51 h. ago US to impose visa bans on perpetrators of violence in Nigeria

The US is imposing visa bans on individuals responsible for religious violence and attacks on Christians in Nigeria, targeting perpetrators of persecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-impose-visa-bans-on-perpetrators-of-violence-in-nigeria/

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65 h. ago Rights Commission Seeks Media Support Against Digital Violence

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has challenged the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence. It said that Nigeria is witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls. The commission made the appeal yesterday during an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) […]

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65 h. ago Kukah Blames Divisions Among Nigerians On Governance Failure

Convener of the National Peace Committee, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has declared that Nigeria’s deepening divisions and escalating violence were symptoms of longstanding governance failure and social exclusion. He made the assertion yesterday in Abuja at a public discourse on national identity and the indigene–settler question, organised by the National Peace Committee. Kukah said Nigerians […]

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago US lawmakers to meet Tuesday over ‘escalating violence’ in Nigeria

US lawmakers will on Tuesday hold a joint congressional briefing to examine what they describe as escalating violence and

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3 d. ago US Lawmakers To Meet Tuesday On ‘Escalating Violence’ In Nigeria

The briefing will also feature input from representatives of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and other subject-matter experts. The post US Lawmakers To Meet Tuesday On ‘Escalating Violence’ In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Inner Wheel Joins Global Campaign To End Gender – Based Violence

Inner Wheel District 910 Nigeria has officially joined the global effort to end gender-based violence (GBV) by launching its participation in the Orange the World campaign. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, District Chairman IWM Felicia Agbonhese explained that the campaign aligns with the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed from November 25 […]

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9 d. ago Catholic Bishops Accuse Federal Government Of Complicity In Worsening Insecurity

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the federal government’s failure to protect citizens of Nigeria, alleging possible collusion by security forces in the ongoing violence that has claimed countless lives of Nigerians. The bishops, who made this known in a press statement, titled: ‘Peace in Nigeria: Moving from Fragility to Stability,’ jointly […]

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1 week ago Nigeria facing coordinated escalation of violence, says Speaker

…says Nigeria’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives has said Nigeria is facing a coordinated read more Nigeria facing coordinated escalation of violence, says Speaker

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1 week ago I’m More Concerned About Attackers Than Victims — Sheikh Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic, cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has disclosed that his priority in Nigeria’s worsening security crisis is addressing those perpetrating violence rather than focusing first on their victims. According to the Islamic cleric, the only way to stop the ongoing cycle of killings is to confront the attackers directly and deprive them of the means […]

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1 week ago ‘Christian genocide’: Trump breaks silence amid mass kidnappings in Nigeria

In an interview with FOX News, Trump said Nigeria had become a global concern due to persistent violence that he believes has claimed thousands of Christian lives. 

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Christians, Muslims ‘Slaughtered’ In Nigeria’, Says Pope Leo XIV

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has stated that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist activities as well as economic and land-related tensions. The Pope’s remarks came amid heightened international attention on Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The Pope made the comments in a video […]

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2 w. ago Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affects Both Christians And Muslims – Pope

Pope Leo XIV has said that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist groups, economic and land-related conflicts. His comments come as international scrutiny over Nigeria’s security situation intensifies. The Pope made the remarks in a video that went viral on Friday, recorded during an interview on Tuesday […] The post Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affects Both Christians And Muslims – Pope appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affect Both Christians And Muslims – Pope

Pope Leo XIV has said that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist groups, economic and land-related conflicts. His comments come as international scrutiny over Nigeria’s security situation intensifies. The Pope made the remarks in a video that went viral on Friday, recorded during an interview on Tuesday […] The post Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affect Both Christians And Muslims – Pope appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago VIDEO: Pope says violence in Nigeria affects Christians, Muslims

Pope Leo XIV says the violence in Nigeria affects both Christians and Muslims, linking the conflict to extremism, economic factors, and land disputes. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-pope-says-violence-in-nigeria-affects-christians-muslims/

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2 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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2 w. ago Nicki Minaj, U.S. Envoy Speak At UN Event, Condemn Killings In Nigeria

The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, and American musician, Nicki Minaj, on Tuesday evening highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges during a UN event focused on global religious freedom. The event was titled “Combatting Religious Violence and the Killing of Christians in Nigeria.” Both Waltz and Minaj drew attention to attacks targeting […] The post Nicki Minaj, U.S. Envoy Speak At UN Event, Condemn Killings In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Violence, not sanctions, real threat to US investment in Nigeria – Congressman Huizenga

US Congressman Bill Huizenga said that persistent insecurity and the Nigerian government’s “failure to confront violent actors” pose a greater read more Violence, not sanctions, real threat to US investment in Nigeria – Congressman Huizenga

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3 w. ago Let’s destroy extremism before it turns Nigeria to Gaza —Bishop Kukah

CATHOLIC Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has warned that unless Nigeria urgently confronts the growing tide of religious extremism and political intolerance, the country could descend into a Gaza-like situation marked by endless violence and despair. Delivering a keynote lecture titled ‘Nigeria: Time to Reload’ at the 60th birthday celebration of journalist and former […]

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