November 1, 2025 By: Samuel Clement, Abuja The Nigerian government has urged the United States to provide military assistance in the fight against terrorism instead of designating the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged religious persecution. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga made this appeal on Saturday while reacting to the U.S. decision…
By Samuel Clement Abuja, Nigeria — The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing what he described as widespread killings of Christians and violations of religious freedom in the country. The announcement, made on Friday through a post on his Truth Social platform, has…
By Felix Joseph Samari In a rare and meaningful convergence this year, two of the world’s major religious traditions Islam and Christianity observe sacred occasions at nearly the same time. Muslims around the world mark Eid al-Adha and the annual Hajj pilgrimage, while Christians celebrate Pentecost Sunday, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit. Though…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Live What You Believe Project Nigeria of the Empower Women Media held the inaugural Africa Religious Freedom Film Festival (ARFFF 24) at the Gurara Hall of RockView Classic Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja on 27th July 2024. The event, themed “Promoting Religious Freedom through Creative Media,” aims to promote religious freedom through…
Remedy Mu’azu – Yola, 30th June 2024 The Freedom of Religion or Belief (FORB) trainers of the Empower Women Media’s Live What You Believe (LWYB) project in Nigeria held a conference on June 29, 2024, at Vortex Hotel Karewa, empowering young Nigerians to promote religious freedom and peace. The conference which was organized in collaboration…
