Catholic Priest

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan has lamented the continuous illegal migration of young Nigerians abroad despite several reported dangers that they face.

A catholic priest, Rev. Father John Bako Shekwolo, has been reportedly kidnapped in Ankwa, Kachia local government area of Kaduna state.

As Nigerians prepare for the forthcoming general elections, Rev Mathew Sukada, the Catholic priest in charge of the Church of Nativity, Kangang, Jos, has cautioned citizens against killing each other over politicians.

They say religion is the opium of the people and with the bizarre stories coming out of Nigeria, it appears a lot of Nigerians may have overdosed on it. Currently trending on social media is the sale of 'prophetic prayer cards'.

The Catholic Archbishop of Calabar, Most Rev. Joseph Ekuwem, has said that politics in Nigeria is synonymous with lies and deceit. Ekuwem made the remark in Calabar while delivering the message of Pope Francis.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, on Monday, December 10, has berated President Muhammadu Buhari over his refusal to sign into law, the amended electoral act by the National Assembly. Church said it's committed to free election.