3 h. ago “No Genocide In Nigeria” – CAN Declares, Days After Tinubu Met Christian Leaders In Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted recent allegations of a Christian genocide in the country, calling them exaggerated narratives being pushed by foreign interests. The controversy began after American comedian Bill Maher claimed that Christians were being systematically targeted and killed in Nigeria. Maher claimed that Islamist groups had burned down churches and […] The post “No Genocide In Nigeria” – CAN Declares, Days After Tinubu Met Christian Leaders In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Debunking ‘genocide’ frenzy by Ted Cruz, Bill Maher, Van Jones, et al

By Sunday Dare These three above are piling on false narratives, orchestrating wild allegations about unproven ongoing “genocide” in Nigeria. We disagree. Nigeria must reject this attempt to robe it with a garment that is not hers. Nigeria’s elected President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was forged in the crucible of religious tolerance and understanding, that of […] The post Debunking ‘genocide’ frenzy by Ted Cruz, Bill Maher, Van Jones, et al appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Alleged Genocide: US Lawmaker Urges Trump To Designate Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’

  A United States congressman, Rep. Riley M. Moore, has called on President Donald Trump to immediately redesignate Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern (CPC)’ over what he described as the “systematic persecution and slaughter” of Christians in the country. In a letter dated October 6, 2025, and addressed to Secretary of State Marco […]

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28 h. ago Nigeria’s security crisis affects Muslims, Christians —Senators

Tribune Online Nigeria’s security crisis affects Muslims, Christians —Senators Cruz, in a post on his X handle, claimed that Christians in Nigeria were facing systematic persecution. Nigeria’s security crisis affects Muslims, Christians —Senators Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Minister Nnaji Debunks Reports Of Certificate Forgery, Fingers Enugu Governor As Architect

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, has denied allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him by a Nigerian news platform, lamenting the blitz the trending news has caused to his reputation. Nnaji told a press conference in Abuja on Monday that the allegation was politically motivated and well-crafted by the Enugu State […]

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43 h. ago Tinubu’s Aide Refutes Claims Of ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims by US Senator Ted Cruz, television host Bill Maher, and political commentator Van Jones that Nigeria was experiencing a “Christian genocide.” In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, titled “Debunking the Genocide Frenzy […]

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45 h. ago No Christian genocide in Nigeria – Sunday Dare tells Ted Cruz, Bill Maher

By John Ogunsemore The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has refuted claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria made by United States senator, Ted Cruz, television host, Bill Maher, and political commentator, Van Jones. In a post on his X handle on Friday, Cruz alleged that Christians were facing […] The post No Christian genocide in Nigeria – Sunday Dare tells Ted Cruz, Bill Maher appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Arewa Think Tank responds to US senator over religious violence comments

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT), has challenged a United States senator, Ted Cruz, over a move to sanction Nigerian leaders over alleged religious violence claims in the country. The lawmaker wrote on his X, “Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act would target these officials with powerful sanctions and other tools. […] The post Arewa Think Tank responds to US senator over religious violence comments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: I’m not planning to step down – Atiku debunks viral report

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has debunked a news report claiming he was considering stepping down for a younger aspirant in the race for the 2027 presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe made the clarification in a Thursday statement. Earlier on Thursday, reports circulated that […] The post 2027: I’m not planning to step down – Atiku debunks viral report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘I’m still committed to PDP’: Katung dismisses defection rumour

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has debunked rumours circulating on social media about his alleged defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by his media office and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, […] The post ‘I’m still committed to PDP’: Katung dismisses defection rumour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘I’m still committed to PDP,’ Senator Katung debunks defection rumour

Tribune Online ‘I’m still committed to PDP,’ Senator Katung debunks defection rumour Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents the people of Kaduna South Senatorial District, has debunked rumours circulating on social media about his alleged defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). ‘I’m still committed to PDP,’ Senator Katung debunks defection rumour Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Time for Africa’s christians to oppose Israel’s genocide and occupation

Christian Zionism distorts scripture to justify Israel’s occupation of Palestine, betraying Jesus’ teachings of universal love and justice, writes Reverend read more Time for Africa’s christians to oppose Israel’s genocide and occupation

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7 d. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Arrest Fake Policemen With 2 Vans Loaded With Cannabis In Taraba

  In continuation of the ongoing operations across Taraba State code-named Operation Lafiya Nakowa, aimed at flushing out bandits and other criminal elements, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in conjunction with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have two fake police officers with van-loads of cannabis. […]

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8 d. ago British diplomat dismisses reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Tribune Online British diplomat dismisses reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria THE Federal Government’s rebuttal of reports of genocide against Christians in the country received a boost on Monday as former British diplomat Mr David Roberts dismissed the report as false. Roberts, who served as a director of the British Council in Abuja for several years, stated that the country’s security challenges had been exaggerated by […] British diplomat dismisses reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Allegations of genocide against Christians false, divisive – FG

The Federal Government has dismissed allegations that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians as false, baseless, divisive and a misrepresentation of Nigeria’s security challenges. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said portraying insecurity as a deliberate attack on a single religious group oversimplifies the complex realities of […] The post Allegations of genocide against Christians false, divisive – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigeria False, Divisive – FG

The Federal Government said that portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is a gross misrepresentation of reality. The post Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigeria False, Divisive – FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Federal Government Refutes Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigeria

The Federal Government has firmly denied recent allegations circulating on some international platforms and social media channels, which claimed that terrorist groups in Nigeria were carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians. In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, said the government described […]

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9 d. ago FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Tribune Online FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria The Federal Government has refuted allegations by some international platforms and online commentators that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians... FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria Tribune Online

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1 week ago Zion Prayer Movement Outreach debunks attack on Evang Ebuka Obi

The Sun The Zion Prayer Movement Outreach has raised the alarm over a YouTube video, which claimed that the Spiritual Director of the prayer movement, Evangelist Ebuka Obi, was attacked by gunmen during a recent commissioning of a free hospital for the general public in Aguleri, Anambra State, describing the content of the video as […] The post Zion Prayer Movement Outreach debunks attack on Evang Ebuka Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Council Debunks Speculations On Revised Education Curriculum

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has debunked speculations and misinformation surrounding the newly revised Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC), stressing that only authentic information issued by the council should be relied upon. In a notice signed by its executive secretary, Prof. Salisu Shehu, the council explained that […]

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