Maher highlights mass killings of Nigerian Christians
On Sept. 26, 2025, HBO 'Real Time' host Bill Maher said the large‑scale killing of Christians in Nigeria by Islamist groups has been neglected by global media because 'the Jews aren't involved,' citing research from Open Doors (U.K.) that attributes large casualty and displacement figures to jihadist violence. The segment quoted Open Doors' numbers (six‑figure death toll since 2009, thousands of churches burned) and noted the White House is coordinating with the State Department on ways to address the violence.
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Bill Maher claims slaughter of Christians in Nigeria being ignored because 'the Jews aren't involved'
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- Bill Maher made the comments on HBO's 'Real Time' on Sept. 26, 2025 and was quoted directly.
- Open Doors (U.K.) figures cited in the segment: 'over 100,000' killed since 2009; '18,000 churches' burned; 'around 150,000' killed in jihadist violence over the last 10 years; 'over 16 million' Christians displaced across parts of sub‑Saharan Africa.
- The White House previously confirmed it is working with the State Department on measures to stop the killings and support stability in the region.