3 d. ago ‘Christians Also Kill Herdsmen’ — Again, Gumi Rejects Genocide Claims

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed reports of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria, insisting that violent clashes between herders and farming communities involve casualties on both sides. Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Sunday, arguing that the narrative portraying Fulani herdsmen as sole aggressors does not reflect […] The post ‘Christians Also Kill Herdsmen’ — Again, Gumi Rejects Genocide Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Facebook Deletes Rev. Dachomo’s Facebook Account Over Videos On Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Claims Posts “Jeopardise National Security”

The Facebook account of Plateau State-based cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has been deleted, fuelling concerns among his supporters about alleged attempts to silence voices speaking on the killings in Nigeria. News of Dachomo’s account deletion was first disclosed on Facebook by one of the pastor’s supporters and social media influencer, Isaac Show, who said he […] The post Facebook Deletes Rev. Dachomo’s Facebook Account Over Videos On Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Claims Posts “Jeopardise National Security” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Facebook Deletes Rev. Dachomo’s Account Over Videos On Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Claims Posts “Jeopardise National Security”

The Facebook account of Plateau State-based cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has been deleted, fuelling concerns among his supporters about alleged attempts to silence voices speaking on the killings in Nigeria. News of Dachomo’s account deletion was first disclosed on Facebook by one of the pastor’s supporters and social media influencer, Isaac Show, who said he […] The post Facebook Deletes Rev. Dachomo’s Account Over Videos On Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Claims Posts “Jeopardise National Security” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ‘Why Arguing When Nigerians Are Dying Every Day’, Peter Obi Challenges Federal Gov’t

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as the government’s misplaced priorities in the face of worsening insecurity and poverty across the country. Speaking at a recent event, Obi said the ongoing debate over whether the killings in Nigeria amount to “Christian genocide” missed […]

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5 d. ago Christian genocide claim: ‘I’m really angry’; Tinubu’s govt ineffective — Trump

United States President, Donald Trump, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of failing to stop what he described as...

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5 d. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Trump breaks silence amid mass kidnappings in Nigeria

In an interview with FOX News, Trump said Nigeria had become a global concern due to persistent violence that he believes has claimed thousands of Christian lives. 

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5 d. ago CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Session For December 7 Over ‘Christian Genocide’

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches across country to observe a one-day nationwide prayer session next month over ‘Christian genocide’ in the West African nation. This was contained in a circular dated Thursday and signed by CAN’s general secretary, Samson Fatokun, in which the Christian body urged pastors in Nigeria to set […] The post CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Session For December 7 Over ‘Christian Genocide’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Soyinka Faults Trump’s Threat Of Military Invasion Of Nigeria

Trump declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” on October 31, claiming that Christians face an existential threat and urging U.S. lawmakers to investigate and take action. The post Soyinka Faults Trump’s Threat Of Military Invasion Of Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago US Congresswoman Faults Trump Over Military Threat To Nigeria

US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs has criticised President Donald Trump’s reported threat of military action against Nigeria over claims of Christian genocide, describing the remarks as “reckless” and without any legal grounding. Jacobs, a Democrat representing California’s 51st Congressional District and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Africa Subcommittee, cautioned against portraying […]

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7 d. ago VIDEO: US ambassador reports ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria to UN Secuirity Council

“The United States is concerned and outraged by the ongoing slaughter of thousands of Christians in Nigeria by various ethnic militias in the middle belt as well as terrorists like Boko Haram and ISIS West Africa in the north. It is tragic and it is unacceptable. Churches are burning, villages are being razed, thousands are killed, clergy murdered...

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7 d. ago Trump’s military threat to Nigeria reckless, says US Congresswoman

US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs slams Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide as reckless and illegal. Read More: https://punchng.com/trumps-military-threat-to-nigeria-reckless-says-us-congresswoman/

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7 d. ago [VIDEO] Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria Is ‘Reckless’ – Congresswoman

She said the violence affects both Christians and Muslims, asking the Nigerian government to do more to protect its citizens. The post [VIDEO] Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria Is ‘Reckless’ – Congresswoman appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Christian coalition asks UN, ICC to probe alleged genocide in Nigeria

A coalition of Christian organisations on Thursday urged the United Nations Security Council and the International Criminal Court to open an immediate investigation into what they describe as ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NSA Ribadu, Others Meet US Lawmaker Moore Over Christians Genocide Claims In Nigeria

A Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, alongside Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and Attorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, held a high-level meeting on Wednesday with US Congressman Riley M. Moore in Washington, D.C., to discuss the alleged persecution of Christians and widening […]

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7 d. ago Trump’s narrative of Christian genocide fueling violent attacks in Nigeria — FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday rejected any characterisation of the conflicts in Nigeria as a genocide against Christians or any group insisting that

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8 d. ago ‘I’ve Conducted Over 70 Mass Burials,’ Nigerian Cleric Dachomo Reveals On TV Show

A cleric with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has declared that he personally conducted over 70 mass burials, including a single grave where 501 people were killed in one night. Dachomo made the revelation while addressing alleged Christian genocide claims in Nigeria during his appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored. The […]

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8 d. ago U.S. Denies Nigerian Diplomats Entry Into UN Event For Nicki Minaj’s Speech On Christian Genocide

Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concerns over the decision of the U.S. to exclude it from participating in the U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj’s event on the alleged Christian genocide. The chargé d’affaires at the permanent mission of Nigeria to the UN, Syndoph Endoni, said the decision to exclude Nigeria from the discussion, which was held at […] The post U.S. Denies Nigerian Diplomats Entry Into UN Event For Nicki Minaj’s Speech On Christian Genocide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Killings In Nigeria Did Not Amount To Christian Genocide – Forum

Northern Christian Youths and Leaders Forum (NCYLF) has said the recent killings across the country do not amount to genocide. They also reaffirmed their commitment to peace, accountability and active political engagement for sustainable peace in the country. The declaration followed a high-level consultative meeting in Jos, Plateau State, convened by the director general of […]

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8 d. ago FULL SPEECH: Nicki Minaj addresses UN on ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria

"Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides or dividing people. It is about uniting humanity. Nigeria is a bea...

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9 d. ago “There’s Not Only Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Our Democracy Is Under Threat, Come Save Us” – PDP Chairman Turaki Begs U.S. President Trump

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has on Tuesday made appealed to the President of the United States, Donald Trump and the international community to intervene in Nigeria’s political climate. Speaking to journalists before the PDP faction he leads attempted to hold a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which led to […] The post “There’s Not Only Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Our Democracy Is Under Threat, Come Save Us” – PDP Chairman Turaki Begs U.S. President Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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