Pope Leo XIV Appoints Nigerian Archbishop as New Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti
The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti. The…
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Women lawyers seek survivors centered traditional penalties for GBV perpetrators
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has charged traditional rulers in Plateau state Central Nigeria to be survivors centered in dispensing traditional penalties to cases of gender-based violence in their respective communities.
BVAS Works Offline, Results Transmitted Once Network Is Available — Former INEC Boss, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has clarified that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) operates offline on election day, addressing lingering concerns about network failures during elections.
Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Who is Scared of Free, Fair, Credible, and Transparent Elections?
This piece critically examines the quagmire surrounding the legislation and the lingering unresolved questions around electoral transparency in the oil-rich African nation.
Nigeria: Wukari Priests, religious protest over massacre of 80 people, sacking of 200 communities affecting 90,000 Catholics by suspected Fulani militia
The Catholic Diocese of Wukari, north-eastern Nigeria, has drawn the attention of the world to the sacking of various communities by suspected Fulani militia while demanding the protection of thousands of citizens, and the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.
US “boots on the ground” requires “pastoral caution balanced with an urgent plea for effective help,” Nigerian Catholic Bishop
In an exclusive interview with Advocatus Africa, the Catholic Bishop of Lafia Diocese, north-central Nigeria, decried the general situation of insecurity in the country, insisting that both the government and religious leaders have an obligation to peace and security.
Nigeria: Former Senate President challenges Islamic community to tackle insecurity
During a plenary session held on Tuesday, 10 Tuesday 2026, on the floor of the state, former Senate president, Ahmad Lawan, urged the Islamic community to tackle clerics who preach radical Islam.
“We use documentation to prove that we are not ‘burying empty coffins:’” Bishop Ajang declares, challenges gov’t on “reality check” over number of Christians killed
A concerned and courageous Nigerian prelate known for frequently addressing social and spiritual issues with a call for all to embrace practical Christianity, has denounced the senseless killings going on in Nigeria, urging for open and sincere documentation of these atrocities against Christians.
More Controversies as Nigerians Reject Amended Electoral Act After Emergency Senate Plenary
Fresh controversy has erupted over Nigeria’s electoral reforms following an emergency plenary session of the Senate on Monday, 10 February 2026, which commenced at about 12:50 p.m., amid sustained public backlash over the rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results.
Catholic Diocese of Umuahia Donates Electric Street Sweepers to Abia Government
Inspired by the principle of subsidiarity and corporate governance, the Catholic Diocese of Umuahia recently donated two new electric street sweepers and scraper vehicles to the Abia State Government.
