Breakpoint Top Story of 2025: Persecution in Nigeria
Nov 14, 2025
In 2025, Nigeria emerges as a critical focus for religious persecution, with staggering violence against Christians. Official narratives often downplay the crisis, attributing it to land disputes or climate issues, while media coverage remains sparse. International voices are beginning to rally for awareness and action, urging the public to pray and press governments for accountability. The podcast stresses the importance of keeping the plight of Nigerian Christians in the global spotlight.
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Nigeria As The Epicenter Of Persecution
- Nigeria became the most dangerous country for Christians with 2025 the worst year on record.
- Over 7,000 Christians were killed in the first seven months of 2025, comprising roughly 80% of faith-related murders globally.
Faith Leaders' Letter And Presidential Response
- John Stonestreet joined 32 faith leaders in a letter asking for a special U.S. designation for Nigeria.
- President Trump publicly threatened intervention and urged action to protect persecuted Christians.
Who Is Driving The Violence
- Violence is driven by jihadist groups including Boko Haram, ISIS-West Africa, and militant Fulani herdsmen.
- The attacks explicitly target Christians with beheadings, church bombings, and mass displacement.
