Philippine troops kill 9 suspected Muslim militants, including 2 accused of Mass bombing

Philippine troops killed nine suspected Muslim militants in the volatile south, including two key suspects in a bomb attack last month that left four Christian worshippers dead, the army said on Saturday. Four army scout rangers were slightly wounded in Thursday’s operation against the Dawlah Islamiyah, a small outfit aligned with Islamic State, in the … Read more

Tinubu appoints new board for Christian Pilgrims Commission

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following nine Nigerians to serve on the board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC): The appointees are: 1. Colonel Aloche Adole — Chairman 2. Dr. Stephen Adegbite — Secretary 3. Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola — Member, South West 4. Clement Alobu Nweke — Member, South East … Read more

16 Killed In Attack In Nigeria Plateau: Army

16 people were killed in an attack in Nigeria’s north-central state of Plateau on Monday. In Plateau, clashes between herders and farmers are common. Updated: December 25, 2023 6:45 AM IST By Joy Pillai 16 Killed In Attack In Nigeria’s Plateau: Army | Photo: X (representative Image) Plateau: At least 16 people were killed in … Read more

China’s Christian groups told to ensure ‘strict’ oversight of religion as Communist Party controls tighten

The National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China and the China Christian Council run state-approved churches and carry out pastoral work. They aim also to address the needs of faith within a socialist society, by balancing religious belief with allegiance to the party and country. Wang Huning (centre) is … Read more