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    “Displaced youth face a 50-60% risk of radicalisation,” states Mike Arnold, stressing that education is the key solution to combating insecurity.

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    “The Catholic Church in Africa is growing. It is young, it is vibrant, it is the future, and its Pope showed up.”  Here’s why!

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    Pope Leo XIV brings “light of hope” to a traumatised population, Archbishop Andrew Nkea says in emotional message

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    US-based Non-profit Organisation rescues Plateau youths from Fulani attacks, pays hospital bills

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    “Over time we have watched the insult meted against the Body of Christ,” Middle Belt Christian Solidarity Network warns

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    Bishop Mfumbusa Appointed by Pope Leo XIV to Dicastery remembered as a “shining example of pastoral dedication”

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    US-based Nigerian lawyer, rights activist pledges “to Defend Nigeria’s Persecuted Christians.”

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    “Without context, routine behaviour gets misread and innocent people become targets,” – Award-winning Conflict Reporter, Ahmad Salkida, says in reaction to intractable conflict across Northern Nigeria

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    Barbaric: Terrorists behead 30-year-old man, Elisha, at Riwhie-Chwo, Plateau State

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    17-year-old Christian girl forcefully converted to Islam in Adamawa State escapes, now receiving discipleship

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Nigeria: Military kills top Sambisa Commander, 10 other terrorists in midnight operation

Advocatus3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

In its ongoing campaign against terrorist factions in the North-East, particularly the lethal Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigerian army has achieved significant victories through a recent night operation that resulted in the elimination of a high-ranking commander and several frontline members of the group.

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Outspoken Nigerian Prelate, Bishop Matthew Kukah, bags The Courage in Leadership Sun Awards 2025

Justine Dyikuk3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The Kukah Centre has proudly announced that its founder and convener, the Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has been awarded the prestigious Courage in Leadership Award at The Sun Awards 2025.

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Nigerian Catholic Hospital distances itself from disturbing online footage

Sylvester Jalo3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

St. Philomena Catholic Hospital, Benin City, South-South Nigeria, has denied ownership of disturbing footage, circulating on social media, falsely maligning the integrity of the medical facility.

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Nigerian Diocese kick-starts special prayers over desecration, stealing of sacred species

Naanlep Dabee3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Kaduna state, Northwestern Nigeria, has commenced special prayers following the desecration and stealing of sacred species at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church, Safio, Kaura Local Government Area of the state.

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Faith and Culture in Scotland: Voices from the Outer Hebrides

Justine Dyikuk3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

A visit to the remote islands of Scotland, UK, off the northwest coast of the country, reveals the finest expression of faith and culture and the romance between Gaelic and the English language.

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US-Nigeria joint group pledges to address violent extremist attacks, terrorism in Nigeria

Sylvester Jalo3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The US-Nigeria Joint Group recently held its inaugural meeting in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, with the view to addressing violent extremist attacks and terrorism in Nigeria.

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A Catechist with a Chalice, a Pen and a Racket

Advocatus3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

If holiness were measured by noise, Fr. Michael MCGRATH might have been overlooked. He did not arrive with thunder, slogans, or spiritual fireworks. He arrived instead with books under his arm, time in his pocket, a tennis racket in the boot of the car, and a Mass that was celebrated as though heaven itself had politely asked him not to rush.

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Nigerian Priest Wins Black American Writer’s Award

Justine Dyikuk3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

A US-based Nigerian cleric, scholar, and social commentator, recognised for his academic excellence, mentorship service, and advocacy, has been awarded the 2026 James Baldwin Legacy Award.

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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Dominic Kimengich as Coadjutor Archbishop of Mombasa

Justine Dyikuk3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Rev. Dominic Kimengich, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mombasa, following an appointment letter dated 28 January 2026. 

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Nigeria: Church in Igboland declares joint prayer for surviving civil war

Naanlep Dabee3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

The Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, has called on both religious, the consecrated life and lay faithful for a joint prayer over Igboland for surviving the horrific four-year civil war which started on 6 July 1967 and ended on 15 January 1970, as well as for unity, peace, and the security of the region.

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