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

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.