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The invitation of Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon to Bafana Bafana has sparked mixed reactions among South African football fans. Okon, 20, was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father and South African mother but was raised solely by his mother after losing his father as a baby. The young defender, who currently plays in Germany with Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga 2, earned recognition after breaking out with SuperSport United in 2023. While many in South Africa’s football community have welcomed his inclusion, others remain critical. Nigerian fans, boasting of a wealth of football talent, have also waded into…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Katsina and Zamfara States following a wave of violent attacks that have claimed more than 140 lives in the last two months. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the killings as proof of a total collapse of Nigeria’s security architecture and faulted the Federal Government’s handling of the crisis. The ADC particularly condemned the massacre in Malumfashi, Katsina State, where 30 worshippers were shot dead inside a mosque and 20 villagers burned…
Catholic Church sets Standardized Fees for Mass booking, others in Benin Ecclesiastical Province By Ruben Mario Brodrick The Catholic Church in the Benin City Ecclesiastical Province has announced a new set of standardized fees for Mass booking (stole fee) and other sacramental services, effective immediately. The decision, which aims to ensure uniformity and prevent exploitation, was finalized after a meeting of bishops from dioceses under the Benin City Metropolitan See, comprising of Benin City Archdiocese, Warri, Isele-Uku, Auchi, Uromi and Bomadi Dioceses respectively. A notification signed by Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze confirmed that the new approved offering for a Mass…
By Augustine Orapine After some years break, the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, St. Francis Parish, Benin City, came together in a vibrant Youth Week celebration aimed at strengthening faith, unity and friendship. The 2025 edition, themed “Ignis Dei Amor: Igniting God’s Love” with the motto “Rooted in Faith, Growing in Love,” ran for a week and featured a retreat, spelling bee, talk show, indoor games, orphanage visitation, picnic, hangout, and a thanksgiving Mass. Speaking in an interview with Veritas Newspaper, the Vice Chairman of the planning committee, Miss Eseohe Chris-Bello, revealed that the program was aimed at spiritual…
SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS ELECT NEW LEADERSHIP AT HISTORIC GENERAL CHAPTER Benin City, Nigeria | August 23, 2025 | Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ámos In an atmosphere charged with symbolism, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SSH) concluded their 9th General Chapter in Benin City on August 23, 2025, with the theme _“Zeal for Unity As Pilgrims of Hope on the Path of Reconciliation._”The event, which spanned from August 13 to 23, coincided with the Universal Church’s celebration of the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, during which Pope Leo XIV called…
THIS IS ABOUT THE SELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV, FROM A JUDGE IN KENYA WHO IS NOT A CATHOLIC. By Hon. Justice Aggrey There is a kind of wisdom that is not loud. It does not seek attention. It does not scream to be seen. It simply exists, quietly, deeply and eternally. This is the wisdom of the Catholic Church, a body that has outlived empires, survived schisms, endured scandals and yet remains standing, steady and sacred. The Catholic Church is not a trend. It is not a social wave. It is an institution that walks with time but listens…
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The Angelus A Prayer that Stops Time for God At the sound of a bell, three times a day – morning, noon, and evening – Christians across the world pause in silence, bow their heads, and recite the words of a simple but profound prayer: The Angelus. This age-old devotion, centered on the mystery of the Incarnation, invites believers to step out of the rush of daily life and enter into a sacred rhythm – one that unites time, space, and soul with the eternal “Yes” of the Virgin Mary. For lay faithful in the modern world, The Angelus offers…
By Orapine Augustine As part of its Youth Harvest Activities, St. Paul Catholic Church, Airpot Road, Benin City, hosted a vibrant Cultural Day Celebration themed “Embracing Diversity and Heritage”, drawing parishioners together in a colourful showcase of Nigeria’s cultural richness and Christian unity.
-By Ruben Mario Brodrick The Archdiocese of Benin City welcomes a new face to a pivotal role as Rev. Fr. Michael Eloghosa Osagie steps in as the Personal Secretary to His Grace, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Archbishop of Benin City. This significant appointment follows the departure of the former secretary, Rev. Fr. Francis Morah, who has relocated to Rome for advanced studies. Fr. Eloghosa, a young, talented, and humble priest, brings a vibrant energy to the Archbishop’s office. Ordained for the Archdiocese of Benin City on August 19, 2023, his journey to priesthood is marked by dedication and…