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Catholic Church
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Kogi Catholic community seeks justice following fatal stabbing of priest
Parishioners in Kogi State are demanding justice after the fatal stabbing of Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetoro, with police launching an investigation into the attack.
August 4, 2026
Cardinal Onaiyekan Rejects Presidency Dispute, Calls for Policy Action
Archbishop Emeritus John Cardinal Onaiyekan refuses to engage in public feuds with the Presidency, asserting that Catholic bishops are focused on pushing for better governance and improved living standards for all Nigerians.
August 4, 2026
Northern Christian Leaders and Atiku Back Catholic Bishops Against Presidency Criticism
Key political and religious leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and the Northern Christian Association, have defended Catholic bishops against criticism from the Presidency following Cardinal Onaiyekan's remarks on economic policy and government intolerance.
August 3, 2026
Aisha Yesufu Praises Cardinal Onaiyekan for Challenging Leadership
Activist Aisha Yesufu has commended Cardinal John Onaiyekan for his willingness to address national concerns directly with President Bola Tinubu, despite the President's dismissal of the bishops' assessment.
August 2, 2026
Bishop Kundi Decries Security Failure as 27 Victims of Southern Kaduna Attack Laid to Rest
Most Rev. Julius Yakubu Kundi presided over the mass burial of 27 villagers killed in a brutal raid, criticizing the lack of protection for civilians in Kaduna State.
August 2, 2026
Catholic Bishop Mourns 27 Victims in Southern Kaduna Massacre
Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan condemned the failure to protect 27 residents killed in a brutal attack on Naridon village.
August 2, 2026
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Presidential Response to Cardinal Onaiyekan
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Tinubu administration for attacking Cardinal Onaiyekan, claiming the government is intolerant of dissent and ignores the harsh economic realities facing Nigerians.
August 2, 2026
Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Administration for Attacking Cardinal Onaiyekan and Catholic Bishops
Atiku Abubakar condemns the Tinubu administration for its aggressive response to Cardinal John Onaiyekan and the Catholic bishops, labeling the attack as evidence of the government's intolerance toward dissenting views.
August 2, 2026
Abducted Benue seminarian regains freedom
Kelvin Ochai, a seminarian kidnapped in Benue State, has safely escaped his captors and reunited with his family, church officials confirm.
August 1, 2026
Cardinal Onaiyekan claims President Tinubu is shielded from Nigerian realities by sycophants
Archbishop Emeritus John Cardinal Onaiyekan claims President Tinubu is surrounded by individuals who hide the true state of Nigeria from him.
August 1, 2026