Nigerian President Tweets Support for Kidnapped Students May 5, 2021 — 05/05/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The presidency of Nigeria released a statement via twitter yesterday aiming to sympathize with parents whose sons were kidnapped while attending school on April 20th. The...
US Secretary of State to Meet Nigerian President BuhariApril 26, 2021 — 04/26/2021 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – In a press release, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced today that he will be meeting the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, virtually...
After Hundreds of Schoolgirls are Released from Captivity, Leah Sharibu’s Parents Urge President Buhari to Keep His PromiseMarch 9, 2021 — “Now that you are able to find [solutions] to rescue those in captivity, we believe that you should be able to bring Leah and others in captivity home if you...
Nigerian Governors, President Meet to Discuss Security ConcernsFebruary 26, 2021 — 02/26/21 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – At a meeting of Nigerian state governors Thursday, Governor Kayode Fayemi underscored the importance of cooperation to successfully restore peace and security to a...
Nigeria Crisis Calls for Strong and Coordinated International ResponseFebruary 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...
Nigeria Nearing Failed State Status, Administration DisagreesDecember 23, 2020 — 12/23/2020 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Nigeria, Africa’s largest country by population may be nearing a failed state status according to the Financial Times in the UK. A failed state,...
President Buhari Blames Victims of Recent Attack in KadunaMay 16, 2020 — 05/16/2020 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A recent statement made by the president of Nigeria and his press secretary has claimed that the attacks that took place this week in...
Nigerian Government Admits Boko Haram Targeting ChristiansFebruary 28, 2020 — 02/28/2020 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – In a complete switch, the Nigerian Federal government has released a statement that Boko Haram and its affiliate, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP),...
Buhari Again Tries to Claim Boko Haram WeakenedFebruary 25, 2020 — 02/25/2020 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – President Buhari of Nigeria has again claimed that his administration has “significantly weakened Boko Haram’s military capability to invade and hold Nigerian territory unchallenged.”...
Another Attack on Hukke Village, Nigeria Leaves Three DeadSeptember 25, 2019 — 09/25/2019 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Hukke Village is a small town outside of Jos, Nigeria. Yet, despite its small size, it has been targeted by attackers on numerous occasions....
Six People in One Family Killed by Gunmen in Plateau StateMay 29, 2019 — 05/29/2019 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Gunmen invaded Dangwal village of Ganawuri District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday, 27 May around 7 pm. During the...
Nigerian Minister Claims Administration Has Secured The NationApril 17, 2019 — 04/17/2019 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, reported to the Voice of America that the Buhari administration has made great in roads...
Election Violence Already Spreading in NigeriaFebruary 25, 2019 — 02/25/2019 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Despite the election results not having been announced, the Nigerian elections have already led to dozens of deaths. Violence between what seems to be...
Nigerian Election Postponement Leads to Renewed Mistrust and FrustrationFebruary 19, 2019 — 02/19/2019 Niger (International Christian Concern) – The postponement of the elections in Nigeria has led to strife, anger, and mistrust. Nigeria was supposed to hold it national elections last week,...
Religious Leader Forum in Abuja Warns Against Violent Election SeasonJanuary 23, 2019 — 01/23/2019 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Religious Leaders in Nigeria have come together and said that the government and people of Nigeria must be wary of the coming elections and...
Boko Haram Kill 2 People Near ChibokDecember 26, 2018 — 12/26/2018 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Boko Haram jihadists killed two people in a small town near Chibok. The two people were killed during a raid when the Abubakar Shekau...
