Nigeria pledges to uphold religious freedom, but actions on the ground suggest otherwise

Nigeria pledges to uphold religious freedom, but actions on the ground suggest otherwise

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – On Friday, the Nigerian government assured the United States of its commitment to uphold freedom of religion and expression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave this assurance in a statement signed by its acting spokesman, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, saying any reports of threats or intimidation against religious leaders would be investigated and appropriate actions would be taken. The reaction came amid reports Bishop Wilfre…

Security: FG Refutes US Report, Commits To Security, Religious Freedom – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

ABUJA – The Federal Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday pledged Nigeria’s commitment to security and religious freedom, rasing concerns over a recent social media publication by the United States Embassy, Abuja, regarding the security situation in Nigeria and the testimonies provided by Bishop Wilfred Anagbe and Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihyula. The […]

U.S. Lawmaker Cautions Abuja about Threats to Catholic Bishop Wilfred Anagbe - Truth Nigeria

As Fulani Terrorists Occupy All Wards of the Bishop’s Home County   By Olikita Ekani (Makurdi) A powerful U.S. Congressman has warned the Nigerian enemies of an outspoken Nigerian Bishop to back off.   Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, denounced recent threats against Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi […]

Nigeria: Stop Intimidation, Threats Against Bishop Anagbe, Father Remigius Over Testimonies Before American Congress, UK Parliament, Says U.S. - Global Upfront Newspapers

The United States has reacted against the alleged intimidation and threats against Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Catholic Diocese of Makurdi and Reverend Father Remigius Ihyula, a Catholic priest and Coordinator of the FJDP (Faithful Journey Development Program) for speaking against the persecution of Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. In a post via its X handle, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria said it is “disturbed by this report” especially because B…

US reacts to alleged intimidation, threats against 2 prominent Nigerian Christian leaders

The United States reacted to alleged threats against Nigerian Christian leaders. The clerics recently spoke at the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa.