Religious crisis brews in Anambra as Anglicans accuse Catholics of church demolition

by Azubuike Azikiwe Yesterday, Anglicans embarked on peaceful demonstration in Onitsha, alleging that the state government and Catholic Church were complicit in the demolition of the Ebenezer Anglican Church at Oyolu-Oze in Oyi Local Government Area of the state two weeks ago. But, the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha has denied all involvement in the incident.... Read More

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September 16, 2013

“They apologised and gave him transport fare”: How Archbishop Kattey was released by kidnappers

Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has disclosed that the Archbishop of Province of Niger Delta, Most Rev. Ignatius Kattey, was released unconditionally by his abductors. Kattey and his wife, Beatrice, were abducted on September 6 at Eleme Junction on the East – West Road, while on their way to Port Harcourt from an official assignment.... Read More

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September 9, 2013

Bad market? Anglican church vows not to pay ransom for kidnapped Archbishop’s release

by Adeola Balogun In a firm stance against kidnapping and ransom paying, the Anglican Communion has stated that it will not pay a single dime to secure the freedom of Archbishop Ignatius Kattey who was recently kidnapped. The church through its leadership instead urged the Archbishop’s captors to release him unconditionally and with immediate effect.... Read More

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March 1, 2013

N5 million largesse: “He has no right…” – Church members threaten to sue bishop

by Isi Esene Some members of the St. Paul Millennium Church, Odo Owa Ekiti, yesterday threatened to sue Bishop of Ekiti West Anglican Diocese, Most Rev. Oludare Oke over the N5m largesse donated to the church by the Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi. The members are upset with the Bishop for demoting the Vicar who... Read More

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December 26, 2012

I am afraid of making costly mistakes – President Jonathan explains his ‘slowness’

by Isi Esene For those who are still wondering, president Goodluck Jonathan has explained the slow nature of his administration saying it is a deliberate move to avoid committing costly mistakes while making critical decisions. The president said this on Tuesday at a Christmas Service held at the Cathedral Church of The Advent, Life Camp,... Read More

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August 12, 2012

Fear: Bishop laments marked drop in church attendance

by Mayowa Salami Church leaders are beginning to voice out their discontent over the shortfall in attendance in church services attributed to the challenges of insecurity faced in the country. The Diocesan Bishop, Most Rev. Josiah Fearon, expressed this much at the First Session of the 19th Synod of the Anglican Communion Friday in Kaduna.... Read More

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Religious crisis brews in Anambra as Anglicans accuse Catholics of church demolition

“They apologised and gave him transport fare”: How Archbishop Kattey was released by kidnappers

Bad market? Anglican church vows not to pay ransom for kidnapped Archbishop’s release

N5 million largesse: “He has no right…” – Church members threaten to sue bishop

I am afraid of making costly mistakes – President Jonathan explains his ‘slowness’

Fear: Bishop laments marked drop in church attendance

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