Alleged Killing of Christians: Nigerian Reps Reject US Senator's Claims

Nigerian lawmakers move to counter US Senate bill targeting Nigeria over religious freedom

On 9 September, some US senators sponsored a bill seeking to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for alleged violations of religious freedom.

Alleged killing of Christians: Nigerian Reps reject US Senator's claims

The Nigerian House Representative has rejected the narrative by the US Senate that frames Nigeria’s security crisis as ‘genocide against Christians’ or state-sponsored persecution. In a motion presented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, and supported by all members of the House of Representatives, the narrative put forth by the US Senate was strongly refuted. The motion called on relevant committees to, within 21 days, work in coordination with t…

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The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a claim by the United States Senate describing the country’s security challenges as a ‘genocide against Christians’ or state-sponsored persecution. The lawmakers, on Wednesday, also took steps to stop the US proposed law to require the her Secretary of State to designate Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) and to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials under Executive Order 13818 (Glo…

Reps Reject U.S. Move to Designate Nigeria as ‘Country of Particular Concern’ - TV360 Nigeria

The House of Representatives has unanimously opposed a move by the United States Senate to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC). The CPC designation, under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), applies to nations accused of engaging in severe violations of religious freedom. A bill titled Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of …

Reps Condemn US Parliament’s Bill Alleging Religious Killings In Nigeria - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

The House of Representatives has rejected narratives that portray Nigeria’s security challenges as religiously motivated or state-sponsored. This position comes in response to a bill introduced in the United States Congress on March 11, 2025. The resolution seeks to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for allegedly engaging in, and tolerating, systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom. In reaction, …

Nigeria Rejects US Senator’s Allegations of Genocide Against Christians - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

Mnena Iyorkegh, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has strongly denounced recent comments by United States Senator Ted Cruz alleging genocide and targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Minister’s Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, Idris described the claims as false, misleading, and not reflective of […]