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US Nigeria Near Strategic Security Deal Amid Christian Genocide Claims

United States congressman Riley Moore has disclosed that Washington and Abuja are close to finalising a strategic framework on insecurity following a series of meetings in Nigeria. Moore led a US delegation on a fact finding mission to review claims of Christian genocide and broader concerns about religious persecution and terrorism in the country.​ Speaking after talks with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and other senior officials, Moore said both sides had agreed on practical steps that could strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry and communal violence. He described the engagement as constructive and said the proposed framework is now in its final stages.​ According to him, the emerging plan focuses on improving intelligence sharing, building early warning systems, boosting protection for at risk communities and tightening accountability for human rights abuses linked to security operations. He stressed that the […]

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US Congress Launches Sweeping Investigation into Nigeria’s Alleged Christian Genocide

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa will convene a public hearing on November 20, 2025, to investigate allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria and review President Donald Trump’s move to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC). This label, pending Senate approval, could authorize sanctions against Nigerian officials implicated in religious repression and restrict certain US-Nigeria partnerships. Chaired by Representative Chris Smith, the session features panels of senior US State Department officials and Nigerian faith leaders, including Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi Catholic Diocese. Testimonies will address rising attacks on Christian communities, mass displacement, and killings attributed to Islamist militants and armed groups. President Tinubu has firmly rejected the genocide characterization, asserting Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom, while US lawmakers weigh options ranging from humanitarian aid to sanctions and potential military action. The investigation was […]

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No Religious Persecution, Genocide in Nigeria — FG, AU Refute Trump’s Claims

The Nigerian Federal Government and African Union have firmly rejected claims of religious persecution and Christian genocide within Nigeria, labelling the allegations as false and damaging to the country’s image. Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar demanded the full airing of his interview with Piers Morgan for transparency, arguing that selective edits could distort Nigeria’s reality and fuel false narratives. Information Minister Mohammed Idris emphasized that Nigeria guarantees religious freedom for all residents, stating that terrorism affects both Christians and Muslims indiscriminately, and is not religiously motivated. The government highlighted ongoing investments in security architecture to address terror and banditry, not religious conflict. African Union chair Mahamoud Ali Youssouf supported this by noting that Boko Haram’s primary victims are Muslims rather than Christians, and that labeling ongoing insecurity as genocide oversimplifies complex security challenges in Nigeria’s North. Nigerian Christian leaders, […]

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Gunmen Kidnap US Missionary During Sermon In South Africa

In a brazen act of violence, gunmen stormed a church service in Durban, South Africa, kidnapping a U.S. missionary mid-sermon and sparking international outrage. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, underscores growing concerns about organized crime, foreigner-targeted abductions, and security challenges in the region. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Pastor Michael Carter from Ohio, was leading a prayer session at a local congregation when armed men disrupted the gathering, firing shots into the air before seizing him. Eyewitnesses described chaos as worshippers fled, while the assailants escaped with Carter in a waiting vehicle. Local authorities have launched a manhunt, though no group has claimed responsibility. South Africa’s high crime rates, particularly kidnappings for ransom, have surged in recent years, with foreigners increasingly targeted due to perceptions of wealth. The U.S. State Department has issued repeated travel advisories warning citizens […]

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