Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka challenged Trump’s narrative, insisting the conflict in Nigeria is not a “Christian-Muslim” war but a struggle against extremist groups like ISWAP and Boko Haram, who weaponize religion for gain, killing both Muslims and Christians.
Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala intensified his pushback, arguing the Tinubu administration has made significant security progress and controversially claimed insecurity is actually worse in the United States than in Nigeria.
Prominent televangelist Apostle Michael Olowookere, who alleged the roots of targeted attacks on Christians stretch back decades, while international organizations like Catholic Arena and Open Doors, cited alarming statistics including 3,100 Christian killings in their last reporting period, and the systemic persecution of Christian due to Sharia Law in 12 Northern States.
Armed gunmen in military uniforms carried out coordinated attacks on travelers along major highways in Kogi and Kwara States, involving shootings and kidnappings, revealing a systematic pattern designed to paralyze movement and instill fear.
The use of military uniforms undermines public confidence in security forces.
The nation marked the 30th anniversary of the execution of environmental activist and writer Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight (November 10, 1995.
Executed under the military regime of General Sani Abacha, their martyrdom highlighted the struggle against environmental degradation and human rights abuses in the Niger Delta, a struggle that remains unfinished.
Arise News celebrates International Correspondent, Adefemi Akinsanya on the occasion of her 35th birthday.
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