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Punch Newspapers Sections Chidiebube Okeoma Published 16 March 2021 The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Most Rev. Anthony Obinna, has said the spate of killings in the country has made Nigeria to become a theatre of horror. The archbishop, who spoke in his homily at the one-year anniversary of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, which held in Owerri on Monday, said incidences of killings, kidnapping, banditry and other forms of insecurity were worrisome. The prelate said he had rea...

Vanguard News Osinbajo says optimistic Nigeria will surmount problems On Professor Yemi Osinbajo Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that the country will surmount the challenges confronting it. Osinbajo gave the assurance at an inter-denominational Church service, held in Owerri on Sunday, as part of activities marking Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s one year in office. The Vice President said that the Federal Government had put in place measures to tackle Nigeria’s challenges ...

When Nigerian bishop was kidnapped, ex-parishioners in California prayed Bishop Chikwe and his driver were released by their kidnappers unhurt and without ransom Trending Auxiliary Bishop Moses Chikwe (center) of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria. (Photo: Vatican News) During his nearly 15 years in southern California, Father Moses Chikwe was always up to something, even when he wasnt taking graduate courses at Loyola Marymount University and UCLA. The Nigerian priest helped in parishes, visited...

Archbishop of Owerri, Anthony Obinna, has confirmed the release of the kidnapped Bishop Moses Chikwe and his driver, Mr Ndubuisi Robert

Kidnapped Nigerian Catholic bishop, driver regain freedom Mr Chikwe and his driver were freed on New Year day at about 10 p.m. ADVERTISEMENT The Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Moses Chikwe, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been freed. Mr Chikwe and his driver, Ndubuisi Robert, who was kidnapped with him, were freed on New Year day at about 10 p.m. The Archbishop of the diocese, Anthony Obinna, confirmed their release in a statement on Friday night. According to him, the bisho...

Kidnappers Release Nigerian Bishop Moses Chikwe and His Driver 2 Jan 2021 Nigerian Bishop Moses Chikwe and his driver, who were abducted by gunmen on December 27, were released by their kidnappers late Friday, church officials report. The archbishop of the diocese of Owerri, Anthony Obinna, released a statement early Saturday announcing the release of his auxiliary bishop, Moses Chikwe, as well as his driver, Mr. Ndubuisi Robert, after five days of captivity. Archbishop Obinna in the statement:...

By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri Robert Ndubuisi, the driver to the auxiliary Catholic Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Moses Chikwe, who was released by kidnappers alongside with Chikwe, has been hospitalized due to the the deep cut on his hand from the kidnappers. The Catholic Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, His Grace Most Reverend Anthony Obinna, revealed this in a statement to newsmen yesterday in Owerri. Narrating the pains they went through in the large forest of Awara in Ohaji/Egbema local governm...

Nigeria: Kidnapped Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri released The kidnapped Nigerian Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Moses Chikwe and his driver Robert Ndubuisi, have been released. By Vatican News English Africa Service According to a statement of the Archdiocese of Owerri, made available to  Vatican News, Bishop Chikwe and his driver were released on the evening of the New Year, 1 January. "With gratitude to God, I hereby inform all Christs Faithful and People of Goodwill everywhere that at...

Pope Francis: Pray for Kidnapped Nigerian Bishop Moses Chikwe 1 Jan 2021 ROME — Pope Francis called for prayers Friday for the safe return of Nigerian Bishop Moses Chikwe, who was abducted last Sunday with his driver. “I invite you to unite your prayer to the Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria for Bishop Moses Chikwe and his chauffeur who were kidnapped in the last few days,” the pope said following the New Year’s Day Angelus prayer. “Let us ask the Lord that they and all who are victim...

Daily Post Nigeria Published The Archdiocese is praying that the aged Bishop is released without being hurt by his abductors. Most Rev. Anthony Obinna, the Archbishop of Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, made the request in a statement dated 28th December 2020 and signed by Rev. Monsignor Alphonsus Oha. Recall that Bishop Chikwe was abducted in the evening of Sunday, 27th December 2020 at Site and Services, New Owerri, Imo State. Meanwhile, the Catholic community in the state is in deep ...