8 h. ago Trump’s Threat: Federal Gov’t Seeks Support Of International Community

The federal government has sought the support and cooperation of the international community over the threat of military intervention by the United States President, Donald Trump, following the U.S. listing of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on the alleged genocide against Christians in the country. President Trump had, in a tweet, threatened […]

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14 h. ago Trump Has Contempt For Africans, He Aimed At South Africa, Now Nigeria — Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has accused United States President Donald Trump of having “absolute contempt” for Africans, saying his recent comments about alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria showed the same disdain he previously displayed toward South Africa. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday evening, Falana said […]

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16 h. ago Genocide: Approach Nigeria’s Situation With Understanding, FG Tells Trump

Last Friday, Trump said Christianity faced an existential threat in Nigeria, describing their alleged killing as a “mass slaughter". The post Genocide: Approach Nigeria’s Situation With Understanding, FG Tells Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago US Official Backs Trump’s Stand On Alleged Genocide In Nigeria

United States West Virginia State representative, Riley Moore, has defended United States President Donald Trump’s remarks on alleged religious persecution in Nigeria, insisting that America must not bow to pressure from China or any foreign power over its defense of reported persecuted Christians. Reacting to China’s criticism of Trump’s comments and military threats to Nigeria, […]

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39 h. ago Why China Opposes US’ Threat Of Military Intervention In Nigeria — Experts

Experts have suggested that Nigeria may become another arena of diplomatic dissension between China and the United States which may further strain relations between the two major world superpowers. The threat of US military intervention in Nigeria over perceived failure of the Nigerian government to tackle alleged genocide against Christians by militant Islamic jihadists has […]

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41 h. ago Genocide: Trump Ignorant Of Nigeria’s Security Situation — Ndume

Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has said the comment by United States President Donald Trump on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria was based on ignorance. Senator Ndume said President Trump was uninformed about the country’s security situation. Trump had in a post on his Truth social media platform, claimed that Christians were being […]

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44 h. ago Nigerian Terrorists Are Reasonable, Shouldn’t Be Eliminated By Force But Negotiated With – Gumi

Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has told President Donald Trump not to eliminate terrorists maiming, killing, and kidnapping innocent people for ransom by force. Trump last Friday designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian genocide and threat to invade Nigeria to eliminate terrorists killing Christians. Gumi said the terrorists are “listening […] The post Nigerian Terrorists Are Reasonable, Shouldn’t Be Eliminated By Force But Negotiated With – Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago ‘Tinubu Not An Extremist’ — Wike Dismisses Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing the allegation as “politics taken too far.” Speaking on Politics Tonight on Channels Television on Monday, Wike said there was no basis for insinuations that the government of President Bola Tinubu was turning a blind eye to the […] The post ‘Tinubu Not An Extremist’ — Wike Dismisses Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago How Atiku, Obi, Others Reacted To Trump’s Threat Of War On Nigeria

Following the re-designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) by United States President, Donald Trump, over alleged genocide against Christians, reactions from Nigeria’s opposition figures have begun to emerge, reflecting a mix of caution, nationalism, and calls for internal reform. However, some opposition figures have cautioned against welcoming Trump’s controversial threat of […]

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67 h. ago Pastor Adefarasin Questions ‘Sudden Love’ For Nigerian Christians By US

  Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Guiding Light Assembly, Wale Adefarasin, has raised concerns over what he described as a sudden surge of Western interest in alleged “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, following recent threats by US President Donald Trump. Adefarasin, who is the younger brother of House On The Rock founder, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, […]

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2 d. ago “Your U.S. Forces Will All Die, Nigeria Will Be Their Grave Yard If They Invade Nigeria” – Ex

Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has threatened the United States President, Donald Trump that his military would all die, if they attack Nigeria, over the alleged Christian genocide claim. In a viral Facebook video, the ex-leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF) described the U.S. as “a sick country” and criticised […] The post “Your U.S. Forces Will All Die, Nigeria Will Be Their Grave Yard If They Invade Nigeria” – Ex-Militant Leader Asari Dokubo Warns Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FULL LIST: Nations under the US ‘countries of particular concern’ list

The term “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) dominates headlines again globally, following a recent comment by the United States President Donald Trump on the alleged Christian genocide saga in Nigeria, announcing the designation of the West African country as a Country of Particular Concern. The CPC list includes nations found to have committed or tolerated […]

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2 w. ago Commissioner Seeks Stronger Diplomatic Response To US Genocide Claims

Federal Commissioner of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Hon. Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has asked the Federal Government to respond more robustly to allegations of genocide against Nigeria. He therefore called for stronger diplomatic engagement with the United States Congress to counter what he described as “false and misleading narratives.” Speaking during a TVC programme, This Morning’s […]

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2 w. ago Youth Group Insists There’s ‘Genocide Against Christians’ In Nigeria

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has aligned itself with the position of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on calling for justice over genocide being allegedly perpetrated against Christians in the country. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday and signed by the Convener of CCYF, James Paul Adama, the group said attestations […]

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3 w. ago Reports Of Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria Are False – Daniel Bwala

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed reports alleging genocide against Christians in Nigeria. He described the claims as “false narratives” being spread by some United States lawmakers and Western media outlets. Speaking on Friday, during an interview with France24 TV in Paris, Bwala said the Nigerian government has made […] The post Reports Of Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria Are False – Daniel Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Genocide Allegations Against Nigeria ‘Unjustified’, Says Bolaji Akinyemi

Akinyemi acknowledged that while there have been disturbing incidents of violence in the Middle Belt region, they do not amount to genocide. The post Genocide Allegations Against Nigeria ‘Unjustified’, Says Bolaji Akinyemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Debunking ‘genocide’ frenzy by Ted Cruz, Bill Maher, Van Jones, et al

By Sunday Dare These three above are piling on false narratives, orchestrating wild allegations about unproven ongoing “genocide” in Nigeria. We disagree. Nigeria must reject this attempt to robe it with a garment that is not hers. Nigeria’s elected President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was forged in the crucible of religious tolerance and understanding, that of […] The post Debunking ‘genocide’ frenzy by Ted Cruz, Bill Maher, Van Jones, et al appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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