Anglican Communion News Service - Digest - Nigeria

Nigeria: How Adetiloye Changed Anglican Church Image of Anglican Church - Clergy

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:56:00 GMT

[AllAfrica by Ebun Sessou ] The memories of late Reverend Joseph Adetiloye, the former Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, was brought to the fore yesterday at the press conference held at the Cathedral Church of Christ to herald hi... [More]

Nigeria: Primate says 'It is ridiculous' to tax churches

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:14:00 GMT

From Vanguard in allAfrica.com

Abuja — The Primate of All Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, on Saturday dismissed calls in some quarters for Churches in the country to be mandated to pay tax to government. [More]

Boko Haram: Anglican urges Christians to be vigilant

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:39:00 GMT

By Odebiyi Olatunde in The Nation The Chancellor, Diocese of Lagos Anglican Communion, Justice Adesola Oguntade yesterday said from the time has come for Christians to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent further attack by the Boko ... [More]

Nigeria: Interfaith Delegation Releases Report on Violence

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:23:00 GMT

By Michael Ireland [Continental News] Members of the Church of Christ in Nigeria in the Jos region are fleeing their homes, fearful of more violence in the wake of last weekend’s mass killings in Plateau state, according to Open Doors News... [More]

Clerics Seek Overhaul Of The Nation's Educational System

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:02:00 GMT

Some clerics on Sunday urged the Federal Government to overhaul the nation’s education system and restore its lost quality at all levels. [More]

Nigeria: Kaduna Reprisal Attacks Call for Concern, Says Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:01:00 GMT

Kaduna — The manner with which Christian youths rose to retaliate the bombing of churches in Kaduna State penultimate Sunday calls for concern by all, Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Diocese, Josiah Idowu-Fearon said yesterday. [More]

Christian groups in Nigeria threaten to retaliate after attacks

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:50:00 GMT

12 June (ENInews)--Some Christian groups in Nigeria are threatening to retaliate as churches continue to experience attacks attributed to Boko Haram, a violent Islamist group. [More]

Don't lose faith because of bombings, clergy tells Nigerians

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:56:00 GMT

By Caleb Ayansina in vanguardngr.com President Goodluck Jonathan and the entire country have been admonished not to entertain fear in spite of violent attacks by the deadly Islamic sect in some parts of the country, assuring that, God will not ... [More]

Anglican Primate Dedicates Bishop's Court

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:50:00 GMT

After 12 years of it creation, the Diocese of Esan, Anglican Communion finally dedicated a Bishop’s Court at the weekend in Ekpoma, Edo State , amidst jubilations and fun-fair. [More]

Cleric charges FG on Boko Haram

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:38:00 GMT

The Bishop of Owo Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Reverend James Oladunjoye, Sunday, called on President Goodluck Jonathan to take a decisive step to curb the menace of Boko Haram sect in the country. [More]

Nigeria: Boko Haram - No Alternative to Dialogue - Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:07:00 GMT

After taking a critical look at the current insecurity situation occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram in the country, a renowned clergyman, the Anglican bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Josiah Idowu-Fearon, yesterday told President Jonathan to expect ... [More]

Nigeria: Abuja - Hotels, Churches Under Tight Security

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:38:00 GMT

In the continued bid to ensure safety of lives and property, security around hotels, churches and other strategic areas remained beefed up in Abuja yesterday. [More]

Church of Nigeria elects Bishops and Archbishop

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:55:00 GMT

From the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Facebook page The Episcopal synod of the church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) met at St. Peter’s Chapel Ibru Retreat Centre Agbarha Otor, Diocese of Ughell Delta State and has elected two Bisho... [More]

Anglicans urge UK action for Nigeria's threatened Christians

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

London, 8 February (ENInews) British Anglicans have called upon the United Kingdom government to support those in Nigeria seeking to protect religious minorities of all faiths and enable them to practice their religion without fear. [More]

England's Bishop of Bradford blogs on the Synod discussion on Nigeria

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:37:00 GMT

By Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Revd Nick Baines on his blog My Brother's Keeper According to the commentariat the General Synod of the Church of England is obsessing about women bishops today. The twitter sphere is buzzing with it. A bit disappoint... [More]