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…

…whose 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 bleedin…

…can interpret 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 Presi…

…role of religious 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, J…

…the Armed 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 r…

…to 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…

…is as 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 res…

…candidate 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…

…by Onaiyekan following a recent meeting between President Tinubu and members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). After the meeting, the cardinal said in an interview that those around President Tinubu were presenting a "rosy picture" of the country's situation to him and suggested that the President…

…Executive 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 Tel…

…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, on July 28. At the meeting with President Tinubu, the Bishops expressed concerns over the country's economy, insecurity and political climate. Speakin…

"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…

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…

…Publicity, 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…

…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 that Tinubu met with the bishops on July 28, 2026, where they expressed concerns over the country’s economy, insecurity and…

…expressed concern that the President made the comment while responding to a call by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for credible, transparent and peaceful elections, arguing that the occasion required reassurance and statesmanship rather than combative rhetoric. According to Atiku, Tinubu’s response reflect…