ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Two church pastors kidnapped on Dec. 29 in northeastern Nigeria were released on Sunday (Jan. 5), Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) leaders said. The Rev. James Kwayang and the Rev. Ishaku Chiwar of the EYN (Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria) were kidnapped by terrorists from church premises […]
Kidnapped Pastors Regain Freedom in Northeastern Nigeria
Identity of assailants and terms of release undisclosed.
January 9, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
Christians Slain in Attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria
Three slain on Jan. 6, eight others in early December.
January 8, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday (Jan. 6) killed three Christians in an attack on a village in Plateau state, the latest of 11 killings in the area since early December, sources said. The assailants invaded Sha village, Bokkos County, at about 10:30 p.m., area residents said. Samuel Amalau, […]
Herdsmen Destroy Christian Worship Building, Homes in Nigeria
Terrorists attack at dawn of new year.
January 7, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen began the new year by attacking a predominantly Christian community at dawn on Wednesday (Jan. 1) in Kaduna state, Nigeria, burning down a church building and six houses, sources said. Area Christians were forced to flee as the herdsmen attacked Unguwar Rogo village, Kajuru County in […]
Baby, 13-Year-Old Child among 15 Slain in Central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen launch assault on village in Plateau state.
December 30, 2024 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen on the night of Dec. 22 killed 15 Christians in a village in Plateau state, Nigeria, including a 1-year-old baby and a 13-year-old child, sources said. Clement Chup, president of the Aten Development Association (ADA), condemned the “gruesome killing of innocent, law abiding Nigerians of Aten […]
Herdsmen Kill 33 Christians in Nigeria on Christmas Day
Dec. 25 massacre targets five villages in Benue state.
December 30, 2024 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen attacked a cluster of five predominantly Christian villages in Benue state on Wednesday (Dec. 25), massacring 33 people on Christmas Day, sources said. The most recent death toll of attacks by herdsmen on Kwande County villages rose to 33 over the weekend with the discovery of […]
Christian Mother Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges in Nigeria
Rhoda Jatau spent 19 months in jail.
December 20, 2024 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A Christian mother of five children in Nigeria who spent 19 months in jail on baseless blasphemy charges was acquitted last week, according to legal advocacy group ADF International. Rhoda Jatau was imprisoned in Bauchi state in May 2022 for allegedly sharing a video on WhatsApp condemning the […]
Anglican Archbishop and Driver Missing in Southeast Nigeria
Clergyman set out for funeral in troubled region 10 days ago.
December 16, 2024 By - 1 Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A retired Anglican archbishop and his driver are still missing 10 days after they disappeared in southern Nigeria on a trip to a funeral, according to reports. The Rev. Godwin Okpala, retired archbishop of Niger Province in southeastern Nigeria, was last seen on Dec. 6, when he set […]
Fulani Gunmen Kill 19 Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria
Kidnapped 85-year-old slain, likely prior to ransom payment.
December 10, 2024 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani terrorists killed a Christian in Plateau state, Nigeria on Dec. 1 after prior attacks in the state left 18 other Christians dead, sources said. A band of six gunmen “believed to be Fulani militants” ambushed two Christians riding a motorcycle in Du’ang village in the Kwi […]
At Least 95 Christians Slain in Nigeria’s Benue, Taraba States
In one week 48 lives were lost, among others since Oct. 22.
December 9, 2024 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians in central Nigeria’s Benue state between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, sources said. The gunmen killed 18 Christians, including women and children, who were on their way to church services in Azege village, Logo County on Dec. 1, and 30 others were slain […]
Herdsmen Kill Two Christians, Kidnap Pastor in Nigeria
Fulani gunmen attack Akwanga County, Nasarawa state.
December 5, 2024 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen attacked villages in central Nigeria on Sunday (Dec. 1) and the days prior, killing two Christians, wounding another and kidnapping a pastor among others, sources said. Barnabas Para was killed in Gwanje village, Akwanga County, Nasarawa state while he and neighbors sat in front of his […]