A CATHOLIC PRIEST, REV. FR. SAMUEL OPEYEMI OYETORO, HAS BEEN REPORTEDLY KILLED BY UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS IN AJAOKUTA, KOGI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Catholic priest reportedly klled in Kogi  A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, has been reportedly killed by unknown assailants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. According to reports, the priest was stabbed multiple times along Ajaokuta road on Wednesday, 29th July 2026. His body was found dumped at the roadside.  Rev. Fr. Oyetoro was born in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State and a native of Ayetoro in Ijumu Local Government Area.  Until his death, he served as a priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Egbe. The full circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, and authorities are yet to issue a comprehensive official statement.  The Catholic Diocese of Lokoja confirmed the d3ath of the priest in a statement and requested all religious and Laity to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.” “We kindly request all priests, religious and Laity to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul during their Holy Masses and personal pra...

WORLD AIDS DAY TODAY: DR SARAKI SEEKS END TO STIGMATIZATION.

                     As the world commemorates the 2016 World AIDS Day today Thursday  December 1,the Senate President,Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki,on wednesday called for an end to all forms of discrimination against and stigmatization of persons living with HIV/AIDS.Saraki,a medical doctor,in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu,stated that discriminatory attitudes in society often leads to people being apprehensive of getting tested and hiv positive people failing to access treatment thereby,leading to undue spread of the pandemic.''We need to acknowledge that reports have shown that stigmitization kills people faster than infection'', the Senate President said ''Nigeria must put in place a zero discrimination policy for HIV/AIDS and all health related ailments''.The Senate President stated that the Senate would be looking into how the HIV/AIDS Anti-Discrimination Act of 2014,which was signed into law during the former administration,is being implemented by law enforcement agencies.''We need to send a strong message that people living with HIV/AIDS are a part of our society,'' he said, ''By enforcing the laws passed by the National Assembly,we can prohibit discrimination by employers,individuals and organizations''.The Senate President said: ''As we strengthen these enforcement mechanism to create more inclusion,government across all levels must work with our local and international partners to build awareness about HIV/AIDS,and create a more supportive environment that will allow those living with HIV/AIDS to live fulfilling lives''.More than 3.5 million people in Nigeria are said to be currently living with HIV.This represents 3.2% of the nation's adult population.

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