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Only 2 of 95 defendants convicted in Muslim mob killings of Copts

Christian leaders suspect Muslim fanatics of fatal arson attack.

What you can do to help persecuted Christians in Nigeria

New twist on an old scam tempts Christians to accept millions from a Muslim convert

Church growth and credibility in danger because of scam

Shari'ah law divides leaders

"500,000 people uprooted, thousands dead in violence"

Political and religious leaders clash in Nigeria over the increased use of Islamic law

Okogie’s offer is a protest against Nigeria’s Islamic Shari‘ah law.

The adoption of Islamic law in northern Nigeria has ignited conflict between Christians and Muslims

Some report that violence since mid-October has left more than 200 dead.

Leaders condemn the use of religion as a tool for violence

Christian families devastated since Shari'ah law adopted