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.
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.
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.
Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu reacts to 2Baba and Natasha's public altercation, advising the music legend to focus on his children and career. Read his full counsel and public reactions.
Pope Leo XIV reveals plans for a 2026 Africa trip, starting in Algeria to visit St. Augustine sites. The journey aims to boost Christian-Muslim dialogue. Read more.
An edtech organization offers a two-year full scholarship to students rescued from kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states, aiming to support their recovery and return to school. This initiative highlights the ongoing education crisis in Northern Nigeria.
Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.
NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets CAN leaders, confirms abducted students are in stable condition. President Tinubu halts travel over Papiri school kidnapping. Full details.
Niger's military junta announces sale of Somair uranium globally, defying France's Orano. This move marks a major geopolitical shift towards Russia and impacts Europe's energy security. Read the full analysis.
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah disputes claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria, challenges data accuracy and misuse of 'genocide' term. Read his detailed analysis.
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.
Longtime Catholic priest Robert Sullivan voluntarily leaves priesthood after allegations of financial support exchange for private companionship with minor. Full investigation details revealed.
Catholic Bishop Bulus Yohanna reveals 265 teachers and students remain missing after St. Mary's school abduction in Niger State. Two parents have died from shock. Urgent security action needed.
Hasiya A. Bawa, 13, hospitalized after brutal gang rape by bandits in Shiroro LGA. Community security crisis deepens as 24 others abducted in separate attack.
Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.
An observant Nigerian woman questions the authenticity of Kebbi schoolgirls' rescue, citing suspicious circumstances and demanding release of Niger Catholic students. Read full analysis.
Niger State Governor Umar Bago reveals new details about St Mary school attack, clarifying students are missing not abducted as rescue operations continue.
Niger State House of Assembly may suspend legislative activities over worsening security. Lawmakers demand rescue of kidnapped students from St. Mary's School in Papiri.
Nigerians react to video of released Kebbi students, raising questions about their calm demeanor and unusual rescue circumstances. Read their detailed observations.
Another parent of abducted St. Mary's Catholic School students has died, hours after father of three succumbed to heart attack. Read the tragic details.
Pope Leo XIV cautions Nigerian youths against using AI for homework during Vatican livestream. Learn why he insists technology should promote growth, not shortcuts.
A father tragically died from a heart attack after bandits abducted his three children from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. CAN reveals 303 students and teachers were taken in Monday's attack.
Catholic bishops condemn security failures in Christian communities, citing disturbing reports of delayed responses that suggest possible collusion. Government urged to investigate.
A Nigerian Catholic priest reacts to Odumeje and Flavour's viral video, saying the preacher provides laughter amid Nigeria's security crisis. Read his full perspective.
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria raise alarm over the country's worsening security, citing kidnappings, killings, and government inaction. They call for urgent protection of citizens.
Nigeria Union of Teachers warns of nationwide strike following terrorist attacks on schools in Kebbi and Niger states. 25 students abducted in Kebbi, 300+ pupils in Niger. Federal government urged to act.
The Vatican issues strong warning against rising polyamory trends, reaffirming Catholic teaching that marriage is exclusive between man and woman. Read the full story.
About 50 schoolchildren escaped bandits in Niger State Catholic school attack. Authorities remain uncertain about missing pupils as bishop restricts information sharing with security officials.
Niger State Catholic diocese releases names of 265 students and staff still held by bandits after school attack. 50 students escaped. Full details and list.