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"Tread the path of peace" - Anglican Primate advises Nigerians

In advance of national electionsArchbishop Okoh has advised Nigerians to shun violence

05 February 2014

Nigerian bishop tells of church 'slaughter'

A senior cleric has spoken of how suspected Islamist militants "slaughtered" some 30 churchgoers in north-eastern Nigeria on Sunday.

29 January 2014

Nigeria's General Secretary made Yewa Bishop

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) is advertising for a new General Secretary after making the current one a bishop-elect.

29 January 2014

Nigeria Will Not Break Up - Bishop Fearon

The Bishop of Kaduna Diocese (Anglican Communion) Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, said at the weekend that Nigeria will not break-up as being predicted.

13 January 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury: Nigeria's Anglican Church "A powerhouse"

Churches in Nigeria are "suffering" but are "determined and full of faith", the Archbishop said during a BBC World Service special on the country's prospects for peace and prosperity.

07 January 2014

Nigeria: Christians challenged to "disciple at work"

An International network of mission agencies, Faith2Share, recently held its West African Depth Discipleship Consultation to “discover what following Jesus, the Prince of Peace, means in every aspect of our lives.

11 December 2013

Bp of Guildford meets Nigeria Primate as link looks to the future

England's Bishop of Guilford [Church of England] has met with the Primate of all Nigeria, The Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, as the Diocese of Guildford’s link with the Church of Nigeria prepares to turn 50 next year.

18 November 2013

"Anarchy is imminent" Anglican bishop warns Nigeria

Bishop Eze has warned that unless all Nigerians turn to seek the face of God, the nation would surely slide into anarchy that would tear it apart.

13 November 2013

Nigerian visitors in fight against malaria welcomed to Londonderry

The Mayor of Londonderry, Cllr Martin Reilly, recently welcomed the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Revd Ken Good, and two visitors from Nigeria to the city’s Guildhall.

11 November 2013

Christian Association bans political campaigns in churches

The South-east chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has banned political campaigns in churches after 28 people died during a stampede

05 November 2013