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Trump Administration Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Attacks On Christians In Nigeria

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October 2, 2025
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The United States has expressed “deep concern” over persistent violence against Christians and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria, warning that the government in Abuja must take stronger action to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks.

This comes after American comedian Bill Maher drew attention to the rising number of Christians killed by extremist groups such as Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa.

In a statement to Newsweek, the US State Department confirmed it has repeatedly raised the issue with the Nigerian government at the highest levels.

“The United States remains deeply concerned about the levels of violence against Christians and members of other groups in Nigeria, including the threats posed by terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa in northern Nigeria. We have raised these issues with the Nigerian government at the highest levels,” the statement said.

The Department stressed that Nigeria must act more decisively to halt repeated attacks on religious communities, insisting that its laws must align with commitments to religious freedom.

The Trump administration’s renewed warning comes amid growing calls in Congress for Nigeria to be designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act. Such a designation is reserved for states accused of tolerating or engaging in severe violations of religious freedom.

International advocacy group Open Doors ranks Nigeria as the seventh most dangerous place in the world for Christians, noting that “more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in the rest of the world combined.”

The Nigerian Government has dismissed reports suggesting that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians, describing such claims as “false, baseless, despicable, and divisive.”

In a press statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is “a gross misrepresentation of reality.”

“While Nigeria, like many countries, has faced security challenges, including acts of terrorism perpetrated by criminals, couching the situation as a deliberate, systematic attack on Christians is inaccurate and harmful. It oversimplifies a complex, multifaceted security environment and plays into the hands of terrorists and criminals who seek to divide Nigerians along religious or ethnic lines,” the statement read.

The minister stressed that terrorist groups target people of all faiths.

“The violent activities of terrorist groups are not confined to any particular religious or ethnic community. These criminals target all who reject their murderous ideology, regardless of faith. Muslims, Christians, and even those who do not identify with any religion have suffered at their hands,” he said.

According to the government, security forces have made significant gains against terrorists.

“Between May 2023 and February 2025 alone, over 13,543 terrorists and criminals were neutralized and nearly 10,000 hostages rescued in multiple military operations across the country,” the statement noted.

Idris highlighted the recent capture of top leaders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (ANSARU), Nigeria’s Al-Qaeda affiliate, naming Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar), the group’s self-styled Emir, and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda), his deputy, among those arrested.

“These feats underscore the determination and success of our security forces and expose as unfounded the notion that Nigeria is passively tolerating religiously motivated terrorism,” Idris said.

The statement also emphasized that Nigeria is a multi-religious country where both Islam and Christianity thrive.

“Christianity is neither endangered nor marginalized in Nigeria. It is doubtful that foreign interlopers into Nigerian affairs are aware that the current heads of both the Armed Forces and the Police Force are Christians—a fact that underscores the inclusivity of our national leadership,” it said.

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This comes after American comedian Bill Maher drew attention to the rising number of Christians killed by extremist groups such as Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa.

When the cameras are finally rolling and beaming on Nigeria, the world will finally hear the story of the "forgotten" genocide against Igbos.

I encourage all Igbos around the world to get ready to use their platforms online and offline to tell their story boldly and unapologetically.

For the longest time possible, the history of Biafra has long been buried in silence, denial, and deliberate censorship. The people of eastern Nigeria (a place once called Biafra) were left to nurse wounds that never healed, and were told to "move on" in a country where they have never really been accepted. Instead, they have continued to be targeted for political and economic exclusion, discrimination, and even violence.

This story is not just about the genocide of the past, but also about the continued ethnic profiling and targeted hostility (and violence) against hardworking people who have contributed immensely to Nigeria’s growth. The world must know the people who fuel this hatred, from those using government power and institutional backing, to others hiding behind keyboards to spread hate speech, and fan the flames of division.

Certainly, the eyes of the Western lobby are now focused on Nigeria. Whether the allegations are true or not, it's putting immense pressure on Tinubu and the government. It may not be unconnected to Shettima's speech at UNGA. They have a lot of materials to work with. The likes of FFK, Reno Omokri, and Bishop Kukah made sure of it with their previous international campaigns with Kukah even testifying before the US Congress. That was before they became "converted" and started to eat good.

His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is also deeply concerned about the rate at which Americans are being murdered by gun violence and drug overdose.

As at October 2025, 13,000 Americans have lost their life’s due to gun violence and another 70,000 due to drug overdose. These issues has been a big concern for the administration of His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR). These are human life’s and not chickens and President Trump needs to get on top of the situation to stop further killings and drug overdose.

If we must go by available statistics, less than 4000 Nigerians have lost their life’s due to insurgents, and compared to figures of who is concerned about Nigeria is appalling and same time insulting.

The Nigerian president will be willing to collaborate and partner with the US to stop the menace being unleashed on Americans and proffer ways to combat the epidemic.

It should be noted that, President Trump needs to look inwards and channel same energy where necessary.

His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) will definitely welcome concerns and suggestions from the likes of Switzerland, Ireland, Austria and the UAE, but not from the quarters subject is coming from.

But Nigeria is far more a safer place to America where people are licensed to gun. An untreated mental health person can walk to a park and pull out a gun and kill tenths of hundreds of people.

Recently an activist was killed while on a campus tour. Mr. Kirk killer is yet a mystery in the US.

But the Trump government is concerned about Nigeria more than it should be concerned about his country.

Even though the people who hated Trump for not supporting their movement and for supporting Israel are now having their voice because they are overly excited that Trump will start war with Tinubu ☺️☺️☺️

givedemwotowoto:
When the cameras are finally rolling and beaming on Nigeria, the world will finally hear the story of the "forgotten" genocide against Igbos.

I encourage all Igbos around the world to get ready to use their platforms online and offline to tell their story boldly and unapologetically.

For the longest time possible, the history of Biafra has long been buried in silence, denial, and deliberate censorship. The people of eastern Nigeria (a place once called Biafra) were left to nurse wounds that never healed, and were told to "move on" in a country where they have never really been accepted. Instead, they have continued to be targeted for political and economic exclusion, discrimination, and even violence.

This story is not just about the genocide of the past, but also about the continued ethnic profiling and targeted hostility (and violence) against hardworking people who have contributed immensely to Nigeria’s growth. The world must know the people who fuel this hatred, from those using government power and institutional backing, to others hiding behind keyboards to spread hate speech, and fan the flames of division.

Dem don use victimhood do una!
Who spread hate reach Una?

givedemwotowoto:
When the cameras are finally rolling and beaming on Nigeria, the world will finally hear the story of the "forgotten" genocide against Igbos.

I encourage all Igbos around the world to get ready to use their platforms online and offline to tell their story boldly and unapologetically.

For the longest time possible, the history of Biafra has long been buried in silence, denial, and deliberate censorship. The people of eastern Nigeria (a place once called Biafra) were left to nurse wounds that never healed, and were told to "move on" in a country where they have never really been accepted. Instead, they have continued to be targeted for political and economic exclusion, discrimination, and even violence.

This story is not just about the genocide of the past, but also about the continued ethnic profiling and targeted hostility (and violence) against hardworking people who have contributed immensely to Nigeria’s growth. The world must know the people who fuel this hatred, from those using government power and institutional backing, to others hiding behind keyboards to spread hate speech, and fan the flames of division.

The minorities In Rivers , Akwa ibom, cross river , Delta and Edo state that Biafra Soldiers massacred will also be waiting with their stories to be told to the world

Una dey always dey half clever

BREAKING: Nigerian Senate Moves To Counter ‘Christian Genocide’ Narrative, Says Violence Not Religious, To Engage U.S. Lawmakers, Others

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The Nigerian Senate is set to debate a motion seeking to correct what it describes as “dangerous misrepresentations” of the country’s security challenges as a campaign of “Christian genocide.”

The motion, titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding the Purported ‘Christian Genocide’ Narrative in Nigeria and International Communities,” was sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) and co-sponsored by Senators Sani Musa (Niger East), Magatakarda Wamako (Sokoto North), Ibrahim Bomai (Yobe South), Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (Nasarawa West), and several others.

In the draft motion seen by SaharaReporters, Senator Ndume expressed concern over what he described as “increasing circulation of misleading narratives” in both local and international spaces, alleging a systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria.

While acknowledging the tragic and unacceptable attacks suffered by Christian communities in various parts of the country, Ndume emphasised that violence in Nigeria has affected citizens of all faiths, including Muslims and adherents of other religions.

He warned that mischaracterising the ongoing security crisis in purely religious terms “risks inflaming sectarian divisions, distorting international understanding, and undermining national unity.”

Senate Motion Says Violence Affects Christians, Muslims, Others

In the motion, the Senate noted that Nigeria remains a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation whose unity depends on responsible communication and accurate representation of facts.

It expressed concern that certain foreign media outlets, advocacy groups, and religious networks have amplified the “Christian genocide” narrative without adequate verification.

The motion further observed that the nation’s security challenges, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, communal clashes, and criminal violence, have resulted in the loss of lives and property among both Christian and Muslim communities.

“The Senate notes that Nigeria has in recent years faced serious security challenges, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, communal conflicts, and targeted attacks, which have affected citizens across various religious, ethnic, and regional backgrounds, resulting in loss of lives and property among both Christian and Muslim communities,” it said.

Citing the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the motion reaffirmed that the Nigerian government has a constitutional obligation to secure the lives and property of all citizens, irrespective of their faith or ethnicity.

Concern Over U.S. Designation

The Senate also expressed worry over recent developments in the United States Congress and Senate, where efforts are reportedly underway to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)” over alleged religious persecution.

The lawmakers warned that such international misperceptions could have serious diplomatic and economic consequences for Nigeria.

Senate Resolutions

In its resolutions, the Senate firmly rejected what it described as the blanket characterisation of Nigeria’s security situation as a “Christian genocide.”

The lawmakers maintained that the country’s ongoing conflicts are rooted in a mix of socio-economic, ethnic, criminal, and terrorist factors that transcend religion.

The upper chamber called on the Federal Government, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant security agencies, to adopt a data-driven approach to public communication, including the release of verified casualty figures, contextual reports, and investigative findings to counter the spread of misinformation locally and abroad.

The Senate further appealed to religious leaders, civil society organisations, and the Nigerian media to exercise restraint and responsibility in their public statements and reporting, cautioning that inflammatory language or exaggerated narratives could exacerbate sectarian tensions.

Similarly, the lawmakers urged foreign embassies, international organisations, and media outlets to rely on verified, balanced, and credible sources, such as official security agencies, local communities, and independent observers, when reporting on religiously sensitive issues in Nigeria.

To strengthen this effort, the Senate mandated its Committees on Foreign Affairs, Information, and National Security and Intelligence to collaborate with the Executive branch of government in developing a coordinated national communication strategy aimed at clarifying misinformation about religious violence.

The committees are also expected to engage with the U.S. Congress, international partners, and Nigerian diaspora groups through official briefings and fact-based publications to correct prevailing misconceptions about the country’s security realities.

“The Senate resolves to engage US Senate and Congress; International partners and Diaspora networks through official briefings and fact-based publications to correct misconceptions,” it said.

In addition, the lawmakers emphasised the need to support interfaith peacebuilding initiatives that promote understanding, highlight shared experiences of victims across faiths, and reinforce national unity.

Finally, the Senate urged the Federal Government to ensure justice and accountability for all victims of violent attacks, regardless of religion or ethnicity, as a critical step toward addressing impunity and rebuilding public confidence in state institutions.

If adopted, the Senate’s resolutions are expected to form the basis of a coordinated diplomatic and public information effort aimed at correcting international opinions about religious violence in Nigeria.

US Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Attacks On Christians

The United States recently expressed “deep concern” over the persistent violence targeting Christians and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria, urging the government in Abuja to take stronger measures to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks.

The statement followed remarks by American comedian Bill Maher, who highlighted the growing number of Christians killed by extremist groups, including Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa.

In a statement to Newsweek, the US State Department confirmed it had repeatedly raised the issue with the Nigerian government at the highest levels.

Maher recently blasted Western media for ignoring what he described as the ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria.

Speaking on his HBO show Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday, September 26, Maher accused news outlets and political elites of deliberately staying silent while Boko Haram, Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), and Fulani militias slaughter Christians and raze churches across Nigeria.

“Nigeria, the fact that this issue has not gotten on people’s radar, it’s pretty amazing,” Maher said. “If you don’t know what’s going on in Nigeria, your media sources suck. You are in a bubble.”

The comedian, who is an outspoken critic of religion but often uses his platform to highlight uncomfortable truths, compared the violence to a full-scale genocide.

“I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing the Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over a hundred thousand since 2009. They’ve burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists, Boko Haram. This is so much more of a genocide attempt than what is going on in Gaza. They are literally attempting to wipe out the Christian population of an entire country,” he said.

During the show, U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (Republican, South Carolina) thanked Maher for raising the alarm, stressing that the media had failed to cover the crisis with the urgency it deserves.

Nigerian Govt Debunks ‘Christian Genocide’ Reports

However, the Nigerian Government has dismissed reports suggesting that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians, describing such claims as “false, baseless, despicable, and divisive.”

In a press statement, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group as “a gross misrepresentation of reality.”

The minister stressed that terrorist groups target people of all faiths.

“The violent activities of terrorist groups are not confined to any particular religious or ethnic community. These criminals target all who reject their murderous ideology, regardless of faith. Muslims, Christians, and even those who do not identify with any religion have suffered at their hands,” he said.

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The motion, titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding the Purported ‘Christian Genocide’ Narrative in Nigeria and International Communities,” was sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) and co-sponsored by Senators Sani Musa (Niger East), Magatakarda Wamako (Sokoto North), Ibrahim Bomai (Yobe South), Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (Nasarawa West), and several others.

Make una mention one Christian terrorist organization in Nigeria.
Boko Haram, ISWA, LUKARAWA, MAHMUDAH, BANDITS, FULANI HERDSMEN etc

If Dog chop Dogs e no mean say the Dog no be Dog

Where are the cows? administration will quickly debunk this allegations..
Nigerians the journey is still far

Is true Nigeria Christians are been massacred every day, even most of us Yoruba Muslims knew it very well, but what can we do

I am a member of Christian Association of Nigeria. There is Christian genocide going on Nigeria. Benue and Plateau, the epicenter of terrorist attack in Nigeria are both Christian states.

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Tinubu’s Aide Attacks U.S. Lawmaker Over Christian Persecution Allegations As Tweeps Recall His 2012 Comments On Church Attacks.

Tinubu’s Aide Attacks U.S. Lawmaker Over Christian Persecution Allegations As Tweeps Recall His 2012 Comments On Church Attacks. (Continue reading).

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BREAKING: CAN Confirms Rising Attacks, Killings Of Christians In Nigeria Amid ‘Christian Genocide’ Outcry, Says Cries For Justice Often Ignored

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October 8, 2025
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BREAKING NEWS

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the persistent violence and insecurity affecting Christians in several parts of the country, especially in the North, saying many communities have suffered “severe attacks, loss of life, and destruction of places of worship.”

In a press release issued on Wednesday and made available to SaharaReporters, CAN said the scale of killings and displacement facing Christians had reached alarming proportions and demanded urgent, transparent action from the government and security agencies.

The statement, titled “Christian Genocide — CAN Clarifies Position,” and signed by its National President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, condemned the continuous targeting of Christian communities and the slow response of authorities.

“CAN affirms, without hesitation, that many Christian communities in parts of Nigeria, especially in the North, have suffered severe attacks, loss of life, and the destruction of places of worship,” the statement read.

“These realities are painful reminders of the urgent need for government and security agencies to act decisively to protect every citizen, regardless of region.”

According to the statement, the association has, over the years, engaged in several advocacy efforts to draw both national and international attention to what it described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

“The Association has established mechanisms for recording incidents of religiously motivated killings, engaged with international partners, written to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, and hosted global Christian organisations such as the World Evangelical Alliance and the Lausanne Movement,” CAN said.

Despite these efforts, the body lamented that the cries for justice are “too often met with delay or denial,” warning that the failure to protect vulnerable Christian communities risks further eroding public trust and national unity.

CAN called for an immediate end to what it described as years of impunity enjoyed by perpetrators of religiously motivated violence.

“We therefore renew our call on government and security agencies to take urgent, transparent, and equitable action to end the killings, safeguard vulnerable Christian communities from displacement, and ensure that perpetrators face the full weight of the law,” the statement continued.

“The pain of Christian families torn apart by violence must never be treated as mere statistics.”

While acknowledging some efforts by the government to curb insecurity, the association urged authorities to intensify protection measures across all faiths and regions.

“Nigeria’s healing will not come from denial or blame, but from courage — the courage to face our collective failures, to grieve together, and to rebuild trust within our communities,” Archbishop Okoh said.

Global Campaign Against Alleged Christian Genocide

The statement comes amid rising controversies surrounding recent claims by United States Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher, suggesting that Christian worshippers were solely targeted and killed in Nigeria.

Also, U.S. lawmaker, Riley M. Moore, recently called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately take decisive diplomatic action against the Nigerian government over what he described as the “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians” in the country.

In a letter dated October 6, 2025, and addressed to Rubio, who currently serves as U.S. Secretary of State, Moore said Nigeria has become the “deadliest place in the world to be a Christian,” urging the U.S. to “use all diplomatic tools available”, including halting arms sales to Nigeria and redesignating it as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the U.S. International Religious Freedom Act.

"I write to urge you to take immediate action to address the systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians in Nigeria. As a Christian nation founded upon biblical principles, the United States bears a unique obligation to stand for the freedom and protection of Christians worldwide,” the letter read.

"Nigeria has become the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian, and the United States cannot stand idly by. I urge you to use all diplomatic tools available, including designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and halting arms sales and all associated technical support until the Nigerian government demonstrates it is sufficiently committed to ending this reign of persecution and slaughter."

The Congressman cited chilling statistics, claiming that over 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria in 2025 alone, an average of 35 murders per day.

He further referenced reports that at least 19,100 churches have been attacked or destroyed since 2009, while more than 15 million Nigerians have been displaced due to extremist violence.

Tinubu Administration Denies ‘Christian Genocide’

However, the Nigerian government has denied the allegations of targeted attacks and the killing of Christians.

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, on Wednesday, lashed out at Ted Cruz and Bill Maher over what he described as “reckless and misleading” comments about Nigeria.

The presidential aide accused them of spreading falsehoods that embolden extremists and misrepresent the country’s fight against terrorism.

Dare, a former journalist, said both Cruz and Maher should “engage with the facts before amplifying falsehoods that malign an entire nation.”

In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, the ex-minister insisted that Nigeria deserves global solidarity in its battle against terror.

“Senator Ted Cruz and Bill Maher et al would do well to engage with the facts before amplifying falsehoods that embolden extremists and malign an entire nation. Nigeria deserves solidarity in its fight against terror — not careless rhetoric that fuels misunderstanding,” he said.

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The statement, titled “Christian Genocide — CAN Clarifies Position,” and signed by its National President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, condemned the continuous targeting of Christian communities and the slow response of authorities.

Alleged genocide: Congressman urges Trump to designate Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’
By : Guardian Nigeria
Date: 8 Oct 2025

• Tinubu once alluded to Christian genocide in Nigeria, Atiku’s aide claims
• CAN dismisses Christian genocide claims, urges action against terrorism

A lawmaker representing West Virginia’s Second District in the United States House of Congress, Riley Moore, has written to President Donald Trump, calling on White House to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over what he described as the “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians”.

Paul Ibe, Media Aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, accused President Bola Tinubu of alluding to a Christian genocide in Nigeria in 2014.

Ibe said U.S. Senator, Ted Cruz, might have adopted Tinubu’s claims on the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria.

He recalled a post on Tinubu’s X page in 2014 which reads: “The slaughtering of Christian worshippers is strongly condemnable. It calls to question the competence of Jonathan to protect Nigerians.”

Ibe posted on X: “For the records, Tinubu had in 2014 alluded to a Christian genocide in Nigeria. Perhaps, Cruz simply adopted Tinubu’s memo when he (Cruz) claimed without adducing any shred of evidence that there’s a Christian genocide in Nigeria.”

Meanwhile, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed recent claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing them as exaggerated narratives promoted by foreign actors.

The controversy arose after U.S. comedian, Bill Maher, alleged that Christians were being systematically killed in Nigeria.

Maher alleged that Islamists had burnt down churches and were attempting to wipe out the Christian population of an entire country.

In the letter, dated October 6, 2025, addressed to the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, the Congressman urged the State Department to take swift diplomatic action against Nigeria and suspend arms sales until the Nigerian government demonstrates a genuine commitment to ending religiously-motivated violence.

Moore wrote: “I write to urge you to take immediate action to address the systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians in Nigeria. As a Christian nation founded upon Biblical principles, the U.S. bears a unique obligation to stand for the freedom and protection of Christians worldwide. Nigeria has become the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian, and the U.S. cannot stand idly by.

“I urge you to use all diplomatic tools available, including designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and halting arms sales and all associated technical support until the Nigerian government demonstrates it is sufficiently committed to ending this reign of persecution and slaughter.”

He cited figures from Open Doors and other humanitarian reports, noting that over 7,000 Christians had been killed in Nigeria in 2025 alone, averaging 35 murders per day.

Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also refuted allegations by Moore, who claimed that Nigerian officials were turning a blind eye to, or even aiding, the mass killing of Christians by Islamist militants.

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Former ECWA Secretary Backs US Senators’ Claim Of Targeted Attacks On Christians In Nigeria, Says Killings ‘Look Like Genocide’

October 9, 2025
NEWS

A former General Secretary of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Yunusa Nmadu, has corroborated claims by US senators that Christians in Nigeria are facing a systematic genocide.

Speaking at a book launch in his honour at Kaduna State University on Thursday, Nmadu said, "There are many killings affecting Christian communities in Nigeria. Whether we call it genocide or not is another issue, but what looks like genocide is happening."

Nmadu implored the Nigerian government to take drastic action to halt the bloodshed.

"The Government must rise to protect not just Christians but all citizens, because what good is it if everyone dies in the name of politics?" he said.

He acknowledged that the current administration appears to be taking security matters seriously under the Chief of Defence Staff, but noted that insecurity had deeply infiltrated the nation's social fabric.

Nmadu lambasted the entrenched insecurity, revealing that "some insiders are using insecurity for their own benefit to make the government ungovernable."

He demanded that the sponsors of insecurity be identified and brought to justice, asserting, "To solve this, we must identify and cut off the sponsors."

He opposed the Niger State Governor's idea on regulating religious preaching, describing it as “ignorant” and a violation of the right to freedom of religion.

“Sometimes, as a pastor, the Holy Spirit can inspire you to say things beyond what you prepared. So, who do we obey, the government or the Holy Spirit?” he asked.

Nmadu also cautioned preachers against using the pulpit to promote division, urging them instead to remain faithful to the teachings of their holy books.

Reviewing the book, Prof. Helen Ando said it was not a mere biographical account of Nmadu’s life but a deep exploration of his character, values, and engagement in shaping an inclusive and dignified society.

“His involvement in promoting freedom of religion in Nigeria demonstrates how faith leaders can engage with government while practising their religion in harmony.

“The book captures the intersection of faith, church, and service to humanity, a reflection of the author’s passion for societal transformation," he said.

Several U.S. Senators, led by Ted Cruz, have accused Nigerian officials of enabling or ignoring targeted violence against Christians, prompting diplomatic tensions and strong rebuttals from Nigeria’s government and legislature.

Cruz introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, which seeks to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act.

It also seeks to impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of facilitating violence against Christians or enforcing blasphemy laws.

Cruz and other Republican senators, including Josh Hawley, James Lankford, and Pete Ricketts, cited incidents such as the kidnapping of scores of Christian children by Ansaru militants in Niger State in May 2024, the killing of 70 Christians and abduction of 20 students in Benue State in August 2024 and the massacre of 200 Christians in Benue in June 2025.

Cruz claimed that over 52,000 Christians have been murdered since 2009, and 20,000 churches destroyed.

The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives have rejected the genocide narrative, stating that the country’s insecurity is not religion-driven but caused by terrorism, banditry, communal violence, and insurgency affecting all faiths.

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Nmadu lambasted the entrenched insecurity, revealing that "some insiders are using insecurity for their own benefit to make the government ungovernable."

IGBOs didn't massacre my people ..I will proudly align and even JOIN a BIAFRAN Army again.

No think am ...we no send una again. Leave IGBOs for us..they are our brothers and sisters.

Difrent:
The minorities In Rivers , Akwa ibom, cross river , Delta and Edo state that Biafra Soldiers massacred will also be waiting with their stories to be told to the world

Una dey always dey half clever

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US Senate Committee Chair Decries 'Killings Of Christians' In Nigeria, Across Africa As ISIS Beheads 30 In Mozambique
October 10, 2025
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In a statement condemning the growing wave of religious persecution across Africa, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), has decried the continued killing of Christians by Islamist extremists, particularly in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Mozambique.

In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Senator Risch said, "Faith should never be a death sentence. Yet across parts of Africa, Christians are hunted, butchered, and terrorized for their beliefs while the world looks away.

"In countries like Nigeria, DR Congo, and Mozambique, they are targeted by terrorists, exploited by elites to settle political and ethnic scores, and abandoned or betrayed by their own governments. This is not just a tragedy. It is a disgrace. Action is long overdue."

Senator Risch was responding to a report by The Evangelical Voice For Today, which stated that ISIS-linked militants had beheaded over 30 Christians in northern Mozambique in recent weeks, destroyed at least seven churches, and displaced more than 50,000 residents from Chiure District.

The militants, operating under the Islamic State Mozambique Province (ISMP), released 20 graphic photographs showing the beheadings, shootings, and arsons carried out during their latest assaults.

The recent attacks occurred across the Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces, areas in northern Mozambique where Christians are a religious minority within predominantly Muslim communities.

Witnesses and reports indicate that ISMP forces targeted Christian civilians, setting fire to churches in Nacocha, Nacussa, Minhanha, and Nakioto villages, and destroying more than 100 homes in Nakioto alone.

According to the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), ISMP claimed responsibility for a string of killings in late September, including the beheading of two Christians in Chiure-Velho village on September 25, the shooting of another Christian the following day, and the killing of four more believers in Macomia Town on September 28.

Another Christian was reportedly beheaded in Macomia District on September 29.

ISMP has been active in six districts of Mozambique, primarily in Cabo Delgado, where the group continues to push southward despite counterinsurgency efforts.

To curb the insurgency, Mozambique renewed a military alliance with neighboring Rwanda on August 27, under a Status of Forces Agreement that allows the Rwandan Defense Forces to continue joint operations in Cabo Delgado.

Rwanda first deployed troops to Mozambique in 2021 to help fight Islamist militants after years of bloodshed and displacement.

Since 2017, ISMP attacks have claimed more than 6,000 lives and displaced over one million people across northern Mozambique.

The group, which pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS), seeks to establish a strict Islamic caliphate in the region and has explicitly called for the killing of Christians as part of its extremist campaign titled “Kill Them Wherever You Find Them.”

Open Doors International, a global Christian watchdog organization, reports that Mozambique now ranks as the 37th most difficult country in the world to be a Christian, rising from 39th place in 2024.

According to Open Doors’ World Watch List 2025, more than 100 churches and Christian buildings in Mozambique were attacked or shut down in the past year, compared to only 10 in the previous year.

The group notes that Christian youth leaders and converts from Islam are particularly vulnerable to violence, forced marriages, and social ostracization.

Many converts reportedly lose inheritance rights or custody of their children after renouncing Islam.

Senator Risch’s comments echoed growing concerns in Washington over the worsening religious violence in Africa, particularly in Nigeria.

Several U.S. Senators, led by Ted Cruz, have accused Nigerian officials of enabling or ignoring targeted violence against Christians, prompting diplomatic tensions and strong rebuttals from Nigeria’s government and legislature.

Cruz introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, which seeks to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act.

It also seeks to impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of facilitating violence against Christians or enforcing blasphemy laws.

Cruz claimed that over 52,000 Christians have been murdered since 2009, and 20,000 churches destroyed.

In its 2023 International Religious Freedom Report, the U.S. State Department documented extensive attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria by armed groups, including Fulani militants and Boko Haram, noting that thousands of Christians have been killed or displaced in the past decade.

The report accused Nigerian authorities of failing to prevent or prosecute perpetrators of religiously motivated violence.

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In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Senator Risch said, "Faith should never be a death sentence. Yet across parts of Africa, Christians are hunted, butchered, and terrorized for their beliefs while the world looks away.

Nigerian Air Force Officer Threatens To Kill, Cut Christian Activist Into Pieces Over ‘Christian Genocide’ Posts, Later Apologises
October 10, 2025
NEWS

A social media user, known online as “Preach The Gospel”, has raised the alarm alleging that a Nigerian Air Force officer threatened to cut him into pieces following posts about the alleged targeted killing of Christians in Nigeria.

The threat, posted on TikTok and shared by the social media user on X, allegedly originated from an officer identified as Jamilu M Sarki, who, according to the user, mentioned the state and area where he resides.

The user wrote, “This is the pictures of the Military Officer who threaten my life because I speak against the Christians genocide in Nigeria. He has mentioned the state and the area where I am staying. Below are his pictures, profile, and the threat.”

The threat, written in Hausa and circulated by the social media user, stated, “May Allah bring me together with you, just the two of us. You will see what I will do to you because your blood is permissible. I will cut you into pieces with you, you cursed useless one.”

The user later posted an update on X saying the officer had sent a letter of apology and captioned it “LETTER OF APOLOGY FROM THE AIR FORCE MAN!”

"Dear Evangelist Musa, I want to say sorry from my heart. I was very wrong to threaten your life. My words were hurtful and completely unfair to you. I realize now how much I hurt you, and I feel very bad about it

“Threatening someone is never the answer, and I am sorry for what I said. I was angry and made a big mistake. You did not deserve to be treated that way, and I want you to know that I truly regret my actions

“I never wanted to make you feel scared or hurt. I understand the seriousness of what I said, and I am very sorry for causing you pain. Please forgive me for my words. I promise to think better and control my anger in the future.

“I value you and respect you more than my anger. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I will do my best to be a better person and to never say such things again.”

Responding to the apology, the user wrote, “Sir, I have forgiven you from the depth of my heart. I really hope we can move forward and mend what you have broken. Best wishes.”

SaharaReporters had earlier reported that U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore described Nigeria as the "deadliest place in the world to be a Christian," citing over 7,000 Christian deaths in 2025 alone.

He called for the U.S. to halt arms sales to Nigeria and redesignate it as a "Country of Particular Concern" under the International Religious Freedom Act.

Moore also accused Nigerian officials of enabling or ignoring targeted violence against Christians, prompting diplomatic tensions and strong rebuttals from Nigeria’s government and legislature.

Similarly, U.S. Senators, led by Ted Cruz, introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, seeking to impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of facilitating violence against Christians or enforcing blasphemy laws.

Cruz claimed that over 52,000 Christians have been murdered since 2009, and 20,000 churches destroyed.

Also, former General Secretary of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Yunusa Nmadu, corroborated claims by U.S. senators that Christians in Nigeria are facing a systematic genocide.

Speaking at a book launch in Kaduna State University, Nmadu stated, "There are many killings affecting Christian communities in Nigeria. Whether we call it genocide or not is another issue, but what looks like genocide is happening."

He implored the Nigerian government to take drastic action to halt the bloodshed.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has consistently refuted allegations of religious genocide.

The government dismissed reports suggesting that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians, stating that terrorists target all Nigerians, not only Christians.

The government attributes the violence to terrorism, banditry, communal violence, and insurgency affecting all faiths.

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The threat, posted on TikTok and shared by the social media user on X, allegedly originated from an officer identified as Jamilu M Sarki, who, according to the user, mentioned the state and area where he resides.

Over 10 Christians Killed In Ongoing Nigerian Genocide
CBN News


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnjEKxT27Bk?si=lECsz_I_JV_DCqK1

Christians Beheaded In Africa | Christian World News - October 10, 2025
CBN News


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-UXKwdiCgw?si=_fRMQ3XwOy5rgk_o

Nigerian Government ‘Speaking Nonsense’ By Covering Up Real Number Of Christian Slaughters
Sky News Australia


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqPVu9P_rEM?si=zbEb38p5t0GqMwiy

OLAADEGBU:
Nigerian Government ‘Speaking Nonsense’ By Covering Up Real Number Of Christian Slaughters
Sky News Australia

Nonsense propaganda by these Oyibo Zionists, genocide indeed.

Absolutely nonsense.

favor914:
Nonsense propaganda by these Oyibo Zionists, genocide indeed.

Absolutely nonsense.

Are you saying this because you are not affected?

Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) was a prominent Lutheran pastor in Germany. In the 1920s and early 1930s, he sympathized with many Nazi ideas and supported radically right-wing political movements. But after Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933, Niemöller became an outspoken critic of Hitler’s interference in the Protestant Church. He spent the last eight years of Nazi rule, from 1937 to 1945, in Nazi prisons and concentration camps. Niemöller is perhaps best remembered for his postwar statement, which begins “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out…” - MARTIN NIEMÖLLER: "FIRST THEY CAME FOR..."

OLAADEGBU:
Are you saying this because you are not affected?

Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) was a prominent Lutheran pastor in Germany. In the 1920s and early 1930s, he sympathized with many Nazi ideas and supported radically right-wing political movements. But after Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933, Niemöller became an outspoken critic of Hitler’s interference in the Protestant Church. He spent the last eight years of Nazi rule, from 1937 to 1945, in Nazi prisons and concentration camps. Niemöller is perhaps best remembered for his postwar statement, which begins “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out…” - MARTIN NIEMÖLLER: "FIRST THEY CAME FOR..."

Please gerrout, no genocide against Christians in Nigeria, we have useless criminals causing atrocities all over northern Nigeria, they are killing both Muslims, Christians, traditionalists.

How many churches in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina or Sokoto have been bombed, or set ablaze?

If any, just a handful by some useless ill informed terrorists.

https://www.nairaland.com/8519823/bandit-leader-babaro-peace-talks/3

The Violence Is Relentless: Nigerian Christians Face Persecution From Radical Islamic Groups
Sky News Australia


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8iN35ZsuMY?si=NgNKx7HPSkz9udu3