Matthew Kukah, the Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, has dismissed reports suggesting that he denied the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, saying his comments were taken out of context. Kukah spoke on Sunday during an appearance on Boiling Point, a current affairs programme aired on several radio stations. The clarification comes amid heightened debate following […]
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, on Friday challenged influential Catholic cleric, Matthew Kukah, to bring instances of a breach in Federal Character by the Nigerian leader. Recall that Kukah had in a Christmas message delivered at St. Mary Catholic Church, Sokoto, lambasted President Buhari on his war […]
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s style of leadership, adding that he is not happy as a Nigerian, Daily Times reports. Speaking at The Platform, an annual conference organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, Kukah said that he is not a happy Nigerian but remained hopeful. He said, […]
c has tackled Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, over the crisis rocking the state. Speaking at the burial of Joseph Bagobiri, former Catholic bishop of Kafanchan diocese, Kukah accused the governor of betraying ignorance on the causes of the insecurity in the state. From kidnapping to sectarian crisis, Kaduna has recorded different acts of […]
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday said tackling corruption and fixing Nigeria required more than a God-fearing leader. Kukah said this at the launch of a book titled “The Shadow List’’ written by Todd Moss. He said to fight corruption and build the nation was not just about goodwill but about […]