Tag: #NigeriaUnity
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NIGERIA URGED TO RAISE A SHARED NATIONAL IDENTITY ABOVE DIVISIONS
The National Peace Committee (NPC) together with the European Union (EU) urged Nigerians on Tuesday to put national unity before ethnic, religious, or regional differences. They warned that unless these old divisions are addressed, Nigeria risks spiraling into deeper instability. Bishop Matthew Kukah, convener of the NPC, highlighted that despite years of nation-building, Nigeria still…
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JONATHAN’S HEARTFELT THANKS AFTER GUINEA-BISSAU COUP ESCAPE
Former President Goodluck Jonathan landed safely in Abuja and poured out gratitude to Nigerians young and old who united across religion and politics in worry when he got trapped in Guinea-Bissau’s explosive military coup on Nov 26. Leading the West African Elders Forum to observe the Nov 23 presidential polls between incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embaló…
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HOUSE OF PRAYER ASSEMBLY LEADER URGES UNITY TO TACKLE INSECURITY, REJECTS RELIGIOUS DIVISION
General Overseer of the House of Prayer Assembly, Basilica, Dr Joseph Omorinoye has called on Nigerians to unite against the persistent insecurity, stressing it is not a religious crisis. Speaking in Ilorin during a sermon titled “Prayer for Protection” from the Book of Psalm 35:1-10, he urged people to avoid hatred across religious divides and…
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NICKI MINAJ HONORS NIGERIA’S FAITH, CALLS FOR UNITY AND JUSTICE AT UN
U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj took the stage at a United Nations event in New York, showering Nigeria with praise for its “beautiful nation” status and “deep faith traditions.” She said she’s eager to experience Nigeria’s vibrant culture firsthand, especially its “beautiful barbs.” Minaj made it clear she wasn’t taking sides in the ongoing religious violence…
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NCPC BISHOP REFUTES CLAIMS OF CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE IN NIGERIA, CALLS FOR UNITY AND PARTNERSHIP
Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, has dismissed recent claims that violence in Nigeria constitutes a genocide against Christians. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja, Adegbite emphasized that Nigeria’s ongoing crisis results from terrorism, banditry, and criminality, not religious conflict. He acknowledged the suffering endured by both Christians and Muslims…
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OBA OF LAGOS SLAMS DONALD TRUMP OVER CLAIMS OF CHRISTIAN KILLINGS IN NIGERIA
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Christians are being targeted and killed in Nigeria, calling the assertion misleading and harmful to Nigeria’s unity and global image. Speaking on Sunday in his palace during his 82nd birthday celebrations, the traditional ruler emphasized Nigeria’s long history of peaceful…


