By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In a deeply moving and spiritually comforting Vigil Mass held at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Benin-City, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, the Archbishop of Lagos, offered a profound message of hope and consolation to the clergy, religious, and lay faithful gathered to honor the memory of the late Most Rev.

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In a firm and comprehensive address delivered during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa on July 28, 2026, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, raised serious concerns over the state of the nation’s democratic situation, issuing a direct warning against

The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has officially announced the funeral rites for the late Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze, scheduling his burial for Thursday, August 13, 2026. According to a circular dated July 28, 2026, issued by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh, on the directive of the Apostolic Administrator, Most

The theme of this year’s World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly draws on a powerful promise from Scripture: “I will never forget you” (Isaiah 49:15). In his message for the sixth celebration of the day, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics that this promise should shape how all treat the older adults in their lives.

“His mercy is from age to age” (Luke 1:50) Today, Sunday, July 26, 2026, the Church joins the universal family of God in celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. On this joyful occasion, I extend my warmest greetings and blessings to all our grandparents and elderly ones in the Diocese of Oyo

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Expressing deep concern over rising voter apathy and the erosion of public trust in democratic institutions, the Justice, Development and Peace Commission of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria has called for urgent civic action and institutional reforms as the nation prepares for the 2027 General Elections. The commission’s position was

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State Chapter, has strongly condemned the proposed repeat of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections, describing the arrangement as a direct affront to millions of Christian faithful across the country. The rejection was made public in a communique issued at