Tag: Nigeria
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On Nigerian Christian Refugees, Religious Freedom, and U.S. Humanitarian Responsibility
CANAN USA highlights the humanitarian crisis faced by Nigerian Christian refugees in Cameroon, urging increased U.S. resettlement assistance and prioritization… READ MORE
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163 Worshippers Abducted from Two Churches in Nigeria
Nigerian officials said that 163 worshippers were kidnapped on Sunday when heavily armed bandits raided at least two churches during… READ MORE
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VIDEO: Dede Laugesen Warns U.S. Lawmakers on the ‘Open-air Auschwitz’ Operating in Nigeria’s Rijana Forest
“Many don’t know about the hostage camps in Rijana forest, where kidnap-for-ransom victims are tortured and starved until ransomed, or… READ MORE
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More than 300 Students, Staff Abducted in Nigeria
More than 300 students and staff were abducted from a Catholic School in the Northern Region of Nigeria on Friday.… READ MORE
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“A divided pulpit”: Catholic Bishop Criticized for Comments on Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s speech at the recent launch of the Aid to the Church in Need’s 2025 World Report on Religious Freedom… READ MORE
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Nigerian Catholic Leaders React to U.S. Congress’ Call to Redesignate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Catholic leaders in Nigeria have weighed in on a recent call by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the Trump administration… READ MORE
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Save the Persecuted Christians Urges Immediate U.S. Action to Halt Genocide of Christians in Nigeria
“Fulani militia attacks on Christian farming communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, very similar to what happened in Israel on October… READ MORE
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Laity in Nigeria Alarmed by Heightened Killings, Warn Insecurity Has Reached Alarming Levels
It is highly likely that Nigeria is leading in Christian martyrs globally, members of the Calabar Ecclesiastical Provincial Laity Council… READ MORE
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U.S. and Nigerian Human Rights Leaders to Expose Cover-Up of Christian Persecution in Nigeria
“The Nigerian government is not only failing to protect its Christian citizens, but it is also covering up the scale… READ MORE
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Nigerian Diocese Appeals for Prayers for Safety, Release of Kidnapped Catholic Priest
Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak was abducted from the Catholic Diocese of Shendam, Nigeria, on February 6, 2025. The Diocese is… READ MORE
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Journalists in Nigeria Urged to Speak Up, Expose all Forms of Christian Persecution
The Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Fr. Hyacinth Ementa Ichoku, stressed the need for journalists in Nigeria to expose rising Christian… READ MORE
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Seminary Rector on Why Priests in Nigeria have become Soft Targets for Kidnappers
Catholic Priests in Nigeria are increasingly targeted by kidnappers due to misconceptions about their wealth, with Fr. Raymond Olusesan Aina… READ MORE
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Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Condemn Mockery of the Eucharist in Viral Video, Warn against Blasphemy
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria condemned a viral video where masquerades parody priests and Eucharistic rituals. Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru… READ MORE
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NIGERIA – Two nuns kidnapped in south-east Nigeria released
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Onitsha announced the unconditional release of sisters Vincentia… READ MORE
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NIGERIA – A priest and pharmacist shot dead in the street
Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, a priest and pharmacist in Nnewi, Nigeria, was murdered on December 26, increasing the total killed… READ MORE
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“Catholic Liturgy is not a theatre”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop to Priests Introducing Cultural Practices in Holy Mass
Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema of the Catholic Diocese of Aba in Nigeria warned priests against introducing cultural elements into Liturgy,… READ MORE
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Catholic Priest in Nigeria Speaks of “an atmosphere of hopelessness” as Attacks against Christians Continue
Nearly 200 Christians were massacred in Plateau State, Nigeria on Christmas Eve 2023. Attacks against Christians continue, with survivors feeling… READ MORE
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Nigerian Bishop: Government Must Provide Security
Archbishop Matthew Man ‘Oso Ndagoso condemned the government for failing to protect the village of Adama Dutse, urging action to… READ MORE
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The Cries of Nigerian Women and Girls
Christian girls are often targeted and abducted to become child brides and modern-day slaves for their Muslim captors. READ MORE
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More than 600 Kidnapped in Nigeria this Week
Terrorist groups kidnapped 687 people in northern Nigeria. Boko Haram is responsible. Nigeria’s religious persecution situation needs urgent attention and… READ MORE
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U.S. Senators Ask State Department to Address Christian Persecution in Nigeria
Three U.S. Senators urge the inclusion of Nigeria in the Countries of Particular Concern list due to ongoing persecution of… READ MORE
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Terrorists Kill 23 in 3-Day String of Attacks in Nigeria
In a series of attacks in Nigeria, suspected Islamic terrorists killed 23, injured 10, and kidnapped 5, causing fear and… READ MORE
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Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Maintain Opposition to Fiducia Supplicans’ Recommendations
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria uphold the ban on same-sex blessings, rejecting Vatican’s Fiducia Supplicans, citing concerns of unity and catholicity. READ MORE
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In Nigeria, a bishop stares down evil
Bishop Anagbe kept stressing that he is convinced that the power of faith will eventually prevail. READ MORE
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IDP Camp Bulldozed by Government in Nigeria
Hundreds have been forced onto the streets, with no compensation from the government. READ MORE
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Researchers Foresee “mass exodus” of Young Nigerian Christians: This is Why
Tensions hindering the country’s democratic development are further exacerbated by the implementation of Shari’a Law. READ MORE
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Nigeria: Evidence of Discrimination of Christians
Religion should occupy the place given it under the Constitution. READ MORE
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Over 700 Christians Killed as “farewell gifts” to Nigeria’s Former President: Report
“The period under review also represents one of the bloodiest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria.” READ MORE
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Nigerians Living “in a time of multiple needless deaths”: Catholic Archbishop
Catholics, “cannot be partaking of the Eucharist and be living in resentment towards other Nigerians.” READ MORE
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Priest killed in a road ambush in southern Nigeria
The murdered priest had recently been ordained. READ MORE
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Nigeria: bishop marks anniversary of church massacre
During Mass that day, explosives went off, and disguised gunmen opened fire inside the packed church. READ MORE
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Nigerian Catholic Priest Proposes Beatification of 2022 Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
“We will remain hopeful, focused, and nothing is going to deter us from worshiping our God in truth and in… READ MORE
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Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Decry “Resurgence of mindless killings” after Dozens Massacred
Boko Haram has been orchestrating indiscriminate terrorist attacks on various targets. READ MORE
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Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed After Three Days in Captivity
Since 2009, Nigeria has been experiencing the Boko Haram insurgency. READ MORE
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How Nigerian Government is Overspending to Cover Up Christian Persecution
Over 50,000 Christians have been killed since the 2009 Islamic uprising. READ MORE
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Five-Year-Old Beheaded, 33 Killed in Nigeria, Christian Foundation Calls for Action
Attacks continue on Nigerians in Kaduna and Benue States unabated. READ MORE
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Over 50,000 Christians Killed in Nigeria Since 2009 Islamic Uprising: Intersociety Report
“Hypocrisies of Nigerian Christian leaders may turn church buildings into Turkish church monuments in 50 years’ time.” READ MORE
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Residence of Catholic Priests in Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese Attacked, Two Priests Abducted
Bishop Angabe also decried the silence of the international community amid the suffering in Nigeria. READ MORE
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Catholic Diocesan Entity in Nigeria Confirms Killing of Parishioners by Fulani Herdsmen
“No place is safe anymore in Nigeria,” the Director of JPC in Makurdi Diocese said. READ MORE
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Christian Entity Calls for More Arrests, “murder charge” for Killers of Nigerian Student
“It is inexcusable that despite copious video clips depicting every stage of the pursuit, torture, and murder of Ms. Emmanuel… READ MORE
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Anti-Christian violence follows killing of Christian girl in Sokoto, Nigeria
In response to these acts of violence, Bishop Kukah appealed “to Christians to remain law abiding and pray for the… READ MORE
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“It was Jesus”, WhatsApp Testimony of Nigerian Student that Allegedly Angered Killers
A WhatsApp comment in which Deborah Yakubu testified that Jesus Christ had helped her to perform well in her examination is said… READ MORE
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Nigerian Catholic Cathedral Attacked amid Muslim Youth Protests, 24-Hour Curfew Declared
Officials of the Christian entity that includes representatives of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) add, “The protest will take place… READ MORE
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Female Student Murdered, Body Burned by Classmates in Nigeria
Despite the intense persecution that Christians in Nigeria face, Nigeria was removed from the U.S. State Department’s Countries of Particular… READ MORE
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Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Announces “with heavy heart” Death of Kidnapped Priest
Fr. Anyanwu told ACN United Kingdom that the body of Fr. Bako “has not been released yet by the bandits.” READ MORE
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Fulani Militants Kill 18 More Christians in Nigeria
Second Attack on Ancha Village in One Week READ MORE
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Fulani Militants Unleash Terror on Nigeria’s Christians
Attacks Continue Unabated as Government Turns a Blind Eye READ MORE
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Christian Burned Beyond Recognition Following New Year’s Eve Prayer
ulani Militants Threaten Further Attacks Against Christians in 2022 READ MORE
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