As you, my readers, know, I follow Nigeria closely. Especially as it relates to Christian persecution. This coming election is likely to be a tipping point for Nigeria, and Christian lives are in the balance. Elections were scheduled to be held February 14. It is a close race, no oneContinue Reading
I am researching names for my book on Nigerian Genocide. I want to give names and faces to those killed, injured, and kidnapped. Not just numbers. And believe me, this is no easy task and I will come up woefully short. Unfortunately, these facts are seldom reported; either out ofContinue Reading
The leader of Boko Haram has declared that Gwoza is the start of an Islamic caliphate. The city no longer belongs to Nigeria. In a video released today, August 24, 2014, Abubakr Shekau states: “Thanks be to Allah who gave victory to our brethren in Gwoza and made it partContinue Reading
As I go through shops or sit outside, I am reminded that school is getting ready to start. Sales on school items, buses practicing their routes, and a frenzy pretty much everywhere you go. Unless of course, you are behind the bus. Then there is no frenzy and you won’tContinue Reading
So much is going on in Nigeria that I had to find a way to break it down in a way that wasn’t overwhelming. Daily, there are attacks by Boko Haram on Christians. It is overwhelming. The military is of little help. Many times they abandon the area before theContinue Reading
A few things to update on this issue. First, if you are in Nigeria and want to participate in events to bring awareness to the issue and keep in the forefront of political debate, you can follow Bringbackourgirlsng. If you are in the US, contact your representatives and bring politicalContinue Reading
June 2, 2014, citing lawlessness and security threats, the Police Commissioner in Abuja has banned all protests regarding the missing 240 girls kidnapped by the terrorist organization Boko Haram. “I cannot fold my hands and watch this lawlessness,” he said, “Protests on the Chinok girls are hereby banned withContinue Reading
I wrote this article for Yahoo! Voices. It hasn’t been edited and published yet. But I reserved my rights so that I could share this story with you. Her attitude and faith are so inspirational that I wanted to share them with you ASAP. ************************************************************************************************* So often the stories IContinue Reading
Today, Boko Haram has officially claimed responsibility for kidnapping 276 Christian girls. The leader promises to sell them into marriages. He also talked of forcing them to convert and become wives to some of the members. And he promises more is to come. Mothers of the girls protested, telling theContinue Reading
“We have to stay and uphold the name of Christ in this state,” a pastor named James told Open Doors. “We are willing to pay the price for our calling. We don’t only share the Gospel when things are rosy. It is to be done in every situation. Hunger andContinue Reading
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