‘Nobody believes that’ — US rep faults Tuggar’s claim of only 177 Christian deaths in five years

Tinubu’s Minister Claims Only 177 Christians Killed in 5 Years

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has sparked controversy after claiming that only 177 Christians have been killed in the country over the past five years. The statement was made during his appearance on Piers Morgan’s show, where he sought to challenge reports alleging widespread violence against Christians and clarify official figures. During the interview, Tuggar dismissed claims that tens of thousands of Christians had bee…

U.S. Lawmaker Questions Tuggar’s Claim That Only 177 Christians Were Killed in 5 Years

WASHINGTON, USA — Riley Moore, a member of the United States House of Representatives, has rejected a claim by Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, that only 177 Christians were killed in the country over the past five years, saying the figure is neither credible nor helpful in addressing concerns about religious violence. Moore made the remarks on Thursday, November 20, 2025, during a congressional hearing in Washington examinin…

‘Nobody believes that’ — US rep faults Tuggar’s claim of only 177 Christian deaths in five years

Riley Moore, a member of the United States house of representatives, has dismissed a claim by Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, that only 177 Christians were killed in the last five years.   Tuggar spoke when he appeared as a guest on Piers Morgan’s show to challenge the Christian genocide allegations, clarify figures, provide context, and address Nigeria’s complex security situation.   During the show, aired on Tuesday, Morga…