Abducted Priest in Nigeria Released, Diocese ‘Grateful’
The case of Father Okide is the latest in a series of kidnappings and murders in Africa’s most populous nation involving members of the clergy, seminarians, and other Christians.
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Human Rights Group to Nigeria Security Agents After Priest’s Kidnapping: ‘Act or Resign’
Between Sept. 16-17 more than 30 passengers and others on the road were abducted by jihadist Fulani herdsmen.
Nigerian Diocese Calls for Prayers for Kidnapped Priest
Nigeria has experienced insecurity since 2009 when Boko Haram insurgency began with the aim of turning the country into an Islamic state.
Seminarian in Nigeria Burned Alive in Botched Kidnapping
The perpetrators of the crime were reportedly Islamist Fulani militants.
Nigerian Teen Whose Christian Conversion Triggered Death Threats Granted Restraining Order
According to ADF International, 5,500 Christians were killed for their faith last year across the globe, and Nigerians constituted 90% of those deaths.
Church Prays for Release of Kidnapped Priest and Seminarian in Nigeria
Both Father Sanogo and the seminarian serve at St. Luke’s Church in Gyedna, in the Paikoro local government area, in the north-central state of Niger.
Kidnapped Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed on Pentecost Sunday After Three Days
The May 26 abduction of Father Matthias Opara was the latest in a series of kidnappings that have targeted members of the clergy in Africa’s most populous nation.
Muslim-Muslim Ticket Proclaimed Winner of Nigeria’s Presidential Election Amid Protests
Voter turnout was only 29%, far lower than the last election in 2019, and video-documented claims of vote switching and voter intimidation were rife.
Living Lent in Solidarity With Our Suffering Nigerian Brothers and Sisters
COMMENTARY: These 40 days are an opportunity to support our spiritual siblings.
Report: US Calls for Investigation Into Nigerian Forced Abortions
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is seeking information from Nigerian authorities regarding evidence of a massive, forced-abortion program that was the subject of a Dec. 7 Reuters report.
