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Persecution Increased Most in Sudan, Nigeria, Report Says

Persecution Increased Most in Sudan, Nigeria, Report Says

Open Doors’ 2012 World Watch List ranks countries where Christians suffered in 2011.

19 January 2012

Anglican Bishop wants Amosun government to have human face

Anglican Bishop wants Amosun government to have human face

The Bishop of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Egba Diocese, Revd. Emmanuel Adekunle has urged the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun to allow his administration has human face.

03 January 2012

Nigeria Christians 'to defend churches from Boko Haram

Nigeria Christians 'to defend churches from Boko Haram

Nigerian Christians will have "no other option" but to defend themselves if attacks by Islamist militants continue, church leaders have said.

28 December 2011

HID, a gift to humanity - Bishop Fape

HID, a gift to humanity - Bishop Fape

The Bishop of Remo Anglican Diocese, The Right Reverend Olusina Fape, has described the Mother of the Diocese and Iya Ijo of Our Saviour’s Anglican

13 December 2011

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) set for seven-day fasting and prayers

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) set for seven-day fasting and prayers

The Anglican Church has declared a seven-day fasting and prayers for Nigeria and its leadership, Primate of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, has said.

21 November 2011

Anglican, Catholic bishops condemn Islamic banking

Anglican, Catholic bishops condemn Islamic banking

Catholic and Anglican Bishops weighed in on economic and security matters at the weekend, as both groups criticised the approach of President Goodluck Jonathan to the menace posed by Boko Haram in the North, and expressed concern over Islamic banking.

22 August 2011

Drop Single Term Bill', former Primate tells Nigerian President

Drop Single Term Bill', former Primate tells Nigerian President

The retired Archbishop of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Most Reverend Abiodun Adetiloye, has advised President Goodluck Jonathan to drop the proposed single term of six years for president and governors in the country.

15 August 2011

"Bishop of bishops" Archbishop Onyemelukwe, dies at 81

"Bishop of bishops" Archbishop Onyemelukwe, dies at 81

Onitsha — FORMER Dean, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion and Ex-Archbishop of Diocese on the Niger, Most Rev. Jonathan Onyemelukwe is dead.

04 August 2011

Nigeria elects four bishops and an Archbishop

Nigeria elects four bishops and an Archbishop

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) at its Episcopal meeting held at IBRU Centre Agbarha-Otor has elected four new Bishops and an Archbishop.

15 July 2011

Bishop Fearon Urges President: "Sustain Commitment to Education"

Bishop Fearon Urges President: "Sustain Commitment to Education"

Bishop Idowu Fearon of Kaduna Anglican Diocese has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to sustain his commitment to the education sector.

07 July 2011