<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Whole Truth Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whole Truth Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:50:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[USCIRF misidentifies organized crime as religious persecution.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reported recently on Nigeria.  Mary Crickmore, Whole Truth Nigeria, takes a look. USCIRF Misidentifies Organized crime | Whole Truth Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/uscirf-misidentifies-organized-crime-as-religious-persecution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1d55057044ac2b1d2e06d8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:50:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_49050f2088b943ddb309edf2b0bd4d8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_340,h_390,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I remember what the peace was like before the violent farmer-herder conflict began.]]></title><description><![CDATA[There used to be camaraderie between farmers and herders. During the dry season, farmers would ask herders to live on the farms because the manure from the cows would rejuvenate the soil. During the rainy season, the Fulani herdsmen would disappear into the vast stretches of unfarmed land (bush) and you wouldn’t see them around farms. JH reflects on 30 years in Northern Nigeria. JH | Whole Truth Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/i-remember-what-the-peace-was-like-before-the-violent-farmer-herder-conflict-began</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1aa80c3455402997544934</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 09:05:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_6f791209cddd4d15bf73a5b1ddf3c950~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_685,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Kidnapping Changed a Theologian’s Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[An extraordinary story of a pastor who was kidnapped.  How would you respond? How a Kidnapping Changed a Theologian’s Mind - Christianity Today]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/how-a-kidnapping-changed-a-theologian-s-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a194f0a145da5e38308e552</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:34:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_7fb6d90814794b1da21e75b3228246ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_979,h_758,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[People of Good Faith]]></title><description><![CDATA["Although sometimes religion can be part of the problem, it also has to be part of the solution.  When people of good faith, literally good faith come together, they can build peace and social cohesion." UK Member of Parliament David Smith, UK Special Envoy to Nigeria for Freedom of Religion or Belief speaking about Peacebuilding in the middle belt and north of Nigeria. (2) FCDO FoRB Envoy on X: "Last week I visited Nigeria, one of the UK's ten FoRB focus counties. I engaged with a multitude...]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/people-of-good-faith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a180bd21bbe67e0626187ae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:37:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_ca219a7cbad040fa9df06b2f41c0bca2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_433,h_685,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mining: Source of joy or source of conflict?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discovering precious metals can be a great thing for a country.....if it's handled well.  Unfortunately it can also lead to conflict, greed and violence taking over too. In this article, Good Governance Africa takes an indepth look.  By combining field interviews with miners, community leaders, security actors, bandit associates, government officials, and gold dealers, the report analyses the interaction between livelihood imperatives, illicit markets, and patterns of authority. It also...]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/mining-source-of-joy-or-source-of-conflict</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a16af66b067a33454ee9302</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:50:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_866c710d21e34fbea1fd919f0aeb7e9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_557,h_397,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Sources of Violence in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so many stories of violence in Nigeria, it's easy to be confused and overwhelmed.  A clear and accurate understanding of what's happening is necessary for accurate solutions.  In this article, Mary Crickmore, Whole Truth Nigeria, takes a look at this complex situation and helps us understand what's going on. Seven Sources | Whole Truth Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/seven-sources-of-violence-in-nigeria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a145865b3f40ff4eee94519</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:14:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_8de0a46937f54f70bc14ceee871fc9fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_685,h_513,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The answer to this question has serious implications either way.  Read this BBC article for some thoughts from their Global Disinformation Unit.]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/are-christians-being-persecuted-in-nigeria-as-trump-claims</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1161d0c9b7de4f2a1d3931</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:17:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_9aa12bd4b000477fba5074409d9e7133~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_987,h_611,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charting New Futures in Africa's Drylands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pastoralists hold the keys to a sustainable future for Africa’s drylands. But that future depends on how governments, businesses, and others engage with pastoralism. This documentary follows five stories of pastoralists driving positive change in Africa’s drylands – from Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan – and sets out how outsiders can support and strengthen what is already happening. It paints a picture of the drylands people may not be used to seeing: one of innovation, resilience and...]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/charting-new-futures-in-africa-s-drylands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a115469a2438924d10e6c09</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:21:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_a2d529b0412a4548b94b8df56dbc0cb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_645,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hear from a Herder]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might have heard that Fulani have attacked Christians in Nigeria. But have you heard how "Christian" tribes are attacking Fulani too? Listen to a Fulani herders story. It's good to listen to all sides. Mr Sambo]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/hear-from-a-herder-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a115364a2438924d10e6a44</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:14:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_2eda8b0a56c34834a9e36af750b838b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WELCOME!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Whole Truth Nigeria blog where we aim to bring you a balanced perspective on the ongoing farmer-herder conflict,  banditry and insurgency crises plaguing Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.wholetruthnigeria.net/post/welcome-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1152a18fa816dacc8065a4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:11:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9905_53bc4dd9a1f647ecaa634bcc08ef43bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_234,h_156,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wholetruthnigeria</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>