This Week in Nigeria TWIN Sunday 27 March – Saturday 2 April 2016 Sunday Nigerian Christians joined their counterparts across the world to mark the Easter Sunday symbolising the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The Nigerian Army announced the abduction of one of its senior officer, Col. Samaila Inusa, serving at the Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, …

Catholic priest in charge of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ukana, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Aniako Celestine has been abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen, Saturday evening. The development may have been generating tension in the area as the priest is yet to be released. The priest was said to have been on his way back from …

The police in Ogun State have uncovered a ritualists’ den in Iyana-Ilogbo axis of Sango-Ota area of the state. The discovery came after a tip off from a member of the community. Meanwhile, two suspected persons have also been arrested in connection with the development early Saturday. According to Lagos- based radio station, Rhythms 93.7FM, the den was discovered within …