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First African Church Primate: Transparency, Prayer Key to Peaceful Leadership Succession

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Primate of The First African Church Mission, His Eminence, The Most Revd. Dr. Sunday Matilukuro, has attributed the church’s smooth leadership transitions to transparency, prayer, and strict adherence to its constitution. Speaking at a press conference at Christ Church Cathedral, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Matilukuro announced his retirement as Primate in September and unveiled a series […]

Church of Nigeria Condemns Appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has strongly criticised the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, describing the decision as “devastating” and inconsistent with the current challenges facing the Anglican Communion. In a statement released on Monday and signed by the Archbishop, Metropolitan, and Primate of the Church of Nigeria, […]

Anglican Church of Nigeria Elects 15 New Bishops, Creates 14 New Dioceses

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has elected 15 new bishops to oversee one vacant diocese and 14 newly created dioceses across the country. The announcement followed the Episcopal Synod of the House of Bishops, held on Thursday at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Okesha, Ado-Ekiti, in the Diocese of Ekiti. The decision was confirmed […]

Vatican Hosts First-Ever LGBTQ Pilgrimage During Jubilee Year

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a historic first, the Vatican this weekend welcomed more than a thousand LGBTQ Catholics and their supporters for a pilgrimage, marking a milestone in efforts to promote diversity within the Catholic Church. The gathering, which drew around 1,400 participants from 20 countries, was organised as part of the Church’s Jubilee holy year by La […]

Bishop Oyedepo, PFN President Bishop Wale Oke, Others to Attend CGMI Mega Convention 2025 in Benin City

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Founder and Presiding President of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, and the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, are among the top religious leaders expected at the upcoming Church of God Mission International (CGMI) Mega Convention 2025, tagged “CGMI MegaCon 2025.” The event is scheduled to take […]

Netanyahu Regrets Deadly Strike on Gaza’s Only Catholic Church

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed deep regret following an Israeli military strike that hit Gaza’s only Catholic church, the Holy Family Church, killing three people who were sheltering inside. According to reports, the strike occurred on Thursday in Gaza City, also injuring several others. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that an initial […]