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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bishop's village attacked, 20 slain after recent testimony to Congress on Christian persecution
FIRST ON FOX: A Nigerian bishop has been threatened and his home village murderously attacked after he appealed to lawmakers at a March congressional hearing for the killing of Christians to stop. Bishop Wilfred Anagbe told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview this week that after he went to Washington to testify, four fatal attacks in 10 days by "terrorist Jihadists" had happened in his diocese, the area he is responsible for. Nigeria is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian, according to NGO Open Doors International's 2025 World Watch List (WWL). Of the 4,476 Christians killed worldwide in WWL's latest reporting period, 3,100 of those who died – 69% – were in Nigeria. Fears Remain This Easter That Christians In Nigeria Are Being 'Wiped Out' By Muslim Extremists Open Doors U.K., added in a statement, "Jihadist violence continues to escalate in Nigeria, and Christians are at particular risk from targeted attacks by Islamic militant groups, including Fulani militants, Boko Haram and ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province)." One leader of one of the biggest churches in Africa's most populous nation, using the pseudonym "Pastor Winyadebi" because he's worried about his safety, told Fox News Digital. "It has been attacks upon attacks, religious violence. And we say this because the communities that are attacked are Christian communities." Read On The Fox News App "What they (Islamist militants) want is to be sure that Islam [takes] over every part of these places. … And so they're doing everything to make sure that Christianity is brought down and Islam is [the] established No. 1. They want to make sure that Sharia law (strict Islamic law) has taken over Nigeria," he said. Anagbe's Makurdi Diocese in north-central Nigeria is almost exclusively Christian. But the constant and escalating attacks by Islamist Fulani militants led him to testify at a congressional hearing in March. In April, several foreign embassies in Abuja, Nigeria, warned the bishop of credible high-level official threats: that he would be detained upon arrival in Nigeria from the U.S. and that "something might happen to him." This led to Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Anagbe's congressional host and chair of the House Africa Subcommittee, to write in a statement: "I am appalled by reports that Bishop Wilfred Anagbe and Father Remigius Ihyula (who testified alongside Bishop Anagbe) are facing threats—allegedly from Nigerian government sources and affiliated organizations—because of the Bishop's testimony before Congress detailing violence in Nigeria's Benue State. They reflect a troubling pattern of retaliation linked to testimony before Congress on religious freedom abuses in Nigeria." Christians Increasingly Persecuted Worldwide As 'Modern And Historical Factors Converge' The U.S. Mission in Nigeria on April 10 posted on X calling for the bishop's "right to speak freely without fear of retribution or retaliation," declaring that intimidation and threats had been made "because of their March 12 testimony." Then the attacks, larger and more frequent than before, started, with four attacks between May 23 and June 1. Anagbe told Fox News Digital that "what has been happening in my village and diocese is nothing short of terror attacks on innocent villagers in order to seize their lands and occupy." "On the 23rd [of] May, one of my priests, Father Solomon Atongo, was shot in the leg by these terrorists and almost lost his life. On the 25th of May, my village, Aondona, was attacked for hours, leaving over 20 people dead, scores injured and thousands now displaced and living in makeshift camps," he said. "On the 1st of June, terror was unleashed on Naka town, with many killed and displaced," Anagbe continued. "This attack was so intense that even those earlier displaced and taking refuge in a nearby school were not spared. All over Nigeria, these terrorists are going about on a jihad and conquering territories and renaming them accordingly." "I have been speaking about this genocide for some years now, but whereas in the past some others saw my advocacy with the political lens, today almost everyone in Nigeria has seen the truth for what it is, especially after my testimony in the U.S. Congress." The bishop ended the interview with a plea: "The world has a lot to do. First of all, the world must learn from past mistakes, the Holocaust and most recently the Rwandan genocide. In both cases, the world hid its face in the sand like an ostrich. If the world does not rise up now to put a stop to the atrocities orchestrated in the name of being politically correct, it may wake up one day to casualties that make the Rwandan genocide a child's play. Keeping quiet would be to promote the genocide or ethnic cleansing in Nigeria." While the Nigerian government did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment, the Catholic Herald reported that the Nigerian Foreign Ministry had contacted the U.S. regarding the bishop's testimony, noting that "any reports of threats or intimidation against religious leaders would be investigated and appropriate actions would be taken."Original article source: Bishop's village attacked, 20 slain after recent testimony to Congress on Christian persecution
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
11 inmates escape New Orleans jail, considered "armed and dangerous"
Eleven inmates considered "armed and dangerous" escaped a New Orleans jail Friday morning, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office said. The inmates were discovered missing during a routine headcount conducted at 8:30 a.m. at the Orleans Parish Jail, according to the sheriff's office. CBS affiliate WWL reported that the Louisiana State Police had apprehended one of the inmates during a widening manhunt across New Orleans. "A search for the individuals is currently underway, OPSO is working with local and state law enforcement agencies on the search to return them to custody," the Orleans Parish Sheriff's office said in a statement. The Orleans Parish Jail is currently on lockdown. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates. Texas mom accused of buying ammunition for son who officials say planned school attack GOP budget package fails to clear key House committee Web exclusive: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton uses current AI models
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
East Longmeadow High School 2nd annual Unified Games Day
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWL) – On the grounds of East Longmeadow High School, unified sports brought students of all abilities together. This event saw nearly 70 middle and high school students from across the area. It provided them with a chance to celebrate and support one another. It was a day of fun and camaraderie at East Longmeadow High School as students from four different school districts came together for the 2nd annual Unified Games Day. 'It feels good,' said 9th-grade East Longmeadow High School student, Ronan Shaw. 'It's really awesome, it's like wicked awesome,' added 9th-grade East Longmeadow High School student Abby Pelletiar. Out on the school's field and track, students with and without disabilities got to play and compete alongside each other in a series of sports and games. They got to take part in a 100-meter dash, whether it be through walking, running, or riding bikes. Other events included an obstacle course and hurdles, a relay race, and a long jump. Organizers say this is not only a fun event but also provides a platform for students to inspire inclusive leadership and form meaningful connections. 'It's definitely about making friends and connections and just finding commonalities between people that you may not have known. You have commonalities with,' said PE Teacher at East Longmeadow High School, Mackenzie Paolini. For 9th grader Abby, making new friends and playing sports is what the day was all about. 'I did the parachutes and Hoola hoops, it was like so awesome,' said Pelletiar. 11th-grade East Longmeadow High School student, Emma Roffe volunteered her time to make sure students with or without disabilities had a great time. 'It's amazing. I love all these kids so much. They become so small. We come so close over the past couple of months. So, you know, I'm just so excited to be here supporting them,' said Roffe. And the impact goes beyond just one day, this event serves as a reminder of the importance of inclusion and acceptance in our communities. And at the end of the event, these athletes ran through a tunnel and received a medal from Special Olympics. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
15+ things to do for Easter weekend in New Orleans
New Orleans has plenty of things to do for Easter weekend, from parades to crawfish boils to 4/20 mashups. Here are some of your best bets this weekend. Parades 👒 The Historic French Quarter Easter Parade starts at 9:45am at Antoine's and travels to St. Louis Cathedral. It focuses on mule-drawn carriages and convertibles. (Details) 💐 The 40th annual French Quarter Easter Parade rolls at 1pm Sunday. This was previously the Chris Owens parade. (Route) The route for the French Quarter parade was changed this year to avoid Bourbon Street amid enhanced security measures after the terrorist attack, WWL reports. 🎉 The 24th annual Gay Easter Parade rolls at 4:30pm through the Quarter. (Route) 🦞 Crawfish boils Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar in Metairie on Friday. Port Orleans Brewing Co. on Friday and Saturday. Buggin' Out Boils is at Miel Brewery all weekend. Pigeon Caterers has grab-and-go crawfish on Friday. The Basin in Lakeview on Friday. Church pilgrimage and other Easter events ✝ The Nine Church Walk starts at 8am Friday at St. Stephen's Church. Parishioners will walk about 5 miles during the Uptown pilgrimage. (Details) 🐇 The NOLA Bunarchy bar hop starts at 6pm Saturday in the Marigny. (Details) 🪺 Join the grown-up egg hunt Saturday at Port Orleans Brewery. (Details) 🏆 Compete in the annual hat contest at 11am Sunday at the Omni Royal Orleans grand ballroom. (Details) 📸 The Easter bunny is at Lakeside Shopping Center for photos. He's at the Audubon Aquarium too. 🚗 Lakeshore Drive changes The Orleans Levee District is rolling out traffic restrictions and security checkpoints this weekend at the popular Easter weekend destination. The 5-mile stretch from Seabrook Bridge to West End Boulevard will only be open to eastbound traffic, authorities say. They'll also be using boats, helicopters and drones to help patrol. Authorities will be checking for speed, noise, window tint, seatbelt use and license plate violations, according to a statement. 4/20 events 🚬 The Broadside has The Iguanas and a free showing of Cheech and Chong's "Up in Smoke." The fun starts at 4:20pm Sunday, naturally. (Details) Other things to do 🏃🏽♀️ The Crescent City Classic is Saturday and is one of the oldest 10ks in the country. (Details) 🐴 Celebrate Earth Day at Bayou Fest at the Sankofa wetland park and nature trail. It will have free horseback riding, kayaking and fishing. (Details)
CBS News
12-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Sheba Turk
Sheba Turk is an anchor on KCAL News. She joined the team in 2023. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Turk has a strong background in journalism, beginning her career at WWL (CBS New Orleans), where she held various roles. She started in the news business out of college, initially working behind the scenes as an associate producer before transitioning to her first on-air role as a traffic reporter. Subsequently, she advanced to become a reporter for WWL's morning show, ultimately securing a position on the anchor desk. While at WWL, she also gained experience hosting the local entertainment show The 504 for five years. She began her college studies at NYU and ultimately earned an English degree from the University of New Orleans.
