The United States House of Representatives has urged the Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and organisations, including Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. This is contained in a resolution introduced before the House on Tuesday…
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has predicted that Muslims will in future make it to the White House as president. The statement comes after Uganda-born Mamdani won New York City mayor, emerging as the first Muslim to be elected into the position. He wrote: âMamdani has made it! ICU in Washington should be ready for…
Two members of the United States parliament, Gregory W. Meeks and Sara Jacobs, have condemned President Donald Trumpâs recent threat to cut off aid and launch military action against Nigeria. Mr Trump had recently threatened to take military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. But Mr Meeks, a ranking member of the House…
United States lawmaker, Riley M. Moore, has rebuked China over its reported warning to Washington against plans for military intervention in Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians, declaring that the Asian country would not dictate Americaâs foreign policy. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Moore expressed support for the…
China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it âleads its people on the development path suited to its national conditionsâ. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson of Chinaâs foreign ministry, said âas Nigeriaâs comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to…
Twelve northern governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges are at the centre of a looming diplomatic storm as the United States Congress considers a bill that could impose far-reaching sanctions on them over alleged complicity in what American lawmakers describe as a âChristian genocideâ and systemic persecution under Nigeriaâs sharia and blasphemy laws. This…
The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has refuted a viral report claiming that its General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, accused the United States of attempting to steal Nigeriaâs natural resources and denied the existence of Christian genocide in the country. The controversial report, published by an online platform called Ibom Focus, stirred outrage across X on…
A viral claim circulating on X alleges that every Nigerian president met the US president in their first year, except Tinubu. This statement is false, as verifiable evidence from both Nigerian and United States government sources confirms that President Bola Tinubu met with US President Joe Biden within his first year in office. The Claim…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the United States has issued a direct warning over rising attacks on Christians in Nigeria. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that Washington is prepared to take military action against terrorists operating in the country, saying America is âready for action.â Hegseth made the remarks in response to former U.S. President…
On October 31, 2025, President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe religious freedom violations, citing the targeted killing of thousands of Christians by Islamist groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militants. Here are 10 concise implications for the Nigerian government and citizens: 1.Diplomatic Isolation Govât: Strained U.S.-Nigeria ties; risk…