Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyetoye Olufayo II, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, was prevented from attending Sunday service at the Catholic Church in the Oro community. In response, he attended a service at the First Baptist Church in Oro instead. According to reports, the Catholic church was locked by … Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the death of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 104 in Auchi, located in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. A brief statement from the Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Gabriel Dunia, confirmed that Monsignor Oleghe was the oldest … Read more
Pope Francis on Sunday canonised 14 new saints, including the “Martyrs of Damascus,” who were killed in Syria during the Ottoman Empire and are considered symbols of Christian persecution. The canonisation ceremony, held in Saint Peter’s Square, was attended by thousands of Catholic faithful from across the globe. “We enrol them among the saints, decreeing … Read more
Following the apology issued by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) regarding his teaching on the necessity of tithing, the Catholic Church and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), among others, have expressed their support for his decision. Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu, Director of Social Communications for the Lagos Catholic … Read more
Pope Francis of the Catholic Church has given an hint of his plans towards retirement as pope. According to the papal minister, he may step down from the role once he discovers he is too tired to continue as head of the Church. Weighing into the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Pope Francis reveals it is not only … Read more
Thugs have invaded Catholic church, went away with PVC registration machines in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected political thugs on Friday stormed St. Bridget Catholic Church ljesha, Surulere Lagos, disrupting the ongoing voters’ registration exercise being carried out by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon … Read more
Reverend Father Cheitnum and his colleague, Reverend Father Donatus Cleopas, were kidnapped by bandits on July 16 while they were on pastoral work at the rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church Reverend Father Cleopas, on his part, was said to have been released by the bandits after an undisclosed amount of money was paid … Read more
LASG visits St Francis Catholic church …Bishop Stephen Adegbite, described the gruesome massacre as a rude shock while hoping that the perpetrators are brought to face the full wrath of the law. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses Burna Boy: IGP Directs Lagos … Read more
Fayemi Speaks On Owo Attack, Says ISWAP Group Not Responsible Fayemi stated that the claim by the federal government is purely speculative and not substantiated EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of Ife [JUST IN] Owo Massacre: Tinubu Extends … Read more
Owo Massacre: Names, Photos Of Catholic Church Victims Finally Revealed In the video shared on social media, it was learned that no fewer than 30 worshippers were either shot dead or murdered by the explosives EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” … Read more
The Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Jude Arogundade, had earlier said the church recorded 38 deaths He also said two deaths were recorded from two private hospitals in the state EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs … Read more
Owo Massacre: Peter Obi Reacts, Says Nigeria Becoming A ‘FAILED STATE’ Gunmen detonated explosives before firing at the worshippers including women and children. EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor … Read more
Afenifere said it is directed at Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for his unflinching support for security in Yoruba land by championing the Amotekun security outfits We will not succumb into terrorist threats or attack EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With Fake Dollars APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect 2023 Presidential … Read more
Panic As Gunmen Blow Up Catholic Church While Attempting To Kidnap Oil Mogul EKO HOT BLOG reports that an explosive suspected to have been planted by terrorists blew up at the Catholic Chapel of St. John’s College, Mutum-Biyu, the headquarters of Gassol LGA in Taraba State. The Principal of the College, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Vershima … Read more
…a new report into historical abuse allegations carried out by a German law firm incriminated the former pontiff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Pope Benedict XVI failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich, a German probe into the Catholic Church has alleged. Pope Benedict, then called Josef … Read more
The attack reportedly led to the abduction of an unspecified number of students Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Monday night attacked St. Albert the Great Institute of Philosophy, a seminary belonging to the Catholic Church. The seminary is situated at Fayit community, Kagoma Chiefdom in the Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The … Read more
About 80 percent of the victims were boys. About 216,0000 children are estimated to have been sexually abused by French Catholic priests, deacons and other clergy since 1950, an independent inquiry has found, alleging the phenomenon was covered up for decades by a “veil of silence”. The details made public on Tuesday are the latest … Read more
The award-winning writer, who is popularly known for her feminist views, attributed her first sign of alienation to the treatment of females in the church. Popular Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, recently shared her reasons for separating herself from Catholicism, her early church. She made this known in her piece titled ‘Dreaming as a single family’ … Read more
Two persons have been injured following a bomb explosion in a Catholic church. A makeshift bomb exploded inside a Catholic church in the city of Beni in DR Congo’s conflict-plagued east on Sunday, injuring two just an hour before a children’s confirmation ceremony was due to be held. The head of police in Beni’s town … Read more
Father Mbaka banned from commenting on partisan politics Mbaka will no longer solely oversee the activities of the ministry as its spiritual director The Catholic church has banned Ejike Mbaka, Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), from partaking in partisan politics. According to credible sources, Callistus Onaga, Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, in … Read more