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March 12
Nigeria: Mass Kidnappings Widespread - a Criminal and Political Phenomenon Rather Than 'Religious'
The Safe Schools Initiative, a Nigerian organization founded after the kidnapping of 276 students from a secondary school in Chibok in 2014 (the fate of 100 of them is still… Read more »
January 05
Cameroon: The Unknown Plague of Kidnappings in Northern Cameroon
Farmers, breeders, merchants and humanitarian workers. These are the preferred victims of kidnappings in northern Cameroon, where a true kidnapping economy has developed. Victims… Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Bishop of Sokoto - 'The Christmas Massacres Aim to Destabilize Nigeria'
" Can we continue to believe that there is no long-term plan to take over the reins of power of the Nigerian state?" asks Matthew Hassan-Kukah, bishop of Sokoto in the aftermath of… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Missionary Community Inaugurated in Ikorodu
A pastry school, sewing courses, computer science for young people, accompaniment of youth group movements, catechesis, are some of the areas in which the missionary Daughters of… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Priest Kidnapped in Nigeria.
Another priest kidnapped in Nigeria. Fr Sylvester Okechukwu, of the diocese of Kafanchan, in the state of Kaduna, in the central north of the country, was kidnapped yesterday,… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Diocese of Umuahia - Catholic Priest Kidnapped
Another Catholic priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria, Father Christopher Ogide, associate Pastor at Maria Assumpta Parish of Umuopara, diocese of Umuahia, in the state of Abia, in… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Nigeria: Need to Put an End to the Escalation of Domestic Violence Against Women and Children
Corruption, conflicts, oppression are some of the evils afflicting the Nigerian population. Added to these is domestic violence, a phenomenon that is increasing so much that it has… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Nigeria: Six Months After the Massacre of the Saint-François-Xavier Church in Owo, Questions Are Being Asked About Who Committed It
More than six months after the June 5 massacre at St. Francis Xavier Church in Owo, Ondo State (see Fides, 6/6/2022), Nigerians are waiting for the holding a trial against those… Read more »
Nigeria: Establishment of the Diocese of Wukari and Appointment of the First Bishop
The Holy Father Francis has established the new diocese of Wukari (Nigeria), with territory separated from the diocese of Jalingo, making it a suffragan of the Metropolitan See of… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Nigeria: Assaults On Road Construction Sites in Imo State
The bishop of Okigwe, Msgr. Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu regretted the attacks on the construction company that works on the improvement of the Owerri-Umuahia and Owerri-Okigwe roads,… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Nigeria: Priest Kidnapped Together With a Group of Faithful, Another Priest Released
Father Peter Abang Ochang, parish priest of the St. Stephen Roman Catholic Mission (RCM) church in the diocese of Ogoja, in the state of Cross River, has been kidnapped in a still… Read more »
November 19, 2022
Nigeria: Umueri's Vigilante Group Frees Catholic Priest
The kidnapping of a Catholic priest in the state of Anambra, in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria, ended in 24 hours. Father Cyril Okafor was abducted on November 15, 2022 from… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: The Bill On Water Resources Goes Against Federalism - Caritas Nigeria Director
"The principles of federalism must be respected" says Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, Director of Caritas Nigeria and national director of the Justice and Peace Development Commission… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Nigeria: Remaining 23 Hostages of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Released After More Than 6 Months
The remaining 23 people who were still held by the terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28 have been released (see Fides, 30/3/2022). This was stated by Nigerian… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Nigeria: Military Assault on Eke Ututu Market Risks Alienating Population - Bishop of Orlu
"Stop further killing of innocent people and destruction of livelihoods". This is the appeal launched by Msgr. Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma, Bishop of Orlu, in Imo State, in southern… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Nigeria: 'Insecurity and Economic Mismanagement Threaten the Nation'
"The frequent attacks on travelers in the streets and on the faithful in churches and other places of worship have not yet received an adequate response from the authorities". This… Read more »
Nigeria: Appointment of the Rector of the 'Blessed Iwene Tansi' Major Theological Seminary in Onitsha
On May 27, 2022, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle appointed Rev. Fabian Obi, of the diocesan clergy of Awka as Rector of the "Blessed Iwene Tansi" major theological Seminary in… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: We Are Passing Through the Darkest Chapter of Our History - President of the Bishops' Conference
"The level of insecurity in the country is very worrisome. We are passing through what might be deemed as the darkest chapter of our history as a nation", warns Mgr. Lucius Iwejuru… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: Kidnappings and Murders - Bishop of Abakaliki Complains About Lack of Security
We no longer believe that the current government has the capacity to restore security," said Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu of Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State in south-eastern… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Nigeria: 'Unconditional Release' of the 4 Nigerian Nuns Kidnapped On Sunday
"With hearts full of joy the sisters of Jesus the Saviour wish to announce the unconditional and safe release of four of our sisters, who were abducted around Okigwe-Umulolo axis… Read more »
August 22, 2022
Nigeria: Four Nuns Kidnapped in South-East Nigeria
Four nuns of the Sisters of Jesus the Savior have been kidnapped in Nigeria. Read more »
August 19, 2022
Nigeria: Confiscate the Assets of Human Traffickers - Campaign Also Promoted By Catholic Church Is Under Way
"Confiscate the assets of human traffickers". This was stated by the Auxiliary Bishop of Abuja, Msgr. Anselm Umoren, who together with the president of the Justice, Peace and… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Nigeria: Appeal of the Auxiliary Bishop of Minna - The Country Is On the Path of Disintegration
Violence continues to spread across the country, as well as kidnappings, killings, attacks on churches, clashes, and now even death threats against President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
August 03, 2022
Nigeria: Nobody Is Safe - Bishop of Abuja
"There is massive insecurity. People are being killed every day. The bandits and the terrorists seem to have a free hand. We don't know where the security forces are". This is the… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Nigeria: Priest Kidnapped Amid Shock Over the Massacre in the Church of Owo
Although it is still not clear who was responsible for the massacre in the church of Saint Francis Xavier in Owo, Ondo State (south-western Nigeria), which took place on Sunday… Read more »
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