Tag: Nigerian Christians

Nigerian military secretly forced at least 10 000 abortions on women, says report

Originally published in Faithwire The US State Department is imploring the Nigerian government to investigate yet another horrific allegation: that thousands of women who were raped by radical militants and terrorists have been forced by the Nigerian military to have abortions. These terminations were reportedly done on girls as young […]

Nigerian musician’s death sentence appeal to Supreme Court could overturn blasphemy law

Originally published in The Christian Post A Nigerian Sufi musician facing the death penalty for a blasphemy charge has filed an appeal with the country’s Supreme Court, according to a human rights group that says the case has the potential to overturn Sharia-based blasphemy laws in Northern Nigeria. Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, […]

Nigeria arrests suspects in church massacre

Originall published in Christian News Nigeria has arrested suspects in an Islamist militant attack in a Catholic church that killed 40 people two months ago, Chief of Defence Staff General Leo Irabor told local media on Tuesday. Irabor said the attackers were arrested during joint operations involving the armed forces, the Department […]

Christians paying the ultimate price in Nigeria

Originally published in Christian Today Christians in Nigeria are paying the ultimate price for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, reports Kenneth Harrod of Release International. Reverend Ibrahim Isa had won many people for Christ. It had earned him death threats. Despite that, he was determined to continue preaching. Ibrahim […]

Evangelical church raises concerns over religious tolerance ahead of Nigeria’s presidential elections

Originally published in The Christian Post As Nigeria is preparing for its presidential election amid unabated violence, one of the largest Christian denominations in the country has warned of a “deep and irredeemable crisis” if the religion or region of the candidates is given more importance than the constitutional values […]

Muslim youth attack churches after two arrested for murder of Christian student

Originally published in The Christian Post A mob of Muslims have vandalised three church buildings and damaged and looted Christian-owned shops in Nigeria’s Sokoto state after police arrested two Muslims for beating to death 25-year-old Christian student Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu and burning her body over false allegations of blasphemy. Demanding […]