Professor Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, has reacted to comments made by United States President Donald Trump over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had asked the US Department of Defence to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria while warning the Nigerian government to act swiftly to end the “killing of Christians” in the…
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi on Sunday evening counselled president Bola Tinubu not to be moved by external forces from president,Donald Trump of U.S A but, rather be focused and put his faith on God. The monarch who made this known after the annual Olodumare festival in Iwo, affirmed,” you will be successful…
Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has dismissed claims of genocide against persons of Christianity faith as reason for the America’s planned invasion of Nigeria. Engr. Sule said America doesn’t care about any interests other than those that enhance its collective advantage. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the 30th National Choral Convention by…
The National Patriotic Elders for Peace and Harmony of Nigeria, has urged President Tinubu to slam Treasonable Felony charges against citizens who reported alleged massacre of Christians to America. Speaking in a press release, President of the Elders, Dr Bature AbdulAziz, said what those who lack patriotism and respect for Nigeria did was nothing but…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has described President Donald Trump of the United States’ warning on Christian genocide as a wake-up call for Nigerians to unite against terrorism. Oba Ladoja stated this while receiving the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo,…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has dismissed allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing them as false, dangerous, and politically motivated. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the Council’s Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said the claims being circulated by some Western media and political figures were part of a…
Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Nigerian government to take U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning as a wake-up call rather than react to his allegations of “Christian genocide” in the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana described Trump as having contempt for Africans and criticized his claim as false…
A well-known Plateau State cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has accused the Nigerian government and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of concealing the ongoing killings of Christians in the northern region. The fiery preacher, who serves as a regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), described the situation as a “systematic genocide”…
Russia has expressed concern over reports that the United States is weighing potential military action in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s directive to prepare intervention plans over alleged attacks on Christians. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow on Friday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the Kremlin is monitoring the situation closely and…
The Presidency has dismissed a viral video claiming that United States troops have landed in Nigeria following military intervention threats by President Donald Trump. The Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, while reacting on Friday to a video posted on X by @Italian_Spencer, wrote, “This is false!!!!” The X…