‘I told Tinubu that Buhari would fail’ | 7 things to note from Cardinal Okogie’s interview

Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie, a retired Catholic Archbishop of Lagos is a man famous for his stand for the truth, even in the face oppression. Okogie celebrated his 80th birthday on Thursday, June 16 as well as his 50th year of ordination as a priest. In commemoration of his double celebration, he spoke on several... Read More

The News Blog

amosun, Buhari, catholic, el rufai, nigeria, Okogie, Tinubu

August 24, 2015

PDP: The Obas did not deceive Jonathan

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized a former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Anthony Okogie, for his accusation of Yoruba monarchs, saying they deceived former President Goodluck Jonathan. The Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Lagos State, Taofik Gani, in an interview berated Okogie, describing the accusation as a deliberate attempt... Read More

The News Blog

Buhari, CAN, jonathan, Obas, Okogie, PDP

January 31, 2013

Opinion: Why the Catholic Church is needed to check politicisation of CAN

by Theophilus Ilevbare Men of God have turned lovers of money, mundane possessors whose affections are set on things below. The Christian body appears at ease with the corruption from all sectors of the country, and is detached from the Christian folk it represents. “To act as a watchman of the spiritual and moral welfare... Read More

Ayo Oritsejafor, CAN, Catholic Bishops Conference, CBCN, christian association of nigeria, Matthew Hassan Kukah, Okogie

May 26, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Pope Benedict XVI appoints new Archbishop of the Lagos Diocese

by Chi Ibe On Friday 25 May, 2012, His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins as the new Archbishop of the Lagos Diocese. He is to take over from the retired Eminence, Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie. Martins who was the Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese prior to this appointment was born on 1 June,... Read More

Archbishop of the Lagos Diocese, Okogie, Pope Benedict XVI, Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins