Nigeria

It’s four years since Leah Sharibu was kidnapped. You can write to her parents to tell them you’re still praying.

Shining a light through trauma care in Nigeria

Your prayers and support have been a light in the darkness to believers like Charity from Nigeria. She was able to receive trauma healing after her village, Guyaku in northern Nigeria, was attacked by Islamic militants Boko Haram. And now, she herself is shining a light for others who have suffered trauma by offering them […]

Abducted, assaulted – and healed: Ruth’s story in Nigeria

Pastor Andrew’s church was burned to the ground by Boko Haram – but he chose to rebuild.

Kidnapped Methodist Church leader in Nigeria freed

896 Nigerians killed in violent attacks in 2022

New bill in Nigeria will punish victims of Islamic extremist groups

Nigerian Christian student murdered for ‘blasphemy’ on WhatsApp

What does good news look like?

How does Pastor Andrew’s story of hope from despair in Nigeria relate to Isaiah? And what can we learn from both today?

What does good news look like?

How does Pastor Andrew’s story of hope from despair in Nigeria relate to Isaiah? And what can we learn from both today?

Ijanada is healing with your help

From rejection to restoration – how Agnes is healing from her kidnapping ordeal, thanks to you

Good news from Nigeria as two of the Chibok girls find freedom

More than 30 Christians killed in ongoing church attacks in Nigeria

Nigerian priest shot and sons killed in attack

Update: Six men arrested for Pentecost church attack in Nigeria

Write to Charity

Charity and her three children from Nigeria were getting ready for bed when her brother ran into the home with an urgent warning: “Put out the light! Put out the light!” Charity grabbed her youngest daughter, Patience, and quickly placed her on her back in a wrap. “We ran away towards the mountains,” Charity says. […]

Update: Six men arrested for Pentecost church attack in Nigeria

Temporary homes of 80 Christians demolished by Nigerian authorities

Why does Nigeria’s general election matter for Christians?

Update: Christians in Nigeria disheartened as election result confirmed

Praying through Holy Week with the persecuted church

Young boy killed and three kidnapped in Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria

At least 32 Christians killed in Good Friday attack on IDP camp in Nigeria

Chibok girls anniversary: At least 38 parents have died since kidnapping

How to pray for Christians facing violent persecution in sub-Saharan Africa

Ayuba’s name was on Boko Haram’s hit list. He’s forgiven the man who put it there.

One killed and 25 kidnapped in the latest attack on Christians in Nigeria

Chibok girls: two more rescued whilst fetching water

Leah Sharibu: as new rumours circulate, her parents call for her release – and for prayer

While the latest reports circulating about Leah Sharibu (20) – who was taken from her school in 2018 by Boko Haram militants – cannot be verified, Leah’s parents are renewing their calls for Leah to be rescued, and for the church around the world to continue in prayer.

Boldness and courage in Nigeria: Mary’s story

“We live in peace today because of your help”: how you’re changing lives in Nigeria, Niger and Togo

Can you share the news about #14EveryDay?

Lamps to their feet: over 130 young believers receive Bibles in Nigeria

“God is everything we live for” – Pastor Zachariah in Nigeria can still praise God after devastating attack

After an attack by Fulani militants on his village left his wife and son dead, Pastor Zachariah, a church leader in Nigeria, was devastated and questioned where God was. Thanks to you, he was invited to attend trauma counselling, and now he is asking God to forgive his attackers.

Death of Christian man sparks clashes between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria: please pray

Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria, are requesting urgent prayer after a Christian man was killed in Mangu, leading to violent clashes between Christians and Muslims. This is a developing situation; please pray too for Open Doors partners as they gather information and support the local church.

Six years after being kidnapped, Leah Sharibu’s friends share how she’s encouraged them

On the sixth anniversary of Leah Sharibu’s kidnapping in Nigeria, friends share how they’ve been encouraged by her courageous faith – and how they’re hopeful they’ll one day see her again.

10 years on: keep praying for Chibok schoolgirl

The Chibok schoolgirls were abducted 10 years ago. More than 90 of the young women are still missing. Please remember this anniversary with your prayers.

Praise God for rescue of another Chibok girl

Another Chibok schoolgirl has been rescued! Lydia Simon was rescued by the Nigerian Army, in an answer to the fervent prayers of Christians in Nigeria and around the world.

160 people, mostly Christians, kidnapped in Nigeria

There’s been another devastating attack in Nigeria, with eight people killed and 160 mostly Christian people kidnapped after Islamic militants targeted Kuchi village in Niger State. Please pray.

Another Chibok girl among 331 rescued from Boko Haram in Nigeria

Praise God that 331 people, mostly women and children, including a young woman originally taken from her school in Chibok in 2014, have been rescued! Please pray for their healing and wellbeing.

Millions of African Christians are displaced by violence. Nobody is talking about it.

Pastor Barnabas lives in a displacement camp in Nigeria. They’re all Christians who’ve fled Islamic militant violence. Nobody talks about it.

“I thank my brothers and sisters that have brought us this great help”: you’re giving hope to Africa’s displacement camps

Mercy is one of thousands of Christians in her displacement camp in Nigeria. She fled Fulani militants who killed her mother and sister and abducted her father. Your support and prayers are helping her survive – and know that she is loved.

“We never received such gifts” – Fedalia profoundly impacted by your generosity

Fedalia says her family’s ‘heart is at rest’ after being among more than 2,000 displaced believers in Nigeria who received support from Open Doors local partners. Thank you for the crucial role you are playing in helping stop the violence and start the healing in sub-Saharan Africa.

Four beheaded on camera by Boko Haram militants

Four civilians have been murdered by extremists believed to be from Boko Haram – who released video footage of the appalling crime. At least one of those killed is believed to be targeted for being a Christian.

“Please rise and support the church”: interview with deputy chairman

16.2 million Christians in sub-Saharan Africa are displaced by violence and conflict. In this interview with Rev. Jonathan Ugbede, deputy chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, he explains the crisis, what life is like in displacement camps, and how the African church is asking you to respond.

Alice Loksha escapes captivity after six years

Christian UNICEF nurse Alice Loksha escapes Islamic militants after six years in captivity