Nigerians Split Over Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the assassination of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on September 10, 2025, during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. The 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA was addressing mass shootings in the U.S. when a gunman, identified as Tyler Robinson, shot him in the neck. The incident cut short what was meant to be the first stop of Kirk’s American comeback tour. Kirk was widely known for his controversial views on race, religion, and politics. In past debates, he had made remarks criticized as racist and divisive, including questioning the competence of Black professionals and warning against what he described as the threats of Islam, Marxism, and “wokeism” to Western values. Nigerian reactions:Kirk’s death has sparked debate among Nigerians. Some, especially church leaders and gospel singers, praised […]