In 2022, the current Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Iormem Alia was suspended from his priestly duties by the Catholic Diocese of Gboko over his involvement in partisan politics. An X user @harreceipts posted the letter on his X handle, titled “Suspension of Revd. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia from Sacred Ministry”, signed by Bishop William […]
As Pope Francis has passed on there are many Cardinals inline to become the next Pope, one of them is Cardinal Robert Sarah. Cardinal Robert Sarah is a Guinean Catholic prelate known for his influential roles in the Vatican and his conservative stance on Church teachings. He is conservative, pro-life, anti-woke, and has compared Western […]
By Zagazola Makama In times of crisis, the greatest threats are often believed to come from outside terrorists, kidnappers, or criminals lurking in the shadows. Yet, as the tragic murder of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Kaduna State reveals, sometimes the most dangerous enemy is the one within. Father Okechukwu was not just a clergyman; […]
The parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church Izombe, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev Fr John Ubaechu was on Sunday evening kidnapped by unknown persons in Ejemekwuru, Imo State. Owerri Catholic Archdiocesan Chancellor and Secretary, Rev Fr Patrick Mbarah made the disclosure in a circular addressed to the church’s faithful on Monday. […]
The U.S. Mission In Nigeria has condemned the kidnapping and killing of Catholic Reverend Father, Sylvester Okechukwu. The Catholic priest who was kidnapped from his residence at St Mary Catholic Church Tachira, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on the evening of 4th March 2025, was killed by his abductors on the 5th of […]
