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Church warnings of vigilante violence in Nigeria

Church warnings of vigilante violence in Nigeria

Church leaders in Nigeria have urged the government to act swiftly in combating terror attacks on Christians.

20 June 2011

Aid urgently needed for victims of post-election violence

Aid urgently needed for victims of post-election violence

The team leader at the centre for Gospel Health and Development in Jos, Nigeria, has warned that blankets, mattresses and medical care are urgently needed for victims of post election violence in Jos.

30 April 2011

Riots in the North not because of election results - Anglican Primate

Riots in the North not because of election results - Anglican Primate

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, has contended that the recent riots in the North might not be as a result of the outcome of the recent presidential election.

25 April 2011

Anglican clergy march over burnt church

Anglican clergy march over burnt church

UROMI - Clergy and laity of the Esan Diocese, Anglican Communion during the weekend embarked on a procession in Uromi, over the burning of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo State by suspected arsonists.

22 March 2011

Armed robbers snatch N800,000 From Anglican Bishop

Armed robbers snatch N800,000 From Anglican Bishop

A four-man gang of armed robbers Monday burgled the Bishop's Court, the Anglican Diocese of Asaba in Delta State, taking away N800,000 and other valuables.

14 March 2011

Anglican Church Organizes Guber Debate

Anglican Church Organizes Guber Debate

Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has concluded plans to bring together all gubernatorial candidates in Lagos State for a debate.

08 March 2011

Nigeria bishops: "We are in a deadly struggle for the soul and survival of our nation"

Nigeria bishops: "We are in a deadly struggle for the soul and survival of our nation"

In the Nigerian House of Bishop's communique issued after their meeting in Agbarha-Otor, the bishops highlight that in a "time of great tension in [their] nation", they are struggling for the "soul and survival" of their country.

14 January 2011

Archbishop of Jos: "Don't pin Jos bombs on religion"

Archbishop of Jos: "Don't pin Jos bombs on religion"

The Archbishop of Jos, Nigeria, the Most Revd Benjamin Kwashi, has urged the international media not to con­clude that a series of bomb attacks, which occurred in the city just before Christmas, were religiously motivated.

07 January 2011

The Bishop of Clogher speaks of reconciliation on visit to Kaduna diocese

The Bishop of Clogher speaks of reconciliation on visit to Kaduna diocese

During the last fortnight of November the bishop of Clogher, Michael Jackson, spent time in the Diocese of Kaduna. He has a long-standing friendship with Bishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon and Mrs Idowu-Fearon and was their guest.

05 January 2011

Archbishop Okoh tells electorate to vote out looting leaders.

Archbishop Okoh tells electorate to vote out looting leaders.

The only way forward for the nation is for those in positions of authority to improve the welfare of the poor through the execution of people-oriented projects, the Primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh, said at the weekend.

01 November 2010