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Breaking: Worshippers kidnapped in Ekiti church finally regain freedom

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July 4, 2026

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Breaking: Worshippers kidnapped in Ekiti church finally regain freedom

Fifteen worshippers abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti have been freed after 67 days in captivity, with one confirming fatality reported.

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction

Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity. The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region. [] Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 27, 2026

Troops Dismantle ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Victims in Borno

Operation HADIN KAI troops have disrupted an ISWAP attempt to cut off civilian movement in southern Borno, rescuing 53 abducted civilians and recovering eight vehicles after dismantling a terrorist roadblock during a rapid-response operation. The operation, conducted by troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI, targeted insurgents who had [] The post Troops Dismantle ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Victims in Borno appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Christians urged to pray for Nigeria’s leaders at Men’s Fellowship Convention

By Olayinka Latona Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Agege, Lagos, over the weekend for the 38th Annual Convention of the Abundant Life Gospel Church Men’s Fellowship, where Christian leaders called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for the nation’s leaders and work towards national development. The three-day convention, themed “Unbeatable,” was held at the church’s headquarters [] The post Christians urged to pray for Nigeria’s leaders at Men’s Fellowship Convention appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pastor Among Dozens Of Christians Slain By Muslim Herdsmen

A pastor and dozens of Christians were killed in an overnight attack on a Nigerian village, the latest massacre in a region where targeted violence, land conflict, and terrorism have increasingly converged around Christian communities. The assault began around 2 a.m. on June 22 in Kawel village in Bokkos County, Plateau State, where Fulani herdsmen ...

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jun 28, 2026

Police detain seven suspected armed robbers in Katsina

The Police Command in Katsina State has detained seven suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate and recovered stolen property and weapons used in their operations. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Katsina. Sadiq-Aliyu said the arrests followed a report received at the Central The post Police detain seven suspected armed robbers in Katsina appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Tucker Carlson

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· Jun 24, 2026

They Are Mocking Christianity…

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

BREAKING: All kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom – Presidency

All the pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on Ahoro Esiele Community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom, the Presidency announced on Friday. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a post on X, saying security agencies successfully rescued all the victims. “Finally, all the [] The post BREAKING: All kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom – Presidency appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Arise News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Intersociety Claims 2,550 Christians Killed In Nigeria, 2,800 Abducted In First Half Of 2026

Intersociety alleges escalating attacks on Christians across Nigeria, accuses government of failing to protect vulnerable communities and prosecute perpetrators.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 4, 2026

Shocking! Kidnapped victims escape after abductors fall asleep

Victims recount their harrowing escape from kidnappers in Edo State after a night of terror. A chilling tale of survival and resilience unfolds in Benin City.

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Shincheonji leader sought for arrest over alleged party sign-up pressure

South Korean investigators sought an arrest warrant for Lee Man-hee, the leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, in a probe into allegations that the religious group forced followers to join a political party. The request brings the investigation to the top of one of South Korea’s most controversial religious groups, accused of mobilizing believers to influence internal contests of the conservative People Power Party. According to investigators, the joint team of prosecutors and police filed

DNyuz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mock firing squad storms into Kentucky church bible class and ‘kills Devil’ in front of children

A mock firing squad dubbed “Commandos for Christ” stormed into a Kentucky Baptist church’s vacation bible school — and executed the devil as part of a bewildering skit in front of young children. The bizarre scenes, which unfolded at Lexington’s Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, saw armed soldiers take out their enemy and pastor Dewayne Walker []

Wonkette

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· Jun 29, 2026

Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Group Super Jazzed For Texas To Force Christianity On Children, Just Like Jesus Did

Or did he?

San Antonio Current

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· Jul 1, 2026

Catholic bishop seeks information on ‘wildly disturbing’ ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church

The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is working to gather information on Sunday’s arrest of a nun as she was walking to church in McAllen, calling circumstances behind the actions by federal immigration agents “wildly disturbing.” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja, a 56-year-old nun from Nigeria, and released her later [] The post Catholic bishop seeks information on ‘wildly disturbing’ ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church appeared first on San Antonio Current.

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Related coverage for "Breaking: Worshippers kidnapped in Ekiti church finally regain freedom": Daily Post Nigeria — Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction. Voice of Nigeria — Troops Dismantle ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Victims in Borno. Vanguard News — Christians urged to pray for Nigeria’s leaders at Men’s Fellowship Convention. The Daily Wire — Pastor Among Dozens Of Christians Slain By Muslim Herdsmen. Dateline Nigeria — Police detain seven suspected armed robbers in Katsina. Tucker Carlson — They Are Mocking Christianity…. Muslim News Nigeria — BREAKING: All kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom – Presidency. Arise News — Intersociety Claims 2,550 Christians Killed In Nigeria, 2,800 Abducted In First Half Of 2026. Legit.ng — Shocking! Kidnapped victims escape after abductors fall asleep. The korea Herald News — Shincheonji leader sought for arrest over alleged party sign-up pressure. DNyuz — Mock firing squad storms into Kentucky church bible class and ‘kills Devil’ in front of children. Wonkette — Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Group Super Jazzed For Texas To Force Christianity On Children, Just Like Jesus Did. San Antonio Current — Catholic bishop seeks information on ‘wildly disturbing’ ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church