3 h. ago US congressman to brief Trump on plan to address killings in Nigeria

A US congressman is preparing a report for President Trump on a coordinated plan to address the killings of Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-congressman-to-brief-trump-on-plan-to-address-killings-in-nigeria/

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57 h. ago “Kidnapping Children Is Lesser Evil Than Killing Troops” – Ahmad Gumi

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that kidnapping schoolchildren, though condemnable, is a “lesser evil” when compared with the killing of soldiers during attacks by armed groups. In an interview with the BBC, Gumi argued that crimes committed by bandits vary in gravity. He noted that abductions in which victims are freed unharmed should not be […] The post “Kidnapping Children Is Lesser Evil Than Killing Troops” – Ahmad Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Killings: US delegation hold talks with Benue clerics, monarchs

A US delegation on a fact-finding mission met with Benue clerics and monarchs to discuss the ongoing killings and alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/killings-us-delegation-hold-talks-with-benue-clerics-monarchs/

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3 d. ago New Defence Minister: Legal luminaries challenge efficacy of appointment as insecurity worsens

As Nigeria grapples with escalating security challenges, marked by increased killings and criminal activities, the effectiveness of recent appointments, including that of the new Minister of Defence, has come under scrutiny from legal minds. The debate centres on Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which clearly establishes that “The security and welfare of […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s fight against terrorism needs more effort, concrete action – US Congressman

United States Congressman Riley Moore says Nigeria must match its commitments with “concrete action” as terrorist attacks and killings continue read more Nigeria’s fight against terrorism needs more effort, concrete action – US Congressman

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6 d. ago Nwoko Seeks Social Media Regulation As TikToker Acuses Him Of Plot To Kill Regina Daniels

Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North, has renewed his push for the passage of the social media regulation bill, citing the spread of damaging online allegations — including a recent claim that he paid to have his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, killed. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Nwoko, passed second reading in the Senate on March […] The post Nwoko Seeks Social Media Regulation As TikToker Acuses Him Of Plot To Kill Regina Daniels appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), backed by civil society groups, has announced intention to organise a nationwide protest over escalating read more NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

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7 d. ago US To Place Visa Bans On Individuals, Groups Implicated Over Christian Killings In Nigeria

The United States Department of State on Wednesday announced measures aimed at addressing what it described as mass killings and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. The move signals that the US is considering visa restrictions against individuals and groups implicated in the violence. “The United States is taking decisive action in response to the mass […] The post US To Place Visa Bans On Individuals, Groups Implicated Over Christian Killings In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Reps Demand Military Operation As Bandits Kill Immigration Officers In Kebbi

The House of Representatives has called for an urgent military operation to clear the Soda Forest and Hills in Bagudo and Suru local government areas of Kebbi, following the attack and killing of Nigeria Immigration Service officers around the area. It urged the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and all Security and […]

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8 d. ago US mulls visa bans over alleged Christian killings in Nigeria

The US is considering visa restrictions against individuals implicated in the mass killings and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-mulls-visa-bans-over-alleged-christian-killings-in-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 Muslims, Christians victims of genocide in Nigeria — NIREC Sec

Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Council secretary says widespread killings of both Muslims and Christians by bandits and terrorists amount to genocide in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/muslims-christians-victims-of-genocide-in-nigeria-nirec-sec/

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1 week ago Yuletide: Dangote Refinery to supply 50 million litres of petrol daily

He said the daily supply plan should address doubts about the ability of local refineries to meet national fuel needs...

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1 week ago From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

On November 17, 2025, armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, killed the vice read more From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

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1 week ago “The Muslim I Fed, Sheltered, Killed My Grandmother” – Rev. Dachomo Alleges

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi, recounted how some Muslim individuals he sheltered allegedly turned against his family in the most brutal way. In a video shared by Equipping the Persecuted on X (formerly Twitter), Rev. Dachomo said he took in some stranded Muslims, […] The post “The Muslim I Fed, Sheltered, Killed My Grandmother” – Rev. Dachomo Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature

Nigeria has launched a national Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) to unlock private-sector financing for nature conservation and close the funding read more Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature-loss challenge

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1 week ago Bishop Kukah insists no Christian genocide in Nigeria, gives reasons

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has insisted that there's no Christian genocide in Nigeria, explaining that number of people killed doesn’t amount to genocide.

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1 week ago Anglican Priest killed after monthlong abduction, church says

An Anglican priest abducted in northwest Nigeria more than a month ago has been killed by his captors, church officials read more Anglican Priest killed after monthlong abduction, church says

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1 week ago Obasanjo urges global intervention as killings persist, calls situation ‘national shame’

…as Mutfwang preaches peace, solidarity Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria has delivered a scathing assessment of Nigeria’s ongoing read more Obasanjo urges global intervention as killings persist, calls situation ‘national shame’

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