VICTOR COSMAS BLOG

WHAT EVERYONE WHO KNOWS NIGERIA KNOWS ABOUT NIGERIA 🇳🇬 —  A Message of Truth, Unity, Strength and Hope A panoramic view of Obudu Hills, showcasing the untouched beauty and rich biodiversity of Nigeria’s landscape . Hello everyone across the world. I deeply appreciate readers from over 19 countries — including the United States , Nigeria , Russia , Germany , United Kingdom , France , Singapore , Canada , Sweden , Netherlands , Kenya , Türkiye , Ireland , UAE , Ukraine , India , Austria , Vietnam , Switzerland , and many others. For 13 years, you have stood by us. Thank you. GLOBAL TENSIONS & WHY NIGERIA MATTERS NOW Today, many nations where my readers live are facing serious tensions: The Russia–Ukraine war began February 24, 2022 , causing thousands of civilian deaths and large-scale military losses. India and its neighbour continue to experience border tensions that threaten escalation. The Middle East — Israel , Hamas , Hezbollah , Iran , Houthis — remains on edge. US–Ve...

Nigeria has suffered the loss of countless precious lives and properties since 2009. That was the year an ugly stranger emerged — Boko Haram , a violent terrorist sect that has plagued our nation ever since. Before Boko Haram ’s rise, Nigeria was already struggling with tribal skirmishes and intermittent religious clashes that often took the lives of innocent Christians. Over the years, cruel public killings have occurred —among the most shocking being the mob killing of Deborah Samuel Yakubu in Sokoto State , murdered by her fellow students who accused her of blasphemy. Tragically, no one was brought to trial for her death. Most of these killings have been carried out by Islamic extremists who claim their actions are in defense of their faith. Many of them publicly support such atrocities if they believe an action “defies the teachings of the Qur’an.” Some even hold the deadly conviction that it is their religious duty to forcefully convert Christians to Islam — or to eliminate t...