Goodluck Jonathan
Historians to discuss Joseph Smith’s polyandrous children, Mormons on YouTube, and Winston Churchill’s investigation of the LDS Church
By Jana Riess — May 3, 2016
Did Joseph Smith have a child with a woman who was married to another man? Why did Winston Churchill launch an investigation of the LDS Church in England? And other highlights from this year's Mormon History Association conference.
Can a Muslim president defeat Boko Haram? Nigerians are betting on it
By Fredrick Nzwili — April 1, 2015
(RNS) Nigerians, both Christian and Muslim, hope their new president is better-suited to battle Boko Haram insurgents, despite being a Muslim himself.
Nigerian Christians may back a Muslim candidate in upcoming presidential elections
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 24, 2015
(RNS) Some Nigerians fear that another term for Goodluck Jonathan would mean the emergence of more Muslim extremist groups in addition to Boko Haram. And they are willing to pin their hopes on a Muslim candidate.
Amid criticism, Nigeria postpones presidential election, citing ongoing violence by Boko Haram
By Fredrick Nzwili — February 9, 2015
(RNS) Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan has been sharply criticized for his management of the Boko Haram crisis and some Western leaders suggested the postponement was a last-ditch effort to shore up his vote.
Christian leaders urge dialogue with Nigeria’s violent Boko Haram
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 19, 2014
(RNS) While attacks on Christians ignite violent reprisals in the Central African Republic, Christian leaders in Nigeria continue to insist on a path of dialogue and nonviolence with Boko Haram, the Islamic militant group.
Nigeria’s religious leaders welcome controversial anti-gay law
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 16, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria welcomed a controversial law that bans same-sex marriages and imposes a 14-year jail term for homosexual relations.
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