Nigeria’s Christian Genocide: Bill Maher Calls Out Global Silence and Government/ Media Complicity

The systematic killing of Christians in Nigeria has gone largely unreported, yet the numbers are staggering. Over 100,000 Christians have been killed since 2009, and more than 18,000 churches have been destroyed. Despite this, much of the global media remains silent, leaving the world unaware of the scale of the atrocities.

This shocking reality was recently highlighted by Bill Maher on HBO’s Real Time, where he criticized the lack of coverage and questioned why the international community is ignoring the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria.

The Nigerian government’s role in this crisis is deeply troubling. Reports reveal that soldiers have been arrested for collaborating with terrorist groups responsible for attacking Christian communities. Even more alarming, the military has been accused of integrating some members of these same terrorist organizations into its ranks, raising serious questions about the state’s commitment to protecting its citizens.

Bill Maher delivers a surprising moment on air as he calls out the slaughter of CHRISTIANS in Nigeria that the media refuses to cover.

“If you don’t know what’s going on in Nigeria, your media sources SUCK,” Maher said.

“You are in a BUBBLE. I’m not a Christian, but they are… pic.twitter.com/XzDD3LYBPB

— Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) September 27, 2025

Among the groups perpetrating these attacks are Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram, and ISWAP, who have been particularly active in Nigeria’s Middle Belt states, including Benue, Taraba, Plateau, and Southern Kaduna. In these regions, entire communities have been displaced, lives lost, and villages destroyed. Many Nigerians believe the military’s inaction is intentional, a way to allow these groups to spread Islam across the country.

The situation is compounded by external actors. Arab nations have reportedly funded these terrorist groups with money, weapons, and ammunition, enabling them to continue their campaign of terror. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has been accused of turning a blind eye, possibly to protect its geopolitical interests in the region. This tacit approval allows the killings to continue with impunity.

In recent years, investigations have exposed Nigerian soldiers who collaborated with terrorists, and yet the state continues to fail in preventing further attacks. This complicity, along with foreign support for the militants, paints a chilling picture: the persecution of Christians in Nigeria is not only a local crisis but also a global concern.

The killings, coupled with the silence of international media and governments, make it clear that urgent action is needed. Without accountability, protection for vulnerable communities, and pressure from the global community, this genocide will continue unchecked.

Nigeria’s Christians are facing a war on their faith, their homes, and their lives, and the world cannot afford to ignore it any longer.