Christian man kidnapped at gunpoint in midnight raid found dead
A village head kidnapped along with seven other Christians in central Nigeria was reportedly found dead on Monday.
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Violent clashes erupt among UMC, Global Methodists at Nigerian seminary
A violent clash broke out between members of The United Methodist Church and the Global Methodist Church at a seminary in Nigeria as the two denominations continue to fight over who controls a large assortment of properties and assets in the West African nation.
Gunmen sever pastor's fingers, abduct 6 during church prayer service attack: reports
Gunmen reportedly shot off a pastor’s two fingers while abducting six worshipers from a Pentecostal church in the southern Delta state of Nigeria last weekend, according to reports in Nigerian media.
European Parliament again calls for release of Nigerian imprisoned for blasphemy in ‘rare’ move
The European Parliament has again demanded the release of a young Sufi Nigerian musician imprisoned for blasphemy, with advocates calling its second resolution on the case a "rare" move. Lawmakers urged Nigeria to free him immediately and repeal the blasphemy laws underpinning his detention.
Boko Haram kills pastor sleeping in his bed, 2 other Christians in Nigeria
Suspected militants of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram killed a pastor at his home in Gombe state, Nigeria on Sunday (Feb. 9), as violence continued to terrorize the country’s northeast, sources said.
UMC Nigeria 'thriving' despite split, court case against break-away group
The United Methodist Church in Nigeria has taken steps to forge a path forward and put behind the acrimonious division that saw some leaders and members of the denomination create a splinter group.
Christian persecution exploding across the globe: Chaos in North Korea, China, Nigeria — and More
What is the current state of persecution across the globe? What price do Christians who openly share their faith while living in restrictive and dangerous nations like North Korea, Nigeria and China pay? The Christian Post's Samantha Kamman joins "The Inside Story" to break down new reports analyzing the increasing abuse Christians are facing worldwide.
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