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Nigerian ACC members call on Anglican Communion to pray, fast, act to end violence against Christians.

Members of the Anglican Communion all around the world are being called to pray, fast and act in support of their brothers and sister in Nigeria facing violence and death.

01 November 2012

New attacks in central Nigeria worry church leaders

New attacks in central Nigeria worry church leaders

Tensions have heightened in central Nigeria following the killing on 8 August of four people near a mosque, a day after 20 worshippers in a church in the Okene area of Kogi state, were shot dead.

09 August 2012

Boko Haram: Anglican urges Christians to be vigilant

Boko Haram: Anglican urges Christians to be vigilant

The Chancellor, Diocese of Lagos Anglican Communion, Justice Adesola Oguntade yesterday said from the time has come for Christians to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent further attack by the Boko Haram sect.

06 August 2012

Nigeria: Interfaith Delegation Releases Report on Violence

Nigeria: Interfaith Delegation Releases Report on Violence

By Michael Ireland [Continental News] Members of the Church of Christ in Nigeria in the Jos region are fleeing their homes, fearful of more violence in the wake of last weekend’s mass killings in Plateau state, according to Open Doors News.

18 July 2012

Clerics Seek Overhaul Of The Nation's Educational System

Clerics Seek Overhaul Of The Nation's Educational System

Some clerics on Sunday urged the Federal Government to overhaul the nation’s education system and restore its lost quality at all levels.

09 July 2012

Nigeria: Kaduna Reprisal Attacks Call for Concern, Says Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Nigeria: Kaduna Reprisal Attacks Call for Concern, Says Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Kaduna — The manner with which Christian youths rose to retaliate the bombing of churches in Kaduna State penultimate Sunday calls for concern by all, Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Diocese, Josiah Idowu-Fearon said yesterday.

29 June 2012

Don't lose faith because of bombings, clergy tells Nigerians

Don't lose faith because of bombings, clergy tells Nigerians

President Goodluck Jonathan and the entire country have been admonished not to entertain fear in spite of violent attacks by the deadly Islamic sect in some parts of the country, assuring that, God will not abdicate His throne for devil to thrive.

21 May 2012

Anglican Primate Dedicates Bishop's Court

Anglican Primate Dedicates Bishop's Court

After 12 years of it creation, the Diocese of Esan, Anglican Communion finally dedicated a Bishop’s Court at the weekend in Ekpoma, Edo State , amidst jubilations and fun-fair.

08 May 2012

Cleric charges FG on Boko Haram

Cleric charges FG on Boko Haram

The Bishop of Owo Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Reverend James Oladunjoye, Sunday, called on President Goodluck Jonathan to take a decisive step to curb the menace of Boko Haram sect in the country.

23 April 2012

Nigeria: Boko Haram - No Alternative to Dialogue - Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Nigeria: Boko Haram - No Alternative to Dialogue - Bishop Idowu-Fearon

After taking a critical look at the current insecurity situation occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram in the country, a renowned clergyman, the Anglican bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Josiah Idowu-Fearon, yesterday told President Jonathan to expect more destruction and the worst stage of restlessness should he refuse to dialogue with the dreaded sect members.

18 April 2012