Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto condemned the ongoing persecution of Christians in Northern Nigeria and criticised the lack of accountability for these crimes. He expressed frustration that despite the repeated violence against the church, no one has been prosecuted for these acts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kukah made these … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has been tasked by the Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Kukah, to find a solution to permanently stop the killings of Nigerians. In his Christmas message, which was made available to newsmen in Sokoto on Monday, Kukah stated that the President should use his wealth … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian Catholic cleric, Hassan Kukah, has proposed a group of international mediators for the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The mediators should include ex-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mr Kukah said. According to Premium Times, the cleric also proposed former US President Barack Obama, King Abdullah of Jordan, former … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Revered Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has counselled the Federal Government to enforce provisions of the nation’s Constitution and other laws of the land that guaranteed citizens’ freedom of religion and worship. To this end, Kukah suggested that the government should provide adherents of different faiths in … Read more
Bishop Kukah said it is sad that increasingly the country is witnessing a transition from democratic rule to plutocracy He said Nigeria must come to understand that without the universities giving opportunities for academic energy, analysis, and theorizing; it is impossible for the nation’s democracy to grow EDITOR’S PICK Osun 2022: Four Years Is Not … Read more
Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others. The parish is one of the parishes presided over by Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] [JUST IN] 2023: Another APC Chieftain Defects To PDP [PHOTO] 2023 Presidency: Tinubu Opens … Read more
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Bishop Kukah called for calm over the incident, saying it had nothing to do with religion Deborah Samuel, a level-two student, was accused of making a social media post that blasphemed the holy prophet Muhammad (SAW) EDITOR’S PICK Why I Haven’t Named Those Behind Insecurity In Imo —Uzodimma 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls … Read more
The Presidency said that the United States’ policy and support to Nigeria have been so inconsistent over the years, especially as regards the provision of military equipment The Presidency revealed that the reasons given for the delay—poor interreligious relations between Christianity and Islam in the country… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck … Read more
Kukah said he only spoke about Buhari’s inability to manage diversities effectively and efficiently, not about the president’s person or character He challenged Adesina and Shehu to a debate on national issues… EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At War Over 3, … Read more
While accusing Bishop Kukah of neglecting Bible’s teachings, Shehu said Easter should be a time for renewal, and for hope and “not a time to play politics…” “Or else, he should put away his clerical garb, join partisan politics and see how far he can go” EDITOR’S PICK Osinachi’s Mother Speaks On Late Singer’s Death, … Read more
Adesina exonerated Buhari from causing divisions in the country, noting that their unguarded speeches divided the country The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Matthew Kukah, yesterday lambasted Buhari, saying that every sector in Nigeria is broken EDITOR’S PICK Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, Kill One In Orlu Community Bandits Claim Abuja-Kaduna Train Was Attacked … Read more
Bishop Kukah criticised the president over his government’s “inability to tackle insecurity and corruption” He alleged that every aspect of life in the country has been destroyed while corruption is enthroned EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Escapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls On His Car In Lagos Bandits Shot Two … Read more
The appointment, which is renewable is for an initial period of five years Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Revd. Matthew Kukah, into the Pontifical Council for human rights, justice and development. The Director, Social Communications of Sokoto diocese, Fr. Chris Omotosho disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday obtained by … Read more
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has warned that protests and violence will continue, until President Muhammadu Buhari addresses the nation. Kukah stated this while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. According to him, there is no evidence Buhari is listening to wise counsel concerning the unrest across … Read more
The Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Rev. Father Mathew Kukah, has described his mother, Janet Kukah, as kind-hearted, prayerful and generous. The bishop eulogised his mother who died at the age of 86, describing her as generous and with out ethno-religious biases, at her funeral service on Friday, at St Mathew Catholic Church … Read more
The Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammad, has berated Bishop Matthew Kukah who recently took to the media to criticize the Federal Government on the insecurity and persecution of Christians in northern Nigeria. Lai described the criticism of the Bishop as ‘insensitive’ advising him to use his high ecclesiastical office to work for … Read more