3 d. ago ‘Christians Also Kill Herdsmen’ — Again, Gumi Rejects Genocide Claims

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed reports of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria, insisting that violent clashes between herders and farming communities involve casualties on both sides. Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Sunday, arguing that the narrative portraying Fulani herdsmen as sole aggressors does not reflect […] The post ‘Christians Also Kill Herdsmen’ — Again, Gumi Rejects Genocide Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Suspected Herdsmen Ambush, Kill Five Police Officers In Bauchi

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have ambushed and killed five police officers in the Papa Ward of Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Command spokesperson, Ahmed Wakili, who confirmed the incident to journalists on Sunday, said the incident happened on Saturday, adding that two other officers were injured in the attack. “It’s confirmed that […] The post Suspected Herdsmen Ambush, Kill Five Police Officers In Bauchi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago ‘Christian genocide’: US War Secretary meets with Ribadu, vows to work ‘aggressively’ with Nigeria

His remarks follow recent directives by Trump, who, in a post on his Truth Social account a few weeks ago, instructed the U.S. War Department to prepare for a possible strike in Nigeria. 

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5 d. ago Stop violence against Christians, Pentagon chief urges Nigeria

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Nigeria’s National Security Advisor to take urgent action to stop violence against Christians amid rising conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-violence-against-christians-pentagon-chief-urges-nigeria/

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8 d. ago Terrorists Attack CAC Church, Kill Three, Kidnap Pastor, Worshippers In Kwara

Panic and tears swept through Eruku town in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Tuesday evening, as terrorists stormed a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor. Sources told SaharaReporters that the attackers invaded the church during a meeting and immediately opened […] The post Terrorists Attack CAC Church, Kill Three, Kidnap Pastor, Worshippers In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago US: Texas gov designates two Islamic groups as terrorist, criminal organizations

He alleged that both groups support terrorism globally and attempt to undermine Texas laws through harassment, intimidation and violence...

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2 w. ago NAF airstrikes kill ISWAP terrorists in Borno’s Mallam Fatori, Shuwaram

The airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have successfully neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Mallam Fatori and Shuwaram areas of Borno State...

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2 w. ago NAF Strikes ISWAP, Bandits’ Hideouts In Borno, Kwara, Others

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated scores of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Mallam Fatori and Shuwaram, Borno State, and destroyed bandits’ enclaves in Garin Dandi and Chigogo, Kwara State, as well as Zango Hill in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. A statement by NAF Spokesman Air Cdre […]

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Islamic Affairs Council breaks silence on ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria

This comes after United States President, Donald Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account a week ago, instructed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for possible actions in Nigeria. 

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2 w. ago What is your take on US President Donald Trump’s stance on terrorism in Nigeria?

About a week ago, United States President Donald Trump lamented what he called the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, labelled Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), and threatened to mobilise American troops against Islamist terrorists in the country. Trump’s submission has elicited reactions from the Nigerian presidency and political and religious leaders. KINGSLEY […]

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3 w. ago US Department of War strikes vessel operated by DTO, kills two

The operation was conducted at the direction of President Donald Trump after intelligence indicated that the...

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3 w. ago Trump’s military threats: Time for us to unite against division, FG urges Nigerians

This is coming after Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account a few days ago, instructed the U.S. War Department to prepare for possible actions in Nigeria.

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3 w. ago JUST IN: China rejects Trump’s threat, says Nigeria strategic partner

This is coming after Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account, instructed the U.S. War Department to prepare for possible actions in Nigeria. 

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3 w. ago US military action in Nigeria wrong without Tinubu’s approval — Daniel Bwala

This is coming after Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account, instructed the U.S. War Department to prepare for possible actions in Nigeria. 

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3 w. ago “Trump Is A Deranged Tyrant And Sociopath, If U.S. Forces Attack Nigeria, We’ll Fight It Out” – Fani

Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned that Nigerians will resist any attempt by the United States to invade the country. This followed a statement by President Donald Trump directing the U.S. Department of War to prepare for possible military action against Nigeria. In a post on X on Sunday, Fani-Kayode described Trump as […] The post “Trump Is A Deranged Tyrant And Sociopath, If U.S. Forces Attack Nigeria, We’ll Fight It Out” – Fani-Kayode Warns Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Kwankwaso reacts to Trump’s invasion threat against Nigeria 

This is coming after Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday, instructed the U.S. War Department to prepare for a possible strike in Nigeria. 

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3 w. ago We’re ‘Preparing For Action’ In Nigeria, Says US Defence Secretary

United States Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has said that the Department of War was preparing for possible military action in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s directive over alleged killings of Christians in the country. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Hegseth confirmed that preparations were underway, responding directly to Trump’s earlier comments […]

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3 w. ago Why Christians, Muslims should not celebrate possible US military action in Nigeria — Sowore

His comment came shortly after Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday, instructed the U.S. War Department to prepare for a possible strike in Nigeria. 

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