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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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 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 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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8 d. ago FULL LIST: Govt releases names of Kebbi abducted schoolgirls

Aliyu dismissed claims credited to a United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, alleging that the incident occurred in a Christian enclave. He said all the abducted schoolgirls are Muslims...

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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 Nicki Minaj Addresses Genocide Claims In Nigeria, Seeks End To Killings

The Grammy-winning artist demanded that no group should ever be persecuted because of their faith. The post Nicki Minaj Addresses Genocide Claims In Nigeria, Seeks End To Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Minister Demands Unedited Airing Of Interview With Piers Morgan On ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has demanded a full, unedited broadcast of his interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan on ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, where he addressed claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday, Tuggar said he appeared on the show to present “a factual and contextual perspective on the misleading narratives […]

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2 w. ago Why US Won’t Sanction Nigeria Over Trump’s Christians Genocide Claim — Presidency

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has explained why the United States is unlikely to impose sanctions on Nigeria despite recent threats by President Donald Trump over alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, Bwala said any sanctions by the United States would end up […]

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2 w. ago Yoruba imams reject US President’s genocide claim, reaffirm Nigeria’s unity

THE League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has refuted the recent statement made by the President of the United States suggesting a “genocidal situation” in Nigeria, describing the claim as misleading, divisive and detrimental to the country’s unity. In a communique issued at the end of an emergency consultative session held in Ibadan, the […]

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3 w. ago Trump Insists On Christians Genocide Claim, Threatens Nigeria With Aid Cut

President Donald Trump of the United States has again issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, saying his country will “immediately stop all aid and assistance” to Nigeria if killing of Christians continues. In a strongly worded statement posted on social media, Trump said, “If the government of Nigeria continues to allow the killing […]

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3 w. ago Christian Genocide: US Military Submits Plan For Possible Strike In Nigeria

The US military has reportedly submitted contingency plans for potential strikes on Nigeria. This followed a recent directive from President Donald Trump urging the military to prepare for possible action in Nigeria over the claim of Christian genocide. The New York Times disclosed this in its report titled “US Military Draws Up Nigeria Plans, With […] The post Christian Genocide: US Military Submits Plan For Possible Strike In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: ECOWAS Dismisses Religious Genocide Claims In Region

The comment came after President Donald Trump of the US designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over claims of genocide targeted at Christians.  The post Insecurity: ECOWAS Dismisses Religious Genocide Claims In Region appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago ‘No Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria’, CDS Oluyede Counters Trump’s Claims

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has dismissed allegations of persecution of Christian in the country, insisting that the security challenges confronting Nigeria were rooted in terrorism and not religion. CDS Oluyede stated this on Tuesday while addressing journalists in Abuja after a closed-door meeting involving the National Security Adviser (NSA), Service […]

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3 w. ago Assessing Donald Trump’s Claim Of Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria

  The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently redesignated Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC), citing what he described as “an existential threat” facing Christians in the country. In a post shared Friday on his Truth Social account, the US president said his decision was driven by reports of widespread killings […]

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3 w. ago ‘Tinubu Not An Extremist’ — Wike Dismisses Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing the allegation as “politics taken too far.” Speaking on Politics Tonight on Channels Television on Monday, Wike said there was no basis for insinuations that the government of President Bola Tinubu was turning a blind eye to the […] The post ‘Tinubu Not An Extremist’ — Wike Dismisses Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago People Begged Me Not To Speak On Trump’s Genocide Claims Against Nigeria — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that some people begged him not to speak on the United States President Donald Trump’s genocide claims and threats against Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday evening, Wike said on his way to the Television station, some people had sent him […]

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