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With #BringBackOurGirls no longer trending, Nigerians aghast at 'inaction' from donors
Almost a year after the terror group Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds of Nigerian school girls, humanitarian workers are fighting what... Read more
With rise in extremist threat, Pope assures Nigerian bishops of his closeness
Pope Francis has sent a letter to the bishops of Nigeria telling them not to be discouraged by problems caused... Read more
In run-up to presidential vote, Nigerian bishop slams government corruption
Bitterly condemning “the ugly tide of corruption” in Nigeria’s government, the Bishop of Sokoto has highlighted the challenges awaiting the... Read more
Should the West take on Nigeria's terrorists? Bishops say yes
Against the background of continuing attacks by radical Islamist group Boko Haram, bishops in Nigeria are appealing for military aid... Read more
Nigerian bishop hopes for solidarity, as thousands already killed in the new year
Boko Haram having killed as many as 2,000 in an attack on the town of Baga last week, Archbishop Ignatius... Read more
Boko Haram suspected in reported kidnapping of 200
Nigerian gunmen suspected to be with the militant Islamist group Boko Haram reportedly killed 35 people and kidnapped about 200... Read more
Protect us – One archbishop's plea as Nigeria elections loom
As Nigeria's general elections draw near, the archbishop of the central city of Jos warned candidates not to put political... Read more
'Keep our faith alive,' Nigerian bishop urges in wake of bombings
The violent onslaught of the radical Islamist group Boko Haram has forced the Diocese of Maiduguri, which has suffered most... Read more
Life is cheaper than salt: a Nigerian bishop facing Boko Haram
Bishop Oliver Doeme, who heads the Nigerian diocese which has suffered the most from Boko Haram, has lamented his government's... Read more
As violence ravages homeland, Nigerian bishop hopes in synod
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria, has high hopes for the outcome of the current bishops’ synod, noting the contributions... Read more
Armed guards escort Cameroon missionaries amid terror attacks
Boko Haram terrorist activity spreading into Cameroon from northeastern Nigeria has caused local Catholic missionaries to increase security, but one... Read more
Boko Haram still a serious threat to Nigeria, advocates warn
The militant Islamist group Boko Haram continues to pose a grave threat to Nigerian society five months after the abduction... Read more
Nigerian bishop says Boko Haram murdered 2,500 in his diocese
Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri has denounced the militant Islamist group Boko Haram for the murders of more than... Read more
Report: Boko Haram threatens regional capital in Nigeria
The militant Islamic group Boko Haram has surrounded Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, according to local leaders who charge... Read more
Despite violence, rumors of Nigeria split called a false alarm
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama spoke out in the wake of more violent attacks in Nigeria, noting that although fears are high,... Read more
Islamist extremists capture two more cities in Nigeria
Amid increasing attacks at the hands of the Islamic State in the Middle East, the similarly radical Islamist group Boko... Read more
Scholars: Boko Haram caliphate claim may be inspired by ISIS
The Islamist extremist group Boko Haram’s claim to have established a caliphate – or a state ruled under Islamic law... Read more
Do not become a prisoner of fear, Nigerian bishop urges
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, a city in northern Nigeria, has stressed the importance of remaining present to his people... Read more
Campaign seeks to help educate escaped Nigerian schoolgirls
As more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls remain missing after being kidnapped this spring, one human rights group has started a... Read more
Violence in Nigeria has 'no boundaries' now, archbishop says
In wake of two bombings this week in Nigeria, targeting both an Islamic scholar and a senior politician, Archbishop Ignatius... Read more
