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From Basketball Courts to NFL Fields: The Unlikely Journey of Chu Godrick

December 15, 2025

Chu Godrick's story is a testament to how life can take unexpected turns. Born and raised in Aguleri, Nigeria, he initially pursued basketball, a common sport in his community. His journey took a dramatic shift when he faced a tough choice: make it in sports or head to medical school, as his father

crime

Nigeria's School Kidnappings: A Growing Crisis

November 24, 2025

In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teach

crime

Pope Leo Calls for Action After Shocking Nigeria School Kidnapping

November 23, 2025

Pope Leo has stepped in to ask for help after a terrifying event in Nigeria. A huge group of people, including students and teachers, were taken from a Catholic school. This is not just a big deal because of the number of people involved, but also because it's part of a bigger problem in the area.

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Nigeria's School Crisis: A Growing Wave of Abductions

November 22, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorou

health

Nigeria's Home Births: A Closer Look at Rural and Urban Differences

November 22, 2025

Nigeria faces serious challenges with high maternal and newborn death rates. One big reason is that many women give birth at home instead of in hospitals. This happens more in rural areas than in cities. The lack of skilled help and quick access to medical care in emergencies makes home births risky

politics

U. S. Eyes Tough Measures to Safeguard Nigerian Christians

November 21, 2025

The United States is exploring ways to push Nigeria into taking stronger steps to protect its Christian communities. This includes potential sanctions and increased military cooperation. A top U. S. official recently shared this plan with lawmakers, highlighting concerns over religious freedom in Ni

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Trump's Aid Cuts: A Silent Killer of Nigerian Christians

November 17, 2025

Nigerian Christians face a significant threat, but it's not just from jihadist groups. The current U. S. administration's aid cuts are causing more harm than the terrorists. If the goal is to protect Nigerian Christians, restoring aid might be more effective than military intervention. The situatio

religion

Nigeria's Hidden Struggles: More Than Just Religion

November 12, 2025

Nigeria is facing serious problems, and it's not just about religion. The country, which is home to over 230 million people, is dealing with a mix of ethnic, political, economic, and agricultural issues. Recently, there's been a lot of talk about Christians being persecuted, but the situation is muc

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Vaccine Views: What Do People in Northern Nigeria Think About Mpox Shots?

November 11, 2025

In northern Nigeria, especially in the city of Kano, people's thoughts and feelings about the mpox vaccine are not well understood. A recent study tried to change that by looking at how aware people are about mpox, how much they think they are at risk, and whether they would get the vaccine. The st

politics

Trump's Sudden Focus on Nigeria's Christians

November 4, 2025

Trump's attention was grabbed by a news segment on Fox News about Christians being targeted in Nigeria. This sparked a quick reaction from him, leading to a series of posts on Truth Social. He claimed that Christianity was facing a serious threat in Nigeria and that radical Islamists were responsibl