11 h. ago Abductions: Military Presence In Eruku Not Making Much Difference – Community Leader

Eruku has witnessed a series of attacks in recent weeks, including the assault on the Christ Apostolic Church, where about 38 worshippers were kidnapped. The post Abductions: Military Presence In Eruku Not Making Much Difference – Community Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Naval officer brutalises Anglican priest at Anambra checkpoint, bishop demands probe

An Anglican bishop calls for a probe after a naval officer assault on a priest at an Anambra checkpoint over a false allegation of making a phone call. Read More: https://punchng.com/naval-officer-brutalises-anglican-priest-at-anambra-checkpoint-bishop-demands-probe/

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36 h. ago Kogi West Senator Condemns Ejiba Church Abduction, Demands Unconditional Release Of Victims

The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday  Karimi, has called on the Federal Government and all sub-national authorities to work towards the unconditional release of worshippers abducted during a Sunday attack on a C&S Church branch in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a statement issued to newsmen in […]

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56 h. ago Kogi: Bandits abduct Pastor, wife, others during church service in Ejiba community

Bandits stormed a church in Ejiba community, Yagba West LGA of Kogi State, on Sunday, abducting the pastor, his wife, and several worshippers during a morning service.

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63 h. ago Anglican Priest killed after monthlong abduction, church says

An Anglican priest abducted in northwest Nigeria more than a month ago has been killed by his captors, church officials read more Anglican Priest killed after monthlong abduction, church says

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3 d. ago Anglican Church Condemns Priest’s Murder, Demands Release Of Wife, Daughter

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has expressed anguish and outrage following the gruesome murder of Venerable Edwin Achi, a priest at the Diocese of Kaduna, after a month in captivity. In a statement released on Saturday, the Primate of the Church, The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, condemned the killing as a “senseless act of […]

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4 d. ago Kaduna kidnapped priest’s family appeal to President Tinubu for rescue

The family members and friends of Reverend Edwin Achi, an Anglican priest who was kidnapped alongside his wife, Sarah Achi, on October 26, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to take action to enable them to regain their freedom from captivity. The family members, who pleaded for anonymity, told newsmen in Kaduna […]

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5 d. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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5 d. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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8 d. ago After 4 Weeks In Captivity, Family Of Kidnapped Kaduna Priest Begs Tinubu For Intervention

The family and associates of Rev. Edwin Achi, the Anglican priest abducted alongside his wife, Sarah, on October 26, 2025, have issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies to intensify efforts toward securing their release. The couple, abducted during a night attack on their residence in Nissi village, Chikun […]

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8 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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9 d. ago Gov Abdulrazaq Receives Rescued Victims Of Kwara Church Abduction

The attack had sparked a protest by angry youths in the community. The post Gov Abdulrazaq Receives Rescued Victims Of Kwara Church Abduction appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq thanked President Bola Tinubu, who, he said, "personally led the efforts" to free the abductees. The post 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago UPDATED: 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq thanked President Bola Tinubu, who, he said, "personally led the efforts" to free the abductees. The post UPDATED: 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Kwara attack: Church releases names of 38 abducted worshippers

Residents of Eruku community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have released the names and ages of the persons abducted in last Tuesday’s attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, Eruku. They said the youngest victim is seven years old, while the oldest is 64.

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1 week ago Terrorists demand N100 million each for Kwara church abductees, families say

Armed bandits who abducted more than 30 worshippers from a church in Kwara state are demanding a ransom of 100 read more Terrorists demand N100 million each for Kwara church abductees, families say

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1 week ago CAN condemns Kwara church attack, demands rescue of abducted worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemns the fatal Kwara church attack, urging security agencies to rescue abducted worshippers and bring perpet Read More: https://punchng.com/can-condemns-kwara-church-attack-demands-rescue-of-abducted-worshippers/

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1 week ago Eruku Church Attack: Bandits Place N100m Ransom On Each Of 38 Abductees

The bandits that abducted some 38 worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State have placed N100 ransom on the head of each abductees. LEADERSHIP gathered that the kidnappers have started contacting the families of the victims who were abducted during a church service on Tuesday. A […]

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1 week ago Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic Priest Fr Paschal Not Dead — Archdiocese

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has dismissed reports circulating on social media, claiming that the abducted priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, has been killed. The Church urged the public to disregard the unverified information. In a statement on Thursday by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, the Church described the rumour […]

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1 week ago CAN Condemns Kwara Church Attack, Demands Justice For Slain, Abducted Worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the deadly attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku town, Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, describing it as a heartbreaking reminder of the escalating insecurity confronting Christian communities in Nigeria. In a statement released on Thursday, the national leadership of CAN expressed sadness over the […]

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