholic bishops' meeting with President Bola Tinubu.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! There is something fundamentally inappropriate about Cardinal John Onaiyekan granting a television interview to offer his o…

The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has said that President Bola Tinubu disagreed with 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. PUNCH Online had reported…

…has said it is treating the disappearance of a seminarian attached to the Catholic Bishop’s residence in Otukpo as a missing person case, contrary to reports that he was abducted by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondona, said the police had not received any official report confirming an abduction. He sa…

…priests. They will not marry you. Focus on getting other men - Cameroonian Catholic Bishop appeals to women in his Diocese The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buea Cameroon, His Lordship, Michael Bibi, has urged women and girls in the diocese to stop pursuing priests, reminding them that the clerics have commit…