Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: A Complex and Ongoing Crisis

Historical Context and Roots of Religious Violence

• Religious violence in Nigeria dates back to at least 1953, with tensions between Christian and Muslim communities.
• The 1914 amalgamation of Nigeria combined diverse ethnic and religious groups, intensifying conflicts, especially in the Muslim-majority north and Christian-majority south.
• Introduction of Sharia law in 12 northern states since 1999 has exacerbated religious tensions, with punishments for blasphemy and apostasy disproportionately affecting Christians.

Key Perpetrators: Boko Haram, Fulani Militants, and ISWAP

Chieftainship and Panchayati System: Differentiation

The structured differentiation between the Chieftainship System and the Panchayati System.

1. Basis of Authority

Chieftainship System

·         Authority is hereditary (passed down through lineage or clan).

·         Power is based on custom, tradition, and kinship.

·         Leadership is usually held by one family or clan.

Chieftainship: A Christian Perspective

From a Christian viewpoint, chieftainship is neither wholly good nor entirely bad. Like every form of human leadership, it depends on how closely it follows biblical principles of justice, humility, and service.

When Chieftainship Becomes a Boon from a Christian View

1. Leadership as a God-given Responsibility

Romans 13:1 teaches that all authority comes from God. When a chief leads with integrity, he becomes an instrument of God’s order and peace.

Is Chieftainship a Boon or a Curse? – A Balanced Perspective

- Pupu Zou

Chieftainship can be both a boon and a curse, depending on how it is practised, who benefits, and how it fits into today’s social realities. Here’s a balanced, clear analysis you can use for essays, speeches, or discussions:

When Chieftainship is a Boon

1. Cultural Identity & Continuity
• It preserves traditional customs, lineage, and collective identity.
• Acts as a living link between ancestors and the community.
2. Conflict Resolution & Social Order
• Chiefs traditionally settle disputes quickly and cheaply.
• Their authority can maintain harmony in small, close-knit societies.
3. Custodians of Land & Resources

A comparison of Kuki vs Zo vs Naga ST status

 A clear, neutral, and structured comparison of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of Kuki, Zo, and Naga groups in India, with special focus on Manipur and the North-East.

COMPARISON: KUKI vs ZO vs NAGA – SCHEDULED TRIBE (ST) STATUS

1. Core Difference at a Glance

Aspect	Kuki	Zo	Naga
Nature of Identity	Legal–Political + Ethnic	Ethno-linguistic (Cultural)	Legal–Political + Ethnic
Mention in ST List	✅ Yes (as “Any Kuki Tribes”)	❌ No (as “Zo” not listed)	✅ Yes (tribe-wise)
Constitutional Recognition	✅ Direct	❌ Indirect	✅ Direct
Used in Official Records	✅ Yes	❌ Rarely	✅ Yes
Homeland Concentration	Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura	Manipur, Mizoram, Myanmar	Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, Arunachal
Administrative Councils	ADCs in Manipur	None as “Zo”	Village Republic, Tribal Councils

Dynamics of Political Relationships Among States

Keywords: balance of power, geoeconomics, alliances, multilateralism, strategic rivalry, Indo-Pacific

Abstract

This paper examines the dynamics of political relationships among states by integrating major International Relations (IR) theories—realism, liberalism, and constructivism—with empirical evidence from three contemporary case studies: (1) U.S.–China strategic rivalry, (2) the Russia–Ukraine war and its effects on European security, and (3) the Indo-Pacific institutional response (QUAD, AUKUS, regional strategies).

69th UZO Annual Assembly 2025 - Presidential Address

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS PRESENTED TO THE DELEGATES OF THE 69TH UZO ANNUAL ASSEMBLY ON 13 OCTOBER 2025 AT ZOU GAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY COMPLEX, BEHIANG

BY THANGZAMANG, President, United Zou Organisation, General Headquarters

Amsapen in a 69 veina UZO Annual Assembly 2025 zangthei dinga chidam-ludamna hingpie, leitung bup a om chi-le-nam tampi umte lah a ei Zou tate zong nam khat-chi khat a hing siem, I ma uh hing pui jing I bieh uh Pa Pasian min phat kawm in tuni’a palai hing kalsuon jousie Chibai ka hing bu hi.

Tuoleh, I gam buai Meitei Gal laitah a chi-le-nam ngainatna toh tuni October nism 13 ni’a United Zou Organisation Annual Assembly 2025 palai a hing kalsuon UZO Adviser-te, UZO Lamkai masate, Zou Working Committee (ZWC) memberte, UZO Headquarter Executive Committee (HEC) member-te, Block Office Bearer-te,

EI-LE-EI IKI DOU UH BANG E APHATTUAMNA?

Unau khat iki dou un bang phattuamna um ahia?

Bang I lemlawh uh ahia? Bang changkangna hing tun ahia?

A naipen in en lei.... kum 1997 lai a i siltuate uh tunitan amanghil lou atamzaw kihi nalai ahi. Tuni'n ei-le-ei ki tualdel kia lei asuhdamna ding a kum 50 lam hing daikia ding, bang phattuom na I mu uh ahia? Lung geltha kia vai.

IKI DOU ua, I ki thatua ua, Inn-le-lou iki halsah tua ua i lemlawhte uh:

Ngaidamna: I phulou lungsim thoidamna

 January 17, 2010 nia kana gel sim tha tha kia vai...

~ Tungnung Zamlunmang Zou

Tam article ahileh MELC Delhi Local Pastor in inlam a suty a’ng peisan ziehin ut-lou chamlou a Pasian thu hing gen ngaina mun a ka ding ziehin ka sermon ding thu toh kisai them khat ka gel khiet pen ka hing suhsau deu ahi, Ni bangja ahei khat bangthu ki gen ding ahi’a chi a kaki ngaituo dedu lai in ka lungsim ah bangma hing lutlou hi. Lunsim a thum kawm a ka ngaisut charchar lai in Ngaidamna chi hing kilang hi. Ningkum a ka lawmte khat in Ngaidamna haupa angchi pen ka lunga hing kilang ahiman in, atam sem nei thei ahikha leh chi’n ngaidamna thu Peter in Jesu kunga a doh pen ka suita hi. Thu gen ngeilou akihi man in bang chi ki suongtuo ding chitoh ka buoi khop nalai hi. Tam banga ka ngaisut veng vung lai in Mathew 18: 21-35 tungtawn a houlimna nei hileh chi’n tam anei ate kang guolta lemlum mai hi.

Simmun 1-4: Manipur SRLM & DAY-NRLM

SHG Member tengin lungluttah a nana sim chiet ding uh, na memberpite ban uah, na lawmte uh kung tanpha a na gensawm thei teitei na ding ua deisahna lianpi toh hing ki gial ahi. A hithei tan in niteng in sau loulou, tom tit tet leh chieng tah in hing ki post suhsuh ding ahiman in a sim thei liai teng in ana sim jel dingin iki chiel ahi. Zou ham sim theilou na um kha ua ahileh hing theisah unla, ahithei tan a na simtheina ding ham penpen toh hing kiletpia nalai ding ahi. Ki suongla lou kei in na sim theilou leh hing theisah teitei un.

T. Zamlunmang Zou

District Mission Manager

MSRLM, CCPur & Pherzawl