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UK, Brighter Futures Takes Campaign Against Cultism To Edo State

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April 5, 2023

Cancel Cults’, a campaign launched by the Brighter Futures Programme and supported by the Unite Kingdom government is set to curb the menace of cultism in Edo State which has claimed thousands of lives.

Cultism and other forms of serious organised crime have been a significant challenge in Nigeria, particularly in Edo State.

According to Exams Ethic Marshall International (EEMI), no fewer than 10,000 people have been killed in cult-related violence within and outside school campuses between 1996 and 2019.

To address the problem, the “Cancel Cults” campaign in Edo State, supported by the UK government aims to reduce cultism and other forms of serious organized crime in Nigeria.

The campaign’s primary focus is to reach vulnerable youths and educate them on the dangers of cultism and provide alternative pathways to build sustainable livelihoods.

The management team in a statement explained that the Cancel Cults campaign adopts various strategies to reach vulnerable youths in Edo State, including radio talk shows, awareness events, engagements in schools and communities, and social media influencers.

The campaign will also introduce school mentorship programs and sports to sensitize vulnerable youths to the dangers of cybercrime in their communities, the team stated.

The campaign will also enlighten young people in Edo State to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities through legitimate means.

Speaking about the campaign in Edo State, Mr. Odili Adams, a member from one of the target communities of the Cancel Cults campaign stated, “For too long, we have feared that one day our children and young adults would fall victim to the lies of cultists and end up wasting their lives, after all, there is a limit to how much we parents can monitor our children, however, this CANCEL CULTS campaign will augment the efforts made to protect our youths from cultist’s narratives and build their resilience to become valuable members of the community.”

“The campaign is working with the government and other Civil Society Organizations to create an environment where youths can thrive through legitimate means. The campaign encourages young people to take advantage of the many opportunities available to them and avoid the trap of cultism and other criminal activities,” the statement read.

The launch of the Cancel Cults campaign in Edo State has been described as a step in the right direction towards curbing cultism and other forms of serious organized crime in Nigeria.

Brighter Futures Campaign, therefore called on all stakeholders to support the vital initiative and create a brighter future for Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.

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How Our Airstrikes Stopped Christmas Attacks In Nigeria — US Lawmaker

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2 days ago

December 27, 2025

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Riley Moore, a member of the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia’s 2nd District, has linked the absence of Christmas attacks in Nigeria this year to US military airstrikes carried out against Islamist militants on Christmas Day.

In a post on his official X account on Saturday, Moore contrasted the situation with the past two Christmas seasons, during which he claimed Christians were killed in attacks across parts of Nigeria.

The lawmaker noted that this year’s response targeted extremist groups instead of marking another period of violence.

He added that US forces acted decisively against militants in coordination with the Nigerian government.

“For the past two Christmases, Christians have been murdered in Nigeria. This year, thanks to @POTUS, Radical Islamic Terrorists were on the receiving end of 12 Tomahawk missiles as a present.

“The successful strikes on ISIS, in coordination with the Nigerian government, are just the first step to secure the country and end the slaughter of our brothers and sisters in Christ,” Moore wrote.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that American forces had conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in north-western Nigeria.

Trump, who spoke via his Truth Social platform, warned that more attacks would follow if the militants continued killing Christians, adding that the Department of War executed numerous “perfect strikes.”

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U.S. Lawmaker Reacts To Nigeria, U.S. Airstrikes

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December 26, 2025

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United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has stated that President Donald Trump is determined to put an end to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, warning that further action may follow if the violence persists.

Moore made the statement on Friday via his official X handle.

According to the lawmaker, the strike represents the first step in addressing what he described as the ongoing slaughter of Christians and the broader security crisis affecting Nigerians across religious and ethnic lines.

“President Trump has been clear that the killing of Christians in Nigeria must end,” he said.

He that the administration’s resolve on the matter should not be underestimated.

“As I stated at the outset: Do not test President Trump‘s resolved in this matter.

“Tonight’s strike in coordination with the Nigerian government is just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the security crisis affecting all Nigerians,” he said.

He stressed that the operation signals a stronger stance by the United States in support of Nigeria’s efforts to tackle terrorism and violent extremism, noting that further measures could be taken if the situation does not improve.

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US Dept Of War Shares Video Of Air Strikes In Nigeria

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December 26, 2025

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A video footage of the US military air strikes in Nigeria has emerged.

The video was released by the US Department of War following its air strikes against terrorists in Sokoto.

Earlier, the US secretary of War, Pete Hegseth had confirmed that military air strikes hit terrorists in Nigerians, saying it was deadly.

Later on, the US. African Command, confirmed that it conducted the attacks described as very deadly by President Donald Trump.

Trump said he was only keeping the promise he made earlier last month to strike the terrorists he believes are killing innocent Christians.

Although described as powerful and deadly, the casualty caused by the attack is yet to be released.

Explaining further, security expert, Brant Philip, said the strikes may have been launched “from the USS Paul Ignatius, using a Tomahawk missile.”

The Nigerian government through its ministry of foreign affairs has also confirmed that the strikes were successful.

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