CSW calls for action to address rising number of attacks against Christians in Nigeria as President Muhammadu Buhari visits UK this week
Religious freedom advocacy CSW has called on the British Government to raise the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria with President Muhammadu Buhari when he visits the UK this week. The call comes after recent weeks have seen a renewed surge of violence targeting Christian communities in Nigeria’s Kaduna state. Recent incidents include the abduction of […]
In northern Nigeria, Muslims and Christians take small steps toward reconciliation
Kampala, Uganda RNS Recently, a group of Muslims visited Christian widows and orphans in north-western Nigeria and donated food, clothing and school items as part of efforts to enhance peaceful coexistence among different faiths. “I can’t believe they came and visited me,” said Judy Ugwu, a mother of four who lives in Kaduna state in […]
Fulani attacks in Nigeria kill more than 1,200, investigation finds
World Watch Monitor Attacks by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria’s central state of Benue have claimed at least 1,269 lives, a study by Nigeria’s Premium Times magazine has shown. On 21st February, in an attack in Agatu, for instance, one of the most serious in Nigeria in recent years – over 500 villagers were reportedly massacred and over 7,000 […]
Nigeria: World Council of Churches expresses shock over “unprecedented” attacks in Nigeria and dismay at lack of world attention
DAVID ADAMS reports…
Nigeria: Northern Christians accuse government of neglect as Boko Haram continue its killing spree
The World Watch Monitor reports on protests taking place in Nigeria as Boko Haram attacks continue in the country’s north…
Nigeria: Christians “slaughtered” in escalating attacks in country’s north
STEFAN J BOS and PAUL JONGAS, of BosNewsLife, report on the increasing violence against Christians in northern Nigeria…
Nigeria: Muslim extremists kill 31 Christians in Taraba state
Morning Star News reports on the attacks in Taraba State while DAVID ADAMS brings the latest on the hopes the more than 250 kidnapped schoolgirls from Chibok would be released…
Nigeria: Bible college, churches shut down as Boko Haram claims territory in north-east
Morning Star News reports that church leaders in northern Nigeria say at least 350 Christians have been killed in the past week…
Nigeria: Militants declare Islamic caliphate after killing 100 Christians
BosNewsLife reports on the latest developments in the persecution of Christians in Nigeria…
Nigeria: Christians mourn 150 killed by militants – including pastor
BosNewsLife – with PAUL JONGAS and STEFAN J BOS – reports on the deteriorating situation for Christians in northern Nigeria…