NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – Islamic extremists on Dec. 16 killed a Christian father of three children who had fled his home in eastern Uganda due to death threats from Muslim relatives, sources said. James Mukenye Habiibu, who along with his wife converted to Christianity in January 2022, was found in a pool of blood […]
Muslim Extremists Kill Christian Who Received Death Threats
Evangelist returned to area in eastern Uganda that he had fled.
December 26, 2024 By -
Christian Mother Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges in Nigeria
Rhoda Jatau spent 19 months in jail.
December 20, 2024 By -
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 -
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 […]
Christian Mother Beaten by Husband in Somalia Flees
Convert leaves behind two children, 4 and 6.
December 13, 2024 By -
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – A mother of two young children in Somalia had to leave them this week after her husband seriously injured her upon learning that she had left Islam for Christianity, she said. Fatuma (surname withheld for security reasons), 30, put her trust in Christ on Oct. 15 at an underground church […]
Fulani Gunmen Kill 19 Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria
Kidnapped 85-year-old slain, likely prior to ransom payment.
December 10, 2024 By -
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 -
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 -
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 […]
Muslim Family Members Kill Recent Convert to Christianity
Teacher at Islamic school accepted Christ 17 days prior.
November 20, 2024 By -
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – A Muslim teacher at an Islamic school in eastern Uganda who became a Christian on Oct. 4 was killed on Oct. 21, area sources said. Wanjala Hamidu was a teacher at Swidiki Islamic School in Nankoma, Bugiri District, four kilometers from his home in Masita village, where his brothers beat […]
General in Nigeria Recounts Death Sentences of Sham Trial
Former army chief releases account of ‘judicial terrorism.’
November 13, 2024 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A former Army general in Nigeria said his death sentence following riots more than 30 years ago was the result of Muslim military leaders controlling a sham tribunal. Maj.-Gen. Zamani Lekwot, a Christian, spoke at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja on Nov. 5 for the release […]
Christian Slain after Helping to Lead 18 Muslims to Christ
Evangelist and friend refused to convert to Islam.
November 11, 2024 By -
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – A local group of Muslim extremists on Oct. 30 killed an evangelist in eastern Uganda after he and another Christian refused to convert to Islam, the other Christian said. After three days of a scheduled six-day evangelistic event at Nawaikoke trading center in Kaliro District at which 18 Muslims put […]