3 d. ago Sharia law no threat to Christians – Bauchi traditional leader

A Bauchi traditional leader explains why Sharia law in Nigeria poses no threat to Christians, citing constitutional protections and its specific jurisdicti Read More: https://punchng.com/sharia-law-no-threat-to-christians-bauchi-traditional-leader/

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8 d. ago Pressure Nigeria To Disband Hisbah, Ban Sharia Law, Obadare Tells U.S. Congress During Hearing

Ebenezer Obadare, a Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), says the United States should pressure Nigeria to make the Sharia law unconstitutional. Obadare spoke as an expert witness at a roundtable convened by US lawmakers on Tuesday in Washington to discuss Nigeria’s escalating insecurity and an alleged […] The post Pressure Nigeria To Disband Hisbah, Ban Sharia Law, Obadare Tells U.S. Congress During Hearing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Killings: US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions

At a joint briefing of the United States Congress, witnesses and lawmakers rejected arguments that killings in Nigeria stem from resource disputes. The post Killings: US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions

At a joint briefing of the United States Congress, witnesses and lawmakers rejected arguments that killings in Nigeria stem from resource disputes. The post US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Zulum meets Muslim, Christian leaders, says Boko Haram crisis not religious

Borno’s Governor Zulum asserts the Boko Haram crisis isn’t religious, urging unity between Christians and Muslims against a common threat to humanity. Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-meets-muslim-christian-leaders-says-boko-haram-crisis-not-religious/

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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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 “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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3 w. ago Trump’s invasion threat: FG engages Christian, Fulani leaders in Plateau on peacebuilding

In a bid to restore peace and foster intercommunal harmony in Plateau State, President Bola Tinubu’s peace team, led by read more Trump’s invasion threat: FG engages Christian, Fulani leaders in Plateau on peacebuilding

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4 w. ago Christianity Facing Existential Threat In Nigeria – Pentecostal Fellowship

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has said that Christianity is facing an existential threat in the country. To this end, PFN has urged US President Donald Trump to work with his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, on addressing insecurity in the country rather than threatening the West African nation with military action. PFN’s president, Wale […]

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4 w. ago ‘Christian Genocide Continues In Benue Despite Trump’s Threat’, Says PFN President

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has lamented that the killing of Christians in parts of Nigeria, particularly in Benue State, has continued despite international attention and condemnation by United States President Donald Trump. “Since Donald Trump spoke about this thing, the killings have still been going on in […]

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