By Paul Udokang (Rabbi) At a time when doubt wrestles with truth and public discourse is clouded by political noise, the Kontagora children remain a symbol of what must never be trivialized—human life, human innocence, and national conscience. Their abduction is not a topic for argument or sensational journalism; it is a wound—fresh, collective, undeniable.

By PJ Usanga, CSN Media The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius A. Kaigama, on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, received His Excellency Roberto Mengoni, the newly appointed Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, who paid him a courtesy visit. The meeting reaffirmed the long-standing historical ties between Italy and the Catholic Church. Archbishop Kaigama warmly welcomed

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Beyond all gimmicks and manipulations, in the quiet of a nation’s conscience, the names of kidnapped children echo louder than any political slogan or careerism. Each of these names is not a statistic, not a pawn, but a heartbeat stolen from the embrace of family in a nation that should

BORN FOR THIS By Fr. Martin Oladiipo Badejo NOBILITY. GRACE Nobility is never lost in the crowd. There is always a noticeable character in the one who carries it. That noble character may be unconcealed in some, but even when it appears quiet in some others, it is never lost on those who are able

By CSN Media The funeral proceedings for Bishop Julius Adelakun commenced with a Vigil Mass held at St Bernadine Catholic Church, Owode, Oyo. The body of the late bishop was received by Bishop Jude Arogundade, while the Chief Celebrant of the Mass was Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, who noted that the testimonies of Bishop Adelakun’s life

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The funeral Mass for the late Bishop Julius Adelakun held on Friday 28 November, 2025, was marked by an inspiring homily delivered by Bishop John Oyejola, who described the departed prelate as a “rare soul” whose leadership was defined by humility, service, and the development of people rather than the

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The funeral Mass for the late Bishop Julius Adelakun held on Friday 28 November, 2025, was marked by an inspiring homily delivered by Bishop John Oyejola, who described the departed prelate as a “rare soul” whose leadership was defined by humility, service, and the development of people rather than the

The Catholic Diocese of Oyo celebrated the funeral of her late Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Julius Babatunde Adelakun in grand style with a vigil Mass on Thursday 27th November and the funeral Mass on Friday 28th November, 2025. The diocese hosted Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, female Religious and the laity from within and outside Oyo diocese,

By PJ Usanga, CSN Media The Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (APKMN) has sharply criticised the Federal Government’s ongoing deradicalisation and reintegration programmes for “repented” terrorists, describing the policy as contradictory, unjust, and harmful to national security. This position formed part of the communiqué issued at the close of the Association’s 17th

Please click below to view documents: ARISE INTERVIEW PAPIRI SCHOOL KIDNAPPING UPDATE LIST OF PERSONS STILL KIDNAPPED AT ST MARY’S SCHOOL PAPIRI PAPIRI SCHOOL KIDNAPPED WHO RETURNS