Anglican Communion News Service - Nigeria

Church of Nigeria's statement on death of former Primate Archbishop Adetiloye

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:53:00 GMT

With a profound sense of loss, but in total reverence to God, the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion announces the death of our dear former Primate, Archbishop, Metropolitan of our Church, father, grand and great grandfather, the Most Revd. Dr. J... [More]

Nigerian ACC members call on Anglican Communion to pray, fast, act to end violence against Christians.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:42:00 GMT

Members of the Anglican Communion all around the world are being called to pray, fast and act in support of their brothers and sister in Nigeria facing violence and death.

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New attacks in central Nigeria worry church leaders

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:47:00 GMT

Tensions have heightened in central Nigeria following the killing on 8 August of four people near a mosque, a day after 20 worshippers in a church in the Okene area of Kogi state, were shot dead.

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Sectarian violence in Nigeria "goes beyond just religious tensions"

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:38:00 GMT

From the Office of the Archbishop of Dublin: A report has revealed that the violence in Nigeria, responsible for hundreds of deaths since January, is due to more than religious tensions alone.

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Archbishop of Canterbury speaks on recent violence in Nigeria

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:27:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that Nigeria is under threat of "disintegration" at the hands of extremist Islamist group Boko Haram, in a contribution to a Synod debate on recent violence in Nigeria.

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Nigeria elects four bishops and an Archbishop

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:02:00 GMT

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) at its Episcopal meeting held at IBRU Centre Agbarha-Otor has elected four new Bishops and an Archbishop.

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Aid urgently needed for victims of post-election violence

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:36:00 GMT

The team leader at the centre for Gospel Health and Development in Jos, Nigeria, has warned that blankets, mattresses and medical care are urgently needed for victims of post election violence in Jos.

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Armed robbers snatch N800,000 From Anglican Bishop

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:04:00 GMT

A four-man gang of armed robbers Monday burgled the Bishop's Court, the Anglican Diocese of Asaba in Delta State, taking away N800,000 and other valuables.

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Nigeria bishops: "We are in a deadly struggle for the soul and survival of our nation"

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT

In the Nigerian House of Bishop's communique issued after their meeting in Agbarha-Otor, the bishops highlight that in a "time of great tension in [their] nation", they are struggling for the "soul and survival" of their country... [More]

New Primate elected for the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:24:00 GMT

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has elected Nicholas Orogodo Okoh as its fourth Primate in succession to the Most Revd Peter Akinola. The announcement was made on 15 September.

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Pastoral Letter from the Church of Nigeria Standing Committee

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Alleluia, Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! Alleluia. May the power that raised Christ from the grave continue to empower and inspire our witness for Him as we daily identify with His death and resurrection in our lives.

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Sokoto General Synod Communique

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:23:00 GMT

A Communique Issued at the end of the Special one-day General Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Held at St. Paul’s Church Dendo Road, Sokoto on Wednesday 7th Feb 2007. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) met ... [More]

Cathedral burned and Bishop's Office attacked in a riot

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:32:00 GMT

The Bishop of Dutse (Jigawa State, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Yesufu Lumu, has told ACNS in a telephone interview that a local conflict between a Christian and Muslim woman escalated into a full blown riot on the streets of the city. The end result was St ... [More]

Communique from the Episcopal Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:51:00 GMT

The Episcopal Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) have issued the following communique following their recent meeting of 27th-28th June held in Abuja.

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Bishops speak out against Nigerian laws on homosexuality

Fri, 05 May 2006 13:24:00 GMT

Canada's Anglican bishops unanimously endorsed a motion expressing 'grave concern' about proposed legislation in Nigeria that 'would prohibit or severely restrict the freedom of speech, association, expression and assembly of gay and lesbian persons'... [More]