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Over 900 Killed across eight States in first four months of 2018 – Group

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7 years ago

April 30, 2018

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No fewer than 904 persons were killed violently across eight States of Nigeria between January 1, 2018 and April 25, 2018, a group, #MiddleBeltMassacres, has said.
The recorded killings, mainly by herdsmen, excluded those carried out by Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno and Yobe States.
The eight states covered were Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Adamawa, Taraba, Plateau, Kwara and Kogi.
Below are the records by #MiddleBeltMassacres:
1. January 1 2018, 50 Benue indigenes KILLED, 30 INJURED in Logo Benue (source; http://punchng.com/herdsmen-kill-20-injure-30-in-benue-ortom/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

2. January 1 2018, 2 Nasarawa farmers KILLED in Awe, Nasarawa. (Source; http://punchng.com/fleeing-herdsmen-allegedly-kill-nasarawa-farmers/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

3. January 1 2018, 25 Nasarawa farmers KILLED in Keana, Nasarawa. (source; http://punchng.com/death-toll-hits-25-in-nasarawas-herdsmen-farmers-crisis/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

4. January 3 2018, Violent protest in Markurdi leaves 3 dead (source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/three-youths-feared-dead-benue-protest/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

5. January 4 2018, Gun men KILL 6 in Wukari, Taraba (source http://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-seven-in-taraba/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

6. January 4 2018, Gunmen KILL 1 in Gassol, Taraba (Source http://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-seven-in-taraba/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

7. January 5 2018, 60 indigenes ATTACKED AND KILLED in Lau, Taraba (source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/254650-taraba-communities-attacked-fulani-bachama-groups-accuse.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacre

8. January 6 2018, Village head and 15 others ATTACKED AND KILLED in Logo, Benue. (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/village-head-15-others-killed-fresh-herdsmen-attack-benue-communities/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

9. January 8 2018, 3 indigenes ATTACKED AND KILLED in Sardauna, Taraba (source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/254861-three-killed-six-injured-fresh-taraba-attack.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

10. January 13 2018, At least 10 locals ATTACKED AND KILLED in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/255436-many-killed-fresh-attacks-kaduna-communities.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

11.January 13 2018, 1 person KILLED in violent clash in Makurdi, Benue (http://sunnewsonline.com/makurdi-1-feared-dead-in-violent-clashes/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

12. January 14 2018, 1 KILLED in Bassa, Plateau (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/1-killed-another-injured-attack-plateau-community/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

13.January 14 2018, Herdsmen attack and kill 1 in Ibi, Taraba (Source file://localhost/tp/::http://punchng.com :armed-fulani-men-attack-taraba-community-kill-traditional-ruler:)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

14. January 16 2018, Boko Haram attack and kill 5 in Madagali, Adamawa (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/boko-haram-terrorists-raid-adamawa-community …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

15. January 16 2018, 6 KILLED in attack on Guma, Logo and Okpokwu, Benue (source http://punchng.com/breaking-six-killed-in-fresh-attacks-in-benue/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

16. January 18 2018 Boko Haram KILL 5 in Madagali, Adamawa (source http://saharareporters.com/2018/01/19/boko-haram-attacks-adamawa-town-kills-five-0 …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

17. January 20 2018 Hunter KILLED in Barkin Ladi, Plateau (Source http://punchng.com/suspected-herdsmen-kill-hunter-in-plateau/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

18. January 21 2018 Reprisal attack leaves 6 dead in Juman, Adamawa (Source http://saharareporters.com/2018/01/23/herdsmen-attack-reprisal-claims-six-lives-adamawa …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

19. January 22 2018 SARS opens fire and kill 1 in Jos South, Plateau https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/256417-sars-operatives-open-fire-jos-relaxation-spot-reportedly-kill-one.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

20. January 23 2018 Gunmen kill family of 9 in Ardo Kola, Adamawa (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/gunmen-wipe-family-9-adamawa-kidnap-7-children/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

21. January 24 2018 Herdsmen kill 7 in Bokkos, Plateau State http://sunnewsonline.com/suspected-herdsmen-kill-7-injure-many-in-plateau/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

22. January 24 2018 Gunmen kill 4 in Kaiama, Kwara (Source http://sunnewsonline.com/gunmen-kill-4-vigilantes-in-kwara/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

23. January 25 2018, attack in Bassa, Plateau State. 8 locals killed. (http://sunnewsonline.com/suspected-herdsmen-kill-8-injure-10-persons-in-plateau/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

24.January 26 2018, 2 policemen KILLED in Ukum, Benue (Source http://punchng.com/militia-group-kills-two-policemen-in-benue/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

25. January 26 2018, 3 locals KILLED in Bassa, Plateau (Sourcehttp://sunnewsonline.com/plateau-fresh-herdsmen-attacks-leave-three-dead-burnt-houses/)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

26. January 27 2018, 2 KILLED, MANY MISSING in Kaiama, Kwara (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/256870-two-killed-many-missing-local-vigilante-gunmen-clash-kwara.html …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

27. January 28 2018, 2 KILLED in Bassa, Plateau state (Source http://sunnewsonline.com/2-killed-in-plateau-as-herdsmen-ambush-residents/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

28. January 29 2018, 7 KILLED in Keane, Nasarawa (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/257082-seven-killed-night-attack-nasarawa-village.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

29. January 29 2018, NNPC workers attacked and 1 killed in Guma, Benue (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/breaking-herdsmen-attack-nnpc-officials-working-petroleum-pipelines-benue-state/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

30. January 31 2018, Gunmen assassinate a politician in Jema’a, Kaduna (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/gunmen-assassinate-kaduna-politician/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

31. January 31 2018, Herdsmen KILL 9 in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna (Source; http://saharareporters.com/2018/02/01/suspected-fulani-herdsmen-kill-9-kaduna …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

32. February 1 2018, 4 KILLED in Gassol, Taraba (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/breaking-gunmen-strike-taraba-killed-four/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

33. February 2 2018, 2 KILLED in Song, Adamawa (Source http://sunnewsonline.com/2-killed-village-razed-in-herdsmen-farmers-clash-in-adamawa/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

34. February 2 2018, 10 KILLED in Song, Adamawa (Source
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/herders-farmers-clash-10-feared-killed-fresh-attack-yungur-song-adamawa/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

35. February 5 2018, Herdsmen attack Gov Ortom Farmhouse and KILL 2 (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/herdsmen-attack-sack-gov-ortoms-farmhouse/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

36. February 6 2018 attack on village KILLS 8 in Obi, Nasarawa (source http://punchng.com/eight-feared-dead-in-nasarawa-village-attack/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

37. February 8 2018, communal clash leaves 6 DEAD in Shellen, Adamawa (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/258145-several-feared-dead-adamawa-communal-clash.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

38. February 10 2018, Herdsmen ambush and KILL 2 police officers (source http://saharareporters.com/2018/02/11/four-officers-missing- …‘herdsmen’-ambush-police-team-benue)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

39. February 10 2018, 3 KILLED in Bassa, Plateau (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/3-killed-plateau-ambush/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

40. February 11 2018, 4 KILLED in Jema’a, Kaduna (Source http://punchng.com/suspected-fulani-herdsmen-kill-four-in-kaduna-village/ …)

#MiddleBeltMassacres

41. February 12 2018, 2 civil defence officers KILLED in Guma, Benue (http://saharareporters.com/2018/02/12/suspected-fulani-herdsmen-kill-two-nscdc-officers-benue …)

#MiddleBeltMassacres

42. February 26 2018, Worship center torched and 12 KILLED in Kajuru, Kaduna (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/260055-kaduna-violence-death-toll-12-police.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

43. February 27 2018, 20 KILLED in Demsa, Adamawa (source http://sunnewsonline.com/herdsmen-20-killed-23-injured-in-adamawa/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

44. March 1 2018, clash in Saradauna, Taraba leaves 15 DEAD (Source http://saharareporters.com/2018/03/03/15-killed-attacks-fulani-communities-taraba …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

45. March 4 2018, About 20 KILLED in Saradauna, Taraba (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/260665-mambilla-20-reported-killed-300-cows-stolen-fresh-taraba-violence.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

46. March 5 2018, 24 KILLED in Okpokwu, Benue (http://punchng.com/updated-benue-herdsmen-attack-death-toll-now-24/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

47. March 7 2018, 2 KILLED in Takum, Taraba. (Source http://sunnewsonline.com/two-dead-in-renewed-attacks-on-taraba-villages/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

48. March 8 2018, 11 KILLED in Bassa, Plateau (Source http://punchng.com/herdsmen-kill-11-torch-50-houses-in-plateau/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

49. March 9 2018, 9 KILLED in Bokkos, Plateau (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/261315-infant-nine-others-killed-plateau-violence.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

50. March 12 2018, 26 KILLED, 26 in Bassa, Plateau (Source http://punchng.com/herdsmen-kill-26-torch-11-houses-in-fresh-plateau-attacks/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

51. March 13 2018, 2 brothers KILLED in Guma, Benue (source http://saharareporters.com/2018/03/14/herdsmen-kills-two-brothers-benue …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

52. March 13 2018, 5 KILLED in Guma, benue (Source http://saharareporters.com/2018/03/14/herdsmen-kill-traders-benue …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

53. March 13 2018, SARS KILL 1 in Lokoja, Kogi (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/03/sars-officer-kills-livestock-seller/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

54. March 14 2018, 32 KILLED in Daima/Omala, Kogi (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/261907-32-killed-in-kogi-by-suspected-herdsmen-senator.html …

#MiddleBeltMassacres

55. March 14 2018, Herdsmen KILL 2 soldiers in Rafiki, Bassa Plateau (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/03/herdsmen-youths-clash-plateau-2-operation-safe-haven-personnel-killed-2-others-injured/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

56. March 14 2018, Herdsmen KILL 4 soldiers in Miango, Bassa, Plateau (source http://saharareporters.com/2018/03/17/fulani-herdsmen-kill-4-soldiers-garrison-commanders-convoy-injure-scores-plateau …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

57. March 15 2018, ATTACK on Takum, Taraba leaves 5 DEAD (source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/03/five-people-killed-houses-razed-herdsmen-attack-taraba-communities/ …)

#MiddleBeltMassacres

58. March 19 2018,10 KILLED in Omala, Kogi (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/03/breaking-herdsmen-renew-attack-kogi-kill-traditional-rulers-9-others/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

59. March 20 2018, 11 soldiers KILLED in Birnin Gwari (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/262528-11-soldiers-feared-killed-as-bandits-attack-nigerian-military-base.html …)

#MiddleBeltMassacres

60. March 22 2018, attack leaves 3 DEAD in Jos South, Plateau (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/262848-three-dead-in-plateau-community-attack.html …

#MiddleBeltMassacres

61. March 24 2018, 5 KILLED in Makurdi, Benue (Source http://punchng.com/five-die-in-fresh-fulani-crisis-in-benue/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

62. March 30 2018, Gunmen in army uniform KILL 6 in Jema’a, Kaduna (source http://punchng.com/gunmen-in-army-uniforms-kill-six-injure-four-in-kaduna/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

63. April 4 2018 Attack on Chikun, Kaduna. 6 KILLED. (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/264136-breaking-village-head-five-others-killed-as-armed-persons-attack-kaduna-community.html …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

64. April 4 2018, family of 4 KILLED in Takum, Taraba (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/gunmen-wipe-taraba-family-4-despite-military-presence/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

65. April 4 2018, Herdsmen KILL 10 in Gwer West, Benue (Source http://sunnewsonline.com/ten-killed-injured-fulani-herdsmen-benue/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

66. April 5 2018, 5 KILLED in Dobga, Taraba (Source http://sunnewsonline.com/herdsmen-kill-5-thursday-attack-taraba-village/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

67. April 5 2018, 30 KILLED in Gwer, West, Benue (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/death-toll-rises-30-benue/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

68. April 5 2018, more than 50 KILLED in Offa, Kwara (Source http://punchng.com/we-counted-50-dead-bodies-after-banks-raid-offa-vigilance-group/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

69. April 7 2018, Family of four KILLED in Bali, Taraba (Source http://punchng.com/family-of-four-killed-in-fresh-taraba-attack-lg-boss/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

70. April 7 2018, Father and son KILLED in Agatu, Benue (Source http://punchng.com/herdsmen-attack-benue-community-kill-father-son/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

71. April 8 2018, 5 KILLED in Birkin Ladi, Plateau state ( Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/264398-gunmen-kill-five-injure-three-in-plateau-community.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

72. April 8 2018 ,5 KILLED in Obi, Nasarawa (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/264696-gunmen-attack-nasarawa-community-kill-five.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

73. April 8 2018, 4 KILLED in Keana, Nasarawa (Source http://sunnewsonline.com/herdsmen-farmers-crisis-gunmen-kill-four-persons-in-reprisal-attack-in-nasarawa/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

74. April 9 2018, Soldier KILLED in Guma, Benue (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/soldier-killed-herdsmen-invade-another-benue-community/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

75. April 10 2018, Attackers in ARMY UNIFORM KILL 10 (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/264741-attackers-in-army-uniform-overrun-benue-villages-kill-10.html …)

#MiddleBeltMassacres

76. April 10 2018, More than 51 BODIES RECOVERED in Wukari, Taraba (Source http://sunnewsonline.com/death-toll-in-taraba-attack-rises-to-51/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

77. April 12 2018, Gunmen KILL 2 in markudi, Benue (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/gunmen-kill-two-restive-central-nigeria-police/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

78. April 12 2018, Gunmen KILL 2 policemen in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/264853-armed-men-kill-police-officer-kidnap-transporters-in-kaduna.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

79. April 13 2018, 5 KILLED in Bassa, Kogi (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/5-dead-50-houses-razed-kogi-communities-clash-cashew/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

80. April 14 2018, Herdsmen KILL 4 policemen in Logo, Benue (Source http://www.punchng.com/breaking-four-policemen-killed-in-benue/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

81. April 14 2018, 78 KILLED in Obi, Nasarawa (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/hersmen-attacks-death-toll-risen-78-nasarawa/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

82. April 17 2018, Herdsmen kill village head in Logo, Benue (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/gain-suspected-herdsmen-kill-village-head-benue-sack-community-many-missing/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

83. April 18 2018, 4 KILLED in Bassa, Plateau (Source http://www.punchng.com/herdsmen-kill-four-construction-workers-in-fresh-attack/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

84. April 19 2018, police station attacked and 1 KILLED (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/gunmen-attack-police-station-kill-1-sgt-minna/ …
#MiddleBeltMassacres

85. April 19 2018, Soldiers KILL 1 in Gwer West, Benue (Source https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/265547-rampaging-soldiers-set-benue-community-on-fire.html …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

86. April 20 2018, Herdsmen KILL 31 in Guma, Benue (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/another-31-killed-benue/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

87. April 25 2018, Herdsmen raid and KILL 2 priest and 17 others, Gwer East, Benue (Source https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/fresh-bloodbath-benue-2-catholic-priests-17-others-killed-herdsmen/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

88. April 25 2018, Marauders KILL 39 people in Guma, Benue (Source http://vanguardngr.com/2018/04/herdsm …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres

89. April 25 2018, Herdsmen attack and KILL 7 in Awe, Nassarawa (Source http://www.punchng.com/suspected-herdsmen-kill-seven-in-nasarawa-communal-clash-death-toll-hits-30/ …)
#MiddleBeltMassacres.

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Mbah to NBA: “Law, the Conscience of the Nation, Justice Sector Reform, a Cornerstone of Our Administration”

By ORJI ISRAEL

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2 days ago

August 25, 2025

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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reminded lawyers that the law is more than a profession, as it serves as the conscience of the nation.

Mbah, who spoke during the opening of the 2025 Annual General Conference, AGC, of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, on Sunday, also restated the commitment of his administration to justice sector reform, saying that it remained the cornerstone of his government.

“Let me say this: the theme of this year’s conference, ‘Stand Out, Stand Tall,’ is a timely reminder of the responsibility we bear as lawyers and leaders. The law is not just a profession – it is the conscience of the nation. We are not only courtroom advocates; we are also defenders of truth, architects of peace, and champions of equity,” he said.

Listing some concrete steps by his administration towards justice sector reform, the governor said, “Since assuming office, we have made justice sector reform a cornerstone of our governance. Just a few examples will suffice.

“We were among the first states to fully implement financial autonomy for the judiciary in line with Section 121(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). This has enhanced the efficiency, independence, and dignity of our courts.

“We have carried out a comprehensive rehabilitation and digitization of our courtrooms across the three senatorial zones. The High Court Complex in Enugu is equipped with e-filing, virtual hearing facilities, and an integrated case management system.

“To decongest our courts and promote alternative dispute resolution, we have strengthened and expanded the Enugu Multi-Door Courthouse, making it a model in the region for commercial and family dispute settlement.

“Through partnership with civil society and the NBA, we have expanded access to pro bono legal services for indigent citizens and detainees, especially in our rural areas. No one should be too poor to afford justice.

“We have also carried out an extensive codification and review of obsolete state laws to reflect modern realities, ensure gender justice, and promote the ease of doing business in Enugu.

“Perhaps one of the reforms I am proudest of – we introduced real-time transcription for our courts. Attaining Verbatim Reporting for the courts has eliminated the strain of longhand recording on judges, cut down on delays and improved productivity,” he said.

He, however, asserted that none of the reforms was an end in itself, noting that they remained part of a broader vision of his government towards making Enugu State the preferred destination for investment, innovation, and inclusive development.

“From smart schools, safe communities to accessible healthcare – our vision cannot be achieved without a justice system that is fair, functional, and trusted,” he added.

The opening ceremony was chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Dr. Sa’ad Abubakar III, while the keynote address was given by charismatic leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters of South Africa and a member of country’s national parliament, Julius Malema.

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70% of Christians killed in 2024 are African – Group

ORJI ISRAEL reports that the group accused ANC of maintaining silence on religious persecution, while deepening ties with ideological extremists in Tehran

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4 days ago

August 22, 2025

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70% of Christians killed in 2024 are African gettyimages

Women crying during killings in Benue State, Nigeria

Recent reports indicate that over 4,400 Christians were murdered for their faith last year, while over the past decade, jihadist violence has driven 16 million Christians from their homes, millions of which are African citizens.

This is according to global Christian charity, Open Doors, which also confirms that for every five Christians, one will face persecution in Africa specifically.

Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List reveals the top 10 most dangerous countries for Christians are dominated by Islamic states in the Middle East and Africa, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, and Nigeria. A more detailed UK Parliament briefing recently noted that 70% of Christians killed in 2024 were indeed in Africa.

Over the last six months, the brutality against Christians in Africa has escalated to alarming levels, with a series of devastating attacks across the continent. Just last month, ISIL-affiliated rebels stormed a Catholic church in Komanda, DRC, murdering close to 50 worshippers, including women and children. That same month in Mozambique, Islamic State fighters captured and beheaded six Christians from Natocua village, just across South Africa’s border. A month earlier, in June 2025, armed militants in Nigeria massacred nearly 200 Christian civilians in Yelwata village.

“What we are witnessing is not random violence or isolated attacks. It is a deliberate, coordinated campaign by jihadist networks to wipe Christianity from vast regions of Africa and the Middle East,” says SAFI spokesperson, Bafana Modise. “These acts of terror are the early stages of a genocide against Christians, and history will record who spoke out and who shamefully looked away. Tragically, the ANC has chosen the latter.”

This silence is even more damning in light of last week’s news that South Africa’s military chief, Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya, met with Iranian Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami in Tehran to discuss deepening military and strategic ties, when Iran remains one of the world’s most notorious persecutors of Christians.

A recent report by the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI) warned that Pretoria’s deepening ties with Tehran has compromised South Africa’s democratic foundations by defending Iran at the UN and IAEA, downplaying its human rights abuses, and potentially benefitting from covert support, including speculation around the ANC’s repayment of a multi-million-rand debt shortly after filing the ICJ case against Israel.

“These atrocities are not just crimes against individuals; they are part of a war against the freedom of religion itself,” Modise warns. “This is religious genocide, and it is gaining momentum as it edges closer to South Africa’s borders.”

Instead of defending religious freedom, the ANC government has remained silent. It has issued no meaningful condemnation or rallying call to protect persecuted Christians: “The ANC has done nothing to defend the rights of Christians,” says Modise. “Instead, it has squandered South Africa’s moral standing on discredited genocide charges against Israel – the one country in the Middle East where Christians live in safety and equality.”

This betrayal is even more unforgivable in a nation where 80% of South Africans identify as Christian. Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right, but the ANC, once the global champion of human rights, has made its bed with regimes and groups that have used Islamic law to suppress and destroy those freedoms.

“The ANC’s alliances make it clear: they have abandoned South Africa’s Christians, choosing friendship with the very forces driving this campaign of genocide,” Modise concludes. “Silence in the face of such evil is complicity, and the ANC is guilty of both. They have aligned themselves with Jihadist Islamic ideology, without further thought.”

We call on every pastor, every congregation, and every believer to demand that the ANC account for its indifference and betrayal. The blood of persecuted Christians cries out from across the African continent. If South Africa will not stand with them now, the day may come when their fate becomes our own.

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Government Should Support Media with Tax Incentives, Relief on Import Duties – Soneye

….Media Sustainability: Soneye Advocates Tax Reliefs, Independent Fund for Journalism

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6 days ago

August 21, 2025

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Femi Soneye

Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has called on the Federal Government to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools.

Soneye made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday after receiving the NUJ FCT Excellence in Corporate Communications Award, conferred on him by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.

The NUJ leadership, led by Chairperson Grace Ike, alongside the Deputy Chair, Secretary-General, and other executives, described Soneye as a consummate professional who has distinguished himself with tact and excellence in the communications field.

In his remarks, Soneye noted that while the Nigerian media remains one of the most vibrant in Africa, it continues to grapple with systemic challenges that weaken its effectiveness.

“The Nigerian media remains one of the most vibrant in Africa, but it also faces systemic challenges, financial, political, legal, and technological that weaken its effectiveness. The government can play a supportive role by granting tax incentives or relief on import duties for newsprint, broadcast equipment, and digital infrastructure,” he said.

He also urged the Federal Government to establish an independent media development fund to support investigative journalism, community radio, and newsroom innovation, drawing parallels with models in South Africa, the United States, and Canada.

The award underscores Soneye’s long-standing contributions to journalism and corporate communications, as well as his advocacy for a stronger, independent, and sustainable Nigerian media.