58 h. ago I didn’t say Christians are not persecuted in Nigeria — Bishop Kukah

Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has denied claims that he said Christians in Nigeria are not facing persecution.

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3 d. ago Killings: US delegation hold talks with Benue clerics, monarchs

A US delegation on a fact-finding mission met with Benue clerics and monarchs to discuss the ongoing killings and alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/killings-us-delegation-hold-talks-with-benue-clerics-monarchs/

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3 d. ago Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue

Moore said a joint task force has been established to address the alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The post Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Insecurity: ‘No one can remain a spectator,’ Macron vows to support Tinubu

His remarks come at a time when Nigeria is grappling with heightened security concerns and repeated claims by United States President Donald Trump that there is Christian persecution in Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Arming Communities To Defend Themselves Won’t End Insecurity – Kukah

The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said that the growing belief that arming communities to defend themselves against terrorists and bandits will only offer a false sense of security. Also, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, warned that any individual or group who attempts to exploit communities to spread terror […]

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8 d. ago US to impose visa bans on perpetrators of violence in Nigeria

The US is imposing visa bans on individuals responsible for religious violence and attacks on Christians in Nigeria, targeting perpetrators of persecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-impose-visa-bans-on-perpetrators-of-violence-in-nigeria/

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8 d. ago BREAKING: US govt to restrict visas for Nigerians linked to ‘Christian persecution’

The announcement comes amid repeated claims by United States President Donald Trump that there is Christian persecution in Nigeria.

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9 d. ago US lawmakers set to hold joint briefing on persecution of Nigerian Christians

US lawmakers are preparing for a joint briefing in Washington to examine the growing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and read more US lawmakers set to hold joint briefing on persecution of Nigerian Christians

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9 d. ago Kukah Blames Divisions Among Nigerians On Governance Failure

Convener of the National Peace Committee, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has declared that Nigeria’s deepening divisions and escalating violence were symptoms of longstanding governance failure and social exclusion. He made the assertion yesterday in Abuja at a public discourse on national identity and the indigene–settler question, organised by the National Peace Committee. Kukah said Nigerians […]

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9 d. ago US Lawmakers Hold Briefing On Rising Attacks, ‘Persecution’ Of Christians In Nigeria Wednesday

The United States House Appropriations Committee will this Tuesday hold a high-level congressional briefing to address the rising violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. According to a notice shared by US Congressman Riley Moore on X, the session will be convened by House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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1 week ago TKC Kicks Over ‘Misrepresentation’ Of Bishop Kukah’s Remarks On Christians Persecution

The Kukah Centre (TKC) has raised the alarm over what it described as the persistent mischaracterisation of recent remarks made by its founder, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, on issues relating to religious freedom and the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, the Centre said some media reports had […]

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1 week ago Bishop Kukah insists no Christian genocide in Nigeria, gives reasons

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has insisted that there's no Christian genocide in Nigeria, explaining that number of people killed doesn’t amount to genocide.

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2 w. ago US Defence Secretary meets Ribadu, vows aggresive action to end Christian persecution

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States will work “aggressively” with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians read more US Defence Secretary meets Ribadu, vows aggresive action to end Christian persecution

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3 w. ago Labelling Insecurity In Nigeria As Christian Persecution Oversimplifies Situation — CSIS Africa Director 

Oge Onubogu told the committee that insecurity in Nigeria stems from layered governance failures, historical grievances, and social tensions rather than a single religious narrative. The post Labelling Insecurity In Nigeria As Christian Persecution Oversimplifies Situation — CSIS Africa Director  appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago ‘Engage Faith Communities,’ CSIS Director Lists Ways To Resolve Nigeria’s Insecurity

Oge Onubogu told the committee that insecurity in Nigeria stems from layered governance failures, historical grievances, and social tensions rather than a single religious narrative. The post ‘Engage Faith Communities,’ CSIS Director Lists Ways To Resolve Nigeria’s Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Ribadu, Egbetokun, Others, Meet U.S. Congressman Over Alleged Religious Violence In Nigeria

U.S. Congressman, Riley M. Moore, met with a senior Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss the alleged escalating persecution of Christians and the growing threat of terrorism in Nigeria. The discussion, described by Moore as “frank, honest, and productive,” focused on counterterrorism, security assistance, and protection of vulnerable communities across […] The post Ribadu, Egbetokun, Others, Meet U.S. Congressman Over Alleged Religious Violence In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria, Pope and persecution claims: Diplomacy meets doctrine, disappointment

The Pope lists Nigeria for Christian persecution, but is it accurate? Explore the complex reality of Nigeria’s security crisis vs. the genocide narrative. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-pope-and-persecution-claims-diplomacy-meets-doctrine-disappointment/

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3 w. ago There’s targeted persecution of Christians in Nigeria – Ashimolowo

“I was born in 1952 in Zaria. I grew up in Kaduna. The first riot I ever experienced was against..."

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3 w. ago US Congress To Review Alleged Christian Genocide Claims In Nigeria Thursday

The United States Congress will on Thursday hold a high-level hearing on allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s recent decision to once again classify the country as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act. The session will be chaired by the chairman of the House Foreign […]

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3 w. ago Nicki Minaj to address UN on alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria

American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she will address concerns over jihadist attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria...

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