Nigeria

Nearly 300 children rescued from Nigerian kidnappers

The mass abduction took place as part of an attempt to extort $690,000 in ransom money. The kidnappers had threatened to kill the children if they were not paid.

The silence of the pro-Palestinian groupies

The wholesale slaughter of Christians does not interest wokes whose mind is already made up. In America and the West, not one protest.Op-ed.

At least 140 Christians killed in Nigeria Christmas massacre

Muslim shepherds accused of carrying out 3-day massacre in over 20 Christian villages in Nigeria's Plateau state.

When defenders of Gaza terrorists and French rioters are silent

The defenders of Gaza and French revolts are silent on massacres of Christians - or blame them on climate change. Op-ed.

Biden is guilty of ignoring the massacres of Christians

If horrific Islamist massacres of Christians are subject to Democrat word laundering, what can Israel expect? Op-ed.

From Nigeria to Kyiv to a Hillel in Berlin

The long, strange journey for two students fleeing the Ukraine war.

More than 100 killed in Nigerian oil refinery blast

Scores of women and children were 'burnt beyond recognition' when an illegal oil refining exploded overnight.

Nigeria destroys 1 million COVID doses with short shelf life

Nigeria destroys more than one million doses of expired AstraZeneca shots.

'The Omicron is mild, banning travel because of it is apartheid'

'No deaths, no hospitalizations'. Nigeria excoriates travel restrictions imposed by Western countries on Africa over Omicron variant.

At least 100 people missing in highrise collapse in Nigeria

Luxury residential highrise under construction in Lagos collapses, trapping construction workers under a pile of rubble.

Jewish filmmaker recounts his harrowing arrest in Nigeria

Jewish activist Rudy Rochman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the dangerous 3 weeks he and two other filmmakers spent in jail in Nigeria.

Nigerian Jewish leader arrested with three Israelis released

Leader of Igbo Jewish community had been jailed for 30 days without charges after being arrested with filmmakers she had been assisting.

Jihad murder is having a successful trial run in Nigeria

All the news that’s fit to print? Ignored by the media, the 43.000 Christians killed by Jihad in Africa are not deemed newsworthy. Op-ed..

Three Israelis arrested in Nigeria arrive in Israel

Three Israeli filmmakers arrested in Nigeria arrive in Israel after being released thanks to help from the Embassy.

Jewish filmmakers remain locked up in Nigeria

The activists' families believe the trio were arrested on suspicion of supporting local separatists. No charges have been filed in the case.

Israeli filmmakers arrested in Nigeria while filming documentary

Film crew being detained includes well known pro-Israel social media influencer Rudy Rochman.

Africa's largest city gets its first rabbi

Rabbi Mendy and Mazal Sternbach to establish a Chabad center in Lagos, Nigeria, a city with a population of 17.5 million

Nigeria: Soldiers destroy 6 synagogues

2 members of Igbo community arrested 'for wearing kippot and and Jewish star' as 50 killed in clashes over police brutality.

Nigeria: US hostage rescued in dramatic military operation

An American citizen who was abducted last week in Niger has been rescued during a high-risk U.S. military raid in neighboring Nigeria

Nigerian Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama tests positive for COVID-19, will enter isolation in health facility.

Nigerian woman delivers baby aboard Emirates Airline

Stranded Nigerian returning from United Arab Emirates delivers baby boy aboard Emirates Airline plane.

Israel Allies caucuses launched in three African countries

Israel Allies Foundation initiates parliamentary caucuses in Nigeria, DRC and Congo Brazzaville.

The African Islamic State from the ocean to Sudan

ISIS is murdering Christians in Nigeria - but it wants you next

Black Slavery exists today in Muslim-dominated African nations

65 dead in Islamic terror attack in Nigeria

ISIS-linked Islamic terror group suspected in massacre of 65 people in Nigeria. Terrorists gunned down victims as they left funeral.

An inside look at Nigeria's Jewish community

Jewish community reveals how they pray, observe Shabbat and Kashrut in Nigeria, their dream of Zion.

Crypto-Jews face genocide in Nigeria, separatist leader warns

Members of Nigeria's Igbo minority who claim Jewish heritage are being systematically wiped out by Islamic groups, separatist leader warns.

Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu resurfaces in Jerusalem

“I owe my survival to Israel,” says separatist Nigerian leader after fleeing to Jerusalem.

Bar Ilan's first Nigerian student aims to reduce poverty at home

Bar-Ilan University's first Nigerian international MBA student launches business venture aimed at alleviating poverty in Africa.

What would life for Jews be like if Israel was ruled by Muslims?

Nigerian army rescues 76 kidnapped schoolgirls

Nigerian military rescues 76 schoolgirls out of 90 who were kidnapped by the Boko Haram terrorist group.

Israeli kidnapped for ransom in Nigeria released

Israeli citizen working in Nigeria kidnapped by armed persons, his personal driver killed during gunfight.

Boko Haram refugees get Israeli-funded soccer league

Israel’s envoy to Nigeria funds refugee children’s soccer league with Independence Day fund.

Boko Haram releases 82 kidnapped schoolgirls

Nigeria negotiates the release of 82 of more than 200 schoolgirls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014.

100 killed as Nigerian air force mistakenly bombs refugee camp

20 Red Cross workers among dead as air force jet on mission against Boko Haram accidentally bombs refugee camp in northeastern Nigeria.

Nigeria reportedly nixes Israel-Africa summit

Tense ties between Israel and Nigeria could undermine conference with 15 West African nations.

US State Department sought to buy from Clinton donor

Just a few weeks after Hillary Clinton stepped down as Secretary of State, the State Department made overtures to one of her largest donors.

'Africa’s future depends on Israel'

Christian African leaders met and planned with Natan Sharansky over the Jewish Agency's work on the continent.

Nigeria arrests members of the 'Avengers'

A new mysterious militant group is rising to prominence, inflicting huge damage on world oil infrastructure. Will new arrests provide clues?

Chabad rabbi building '1st mikvah in West Africa' in Nigeria

Chabad rabbi and Israeli company join forces to build ritual bath for Nigerian capital's growing Israeli Jewish community.

Jews in Nigeria celebrate a special Passover

Unique partnership enables six massive seders around the African nation for the first time ever, with rabbis flown in from the US.

Watch: Hassidim watch 'Fiddler on the Roof' for the first time

45 years since iconic movie first released, Jew in the City website asks real-life hassidic Jews what they think.

Nigeria: At least 65 dead in Islamist attack

Boko Haram bomb targets the community of Dalori, in northeastern Nigeria.

Nigerian gas explosion kills over 100

Truck bearing butane cooking gas explodes near industrial gas plant on Christmas Eve.

Boko Haram terror forces 1 million children out of school

UNICEF report reveals ongoing Boko Haram insurgency has closed thousands of schools in Nigeria and neighboring states.

World's deadliest terror group? It isn't ISIS

Boko Haram in Nigeria outpaces Islamic State 6,644 murders to 6,073, reveals new report.

Israeli Citizen Killed in Nigeria

Israeli man shot dead by assailants in failed abduction attempt. His identity has not yet been released.

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Nigeria's 'Igbo Jews' Returning to Their Roots

Could 30 million Nigerians have Jewish roots? Remy Ilona, a leader of Nigeria's Igbo 'Benei-Yisrael', says yes - and they're returning.

NY Court Sentences Al Qaeda Sympathizer to 22 Years in Jail

A Nigerian national was sentenced to 22 years in prison for helping Al Qaeda by a New York court.

African Jihadists Bomb Nigeria Church During Sunday Prayers

Unclaimed suicide bombing reminiscent of Boko Haram kills five, including priest, mother and her two children.

African Jihadists Gun Down 80 Muslims at Prayer

ISIS's Boko Haram strikes mosques in remote Nigerian town murdering praying Muslims, as Ramadan jihad heats up.

The West's "Ardent" Feminists Abandon Women to the Caliph

Nigerian Army Rescues 200 Girls from Boko Haram

Nigeria's army rescues 200 girls and 93 women during a military operation against Boko Haram Islamists.

Israel's Top Ally in Africa Loses in Elections

Goodluck Jonathan, who revolutionized Israel ties, replaced by Muhammadu Buhari, Muslim former military ruler thought to have Islamist bent.

ISIS Accepts Boko Haram Pledge of Allegiance

'Caliphate expands to West Africa,' ISIS spokesperson says in recording, after Nigerian terrorist group vows loyalty.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to ISIS

Leader of Nigerian terrorist group, Abubakak Shekau, pledges allegiance to 'Islamic State' in new recording.

Nigerian Islamists Follow ISIS Fad, Burn Civilians Alive

After ISIS burns Jordanian pilot to death on camera, Boko Haram terrorists use their methods in massacring 90 civilians in Cameroon.

PA Blasts Nigeria for Abstaining at UN

Palestinian Authority says Nigeria's abstention during a UN vote on Palestinian statehood as a "big disappointment".

Double Female Suicide Bombers Murder Over 60 in Kenya

Crowded market in Maiduguri targeted by teenage Muslim girls with bombs, detonating one after the other.