Such attacks in southwestern Nigeria are rare, while they have escalated sharply in the north in recent months. Read more
The attack took place amid protests demanding the release of two suspects in the killing of a Christian student. Read more
Father Joseph Aketeh Bako was kidnapped in March. Read more
Father Felix Zakari Fidson was seized on March 24. Read more
“They need water.” These words have inspired a Catholic parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, to undertake an ambitious effort to fund... Read more
‘May the Holy Spirit secure the release of our brother ... from the hands of the bandits,’ said Father Emeka... Read more
Sister Nkiru was returning home from a marriage ceremony with other people when armed assailants opened fire on their vehicle. Read more
Cardinal Onaiyekan said: ‘They attack farmers’ fields, kill farmers and no one says anything.’ Read more
Following Nigerian media reports over the weekend that a Catholic bishop had been summoned for questioning by a state security... Read more
A prominent Nigerian bishop has reportedly been ordered in for questioning by a state security agency, after the prelate criticized... Read more
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has challenged the United States Secretary of State to justify his decision to remove Nigeria from... Read more
An international legal group has joined the outcry over the U.S. State Department’s decision to remove Nigeria from this year’s... Read more
Rights groups have documented thousands of killings of Nigerian Christians. Read more
An estimated 49 people were killed in a two-hour long attack. Read more
“Barely 24 hours after his kidnap, our beloved brother priest was released by his abductors.” Read more