Abah Anthony John

Abah Anthony John is a Nigerian Journalist with great enthusiasm and interest for Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria. He has vast experience in Print, Electronic and Multi-Media Production.

Articles by Abah Anthony John

Participants in the three-day planned peaceful protests in Nigeria’s Diocese of Auchi from March 25–27, 2025, emphasized the need for improved security and called for an end to abductions targeting the clergy that have resulted in deaths of some of the abductees. Credit: ACI Africa

3-day peaceful protests in Nigerian diocese call for end to abductions, killings

Apr 3, 2025 / 06:00 am

A group of protesters in Nigeria called for the enforcement of an anti-grazing law to curb the activities of armed herdsmen suspected of carrying out attacks.

Father Hyacinth Ementa Ichoku. Credit: ACI Africa

Journalists in Nigeria urged to speak up, expose all forms of Christian persecution

Jan 31, 2025 / 06:00 am

A priest in the Awka Diocese in Nigeria has encouraged journalists to expose Christian persecution, which is at its highest peak in the country.

Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria. Credit: Diocese of Katsina

We’re ‘finding creative methods to reach people,’ says bishop of 1-year-old Nigerian diocese

Dec 26, 2024 / 14:00 pm

Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa said the innovative approaches to evangelization are bearing fruit in various sectors of his diocese.

Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of the Nigerian Diocese of Makurdi in Benue state at a breakfast at Capitol Hill organized by Aid to the Church in Need, Jan. 30, 2024. Credit: Peter Pinedo/CNA

Over 15 Catholic parishes close amid ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria

Nov 8, 2024 / 14:55 pm

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue state, which has led to the closure of over 15 parishes.

Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

More than 700 baptized on Easter in Nigeria despite rise in attacks on Christians

Apr 9, 2024 / 08:00 am

More than 700 Christians were baptized on Easter Sunday in Nigeria’s Diocese of Katsina, where there is a rise in attacks mainly targeting Christian communities.