In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teach
Pope Leo has stepped in to ask for help after a terrifying event in Nigeria. A huge group of people, including students and teachers, were taken from a Catholic school. This is not just a big deal because of the number of people involved, but also because it's part of a bigger problem in the area.
In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorou
Nigeria faces serious challenges with high maternal and newborn death rates. One big reason is that many women give birth at home instead of in hospitals. This happens more in rural areas than in cities. The lack of skilled help and quick access to medical care in emergencies makes home births risky
The United States is exploring ways to push Nigeria into taking stronger steps to protect its Christian communities. This includes potential sanctions and increased military cooperation. A top U. S. official recently shared this plan with lawmakers, highlighting concerns over religious freedom in Ni
Nigerian Christians face a significant threat, but it's not just from jihadist groups. The current U. S. administration's aid cuts are causing more harm than the terrorists. If the goal is to protect Nigerian Christians, restoring aid might be more effective than military intervention. The situatio
Nigeria is facing serious problems, and it's not just about religion. The country, which is home to over 230 million people, is dealing with a mix of ethnic, political, economic, and agricultural issues. Recently, there's been a lot of talk about Christians being persecuted, but the situation is muc
In northern Nigeria, especially in the city of Kano, people's thoughts and feelings about the mpox vaccine are not well understood. A recent study tried to change that by looking at how aware people are about mpox, how much they think they are at risk, and whether they would get the vaccine. The st
Trump's attention was grabbed by a news segment on Fox News about Christians being targeted in Nigeria. This sparked a quick reaction from him, leading to a series of posts on Truth Social. He claimed that Christianity was facing a serious threat in Nigeria and that radical Islamists were responsibl
Nigeria is open to working with the US to tackle terrorism, but there's a catch. The country wants to make sure its borders stay intact. This comes after US President Donald Trump hinted at possible military action in Nigeria, concerned about the treatment of Christians. Nigeria's President Bola Ti
