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Ted Cruz accuses Nigerian govt of creating enabling environment for terrorists
Ted Cruz, a U.S. senator and vocal voice in the campaign against “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, has reacted to the Palm Sunday attack on the Anguwan Rukuba community in Plateau State, accusing the Nigerian government of creating an enabling environment for terrorists.
“Another slaughter of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists, this time on Palm Sunday,” Mr Cruz said in an X post reacting to the attack, during which about 30 people died.
He added, “Nigerian government officials have created an environment in which Christians are routinely persecuted and slaughtered by imposing sharia law and looking the other way at violence.”
The lawmaker claimed on Monday that the U.S. government knows those behind terrorist activities in Nigeria and has the power to hold them accountable.
“Those officials should know that the U.S. knows who they are and has the tools to hold them accountable,” Mr Cruz said.
Presidential aides Bayo Onanuga and Daniel Bwala did not immediately respond to Peoples Gazette’s request on Mr Cruz’s allegations.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State visited Anguwan Rukuba on Monday to commiserate with families who lost loved ones in the attack. He promised that the government would fund the medical treatment of all those injured during the attack.
The Gazette on Tuesday reported that about 119 people have been killed in several coordinated attacks across Plateau State in the past 90 days.
Frequent attacks and a surging death toll have sparked reactions and public outrage from outside and within Nigeria, with many berating President Bola Tinubu’s government for failing in its core responsibility of protecting life and property.
Amnesty International on Tuesday said Mr Tinubu has continued to issue “turgid” press statements condemning violent attacks one after another without corresponding action to rein in rampaging bandits and terrorists.
It accused Mr Tinubu of “failing” to protect Nigerians in the wake of fresh violent attacks in Jos, pointing out that issuing “turgid statements” to console victims are not substitute for decisive action.
Meanwhile, Mr Tinubu, in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, condemned the attack, assuring citizens that his government is procuring equipment to aid security agencies in combating insecurity.
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DO-OR-DIE AT SHOWTIME: Warriors Eye Final Spot As Knights And Rebels Prepare For Winner-Takes-All Showdown
The road to the Showtime Bowl reaches a dramatic crossroads today as Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki prepares to host one of the biggest nights in Showtime Flag Football history.
After an electrifying first leg that produced intense battles, playoff drama, and an unforgettable 82-point thriller, the Showtime Bowl Series XIV Playoffs return today for the decisive second leg — where championship dreams will survive or die.
Four teams remain in the hunt.
Only two will move one step closer to lifting the Showtime Bowl trophy.
And by the end of tonight, the playoff picture will look completely different.
The opening matchup of the evening sees the Abia-Warriors return to battle the Ibom Raptors after securing a hard-fought 21-13 victory in the first leg.
The Warriors once again showed why they have become one of the most dominant teams in Showtime football, using their experience and discipline to take an eight-point advantage into today’s clash.
But despite the defeat, the Raptors left the first leg with renewed belief.
Unlike previous meetings where the Warriors completely controlled the contest, the Raptors fought fiercely and proved they have the talent to challenge one of the league’s biggest powerhouses.
Now they face their biggest test yet.
Can the Raptors produce the comeback that could shake the entire league?
Or will the Warriors continue their march toward another championship appearance?
With stars on both sides capable of changing a game in an instant, the opening playoff battle promises tension, physicality, and elite football from the first whistle.
Then comes the game everyone is talking about.
The Lagos Knights and Lagos Rebels return to the field after producing one of the greatest playoff spectacles in Showtime history.
Their first-leg encounter ended in a breathtaking 41-41 draw, leaving absolutely nothing between two of the hottest teams in the league.
It was football at its finest.
Touchdowns. Big plays. Momentum swings. Pure entertainment.
Now the rivalry enters its final chapter.
The Knights arrive carrying momentum from their remarkable rise during the postseason, including a dominant 59-0 Wildcard victory that announced them as serious contenders.
The Rebels, meanwhile, continue to play with confidence, swagger, and the fearless attacking style that has made them one of the most dangerous teams in the playoffs.
Today there will be no second chances.
No draws.
No escape.
One team advances. One team’s season ends.
The atmosphere inside Showtime Arena is expected to be electric as players, coaches, and supporters prepare for what could become one of the defining nights of the Showtime Bowl Series XIV season.
From rising stars and fierce rivalries to unforgettable moments and championship ambitions, Showtime Flag Football continues to showcase why it remains one of the fastest-growing and most exciting sports platforms in Nigeria.
Today is about more than football.
It is about pride.
It is about legacy.
It is about earning the right to continue the journey.
Four teams enter Showtime Arena with dreams of championship glory.
By the end of tonight, only the strongest will remain standing on the Road to the Showtime Bowl.
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