A Catholic priest in the Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State, Reverend Father Tobias Okonkwo, was tragically shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Thursday evening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway around 7 p.m. Father Okonkwo, a pharmacist and manager of the Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory at … 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
Comedian Bovi has criticised a Catholic priest for striking an altar boy during a wedding ceremony, after the boy failed to properly hold a microphone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, caught on video, sparked outrage, prompting the priest to issue an apology. Reacting via Instagram, Bovi condemned the unchecked abuse in Nigeria and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mikah Suleiman, the abducted parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Damba, Gusau, Zamfara state, has pleaded for help to regain his freedom. In a 51-second video clip trending on social media, Suleiman, dressed in a blue T-shirt and boxer shorts, is seen sitting on the ground, calling for … Read more
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ukeh of St. Thomas Parish in Kaduna State was released less than 24 hours after being kidnapped. The abduction occurred early Sunday morning at the Parish Rectory. The release was confirmed by Rev. Fr. Okafor Tochukwu in a statement on Monday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ukeh, the Catholic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A 43-year-old Catholic priest has been pronounced dead a few hours after he and his lover checked into a hotel in Nairobi . A local media outlet, on Sunday, disclosed that the deceased, identified as Joseph Kariuki Wanjiku, from St. Peters Ruai, checked into the Monalisa Hotel Delview in Gatanga … Read more
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic priest at the Nnobi roundabout in Anambra State. The priest was driving towards Awka-Etiti when he was ambushed and bundled into their car. Police are yet to release an official statement on the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest at … Read more
The Senate on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honour of the slain Catholic priest, Isaac Achi. Until his untimely death, Achi was the Kafin Koro Deanery of the Minna Diocese of Niger State. The Senate condoled with the family of Isaac Achi, who was burnt to death in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Mbaka has finally returned to his Adoration Ministry after an 8-month suspension. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria Catholic Chaplaincy, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has returned to his ministry after eight months of suspension. Recall that the church was closed down on the 3rd of June 2022 over … Read more
A statement issued by the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo said that the priest was released late hours of Friday The church also prayed for the safe rescue of other numerous people who were still in the den of kidnappers across the country EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In … Read more
Okpotu said that the abductors of the priest have not yet opened talks with relevant persons The area of the incident is notorious for criminality, adding that if the criminals were either robbing on the road or abducting road users EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In Katsina DCP … Read more
Abducted Catholic Priest Finally Regains Freedom The Chancellor thanked everyone who had offered prayers for the return of Father Emmanuel Silas 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 Philanthropic Gesture, Donates N75m … Read more
The victim, Reverend Father Emmanuel Silas was kidnapped from the parish rectory of Saint Charles Catholic Church The priest did not show up for the early morning mass on Monday EDITOR’S PICK: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared … Read more
The priest was said to be preparing for Sunday Mass when gunmen stormed his residence and whisked him away He said the gunmen had shot one of the community boys searching for the reverend father EDITOR’S PICK Alleged Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu, Wife Risk 10-Year Jail Term If Convicted 2023: Buhari Speaks On ‘Going For 3rd … Read more
Father Borough was killed on Saturday at the Nigerian Prison Farm in Kujama along the Kaduna-Kachia Road in Chikun LGA Reverend Father Borough is the second Catholic priest that has died at the hands of bandits in Chikun LGA of Kaduna in the past two months EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, … Read more
The cleric was abducted at his house in the community by the gunmen on Monday morning The State Chairman of CAN, Polycarp Lubo, confirmed the abduction of the cleric to reporters in Jos, describing the incident as unfortunate EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As National Grid … Read more
Owo Massacre: IPOB Condemns Attack, Advises Christians On Step To Take IPOB warned, that unless Christians take drastic measures against incessant attacks, it would not come to an end 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] … Read more
The gunmen destroyed the window of the church, entered the priest’s room and kidnapped him A member of the church said that the priest’s car was not seen on the church premises, creating an impression that the hoodlums might have taken it along with them EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed … Read more
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Reno Omokri Blasts Catholic Priest For Enforcing ‘NO PVC NO COMMUNION’ Rule If you meet the 5 conditions for receiving the Holy Eucharist, no priest should deny you of partaking –Omokri 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 … Read more