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If Christians in Nigeria are going to survive the escalating violence engulfing their country and the wider Sahel, transparency must be a top priority. Without transparency, there is no accountability for the injustices Christians are facing. On January 18, that reality became even clearer when armed men stormed churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna State during Sunday worship.
The War of Propaganda behind the Nigerian Genocide
There’s a genocide happening in Nigeria. While this may sound sensationalized, it’s a sober reality backed by years of data, eyewitness testimony, and independent documentation. While Christians are being slaughtered, abducted, and displaced, another war has just begun. It’s a war of propaganda intent on convincing the world that nothing out of the ordinary is happening. I’ve personally walked through ravaged villages in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, and I’ve seen the grief this denial causes.
Eric Burlison, Brad Knott, Clint Lyons, Dr. A.J. Nolte
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the proposed Obamacare subsidy extensions, the terms of the peace agreement that Ukrainian President Zelensky has agreed upon in principle, and the tenuous Isreal-Gaza peace plan under which Hamas continues attacking Israel.
Opinion - Religious freedom can prevent the next caliphate and a new wave of terrorism
Today, Nigeria is the deadliest country in the world for being a Christian. If Islamic terrorism there continues unchecked, it could become a global threat. Since the beginning of 2025, the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law reports that more than 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria, far surpassing all previous years. But the numbers don’t adequately convey the horror of these deaths.
Religious freedom can prevent the next caliphate and a new wave of terrorism
Today, Nigeria is the deadliest country in the world for being a Christian. If Islamic terrorism there continues unchecked, it could become a global threat. Since the beginning of 2025, the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law reports that more than 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria, far surpassing all previous years. But the numbers don’t adequately convey the horror of these deaths.
Opinion - Religious freedom can prevent the next caliphate and a new wave of terrorism
Today, Nigeria is the deadliest country in the world for being a Christian. If Islamic terrorism there continues unchecked, it could become a global threat. Since the beginning of 2025, the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law reports that more than 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria, far surpassing all previous years. But the numbers don’t adequately convey the horror of these deaths.
John McGuire, Clint Lyons, Doug LaMalfa, Victoria Cobb, Angela Morabito
On today’s program: John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, reacts to news that Russia is ready to continue negotiations with Ukraine and reflects on his recent trip to Israel. Clint Lyons, Executive Director of iReach Global, laments the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and shares how his organization is trying to create safe spaces for ministry and healing on the ground.
Nigeria is becoming a “mass grave” for Christians
Candles with the colors of the Nigerian flag. In memory of the victims. By Negro Elkha/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “Nigeria is turning into a mass grave.” That’s the message I recently received from our iReach Global team leader in Nigeria, a place where our ministry has supported persecuted believers, trained leaders, and helped hard-pressed families rebuild after trauma.
Can US govt please hold Nigeria accountable for Christian massacre?
By , Op-ed contributor “They entered my son’s room, killed him and his two sons, and cut off his wife’s hand.” That’s what Mary, an elderly woman in central Nigeria, shared through tears with one of iReach Global’s frontline workers during a recent visit to a village in Plateau State.
Can US govt please hold Nigeria accountable for Christian massacre? - Crossmap News
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Why the global church must support persecuted believers in Africa’s Sahel region
By , Op-ed contributor The 2025 Global Persecution Index from International Christian Concern paints a sobering picture of Christian persecution across Africa’s Sahel region. Countries such as Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan are grappling with relentless extremist violence and instability, making religious practice dangerous for millions of believers.
A Firsthand Account of the Violence against Christians in Nigeria Original
I witnessed firsthand the aftermath of these brutal attacks in a recent visit to the area. One pastor in the Mangu region told me: “I was in a nearby village when my brother called me and told me he was under attack. I came as quickly as I could, and I saw the Fulani in their numbers — more than 1,000 — shooting everywhere and setting hoses on fire. Every home they entered, the first thing they did was take all the food and valuables before they would set fire to the house.
There is a silent massacre of Christians. Guess where in the world
By , Op-ed contributor Central Nigeria has become engulfed in a wave of horrific violence that would shock the world if people only knew about it. Instead, it remains a silent massacre, largely neglected by the world’s news media. Thousands of Christian men, women, and children have been relentlessly targeted by Muslim Fulani herdsmen and slaughtered since Christmas, leaving behind a trail of devastation and despair.
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