Armed Men Abduct More than 100 Locals in Nigeria
Attack in Zamfara, Nigeria A group of armed motorcyclists attacked the village of Gamdammalam in Zamfara, Nigeria, on Saturday, abducting over 100 individuals, primarily women and children. This region has faced ongoing issues with crime, often referred to as “thieves.” Following this incident, the total number of abductions in the area over the past year […]
Nigeria Sends Back 50 Chinese Citizens Alleged to be Involved in Cybercrime
On August 15th, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) initiated a campaign against cybercriminals. As of Thursday, the agency reported that it has deported 102 individuals, including 50 from China. Among the suspects, there were also individuals from Tunisia. In December 2024, nearly 800 arrests were made in Lagos in connection with a major […]
200 Christians Killed in Attack on Catholic Town in Nigeria
Ongoing Christian Persecution Amidst Global Conflicts The conflict between Israel and Iran is capturing worldwide attention. Yet, it’s crucial to remember that Christians are enduring violent persecution across the globe. In Nigeria, Catholic communities are facing what seems like systematic violence at the hands of Muslim neighbors. Recent weekend attacks serve as yet another example […]
Militant Attack Claims More than 100 Christian Lives in Nigeria
Violent Attack on Christians in Nigeria’s Elewata Village In a tragic incident on Friday night, Jihadi gunmen killed at least 100 Christians in Elewata village located in central Nigeria. The attack has drawn global attention, notably from Amnesty International, which highlighted this violence in a post on social media, accusing Nigerian authorities of failing to […]
Bishop’s Village in Nigeria Struck by Terrorist Attack Following Congressional Testimony
Attacks in Nigeria Following Bishop’s Testimony on Christian Persecution Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe from Makurdi Parish in Nigeria expressed grave concerns during an interview. Just a day after he testified at a US Congress hearing about the persecution of Christians, his hometown, Andna, faced an attack from what he described as “terrorist jihad,” resulting in […]
Nigeria Enters Significant Agreement with Chinese Government Arms Producer
Nigeria has reached a significant agreement with Chinese arms manufacturers to establish an ammunition factory within the country. South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports On Friday, the deal involves “construction of ammunition production lines, maintenance and upgrades of military hardware, servicing of combat tanks, military engineering services,” as well as “technology transfer and training for […]
Calls for US action amid growing violence against Christians in Nigeria
For Nigerian Christians, it would be a miserable and terrifying Easter. The murder and persecution of Christians by Islamic extremists seeking to create a Muslim caliphate in this West African country appears to be clearly not checked, despite the fact that they are 46% Christians. “Nigerian Christians are being wiped out. What should we call […]
Nigeria Asks ‘Traditional Rulers’ to Start ‘Vigilante Patrols’ to Protect Christians After Jihadi Attacks
Nigeria’s Governor Caleb Mutswan urged local “traditional rulers” to organize vigilante militias to protect Christians after a recent series of attacks, killing dozens of people and evacuating thousands, presumably committed by Fulani jihadists. Plateau is located in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, where the majority Christian South meets the majority Muslim North. For the majority of […]
CBEX accounts in Nigeria: People fear savings lost as investment app freezes them out – BBC
Angry Nigerians are turning to social media to explain how they were locked out of their accounts on CBEX, a digital financial platform. People post videos of themselves crying and say they are unable to withdraw their investment and are worried that they have run out of money. Some ferocious customers plundered the CBEX office […]
Activists call for state of emergency over gender-based violence in Nigeria | Nigeria
In 2025 alone, almost 20 women have been killed due to gender-based violence across Nigeria, activists and civil society organisations have said in a state of emergency. According to Deafcide Observatory, run by a Lagos-based nonprofit, Our History (DOHS) Cares Foundation, which reported 17 cases in January, up 240% from the same period last year, […]