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What we’re experiencing bears every mark of genocide – Benue Catholic priests

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The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association, NCDPA, of Makurdi Diocese has supported the Bishop, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, following his testimony before the U.S. Congress during its public hearing on Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”, insisting that the people are suffering persistent genocidal attacks.

The priests also condemned what they described as sustained attacks, killings, and displacement of Christians and entire communities in Benue State and other parts of Nigeria.

In a statement in Makurdi by its Chairman, Revd. Fr. Joseph Beba, NCDPA detailed a litany of atrocities affecting the local Catholic community. They asserted that the attacks and violence “the people are experiencing bears every mark of genocide – a deliberate, calculated, and targeted attempt to eliminate communities and take over their ancestral lands.

They said: “More than 20 churches and mission stations have been destroyed or abandoned due to repeated attacks.

“Priests have been shot, kidnapped, and even killed alongside their parishioners while carrying out pastoral duties.

“Hundreds of our people, including women, children, and the elderly have been murdered in their sleep.

“Thousands have been displaced, forced into camps under harsh and traumatic conditions, and entire communities and farmlands have been occupied by armed invaders operating with impunity.”

The priests criticized both federal and state authorities for what they described as “conflicting narratives, minimization, and outright denial” of the crisis, which they said is perpetuated for political gain.

“Instead of decisive actions and acknowledgment of the crisis, our people are met with explanations that contradict lived realities, statistics, and eyewitness accounts. This is deeply disappointing.

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“We feel wounded, abandoned, and bitterly betrayed by those entrusted with our safety,” the statement said.

The NCDPA Chairman called on the Nigerian government to act urgently. “We appeal to the Federal and State Governments to act with sincerity, urgency, and decisive commitment to protect human life and restore occupied communities.

“We appeal to the international community. Do not look away. Nigeria needs help.

“Continue to prevail on the Nigerian Government to rise to their constitutional duty, to act now, protect lives and property, stop the killings, and allow displaced persons to return to their ancestral homes,” the statement read.

The association also extended its appeal to the global Catholic Church and all people of conscience to raise awareness and intervene in what they described as a “humanitarian catastrophe” unfolding in Nigeria.

“We will continue to speak, pray, and advocate until justice is done.

“We will cry out until every displaced family returns home, until all occupied communities are liberated, and until every Nigerian Christian can once again live, walk freely to their farms, and worship peacefully without fear.

“Together, let us insist that enough is enough,” Fr. Beba said.

Source: Vanguard

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Nollywood legend Pete Edochie reveals his favourite Nigerian politician

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Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has revealed that former Premier of the defunct Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is his favourite Nigerian politician of all time.

Speaking on a recent episode of Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by content creator BaeU, Edochie explained that Awolowo pioneered several developmental initiatives in Nigeria, including establishing the first television station and introducing free primary education.

He said, regrettably, Awolowo never won a presidential election despite his impressive achievements.

“I am not into politics but if you ask me who is or was my favourite politician, I will tell you it is Obafemi Awolowo. Awolowo will tell you, ‘I’m going to build this thing, it will cost so-and-so amount and this is where I’m going to get the money from.’ There is no politician who has achieved that kind of transparency.

“Awolowo brought television to Nigeria in 1959. It was the first in Africa. And we in the East started using television in 1960. He also introduced free primary education. Regrettably, he never became president,” he said.

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Why Do Some People Hate Being Corrected?

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Some people can accept praise without a problem—but the moment you point out their mistake, everything changes.

You bring facts, they bring anger.

You try to explain, they become defensive.

You calmly point out that they may be wrong, and suddenly you become the problem.

But why?

For some people, being corrected feels like an attack on their intelligence, authority, or pride. Instead of seeing correction as an opportunity to learn, they see it as an attempt to embarrass them.

And let’s be honest: nobody knows everything.

Even intelligent and experienced people make mistakes. The ability to listen, reconsider your position, and admit when you are wrong is not weakness—it is a sign of maturity.

At the same time, correction should be done with respect. There is a big difference between helping someone understand their mistake and deliberately embarrassing them in front of others.

The real question is:

Do people hate being corrected because of pride, or because they genuinely believe they are right?

And another question:

How do you react when someone points out that you are wrong?

👇 Share your opinion in the comments. Let’s have an honest conversation.

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Parental Trauma vs. Outside Trauma: Which Hurts Children More?

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A child can survive many difficult experiences—but what happens when the person causing the pain is the same person they expect to protect them?

This is a question many families may not want to discuss.

Trauma from outsiders can come from bullying, relatives, teachers, friends, or other people. It can damage a child’s confidence and leave emotional scars for years.

But parental trauma can feel different.

When a child repeatedly experiences humiliation, rejection, harsh insults, neglect, constant comparison, fear, or emotional abuse from a parent, the child may begin to question their own worth.

The painful irony is that the child may still desperately want the love and approval of the person hurting them.

But here is where the debate gets complicated:

Is parental trauma always worse than trauma from outsiders?

Or can an experience involving an outsider be just as devastating—or even worse—depending on what happened and how long it lasted?

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Which one do you think hurts children more?

🔴 PARENTAL TRAUMA
🔵 TRAUMA CAUSED BY OUTSIDERS

Don’t just choose one.

Tell us what you think and explain your reasons. 👇

Someone reading your comment may see their own childhood experience differently.

What do you think?

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