Nigerian Bishop Expresses Gratitude to Trump, Informs Congress About Violent Persecution of Christians
Testimony on Religious Violence in Nigeria Bishop Wilfred Anagbe from the Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria’s Benue state spoke on Thursday before the House of Representatives about the severe violence that Christians in Nigeria face regularly. He expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a dangerous zone for religious freedom. On October […]
Militants Kidnap Students from Nigerian Catholic School in Latest Assult
Attack on Catholic School in Nigeria Leads to Student Abduction Another violent incident has been reported in Nigeria, this time targeting a Catholic school. On Friday, multiple news outlets revealed that armed men abducted a significant number of students from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, located in Niger State. The incident occurred despite authorities having […]
U.S. Considers Sanctions and Pentagon Actions to Safeguard Persecuted Nigerian Christians
The United States is exploring various strategies, including potential sanctions and the Pentagon’s involvement in counterterrorism, to push Nigeria’s government to enhance protections for its persecuted Christian population. As reported, Nigeria has attracted attention from U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently threatened military intervention regarding the treatment of Christians in the country. The Trump administration […]
Nigerian President Calls Off G20 Trip Due to Jihadi Violence He Refutes
Nigeria’s President Postpones Summits Amid Rising Violence Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has denied allegations of persecution against Christians in the country. However, the escalating crisis—including mass kidnappings of schoolgirls and alarming jihadist assaults on churches—led him to delay his participation in the G20 and AU-EU summits scheduled for Wednesday. Tinubu was initially set to travel […]
Attack on Nigerian Church by Jihadists Leaves Two Dead and Others Kidnapped
On Wednesday, jihadists launched an attack on a church in rural Nigeria, resulting in the death of the pastor and at least two others, while also kidnapping several worshipers, according to police and eyewitnesses. This incident follows closely on the heels of the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from a boarding school just days earlier. Footage […]
Nicki Minaj urges for the cessation of the genocide against Nigerian Christians
Nicki Minaj Calls for Action on Religious Violence in Nigeria Award-winning artist Nicki Minaj has urged for action regarding the ongoing massacre of Christians in Nigeria. Collaborating with UN Ambassador Mike Walz, she raised concern about the increasing persecution of Christians in the West African nation. On Tuesday, they both made an appearance at the […]
Nicki Minaj recognized for bringing attention to the suffering of Nigerian Christians
Nicki Minaj Highlights Persecution of Christians in Nigeria Rap artist Nicki Minaj is getting recognition for using her fame to highlight the challenges faced by Christians in Nigeria. As she prepares for an event at the United Nations alongside U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz, human rights lawyer Knox Thames expressed gratitude for her efforts and those […]
Gunmen Kill Teacher Before Mass Kidnapping of Nigerian Schoolgirls
Attack on Nigerian Boarding School Gunmen with “sophisticated weapons” launched an attack on a boarding school in Nigeria on Monday, resulting in the death of at least one staff member and the abduction of 25 female students during a confrontation with security personnel. Police reported that the assailants targeted Maga Boarding School around 4 a.m. […]
Nigerian Pastor Gets Death Threats after Revealing Christian Genocide
A pastor in Nigeria is in serious danger after voicing concerns about the attacks on Christians carried out by Islamic extremists, and he’s calling for protection against what he describes as “genocide.” “My life is at risk. Right now, I’m on high alert. Sleep is no longer an option for me. I’ve faced attacks before […]
Lessons on Suffering and Sovereignty from the Nigerian Church
On November 1, 2025, former President Donald Trump made a striking declaration. He instructed the U.S. Department of Defense to get ready for potential military action against Nigeria due to what he described as the “mass killing of Christians.” He halted U.S. aid to Nigeria and labeled it a “country of special concern,” asserting: “Christianity […]