Tag: Alleged genocide

“US finalizing major framework to confront B’Haram, others in Nigeria” – Moore

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The United States (U.S) Congressman, Riley Moore, who heads the U.S delegation on a fact-finding mission examining allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, says the US government is close to putting in place a strategic security framework aimed at addressing the country’s security challenges. Moore, who made this known on Saturday during an interview on Fox News, said: “What I witnessed during my trip to Nigeria was heartbreaking. I met a woman who witnessed all five of her children murdered in front of her. Another woman lost her husband and…

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“North’s ‘genocide’ claims fueling dangerous divisions”, Prof. Yusuf warns

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Prof Usman Yusuf

A former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, has raised alarm over what he describes as a growing “false narrative” of Christian genocide in northern Nigeria, warning that the claims are deepening mistrust and setting the region “against itself” at a time of escalating insecurity. In a strongly worded opinion, Yusuf said the allegations—amplified by foreign groups, local actors and international political interests—are not only misleading but harmful to long-standing interfaith relations in northern Nigeria. Recalling a more harmonious era, the professor painted a…

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“There’s also Fulani, cattle genocide in Plateau” – Fulani Forum alleges

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Fulani Forum alleges

A group, known as ‘Concerned Plateau Fulani Forum’ (CPFF), has claimed that as much as Christians in the state keep talking about a Christian genocide, there is also Fulani and cattle genocide being carried out by those they refer to as native militias in different communities across the state. National Coordinator of the group, Saleh Haruna, who made the claim in a statement issued in Jos yesterday, said despite claims by Christians, especially, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo that Fulani militias and herdsmen have been killing Christians in the state for no…

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Genocide: “No Christian persecution in Nigeria”– Bishop Kukah

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Bishop Kukah on alleged genocide

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has insisted that there is no persecution of Christians in Nigeria, stressing that genocide is determined not by the number of casualties but by intent. Bishop Kukah recently came under criticism after being quoted as urging the international community not to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern”, arguing that such a label would heighten tensions, breed suspicion, and allow criminals to exploit the situation – ultimately undermining interfaith dialogue and cooperation…

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Alleged Genocide: “You must help Nigeria denounce ‘misleading’ narratives”, FG urges broadcasters 

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the media to help in correcting the negative narrative about the country. Idris made the call at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), yesterday in Abuja. The conference, with the theme: “Broadcasting for Information Sovereignty, National Cohesion and Digital Security”, was organised by IBAN. The Minister said the theme speaks directly to Nigeria’s present realities and shows the crucial role the media must continue to play in shaping a stable, secure,…

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“No genocide in Benue”, Gov. insists

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Benue, Gov. insists

…Says he’s working with ‘fear of God’ Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has refuted claims suggesting that any form of genocide is occurring within the state, insisting that while insecurity remains a challenge, it should not be misrepresented as the targeted extermination of any group. At a public function on Wednesday, the governor, who is a Catholic priest, stressed that his commitment to truth is rooted in his calling and moral duty. He said: ‘I am a Reverend Father, so being in governance does not take that away…

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