49 m. ago Alleged Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump

The clarification comes after United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians. The post Alleged Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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64 m. ago ‘Christian genocide:’ Nicki Minaj praises Trump for designating Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’

“No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other. 

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4 h. ago “Trump’s Designation Of Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Not Reflection Of Situation On Ground” – Tinubu Government Responds

The Federal Government has responded to the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump of the United States. In December 2020, the U.S. Department of State had designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). On Friday, Trump took a similar step, claiming that Christianity was facing existential […] The post “Trump’s Designation Of Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Not Reflection Of Situation On Ground” – Tinubu Government Responds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago REWIND: Trump’s govt designated Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’ in 2020

The term 'Country of Particular Concern' (CPC) is a designation applied by the U.S. Secretary of State under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.

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11 h. ago Presidency Mum As Trump Insists Christianity Facing Existential Threats In Nigeria

The Presidency has yet to respond to the decision by the US President Donald Trump to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over what he described as persistent “Christian genocide” in parts of the country. Trump, who announced the decision in a post on his Truth Social account on Friday, said the move […]

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15 h. ago Christian Genocide: U.S. President Trump Finally Makes Nigeria “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN”

United States President, Donald Trump has reacted to Christian massacre in Nigeria, ordering the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the incidents. Announcing this on a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump stated that Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria, adding that thousands of Christians are being killed, with radical Islamists claimed to be […] The post Christian Genocide: U.S. President Trump Finally Makes Nigeria “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Killings Of Christians

The US president added that the United States “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening”. The post Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Killings Of Christians appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern,’ Says Killing Of Christians Mass Slaughter

The US president added that the United States “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening”. The post Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern,’ Says Killing Of Christians Mass Slaughter appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago BREAKING: Trump Redesignates Nigeria as ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Christian Genocide Claims

United States President, Donald Trump, has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over what he described as ongoing “Christian genocide” in parts of the country. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social page on Friday, saying the U.S. “must stand firmly for religious freedom and against the persecution of Christians anywhere […]

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18 h. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Trump designates Nigeria as country of particular concern

In a statement on Truth Social on Friday, Trump claimed thousands of Christians have been killed by radical Islamist groups and

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9 d. ago Christian Youths Coalition Faults Presidential Aide Over Genocide, Killings Denial In Nigeria

A coalition of Christian youth organisations has condemned the statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, following his meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja, which denied genocide against Christians in Nigeria. The coalition, comprising the Odua Youths Democrats Congress, Middle Belt […]

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1 week ago Kukah Opposes Planned Designation Of Nigeria A ‘Country Of Concern’

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the international community not to designate Nigeria a “Country of Concern.” According to Kukah, while the nation faces a severe religious freedom and security crisis, such a move would undermine fragile progress and harm dialogue with the current government. Bishop Kukah’s statements […]

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1 week ago Terrorism: Why Nigeria should not be designated country of concern —Bishop Kukah

•Says Obama administration slowed down fight against Boko Haram under Jonathan•Designation will hurt Nigeria more, he says The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, has called on world leaders not to designate Nigeria as a country of concern on terrorism. Bashop Kukah, who stated this in a presentation he made

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1 week ago Kukah Urges International Community Not To Designate Nigeria ‘Country Of Concern’

The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the international community against designating Nigeria as a “Country of Concern”, saying that while the nation faces a severe crisis of religious freedom and security, such a move would undermine fragile progress achieved by the current government. Bishop Kukah’s statement came during the […]

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1 week ago CAN Accuses Presidency Of Distortion, Reaffirms ‘Christian Genocide’ Claim

A meeting intended to foster dialogue between the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Presidency has resulted into a public dispute, with CAN condemning the presidency over what it called a “completely false” and “grossly unfair” portrayal of its position on the killings of Christians in the country. CAN accused the Presidency of twisting […]

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2 w. ago Trump Adviser Dismisses Claims Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria

His remarks follow mounting calls from U.S. lawmakers urging Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian persecution. The post Trump Adviser Dismisses Claims Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Baptist Ministers, Islamic Council Disagree On Alleged Persecution Of Christians

The 65th annual ministers’ conference of the Baptist Theological Seminary, Kaduna has insisted that Christians in Nigeria face persecution in various forms, and has appealed to the United States government not to place the country on its Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) list. They made the appeal in a communique issued at the end of […]

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3 w. ago Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has kicked against a Bill by the United States Senate, alleging the killing of Christians in Nigeria and rejected moves to designate it as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC).” The House, while condemning all forms of violence and persecution against any person or group on the […] The post Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐬 R𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞’𝐬 Claim Of ‘G𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞’ A𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 Nigerian 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬

The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a claim by the United States Senate describing the country’s security challenges as a ‘genocide against Christians’ or state-sponsored persecution. The lawmakers, on Wednesday, also took steps to stop the US proposed law to require the her Secretary of State to designate Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ […]

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3 w. ago ‘Country of particular concern’: Reps reject US Senate’s designation of Nigeria

Tribune Online ‘Country of particular concern’: Reps reject US Senate’s designation of Nigeria "The House is mindful of Nigeria’s longstanding partnership with the United States on counter-terrorism, human rights... ‘Country of particular concern’: Reps reject US Senate’s designation of Nigeria Tribune Online

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