Let’s be honest: for many Nigerian Catholics today, politics is a dirty game. We’d rather debate whether Judas is in…
In today’s culture, we often point fingers at young women for what we label as “indecent dressing” or “immorality.” Social…
The history of the Catholic Church is filled with moments of deep tension. Times when questions were raised, authority was…
PROPOSITIONS: What are people saying about the problem? Media Reports & Public Discourse: Fulani Identity of Attackers: Channels TV, Premium…
By now, if you’re Catholic, and even if you’re not, you’ve probably heard the name: Pope Leo XIV, the newly…
Recently, I shared a short video clip from the 2025 Uromi Diocesan Chrism Mass, where a Medical Doctor was seen…
I know we have career goals, dreams and aspirations. But if you ask me what my Vocation is, as a…
Various sources within the Vatican, particularly Vatican News, have comfirmed Pope Francis’ earthly journey has come to a peaceful end…
The President of the Italian Bishop’s ’ Episcopal Commission for the Clergy and Consecrated Life, Bishop Stefano Manetti of Fiesole,…
“Strength in Diversity: Pope Francis Elevates 21 New Cardinals in a Global Church Initiative”
5 December 2024
Yesterday December 4, 2024, at 12:30 PM, it was announced that Pope Francis will elevate 21 new cardinals during a…
Did you know that Five Holy Doors will be opened in Rome for the Jubilee of Hope 2025?
4 December 2024
The tradition of opening Holy Doors to mark Jubilees has its roots in the early 15th century, specifically beginning with…
Did you know that Advent Begins for Eastern Christians this Sunday?
22 November 2024
This Sunday, November 17, 2024, Eastern Christians following the Julian calendar—particularly Copts, Ethiopians, and Armenians—celebrate the beginning of Advent. This…
Starting a blog can be an exciting venture, especially when you realize it has the potential to generate income. One…
Out goes Obaseki, In comes Okpebholo: Matters Arising
12 November 2024
The Swearing in Ceremony of the New government in Edo State, Nigeria, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has again sparked…
Among the 21 prelates appointed to the Cardinalate by Pope Francis earlier this month is a 62-year-old bishop from Indonesia,…
Among the 14 people who will become the Catholic Church’s newest saints on Sunday is a priest whose intercession led…
Pope Francis announced after his Sunday Angelus that he would hold a Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals on…
The Admin of one of the WhatsApp groups I belong to – Esanmobilebarrackproject, has been dropping many disturbing videos and…
In a highly anticipated report on the alleged decadeslong apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Medjugorje, the Vatican’s doctrinal…
Chapter Five Oboh closed his eyes for some minutes. He had been trying to make sure the environment was conducive…
Chapter Four Otiti couldn’t remember when last she had such a nice time. She was still giggling when she came…
Chapter Three Otiti couldn’t concentrate. She sat through the seminar like a zombie thirsty for the blood she knew she…
Chapter Two The tip of the blade nicked the tender skin of Otiti’s neck. The prick was more painful than…
Today, Tuesday, 16 July 2024, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed His…
Chapter One “What did you say?” Oboh asked his wife a second time.“I said where are you coming from at…
Maria Goretti was born a poor peasant child in Italy in 1890, the third of six children. When she was…
As I drove to the farm today, I could hear my heart pumping more blood than normal. The rhythmic ‘gbim,…
Recently, I wrote an article On Kidnappings in Esan Land, Vigilante Politics, and the role of Traditional Rulers. One of…
It is clear from my topic that I’ll attempt to address a hydra headed issue here, not as an insider…
In a recent Facebook post I made announcing the appointment of a new rector of a major seminary in Nigeria,…
“The Lord be with you!” The young priest said in a loud voice. “And with your spirit”, we chorused. “And…
The glory of the martyrs – a sign of rebirth
3 June 2024
The African martyrs add another page to the martyrology – the Church’s roll of honour – an occasion both of mourning and…
Yes, many Eucharistic miracles in the Catholic Church have involved forensic analysis, which is the scientific examination of physical evidence…
CONVERSATIONS WITH AN ITSEKIRI BIAFRAN-AMERICAN
2 June 2024
Train arrives at Union Station Chicago. I walk out to Canal Street and book a ride on Lyft to O’Hare…
My Lord Bishop, Very Rev Fathers and Rev Fathers, Consecrated Men and Women, My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,…
I must appreciate the National Assembly for approving the Bill seeking to bring back our old Anthem. And I must…
If milk gets bad, it becomes yoghurt. Yoghurt is more valuable than milk. If it gets even worse, it turns…
In most cases, NOTHING. It’s as sad as it’s true. Here in Nigeria, when a dear one is kidnapped, we…
I was returning from retreat today when I saw a child by the roadside. He looked DEAD. I stopped, reversed…
There’s a phase of youth that’s Godless. Only it has become more like a way of life. The phase takes…
I am worried. Yes, you read that right. This time it’s not about money, it’s about drugs. Did you know…
Hello there! How are you doing today? On the 15th of June, we called for submissions for the second edition…
By Jason HorowitzNew York Times.July 8, 2021 VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has often seemed like a pontiff in a…
WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO BE A SIDE CHIC?
17 March 2021
The other day I wrote something about our ‘culture’ that somehow tolerates unfaithfulness on the part of men, and the…
Pop Culture is exactly what it is – popular culture. So it’s not surprising that many of our young people…
THE DANGER OF BEING CHRISTIAN IN THE NORTH TODAY!
3 December 2020
Very often, many of us Christians in the South do not understand first hand, what our brothers and sisters go…
At a precarious time when the activities of suspected hersdmen has brought about suspicion and acrimonity in various communities across…
In an era when most conversations are happening online, the Church in Nigeria must be bold enough to meet the…
In an age where smartphones are in nearly every pocket and attention spans are shorter than ever, Catholic priests in…
Yesterday, Sunday 22nd June 2025, I was on my usual pastoral run, this time to one of my Outstations. As…
Introduction With gratitude for the countless men and women who have laboured in the vineyard of priestly formation, we also…