Three People Killed in Nigeria As Religious Motives Continue to Be Ignored

February 16, 2021 — 02/15/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed three farmers Saturday night in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, according to Sahara Reporters. “Yes, it’s true, three people...

Father and Son Murdered in Kaduna State

February 14, 2021 — 02/14/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A father and son were murdered in their home on Saturday, February 13th after resisting a kidnapping attempt by bandits. According to Samuel Aruwan, Igabi local...

Six People Killed by Fulani Militants

February 13, 2021 — 02/13/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Fulani militants attacked villagers in Owode Ketu community in Ogun State, Nigeria, around 5am on Thursday, leaving six dead and many seriously injured. Two of the...

Religious Freedom Issues Loom Large as China and Nigeria Celebrate 50 Years of Bilateral Relations

February 10, 2021 — 02/10/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Today marks the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between China and Nigeria. Formally established on February 10, 1971, relations have expanded in recent years...

Christian Schoolgirl Entering Third Year in Captivity

February 9, 2021 —

2/9/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern)- On February 19, 2018 at 5:30 pm, Boko Haram kidnapped 110 schoolgirls from the Government Girls' Science and Technical College located in northeast Nigeria. After...

6 Christian Soldiers Reportedly Executed by Nigerian Military

February 7, 2021 — 2/7/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern)- The Christian Post reported that on January 25th, 6 Christian Soldiers were framed, tried, and secretly executed by the Nigerian Government. Emeka Umeagbalasi, the International...

Five Churches Burned Down in Kenya

February 6, 2021 — 2/6/2021 Kenya (International Christian Concern)- From Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, arsonists in western Kenya destroyed a total of five churches and threw feces on the remains. According to Morning...

Nigeria Crisis Calls for Strong and Coordinated International Response

February 5, 2021 — 02/05/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – When he took office in 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria promised to end the violence plaguing the nation. In his inauguration address, he promised...

Christian Conference Venue Burned Down in Nigeria

February 5, 2021 — 2/5/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern)- On January 27, suspected Fulani herdsmen set fire to the venue of an upcoming Christian Conference, reports Morning Star News. The ECWA Youth Fellowship Conference...

Pastor Killed by Suspected Fulani Herdsmen

February 3, 2021 — 2/3/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern)- Pastor Amos Arijesuyo was shot and killed when suspected Fulani Militants ambushed his vehicle while on route from Ibadan to Akure. “His vehicle ran...

Chibok Girl Escapes Boko Haram after Seven Years

February 1, 2021 — 02/01/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Halima Ali Maiyanga, one of the many Chibok girls taken by Boko Haram in 2014, was able to escape the group just last week....

Immigration Officer Abducted from Church, Rescued

January 28, 2021 — 01/28/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The spokesperson of the Edo State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Bridget Esene, was kidnapped from her church building on January 24....

Suspected Fulani Attacks in Oyo State Causing Devastation

January 26, 2021 — 01/27/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Fulani militants have been conducting attacks and causing mass devastation throughout the Middle Belt of Nigeria for many years. These attacks have increased over...

Professor Returns After Abduction in Nigeria

January 22, 2021 — 01/22/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Nigeria leads the world in abductions and ransom demands, especially of Christians. Christian Professor John Fatokun experienced this first hand on January 18, traveling...

Body of Kidnapped Priest Found in Nigeria

January 20, 2021 — 01/20/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The body of father John Gbakaan was found mutilated and tied to a tree on Saturday, January 16. Father Gbakaan, with his brother and...

Nigerian Military Retake Base in Borno State

January 19, 2021 — 01/19/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Militants from the ISWAP faction of Boko Haram attacked and took over a military base located in the town of Marte in Borno State...