5 h. ago US Lawmakers Hold Briefing On Rising Attacks, ‘Persecution’ Of Christians In Nigeria Wednesday

The United States House Appropriations Committee will this Tuesday hold a high-level congressional briefing to address the rising violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. According to a notice shared by US Congressman Riley Moore on X, the session will be convened by House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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7 h. ago Trump orders inquiry into attacks on Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

Riley Moore, a member of the US House of Representatives, says United States president Donald Trump has directed him and read more Trump orders inquiry into attacks on Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

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9 d. ago Italy PM Urges Nigerian Gov’t To Take Action Against ‘Attacks’ On Christian Communities

Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has urged the Nigerian government to take decisive action against perpetrators of attacks on Christian communities. In a statement posted on X, Meloni condemned the latest outbreak of violence, describing the attacks as heinous and unacceptable. She urged authorities to strengthen security measures and ensure those responsible were brought to […]

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9 d. ago Abductions: Nigerian Authorities Are Failing Children, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International (AI), a global human rights organisation, has lent its voice against a series of kidnapping attacks sweeping across Nigeria, saying that the Nigerian government was not doing enough to protect the lives and guarantee the safety of its younger generation. The organisation stated this in a statement on Saturday, while reacting to attacks, […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: Troops foil ISWAP attack in Borno, uncover illegal mining site in Kaduna

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Army, have repelled an attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Miyanti in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

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1 week ago Obi Faults FG, Calls For Dialogue, Political Solution After Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism, finding him guilty of inciting violence, belonging to a proscribed organisation, and threatening attacks on Nigerian and foreign targets. The post Obi Faults FG, Calls For Dialogue, Political Solution After Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Christianity risks elimination in North, Middle Belt, Nigerian bishop tells US lawmakers

A Nigerian bishop tells US lawmakers that Christianity risks elimination in the North and Middle Belt due to targeted killings and government inaction. Read More: https://punchng.com/christianity-risks-elimination-in-north-middle-belt-nigerian-bishop-tells-us-lawmakers/

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1 week ago VIDEO: Nigerian Govt Lacks Capacity To Protect Communities From Attacks —US lawmaker

A US lawmaker states the Nigerian government lacks the capacity to protect communities from extremist groups, affecting both Christians and Muslims. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nigerian-govt-lacks-capacity-to-protect-communities-from-attacks-us-lawmaker/

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1 week 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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1 week ago African Democratic Congress, Saraki Condemn Kwara Church Killing

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the killing and abduction of worshippers at  Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, warning that the “Christian genocide” narrative, previously dismissed, is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy under the Tinubu administration. Similarly, former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki has condemned the terrorist attack on Eruku town, Kwara state, […]

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1 week 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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3 w. ago US lawmaker warns Nigeria against underestimating Trump’s resolve over killings of christians

Riley Moore, a United States lawmaker, has cautioned the Nigerian government against underestimating Donald Trump, the President of the United read more US lawmaker warns Nigeria against underestimating Trump’s resolve over killings of christians

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3 w. ago FULL TEXT: US lawmaker introduces resolution condemning ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria

"Whereas, even after President Donald Trump announced his decision to designate Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) on October 31, 2025, President Tinubu stated, "the characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality", despite the reality that more Christians are being killed in Nigeria than the rest of the world combined...

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3 w. ago Christian Genocide: U.S. Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Impose Visa Ban On, Freeze Assets Of Miyetti Allah

A fresh US Congress bill has recommended targeted sanctions and other restrictive measures on individuals and entities who lawmakers say are responsible for severe violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The bill named the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore as erring entities. Sanctions recommended on members […] The post Christian Genocide: U.S. Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Impose Visa Ban On, Freeze Assets Of Miyetti Allah appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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