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No Christian Or Muslim Genocide In Nigeria, President Tinubu Insists
December 12, 2025
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President Bola Tinubu again on Friday dismissed allegations of either Christian or Muslim genocide in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s security challenges are driven by criminality and extremism, not religion.

Tinubu made the remarks while declaring open the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society’s (NASFAT) 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja.

The theme of the event was “Building Resilience in a Changing World: The Role of Faith and Community.”

Represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the President said the Federal Government was working tirelessly to end terrorism across the country.

Recall that the U.S. President Donald Trump had, in response to allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, designated the country as a “Country of Particular Concern.”

Tinubu, however, described such claims as unfounded.

“In recent times, the Federal Government and other persons of goodwill have had to address unfounded allegations,” he said, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

“The allegations are not only false, but harmful, and capable of inflaming passions and disrupting the sustenance of the peaceful coexistence which we continue to build as a nation.”

He added that Nigeria’s response to the U.S. designation “was clear, firm, and measured,” stressing, “We reaffirmed that our nation does not foster or tolerate policies or actions aimed at persecuting any religious group.”

According to the President, the country’s security crisis is rooted in “historical, economic and criminal issues, not religious issues.”

“Muslims and Christians alike have been victims of terrorism in Nigeria. Muslims and Christians alike stand shoulder to shoulder in condemning violence from any quarter,” he said.

“As President, I reiterate with all sense of responsibility and fidelity to the constitution that there is no Christian genocide in Nigeria, and there is no Muslim genocide in Nigeria.

“What we have is terrorism driven by criminality, extremism, and challenges we are working tirelessly to overcome.”

Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting all Nigerians.

“We must, therefore, reject narratives that seek to divide us, whether they come from within or outside our borders,” President Tinubu said.

“We must neither allow internal nor external forces to sow discord or feed dangerous stereotypes about our beloved nation.”

He said Nigeria’s strength lies in its diversity and commended NASFAT for promoting moderation and unity.

“Your teaching on moderation, tolerance, and service to humanity provides pathways for resolving conflicts and deepening national unity,” he said. “Our differences are a divine design, not a source of conflict.”

The President also spoke about the country’s economic reforms, acknowledging the difficulties citizens are facing.

“While these reforms are necessary for long-term prosperity, I understand the inevitable temporary difficulties many citizens are experiencing,” he said.

“Let me assure you that we are working tirelessly to alleviate these pressures, expand social support, and accelerate the benefits of the reforms.”

He pledged to “reinvigorate our security architecture to protect all Nigerians, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or geography,” but added that the government alone cannot build national resilience.

“As we reform our economy and tackle insecurity, we rely on institutions like NASFAT to reinforce the moral and spiritual fabric of our society,” Tinubu said.

“Faith must inspire action. We need your continued partnership in promoting peace, reducing tension, countering misinformation, and nurturing the values of unity and patriotism.”

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Nurudeen Lemu urged Muslim faithful to remain steadfast and optimistic despite the country’s challenges.

He called for patience, endurance and stronger collaboration among faith-based organisations to drive development and good governance.

Prof Is-haq Oloyede, Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, praised NASFAT as “one of the five-star Islamic organisations,” adding, “We believe five-star will not be enough, because people are now talking of seven-star, and I believe NASFAT will be there.”

He prayed for the continued growth of the organisation and emphasised the need for a modern application of Islamic principles.

“The world is changing, and our understanding of Islam must also change with time. The application of Islam in the public space must also change,” he said.

“For those who are thinking very well, they will know that Islam is not in a good way.”

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President Bola Tinubu again on Friday dismissed allegations of either Christian or Muslim genocide in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s security challenges are driven by criminality and extremism, not religion.

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A.F. Branco December 10, 2025

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Islam, with its Sharia Law, is working to take over the world; it is incompatible with U.S. values and its Constitution.

That’s just the fact!

Western propaganda won’t sell and already failed!

Every religion has had its own fair share of terrorism in Nigeria

Who are the christian terrorists that kill shouting the Christian version of Allah Akbar?

HacheNoire:
That’s just the fact!

Western propaganda won’t sell and already failed!

Every religion has had its own fair share of terrorism in Nigeria

esnbrutality:
Who are the christian terrorists that kill shouting the Christian version of Allah Akbar?

You have a problem with comprehension. Your destiny was not written in English language

Yes ..

It was written in Hebrew and I love it

So please answer my question.

Who are the Christian Terrorists?

HacheNoire:
You have a problem with comprehension. Your destiny was not written in English language

esnbrutality:
Yes ..

It was written in Hebrew and I love it

So please answer my question.

Who are the Christian Terrorists?

God bless you my brother with that question 😂

Tinubu is a Muslim don't expect anything different.



Most Muslims in Nigeria supports Boko Haram and other Muslim terrorists directly or indirectly.


Forget they will pretend sometimes, especially those in south west.


Yoruba Christians knows what Yoruba Muslims will do to them that's why they are always against Biafrans leaving them behind with Yoruba Muslims and Hausafulanis.

But in 2014, frog eye agreed there was decimation of christians

This man is not wise, the end of nonsense insight

Stupid man. You go explain tire

A lot of Hausa channels are actually pointing to you Sir 🤷🏿

HacheNoire:
That’s just the fact!

Western propaganda won’t sell and already failed!

Every religion has had its own fair share of terrorism in Nigeria

continue defending a disgrace country under tinubu a particular concern country under tinubu God will intervene one day

Tinubu just invited Americans officially . It's no longer debatable

Waow, welldone our president you're doing well, no Christian genocide, infact the Christian militia are the ones killing and kidnapping Muslims... continue till 2038 sir

The US mission that came to Nigeria, I guess they are feeling shy to give us the reports about their findings. Probably not something they expected

Are there killings in Nigeria, yes
Are any of the religion faith persecuted? Hell NO

This man just short his self on his foot .... Calamity tinubu..... tunubu you should have kept mute. Helinu why did not advise your oga to keep quiet.

But you led the team that reported Christian genocide to America during Jonathan regime.

Remember karma and nemesis are real

helinues:
The US mission that came to Nigeria, I guess they are feeling shy to give us the reports about their findings. Probably not something they expected

Are there killings in Nigeria, yes
Are any of the religion faith persecuted? Hell NO

Dey play, with all the churches destroyed

Some said here, Tinubu will be smoked out of Aso villa ,

The signs are there📌💯

But the US delegation sent to Nigeria on that purpose is saying, there is

HacheNoire:
That’s just the fact!

Western propaganda won’t sell and already failed!

Every religion has had its own fair share of terrorism in Nigeria

Keep deceiving yourself and believing a politician who have been train to always lie thier way into political offices.

Tinubu just try your best to stop this insecurity is a concern for us all but to say there is no genocide...we all know what you are fighting for is simply 2027 ....I will never believe an average Nigerian politician...not in this life.

600,000 people living in idp camps in Benue alone. Nigeria is a jungle and Nigerian government is a terrorist organization

This tinubu need to be disposed of via ballot or impeachment.

Have u seen him visited idp camps ever?

Yet there is jihadists expansion with the sole plan of spreading Fulani herdsmen.
Tinubu may not be aware shaa..
Why was malami arrested.
Who is Gumi..

HacheNoire:
That’s just the fact!

Western propaganda won’t sell and already failed!

Every religion has had its own fair share of terrorism in Nigeria

If there is actually a genocide then may you and your entire family become victims...but if there is no genocide and it's propaganda like you claim then may you go free... AMEN!!!

Baba America has already done her Fact findings. Wait for their Action.

This Man is not fit to be president and does not have the capacity to govern a complex entity like Nigeria.

In the face of all the targeted killings of a Christians and sacking of people from their ancestrial homeland, yet a leader who is supposed to protect is denying it so that he will be reappointed in 2027, and also not to come in collision with the Muslim North

There is no genocide, yet mass burials have become normal.
There is no persecution, yet entire communities are erased overnight.
If this is “not genocide,” then what exactly should Nigerians call daily slaughter?

This matter has lingered for too long