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Kenyan Priest Opts for Deportation from US

A Kenyan priest and Texas state employee, detained for two months by ICE, chooses voluntary departure. His lawyers call it a strategic legal move to protect future US entry rights. Read the full story.

Catholic Priest Abducted in Kaduna, Nigeria

Gunmen abducted Fr. Emmanuel Ezema from St. Peter's Church in Rumi, Kaduna. The Catholic Diocese of Zaria calls for prayers amid rising insecurity. Read details and reactions.

Priest Condemns Online Prayers as 'Useless'

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr Kelvin Ugwu, has sparked controversy by calling popular online prayer sessions 'the most useless form of prayers'. Read the full story and reactions here.

Kukah: No Christian Persecution in Nigeria

Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah disputes claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria, challenges data accuracy and misuse of 'genocide' term. Read his detailed analysis.

No Contact from Papiri School Kidnappers - CAN

Niger CAN chairman confirms no communication from kidnappers who abducted 315 from St Mary's Catholic School. 265 pupils and teachers remain missing after 50 escaped. Parents traumatized.

8 family members die in Benue river accident

Eight family members, including four children, perished when their vehicle plunged into River Dura in Benue State while traveling for burial arrangements. Read the full story.

N600m Ransom Demand for Kidnapped Kaduna Priest

Bandits release photos of abducted Kaduna Anglican priest Ven. Edwin Achi and wife Sarah after demanding N600m ransom. The couple was kidnapped from Nissi community on October 28, 2025.

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