UMC bishop, other Methodists attacked in Nigeria while doing ministry work
A United Methodist Church bishop was attacked while engaging in ministry work in Nigeria, and a vehicle used as part of his entourage was damaged.
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A Catholic priest was kidnapped on Tuesday night in Kaduna state, Nigeria, where Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic extremist terrorists have been active. His corpse was found the next day, sources said.
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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.
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