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Sultan of Sokoto debunks viral “AI-generated,” photo of Governor Alia worshipping him

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed as fake a viral and controversial photo of Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, bowing down to him.

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Security in Freefall: As mass kidnappings persist across central and northern Nigeria, fear is becoming the only constant for millions

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

In what seems like fear without borders, continuous abductions in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna and Borno communities have left communities trapped in a cycle of hopelessness, looking to a government that cannot protect them.

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“I do believe in the message of the Gospel, as a peacemaker.” – Pope Leo XIV tells Trump

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has reaffirmed the Church’s position on the ongoing war in the Middle East in response to statements made on social media by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishop Ernest Obodo as Administrator of Abakaliki Diocese Following Sede Vacante

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The Holy Father Pope Leo has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Ernest Anaezichukwu Obodo as the Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, South Eastern Nigeria. 

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Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a fiery Nigerian cleric, accuses security agencies of failing to protect lives, property in communities across Plateau

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Prominent Nigerian cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has accused security agencies of failing to protect lives and property in certain communities of Plateau State.

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416 victims taken by Boko Haram urge the Nigerian government to urgently rescue them from their harrowing captivity

Sylvester Jalo5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

In a heartfelt plea, 416 victims taken by Boko Haram are urgently calling on the Nigerian government to step in and rescue them from their harrowing captivity.

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Nigerian Bishop, 60, dies just 4 years, 7 months into Episcopacy

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, in South-East Nigeria, has announced the tragic death of their Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nowrie Chukwu.

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Nigeria: 185 Christians have been killed, over 200 were kidnapped, says Equipping the Persecuted

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

An American humanitarian aid worker, Judd Saul, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Equipping The Persecuted Organisation, has expressed concern over the indiscriminate killings of Christians by suspected Jihadi groups in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region.

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Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Officials to Lead the Vatican Communication’s Dicastery

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

In a move to push the frontiers of the Church’s ever-growing focus on digital evangelisation, on 9 April 2026, the Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Leo XIV appointed 12 new members to lead the Dicastery for Communication.

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Ecclesiastical Leadership requires “Presence without fear,” Senior Cleric says at Archbishop Audu’s 25th Episcopal Anniversary

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

In a world where bishops, priests, and deacons strive against secular systems that constantly challenge Christian values, Catholic clergy have been encouraged to embrace courageous witness.

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