- Christianity in Niger State
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Christianity is a major population in Nigerian Niger State, where Sharia is valid. Nine churches in Kontagora were set ablaze in 2006.[1] Minna has a Living Faith Church, a Grace Baptist Church, Victory Christian Church and The Apostolic Church. The Church of Christ in Nigeria is present in the state. [2] A bomb attack allegedly by Boko Haram killed three persons in All Christian-Fellowship Mission in Suleja, Niger State on July 10, 2011. [3] [4] Muslim Rights Concern has condemned this. [5] Churches in Minna and Gwada have been burned, too. [6] Faith Mission Church is present in the state. A Roman Catholic Diocese of Minna has its seat in the state and decidely is a minority within its area. [7] Evangelical Church Winning All is present in Madalla. [8] The Evangelical Missionary Society used to be active in the area of Niger State.
See also
- Christianity in Kano State
- Christianity in Sokoto State
- Christianity in Borno State
- Christianity in Jigawa State
- Christianity in Kaduna State
- Christianity in Katsina State
- Christianity in Kebbi State
- Christianity in Kwara State
- Christianity in Ogun State
- Christianity in Adamawa State
- Christianity in Osun State
- Christianity in Yobe State
- Nigerian sectarian violence
References
- ^ http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/nigeria/2006/newsarticle_4227.html
- ^ http://www.reformiert-online.net/adressen/detail.php?id=1432&lg=de
- ^ http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2011/s11070060.htm
- ^ http://www.cnsng.org/viewnews.php?tabnews=209
- ^ http://nationaldailyngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6341:stop-bombing-churches-muslim-group-tells-boko-haram&catid=98:nationwide&Itemid=484
- ^ http://www.africafiles.org/article.asp?ID=20617
- ^ http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,,IRBC,,NGA,3df4be7ce,0.html
- ^ http://au.christiantoday.com/article/nigeria-another-church-in-suleja-targeted-by-bomb-attack/11541.htm
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