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U.S. Demands “Swift Trial,” Justice For Slain Kaduna Catholic Priest, Father Sylvester Okechukwu

Global UpfrontApr 4, 2025April 4, 20250

The United States Mission in Nigeria is demanding justice for the abducted and murdered Priest of Catholic Church in Kaduna State, Father Sylvester Okechukwu in

Bandits Kill Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Slyvester Okechukwu

Global UpfrontMar 5, 2025March 5, 20250

A Catholic priest in Kaduna State, Reverend Father Slyvester Okechukwu, who was kidnapped by bandits in the Kaura Local Government Area on Tuesday night, has

Insecurity: Fear Grips Anambra As Gunmen Kill Nnewi Catholic Priest, Anglican Archbishop Whereabouts Unknown Since December 5 Abduction

Global UpfrontDec 28, 2024December 28, 20240

Fear has gripped citizens of Anambra State following tragic incidents of kidnappings and killings involving prominent clergymen. On Thursday, Boxing Day December 26, the Catholic

Anambra: Insecurity Heightens, Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest As Oye Uga-Amesi-Umuchu-Umunze Road Becomes New Abduction Flashpoint

Global UpfrontMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

Insecurity is heightening in Anambra State as a renowned Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Basil Gbusuo, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. This is just as

Biafra: Police release 87-year-old Catholic Priest, 5 Others Arrested In Anambra For Alleged MASSOB Membership

Global UpfrontOct 2, 2023October 2, 20230

The Police in Anambra State have released seven persons, including an 87-year-old Catholic Priest arrested few days ago over alleged agitation for Biafra. The arrested

Police Detain Catholic Priest, 5 Others Over Alleged Membership Of MASSOB

Global UpfrontSep 30, 2023September 30, 20230

The Anambra State Police Command has detained a Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Samuel Aniebonem and five other persons on the allegation that they belong to

Catholic Priests May Not Have To be Celibate In Future As Pope Francis Says Priestly Celibacy ‘Not Eternal’

Global UpfrontMar 13, 2023March 13, 20230

The Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has suggested that Priests could be allowed to have sex in future, saying he was open to reviewing the practice

Nigeria: 39 Catholic Church Priests Killed, 30 Abducted In 2022, Says Report

Global UpfrontJan 24, 2023January 24, 20230

No fewer than 39 priests of the Catholic Church were killed in Nigeria by gunmen in 2022, while 30 others were abducted. A report by

Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct Catholic Priest, 44 Others In Sarkin Pawa, Muniya LGA, Niger State

Global UpfrontMar 28, 2022March 28, 20220

Terrorists have continued their free reign on Niger State communities, abducting the Catholic Parish Priest of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Sarkin Pawa, Headquarters of Munya