Christians Remain Captive in Nigeria Despite Ransom Payment
Abuja, NigeriaJanuary 9, 2024 (christian daily international–morning star news)Two pastors kidnapped along with other pastors in Nigeria last month remain in custody despite the church paying 11 million naira (US$12,264) for their release, church officials say. That's what it means. Pastors Elkana Ayuba and Simon Ezra of the United Methodist Church (UMC) were among at […]
Islamic Extremists Kill 14 Christians in Northeast Nigeria
ABUJA, NigeriaJanuary 8, 2024 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News)Members of an Islamic terrorist group on Friday (Jan. 5) killed a church pastor and 13 other Christians in northeast Nigeria, sources said. The Rev. Luka Levong of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) was slain on the premises of his church in Kwari town, in […]
Terrorists Slaughter 41 Christians in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Abuja, NigeriaJanuary 8, 2024 (christian daily international–morning star news)Suspected Fulani terrorists killed 41 Christians and kidnapped many others in two counties in southern Nigeria's Kaduna state on Wednesday (January 3), sources said. Sunday Iswa, a local resident, said the attackers attacked Dokhan Karji, Unguwan Sako and Kunklai villages in Dawaki district of Kauru district and […]
Biden Admin Leaves Nigeria, World’s Most Dangerous Place to Be a Christian, Off Religious Freedom List
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) immediately criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken for once again removing Nigeria from the State Department's annual list of Countries of Special Concern (CPC) for religious persecution. inside 2023 edition Religious freedom group Open Doors, as part of a global watch list, estimates that nearly 90 […]
Christian Lawyer in Nigeria Defending Women and Girls Warns of Intense Persecution
Christians in northeastern Nigeria are under tremendous pressure from Islamic extremists, according to a local lawyer in the region. Catherine Ila Kwaltings says Christian girls and women face constant attacks and targeted kidnappings. “As a civilian lawyer, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of terrorist activities against Christians,” she said. “Here in Bauchi State, […]
Terrorists Kill Eight Christians in Taraba State, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria(christian daily international–morning star newsSources said on Thursday (December 28) unidentified terrorists killed eight Christians in Nigeria's Taraba state, a week after 13 were killed the previous week. Residents said the attackers attacked four predominantly Christian villages in Oussa district around 4 p.m. “Muslim terrorists attacked the villages of Kpambo, Fikyu, Kpambo Yashe and […]