Benue violence, not genocide, says Alia at NHRC forum

Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has rejected claims of  religious genocide in the state. The governor stated this on Wednesday at a consultative forum on the protection of the rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs) organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja. According to the…

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Gumi’s dangerous claim

By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Public discourse in Nigeria is rarely short of drama or strong opinions. Yet, from time to time, a statement emerges that pierces the national conscience and forces a moment of sobering reflection on our collective values. Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s recent assertion that Christian communities in the Middle Belt have been “staging”…

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