Category - nigeria

Opposition grows to house demolitions in Nigeria

agency reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:23:35 +0000

Hundreds of people have been forced from their homes to make way for a commercial development in Rivers State, Nigeria. Human rights groups are calling for an end to forced demolitions.

Nigerian pastor initiates power surge to address energy gap

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:19:21 +0000

A Nigerian church pastor at the Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos is leading a drive for improved electricity supply in the energy-rich country where many citizens say the power situation is abysmal.

World churches' body urges action on Nigeria human rights

agency reporter — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:00:17 +0100

World Council of Churches General Secretary the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has urged the Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to act now on safety and human rights issues.

Anabaptist churches destroyed in Nigeria

agency reporter — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:10:22 +0100

At least two churches of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria have been destroyed in the city of Maiduguri, and several Brethren members have been killed or injured since the beginning of this week.

Thousands caught in Niger Delta conflict crossfire

agency reporter — Sun, 24 May 2009 01:12:08 +0100

20,000 people who in Warri South and southwest area, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, are caught in cross fire between the Joint Task Force (JTF) and armed groups. Thousands have fled their communities and are unable to return to their homes.

Resisting the urge to scapegoat

Savi Hensman — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:37:34 +0100

The targeting and scapegoating of vulnerable groups can undermine the very values which are supposedly being defended, says Savi Hensman. She also sets out the strong Christian case against such practices.

Nigerian broadcaster promotes godliness without religion

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:04:20 +0000

A Nigerian banker has launched a radio station that propagates morals, ethics and godliness as the basic principles for nation building in a country that forbids outright religious broadcasting.

Archbishops fail to condemn violence against lesbians and gays

staff writers — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:31:13 +0100

Archbishops Peter Akinola of Nigeria and Henry Orombi of Uganda have declined to condemn violence against lesbian and gay men and women during a press conference at the GAFCON meeting in Jerusalem.

Anglican group's leader condemns 'shocking' anti-gay attack

staff writers — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:41:46 +0000

The head of Changing Attitude England, a group of Anglican Christians working for an inclusive church, has exposed a "shocking" act of anti-gay violence in Nigeria and called on the Church there to condemn it unequivocally.

Churches and asylum campaigners dismayed by Leeds deportation

staff writers — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:39:54 +0000

Churches and campaigners for asylum justice in Leeds and beyond are dismayed at the deportation of a member of a Baptist congregation. They say it highlights deep concerns about the fairness of the United Kingdom asylum system.