8 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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17 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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17 h. ago Tinubu lauded as Army deployed to rout kidnappers from Kwara forests

…as Senate counters Christian genocide allegations The Nigerian Army has deployed a full brigade and military hardware to different parts read more Tinubu lauded as Army deployed to rout kidnappers from Kwara forests

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18 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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23 h. ago No religious group facing targeted killings in Nigeria – Senate

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has declared that the insecurity crisis in Nigeria is not specifically targeted at any religious group in the country. It said this in plenary on Thursday after considering a motion raised by Ali Ndume and 20 others titled “urgent need to correct misconceptions regarding the purported Christian genocide narrative […] The post No religious group facing targeted killings in Nigeria – Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Allegations, Set To Engage US Lawmakers

  The Senate has resolved to engage with the United States Congress to address and counter what it described as misleading narratives portraying the country’s … Continue reading Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Allegations, Set To Engage US Lawmakers The post Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Allegations, Set To Engage US Lawmakers appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 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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40 h. ago Alleged Genocide: Many Christian Communities Have Suffered Attacks, Loss Of Lives — CAN

CAN President, Daniel Okoh, called on security agencies to urgently arrest the spate of killings and attacks in the country. The post Alleged Genocide: Many Christian Communities Have Suffered Attacks, Loss Of Lives — CAN appeared first on Channels Television.

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53 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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68 h. ago Army Officer Dies From Burns After Wife Sets Him Ablaze In Akwa Ibom

A Nigerian Army officer, identified as Lt. Samson Haruna, has been reported dead following an attack by his wife during a heated domestic feud. He was said to have died after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze in course a of fight. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert, disclosed this in a […]

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3 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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3 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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4 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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1 week ago JUST IN: FG Set To Arraign Sowore Over Alleged False Post Against Tinubu

The charges have X. Incorporation and Meta (Facebook) as two other defendants. The post JUST IN: FG Set To Arraign Sowore Over Alleged False Post Against Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago VIDEO: Sowore In Court, Set To Be Arraigned Over Alleged False Post Against Tinubu

The charges have X. Incorporation and Meta (Facebook) as two other defendants. The post VIDEO: Sowore In Court, Set To Be Arraigned Over Alleged False Post Against Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago VIDEO: Sowore In Court Over Alleged False Post Against Tinubu

The charges have X. Incorporation and Meta (Facebook) as two other defendants. The post VIDEO: Sowore In Court Over Alleged False Post Against Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso set to expose Nigerian politicians allegedly backing bandits

Intelligence agencies from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to unveil the identities of senior Nigerian politicians allegedly read more Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso set to expose Nigerian politicians allegedly backing bandits

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2 w. ago Delta Police Hunt Killers Of Woman Lynched Over Child Theft Claim

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for perpetrators behind the burning of a woman accused of attempting to kidnap a child in Agbarho, Ughelli North local government area of the state. The victim, identified simply as Mrs Afornughe, was allegedly beaten and set ablaze by an irate mob on Wednesday […]

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2 w. ago Transport, Blue Economy Ministers Unveil Infrastructure Push At Summit

The minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, and his Marine and Blue Economy counterpart, Adegboyega Oyetola have reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to transforming the country’s transport and Marine sectors through massive infrastructure investment, manpower development, and policy reforms. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Transport Sector Summit organised by the Transport Correspondents Association of […]

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2 w. ago Alkali, Oyetola unveil bold infrastructure push at 2025 Nigeria Transport Summit

Tribune Online Alkali, Oyetola unveil bold infrastructure push at 2025 Nigeria Transport Summit The Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali, and his Marine and Blue Economy counterpart, Adegboyega Oyetola, have Alkali, Oyetola unveil bold infrastructure push at 2025 Nigeria Transport Summit Tribune Online

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