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MURIC berates CAN over denial of ‘Christian genocide’ U-turn

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MURIC berates CAN

…Calls it hypocritical The Muslim Rights Concern, (MURIC), has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of hypocrisy over its recent dismissal of reports alleging a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. In a statement issued yesterday in Kano, its State Chairman, Hassan Sani Indabawa said CAN’s new stance was “self-serving”, coming after years of silence while some Christian leaders allegedly misled foreign governments about religious persecution in the country. He mentioned Bishops Oliver Dashe Doeme, Matthew Kukah, and Wilfred Anagbe among those who reportedly made presentations to U.S. and European bodies,…

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CAN rejects claims of ‘Christian genocide’ 

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CAN rejects claims

…Attributes attacks to terrorism, not religion The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted recent allegations by some Western figures claiming that a “Christian genocide” is taking place in the country, describing the assertions as false and misleading. This followed comments by U.S. talk show host Bill Maher, who alleged that Christians were being systematically exterminated in Nigeria by Islamist extremists. Maher further claimed that over 100,000 Christians had been killed since 2009 and more than 18,000 churches destroyed, calling it “a genocide attempt greater than what is going on…

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2027: “It’s not Obi yet; the US will support Atiku or GEJ” – Ayodele

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Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele,  has said foreign powers, particularly the United States, will play a significant role in shaping the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. According to the cleric, who is widely known for his bold predictions on political matters, in a recent message shared on his official Facebook page: “It’s not Peter Obi yet, but the Americans are going to support either Atiku or Goodluck Jonathan”. Ayodele explained that the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate from 2023, Peter Obi, is not the one…

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Senate moves to counter ‘Christian genocide’ narrative in US

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Senate moves

The 10th Senate is set to debate a Motion aimed at correcting what it calls “dangerous misrepresentations” portraying Nigeria’s security crisis as a campaign of “Christian genocide”, a view gaining ground among US lawmakers and the media. Sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume and co-sponsored by other senior senators, the Motion argues that while Christian communities have suffered brutal attacks, violence in Nigeria affects citizens of all faiths. It warns that framing the conflict in religious terms risks inflaming sectarian tension and distorting global understanding of Nigeria’s complex insecurity, driven by…

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US Senators push to re-list Nigeria as ‘religious freedom violator’

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US Senators push

A group of Republican Senators has urged U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio to re-designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over what they describe as relentless terrorist killings targeting Christians. In a joint letter, Senators Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, Ted Budd, Pete Ricketts, and James Lankford cited mass kidnappings and massacres in Benue, Niger, and other states, warning that Nigeria has become “one of the most dangerous places in the world to be Christian”. They noted that while Nigeria was first placed on the list in 2020 under…

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‘No visa for corrupt Nigerian officials’ – US declares, after petition against Wike

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US on visa

The United States has declared that corrupt Nigerian government officials will face visa restrictions, reiterating that there is no limit on accountability. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria gave the warning in a statement released yesterday, via its official X handle. “Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving U.S. visas,” the Mission stated. The warning comes just hours after Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was petitioned before U.S. authorities over alleged unlawful acquisition of multimillion-dollar…

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Trump raises work visa fee for Nigerian professionals to over ₦150m

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Trump visa fee

Nigerian doctors, engineers and tech experts eyeing careers in the United States face a crushing new hurdle after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation slamming an annual $100,000 (roughly ₦150 million fee on H-1B visas. The fee – up from the current $1,500 – marks the heaviest blow yet in Washington’s immigration squeeze, following a recent $15,000 bond for some tourist visas and a travel ban on 12 countries. “This is about training Americans, not importing people to take our jobs”, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick declared at the White…

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Atiku meets U.S. Ambassador in Abuja

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Atiku meets

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the United States (U.S.) Ambassador, Richard M. Mills Jr., in Abuja. Atiku disclosed this in a post on his official Facebook account while sharing images from the meeting. He stated that the discussion was centered on the partnership between Nigeria and the United States, particularly on democracy and security. The post reads: “This afternoon, I had the honor of leading a delegation on a courtesy visit to the United States Ambassador, Richard M. Mills Jr., in Abuja.…

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U.S. slashes Nigerian imports by 41%

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U.S. slashes imports

…As tariff dispute deepens trade strains The United States (U.S.) has slashed its imports of Nigerian goods by 41% in just one month, raising alarm over the fragile state of Nigeria’s trade relations with one of its most strategic global partners. New figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis indicate that U.S. imports of Nigerian products declined from $639 million in June 2025 to $379 million in July, a significant drop that highlights Nigeria’s reduced access to the American market. The drop coincided with a…

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U.S. flags Nigeria, 15 other African countries in travel advisory over insecurity

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U.S. travel advisory

Nigerian travellers are among those now facing fresh restrictions after the United States (U.S.) placed 16 African countries on its high-risk travel advisory list, warning citizens to avoid or reconsider visiting these destinations due to worsening security threats, political instability, and health concerns. The updated advisory, issued in September 2025 by the U.S. Department of State, categorises countries under its four-tier system that ranges from Level-1, where citizens are urged to “exercise normal precautions,” to Level-4, which carries the strongest warning: “do not travel”. The State Department explained that its…

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