6 h. ago Reports Of Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria Are False – Daniel Bwala

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed reports alleging genocide against Christians in Nigeria. He described the claims as “false narratives” being spread by some United States lawmakers and Western media outlets. Speaking on Friday, during an interview with France24 TV in Paris, Bwala said the Nigerian government has made […] The post Reports Of Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria Are False – Daniel Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago CSOs, Others Demand Transparency, Accountability In Kaduna Budget

Civil society organisations and citizen representatives in Kaduna State have intensified advocacy for greater transparency, accountability and effective governance in the management of public resources. This was the thrust of discussions during a two-day review of the state’s 2025 second-quarter budget performance in the health, education and commerce sectors, supported by Christian Aid Nigeria. Coordinator […]

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21 h. 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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26 h. ago NSCIA cautions CAN over alleged false reports on Christian killings

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has cautioned the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) against making what it described as false and misleading claims that Christians are being deliberately targeted and killed across the country. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Legal Adviser, Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, the NSCIA said the […] The post NSCIA cautions CAN over alleged false reports on Christian killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Claims, Calls For Enhanced Security Measures

The Senate yesterday dismissed allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing the claims made by US Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher as false, divisive, and capable of undermining national unity. Lawmakers, while debating a motion titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding the Purported ‘Christian Genocide’ Narrative in Nigeria and International […]

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55 h. ago Senate counters Christian genocide allegations, set to engage U.S. lawmakers

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rejected what it described as “false and dangerous” claims of an ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. read more Senate counters Christian genocide allegations, set to engage U.S. lawmakers

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56 h. ago Insecurity in Nigeria not driven by religion, Senate clarifies

Tribune Online Insecurity in Nigeria not driven by religion, Senate clarifies He warned that foreign narratives portraying Nigeria as a site of “Christian genocide” distort the reality of the conflict and risk damaging the country’s image. Insecurity in Nigeria not driven by religion, Senate clarifies Tribune Online

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65 h. ago CAN Confirms Christian Genocide By Terrorists In Nigeria, Begs International Community To Intervene

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised alarm over what it describes as a systematic genocide against Christians across parts of the country, particularly in the North. The group is calling on the international community to intervene urgently as the situation continues to deteriorate. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and […] The post CAN Confirms Christian Genocide By Terrorists In Nigeria, Begs International Community To Intervene appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. 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 d. ago End Killings Of Christians, Protect Their Communities Now, CAN Tells Government

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued an urgent call to the federal government, demanding transparent and equitable action to halt the violent attacks targeting Christian communities and bring the perpetrators to justice. The demand was contained in a statement signed by the National President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday, in response […]

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Tinubu aides blast US congressman over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed a call by the US congressman, Riley M. Moore, urging the United States to designate read more Tinubu aides blast US congressman over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria

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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago CAN Seeks Nationwide Support For Measles, Rubella Vaccination Campaign

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to churches, parents and communities across the country to back the federal government’s ongoing measles-rubella vaccination campaign. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, hailed the initiative as a bold and transformative effort to protect Nigerian children from preventable diseases. Okoh, during the flag-off ceremony of the Nationwide […]

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5 d. 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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7 d. ago Don calls for renewal of African Christianity amidst toxic beliefs, twisted morals

African Churches have been urged to urgently and courageously confront caustic moral disorientation and theological confusion engulfing society in order to secure our future. While addressing the challenges posed by toxic doctrines and moral decadence, Babcock University Pastor and faculty, Prof. Efe Ehioghae placed the burden of responsibility upon African churches to resist cultural conformity […] The post Don calls for renewal of African Christianity amidst toxic beliefs, twisted morals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Most Citizens Yet To Benefit From Nigeria’s Progress, Says CAN

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that while the country has recorded undeniable progress since its independence, true national development must be measured by the food on the people’s table and their security. The president of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement he issued yesterday on the country’s 65th Independence, acknowledged the citizens’ […]

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1 week ago 65th Independence: Nigeria will never know better yesterday — NCPC

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria is on the path of socioeconomic growth and development as a fallout of recent reforms initiated by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Executive Secretary of the NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, in a statement by the NCPC spokesman, Celestine Toruka, urged […] The post 65th Independence: Nigeria will never know better yesterday — NCPC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria@65: Let’s recommit to building a united, peaceful and prosperous nation — CAN

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to recommit themselves to building a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation. This was contained in the independence Day message signed by CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh. The CAN President, in the statement said: “This 65th Independence milestone offers us the opportunity to […] The post Nigeria@65: Let’s recommit to building a united, peaceful and prosperous nation — CAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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