Nigeria Archives

March 24, 2025, 12:59 pm

Two more Catholic priests were kidnapped over the weekend in Nigeria, aggravating what has been a terrible first quarter of the year

March 17, 2025, 9:38 am

“Life has been hell for our people in recent times. People are not safe on the roads, in their farms or even in their homes”

March 14, 2025, 12:44 pm

The closure of schools for an extended period undermines this right and jeopardises the education and future of millions of Nigerian children

March 11, 2025, 1:27 pm

The Diocese of Kafanchan has seen at least one pastoral agent murdered each year since 2021

March 5, 2025, 3:57 pm

In 2024, 5 priests & 2 sisters were kidnapped in Nigeria. Fr Sylvester Okechukwu was murdered. ACN urges prayers & calls for more security.

January 22, 2025, 2:17 pm

Dozens of Christians were killed in attacks in and around Christmas time in Nigeria, especially in Benue State.

January 9, 2025, 11:59 am

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is evenly split between Christians and Muslims and has seen increasing violence against Christians.

January 8, 2025, 8:57 am

Bishop Michael Gobal Gokum of Pankshin celebrated the Epiphany Mass at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bokkos on Christmas Eve 2023

November 13, 2024, 3:18 pm

Catholic charity ACN supports persecuted priests, sisters, Mass stipends, and Christian education through vital aid programs.