Alleged Christian Genocide: Again, US Slams Tinubu's Govt over $9m Lobbying Deal

US Lawmakers Criticise Tinubu-led Nigerian Government’s $9million Lobbying Contract In Washington

A United States congressional hearing on global religious freedom has criticised the Federal Government’s reported $9million lobbying contract in Washington, with lawmakers warning that the deal appeared to be aimed at downplaying serious human rights and religious freedom violations.

US Lawmaker Criticises FG’s $9m Lobbying Deal, says Nigerian Officials have a ‘Culture of Denial’ - Thepodiummedia

United States lawmakers revisited concerns of religious freedom in Nigeria during a hearing on the topic on Wednesday in Washington DC. The hearing examined countries worldwide where the lawmakers say religious freedom is under threat, a characterisation Nigerian authorities have rejected. Citing Genocide Watch, Chris Smith, house foreign affairs Africa subcommittee chairman, described Nigeria as “a killing field of defenceless Christians”. “Tha…

The Silent Genocide: Unmasking the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the Case for Division

The Silent Genocide: Unmasking the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the Case for DivisionIn a poignant video shared on X by human rights activist and founder of Family Writers Press International Emeka Gift (@EmekaGift100), British advocate Alex Barbir delivers a raw, impassioned plea from his car, highlighting the ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria. Barbir describes mass kidnappings, killings by Fulani militias, and a plea f…

US Lawmakers Intensify Scrutiny of Nigeria’s Religious Freedom Record

United States lawmakers renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s religious freedom record during a congressional hearing in Washington DC on Wednesday. The session

Alleged Christian genocide: Again, US slams Tinubu's govt over $9m lobbying deal

US Congress criticises Nigeria’s $9m lobbying deal, highlighting concerns over human rights and violence against Christians, amidst complex regional tensions.

US Congress Panel Criticises FG’s $9m Lobbying Deal in Washington

A panel of the United States Congress has criticised the Federal Government of Nigeria over a reported $9 million lobbying contract with a Washington-based firm, raising concerns that the deal is aimed at softening international criticism over Nigeria’s human rights and religious freedom record. The criticism was expressed during a joint hearing of the US House Subcommittee on Africa and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, convened to di…