A prominent evangelist in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, urged President Bola Tinubu to deploy national resources and security forces to combat Boko Haram. Speaking during a session titled 'The Power of Belief,' the cleric warned that the group's anti-education ideology threatens Nigeria's survival over the next two decades. He argued that allowing such retrogressive beliefs to persist would hinder technological and economic progress. The cleric emphasized that the federal government must actively discourage these negative ideologies to ensure the nation's stability and development. He also called on citizens to maintain faith in the country despite current security challenges.
A Christian relief organization in Benue State, Nigeria, has formally rejected the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching programme. The group’s chairman stated this during a press briefing in a city in the region. The organization argues that open grazing is already prohibited by state law and that the federal initiative ignores local security concerns and landowner rights. The chairman emphasized that the state governor has already refused the policy due to a lack of available land. The organization called for the protection of displaced persons and accurate reporting of violence, urging stakeholders to unite against land invaders.
A Christian organization in Nigeria has urged state authorities to intervene after gunmen abducted its presiding pastor in a village in Nasarawa State. The church highlighted worsening security along a major road and warned that recurring attacks threaten community stability ahead of upcoming elections. Officials were asked to increase patrols and secure the pastor's release. The group emphasized the danger faced by believers in the region. Police could not immediately confirm the incident, leaving the community anxious about the safety of its religious leaders and members amid escalating violence.
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Former Nigerian lawmaker Shehu Sani stated that prominent clerics in the North are assassinated for speaking out against extremism, advocating inter-religious peace, and naming terror leaders in sermons. He noted these factors apply to killings over the last fifteen years. Sani recalled a peace dialogue in a city in northern Nigeria with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, after which the facilitator was killed. He emphasized that terrorists demand silence from religious leaders who oppose their activities. The comments were made in a post on his verified X account on Tuesday.
Police in a Nigerian state have confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest. The incident occurred while the cleric was traveling home from a nearby city. Authorities announced the kidnapping and stated that a full investigation is underway, with rescue efforts ongoing. Church leaders expressed deep sorrow over the event and have urged prayers for the priest's safe release. The diocese also highlighted the broader crisis, calling for prayers for other hostages held across the country. This case underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by religious communities in the region.
A major Christian organization in Nigeria condemned a viral video depicting youths chanting for attacks on believers in specific regions. The group's president stated these threats are unacceptable and demanded urgent investigation by security agencies. They called for identifying those involved and protecting worshippers. While noting that a specific interfaith body disavowed the video, the Christian association insisted on an independent probe into the origin and facilitators of the incitement. The organization urged calm, emphasizing that religious freedom and safety must not be negotiable for any citizen in the country.
A video circulating on social media shows members of a volunteer group in Nigeria chanting lyrics that appear to call for armed attacks on Christians. The footage, which gained attention on X, features uniformed men referencing specific cities as targets. One chant explicitly mentions obtaining an AK-47 to kill people described as infidels during worship services. The exact date and location of the recording remain unverified. The clip has sparked online reactions and raised concerns about potential violence against Christians in these regions, according to reports from Daily Post Nigeria.
A former lawmaker has condemned a viral video showing members of a local first aid group threatening to kill Christians. In a social media post, the politician called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those involved. He stated that individuals seeking violence have no place in the country and clarified that such actions do not reflect the humanitarian mission of the group. The lawmaker urged security agencies to act swiftly to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice for their dangerous conduct. (Daily Post Nigeria)
A prominent religious leader launched the final 2026 edition of a global healing ministry. The three-day event attracted hundreds of millions of participants worldwide for worship and healing services. The opening day featured testimonies of physical restoration and biblical teachings on faith. Senior ministers encouraged attendees to believe in divine healing. The leader emphasized that human beings possess the unique capacity to choose faith and act on God's Word. The program highlighted stories of miracles from previous editions, urging participants to trust scripture over physical symptoms. The service aimed to provide spiritual encouragement and hope to a global audience.
A Catholic priest from a region in northern Nigeria has reportedly regained his freedom after being abducted. Security operatives and local vigilantes conducted the rescue operation. The priest was taken while returning home from a nearby town. His disappearance caused significant anxiety within the local Catholic community and neighboring areas. While the rescue has brought relief to his congregation, details regarding the specific circumstances of the operation and his current health condition remain unconfirmed at this time.
A federal court in Nigeria admitted a video showing the beheading of a teacher as evidence in the trial of five Ansaru members. A judge accepted the footage, which the group claims was made because the government delayed releasing their detained members. The court also received a list of demands from the terrorists. The Department of State Services presented the video, with a witness stating the victim was killed to hinder military pursuit. The trial continues in Nigeria.
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