Bishops speak out against Nigerian laws on homosexuality
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,...
View ArticleCommunique from the Episcopal Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican...
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. [More]
View ArticleCathedral burned and Bishop's Office attacked in a riot
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...
View ArticleSokoto General Synod Communique
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...
View ArticlePastoral Letter from the Church of Nigeria Standing Committee
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...
View ArticleNew Primate elected for the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
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. [More]
View ArticleNigeria bishops: "We are in a deadly struggle for the soul and survival of...
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...
View ArticleArmed robbers snatch N800,000 From Anglican Bishop
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. [More]
View ArticleAid urgently needed for victims of post-election violence
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....
View ArticleNigeria elects four bishops and an Archbishop
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) at its Episcopal meeting held at IBRU Centre Agbarha-Otor has elected four new Bishops and an Archbishop. [More]
View ArticleArchbishop of Canterbury speaks on recent violence in Nigeria
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...
View ArticleSectarian violence in Nigeria "goes beyond just religious tensions"
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. [More]
View ArticleNew attacks in central Nigeria worry church leaders
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. [More]
View ArticleNigerian ACC members call on Anglican Communion to pray, fast, act to end...
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. [More]
View ArticleChurch of Nigeria's statement on death of former Primate Archbishop Adetiloye
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,...
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