US EditionNigeria Denies Claims of Christian Genocide Amid Trump's Threats
- President Bola Tinubu expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Minister of Information Mohammed Idris.
- Idris emphasized that the Nigerian government is prioritizing dialogue over conflict in response to U.S. concerns about the country's stability and security.
- Minister Idris highlighted ongoing efforts to engage with religious leaders to promote unity among Nigerians, stating that they are important stakeholders in the Nigerian project.
- The narrative of "Christian genocide" in Nigeria is described as misleading, focusing on extremist violence affecting all faiths, not just Christians.
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On Nigeria, domestic politics again shapes Trump's Africa agenda
WASHINGTON, Nov 6 — First pressuring South Africa, and now threatening Nigeria, President Donald Trump is letting US domestic politics steer his policy on Africa—boding ill for foreign governments hit with his fury.Trump last week said he would put Nigeria on a blacklist on religious freedom over treatment of Christians—a long-running demand of evangelicals who are one of his most loyal bases—but took a stunning turn by also threatening military…
Nigeria and the gospel of 'Christian genocide': The noise from beyond the shores, By Umar Yakubu
We are indeed losing precious lives, but we are losing them to terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts fuelled by poor governance, not a coherent government-backed campaign to wipe out one religion. The tragic irony is that the purveyors of this false genocide narrative are often the very ones who refuse to contribute constructively to local […] The post Nigeria and the gospel of ‘Christian genocide’: The noise from beyond the shores, By Uma…
Muslim-Led Nigeria Denies Allegations of Christian Genocide, But Still Seeks U.S. Aid Against Islamists.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Nigerian officials have denied claims of a Christian genocide while expressing openness to U.S. assistance in combating Islamist terrorism.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s advisor, Daniel Bwala, and President Donald J. Trump.WHEN & WHERE: Statements were made recently in Nigeria and on platforms such as Truth Social and South Africa’s SABC News.KEY QUOTE: “While we appreciate President Trump’s concern…
Nigeria denies claims of Christian genocide amid Trump's threats
President Trump has expressed fierce concern over attacks on Christians in Nigeria, warning that the situation could lead to U.S. military intervention. Nigerian authorities, however, deny any targeted genocide and emphasise that violence affects multiple groups. While the country says it would welcome international support, it rejects threats or pressure from the US, as Ebenezer Obadare explains, he is a senior fellow for African studies in Was…
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