Nigeria

Extremists in Nigeria have been carrying out almost daily attacks on communities across the ethnic, religious and political spectrum.

Christians have been in the direct line of fire, with more than 100 killed since the turn of the year alone. But despite their fear, they have refused to give in to demands to leave or face the consequences.

On these pages, we reveal the strength of faith under fire of Nigeria's faithful.

	Video: Searching for dialogue in Nigeria Amid extremist attacks on the faithful, bishops in Nigeria have made inter-faith dialogue initiatives a key priority. Watch our video to find out more.
	Killed on Christmas Day On Christmas Day 2011, terrorists bombed St Theresa's Catholic Church in Madalla in Central Nigeria, killing 44 – many of them young children – and injuring 81. Read more about the tragedy.
	A faithful under fire In recent months, terrorist attacks have become commonplace in Nigeria, with Christians regularly the target of extremists. Find out more about the suffering Christians endure.
	In depth: Nigeria Country Profile Expert analysis of the plight of Christians in Nigeria – where extremists have stepped up a campaign of terror.
	Your help for Christians in Nigeria The people of Nigeria have suffered greatly in an upsurge of extremist violence. But your generosity continues to help strengthen their faith. Find out about the projects you have enabled us to support.
	Please pray for Nigeria Please join us in praying for an end to extremist violence and persecution of Christians and all communities in Nigeria.
	Add your prayer for Nigeria to our Night of Witness Prayer Wall At our Night of Witness at Westminster Cathedral on Thursday 17th May, we will be displaying all your prayers for suffering Christians in Nigeria and around the world. Please send us your prayers and messages of solidarity!