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Is there really a religious 'genocide' in Nigeria?

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February 24, 2026

Is there really a 'Christian genocide' in Nigeria? Suleiman Kolo meets up with young victims of the violent conflicts in Northern Nigeria to ask: Is religion driving the violence — or is there something else at play?

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