from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, NigeriaNigeria BureauABUJA, (CAJ News) - THE recent undersea cable cuts have threatened the fight against terrorism by Islamist groups in northeastern Nigeria. A non-governmental organisation (NGO) that is supplying internet services for humanitarian organisations responding to insurgency in the volatile region said measures had been implemented to keep the aid
The Chaldean Patriarchate of Iraq announced the cancellation of Easter festivities this year to draw attention to the dire condition of Christians in the country. In July, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid revoked a presidential decree that gave Cardinal Louis Sako legal right as head of the church. With the additional threats from Iranian-backed militias
There's an indication that intensified infighting has been going on between Boko Haram and Islamic State West africa Province, ISWAP, elements in Sambisa
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters says it has arrested the terrorists who killed worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. On June 5, now tagged by many as Black Sunday, gunmen attacked the church in Owo, killing about 40 congregants and injuring many others. The gunmen were said to be heavily armed as they attacked the helpless congregation. Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior had said the attack was orchestrated by Islamic State West in African Province (ISWAP).