Tag: Alleged Christian Genocide

Remi Tinubu counters US Congress claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria

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Remi Tinubu counters US

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has dismissed claims that Christians are being subjected to genocide in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s security challenges are not rooted in religious persecution. Speaking during an interview with CBN News in Washington, D.C., Senator Tinubu said the wave of violence across parts of the country is driven largely by poverty, terrorism, and political instability rather than a targeted campaign against any particular faith group. Her remarks come amid renewed scrutiny from some members of the United States Congress who have raised concerns about attacks…

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Alleged Christian genocide: ‘Nigerian Muslims facing anti-Islamic obsession’ – NSCIA

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NSCIA on genocide claims

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has declared 2025 as a year Muslims in Nigeria faced unprecedented anti-Islamic obsession, following what it described as a spurious ‘Christian genocide’ claim. The Council, under the leadership of its President-General, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, said this in a release yesterday, signed by its Secretary-General, Professor Is’haq Oloyede, calling on Nigerian Muslims to search for the crescent of the month of Ramadan immediately after sunset on Tuesday, February 17. According to the statement made available to journalists…

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Genocide debate: MURIC accuses media of sidelining Muslims 

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MURIC accuses media

The Muslim Rights Concern, (MURIC), has accused Nigerian media organisations of refusing to give Muslims a chance to speak in recent discussions about alleged attacks on Christians in the country. The group’s Executive Director, Professor Is’haq Akintola, stated yesteday that many newspapers, radio stations, and TV platforms only interview Christian clerics and ignore Muslim scholars who should also explain their side of the story. According to him, Muslims are being portrayed negatively because only one group is being heard. He said this is unfair and unprofessional, asking: “When will Muslims…

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Alleged Christian Genocide: “Trump doesn’t make idle threats” – U.S lawmaker warns

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U.S lawmaker warns

United States (U.S) Congressman, Riley Moore has reaffirmed Washington’s hardline position on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, telling a visiting high-level Nigerian delegation that the United States, under President Donald Trump, expects “tangible action” to protect vulnerable communities and curb extremist violence. Moore made the remarks during a meeting on Wednesday with the team led by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribaɗu, which included senior security chiefs and top government officials. The delegation travelled to Washington to address growing concerns over a global campaign portraying Nigeria as hostile…

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