Nigeria

Christian Worshippers Face Egregious Violence in Nigeria as Government Tolerates Attacks, Reveals USCIRF Report

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Lagos, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu and state governors in Nigeria are under scrutiny for their alleged tolerance of “egregious violence” against Christian worshippers, as reported in the 2024 annual review by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). According to the latest report documenting incidents in 2023, the Nigerian government, both at … Read more

Priest warns of “Explosion of Ministries” eroding credibility of Catholic Church in Nigeria

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YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Father Anthony Akinwale, a leading Nigerian priest and scholar, delivered a powerful message to the country’s bishops conference, expressing concern over the erosion of the Catholic Church’s credibility in Nigeria. He emphasized the negative impact of the proliferation of ministries within the Church, particularly those lacking in spirituality and charism of consecrated … Read more

Explosion Rocks Ibadan, Nigeria Raising Fears and Uncertainty

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IBADAN, Nigeria – The city of Ibadan in South West Nigeria was rocked by a massive explosion on Tuesday night, leaving residents in a state of fear and uncertainty. The explosion, which occurred on Adeyi Avenue in the Bodija Estate area, caused significant damage and affected multiple neighborhoods within a 15km radius, including Ologuneru, Apete, … Read more

Sentenced: Man Sentenced to Death for Killing His Mother in Minna, Nigeria

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MINNA, NIGERIA – A middle-aged man, Stephen Jiya, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the brutal killing of his mother, Mrs. Comfort Jiya. The incident occurred in Minna, Niger State, where the victim, a former Principal of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Sabon Wuse and Maryam Babangida Girls’ Science College, was set on fire … Read more