International
Hours after Trump’s warning, Nigerian Christians massacred by Islamist gunmen
Seventeen Christians were slaughtered in Nigeria just hours after President Trump formally re-designated the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” for rampant religious persecution by radical Islamist groups. Local reports describe coordinated assaults by armed militants across Plateau and Kaduna states, the latest in a wave of violence that has targeted Christian communities for years with little response from the government.
According to Nigerian outlet Punch, gunmen stormed the Damakasuwa community in Kaduna’s Chawai Chiefdom around 8 p.m. Friday, opening fire on residents and forcing families to flee into nearby bushes. Seven people were killed and another wounded. “Five died on the spot, and two later succumbed to their injuries,” said local chief Alhaji Yahaya Muhammad, who credited the arrival of military personnel with restoring calm. In Plateau State, at least ten more Christians were reported dead in separate attacks Friday and Saturday. Seven were killed in Kwi and three in Pushit — both areas identified by community leaders as being assaulted by “suspected Fulani militia.” The Fulani, a largely Muslim ethnic group spread across West Africa, includes radicalized armed factions notorious for attacking Christian farmers and burning villages.
International Christian Concern confirmed that the killings specifically targeted Christian communities and occurred “along a volatile corridor that has witnessed repeated communal violence over the past decade.” Witnesses described scenes of terror as worshipers preparing for a church vigil were gunned down without warning. “It started suddenly; there was no argument, no warning,” said Nanzing Dalyop, a local farmer who survived the attack. “They were shouting in another language as they shot at anyone they saw.” Another villager, Rahila Bako, who lost her husband, said, “Every time we bury our dead, we expect someone to speak for us, but nobody comes. We are tired of promises.”
The massacre came within hours of Trump’s renewed declaration that Nigeria be reinstated as a CPC — a designation President Joe Biden had removed in 2021. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. The United States cannot stand by.” He called on the House Appropriations Committee to investigate and demanded accountability for what he described as “mass murder on a genocidal scale.”
Rather than confront the attackers, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s administration denounced Trump’s remarks, claiming they did not reflect “reality.” A top adviser said Tinubu plans to meet with Trump “in the coming days” following international backlash over his government’s failure to protect Christians from ongoing massacres.
(Punch)
Business
Liberals refuse to disclose the amount of taxpayer dollars headed to LGBT projects in foreign countries
From LifeSiteNews
The Liberal government of Prime Minister Mark Carney will not openly disclose how much money from its foreign-aid budget is going toward overseas “gender identity” and “decolonization” projects.
According to the government, there are “concerns” that disclosing the amount of funds could endanger certain LGBT organizations that get money from it.
On November 3, Global Affairs Canada, in response to a question on the order paper from a Conservative MP, said that the funding amounts could not be made public due to claimed “security concerns” and “confidentiality requirements.”
“These are the most common reasons projects are considered sensitive: the organization or individuals might be in danger if it becomes known that they are receiving funds from a foreign government; (or) implementing a project related to sensitive topics such as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and additional sexually and gender-diverse people rights, human trafficking, early/forced marriage, (and) human rights defenders,” Global Affairs noted.
Continuing, Global Affairs said that there is a possible “danger” to partner organizations that could be “forced to close” or even “arrested” due to “harassment from the local population or government.”
As reported by LifeSiteNews, Carney’s budget will include millions in taxpayer money for “SLGBTQI+ communities,” gender equality, and “pride” safety.
Canada’s 2025 federal budget is allotting some $54.6 million to LGBT groups in a move criticized by Campaign Life Coalition as prioritizing activist agendas over struggling families’ basic needs.
Canadian taxpayers are already dealing with high inflation and high taxes due in part to the Liberal government overspending and excessive money printing, and even admitting that giving money to Ukraine comes at the “taxpayers’” expense.
As recently reported by LifeSiteNews, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem gave a grim assessment of the state of the economy, essentially telling Canadians that they should accept a “lower” standard of living.
Agriculture
Bovaer Backlash Update: Danish Farmers Get Green Light to Opt Out as UK Arla Trial Abruptly Ends!
In a pivotal shift, Denmark’s Veterinary and Food Administration has issued new guidance: Farmers can immediately suspend Bovaer administration if they “suspect” it poses risks to herd health. On the heels of the Danish announcement—the major UK trial of Bovaer on 30 Arla Foods farms has abruptly ended amid health fears.
The Mandate Cracks: Farmers Given the Green Light to Opt Out
On November 5, 2025, Denmark’s Fødevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration) issued a press release and accompanying guidance clarified that farmers (specifically the herd manager, or besætningsansvarlige) could immediately exempt individual cows or entire herds from the mandatory Bovaer use if they suspected it was causing or exacerbating health issues, prioritizing animal welfare under existing regulations.
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This was in response to surging reports of cow illnesses since October 1, where farms with over 50 cows have been mandated to use the synthetic additive, Bovaer (containing 3-nitrooxypropanol), developed by DSM-Firmenich. If the farms do not comply, they face heavy fines.
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The guidance emphasized that exemptions apply to cases of feed-related metabolic disorders (e.g., fatty liver, milk fever, or rumen issues) and require documentation via a “tro- og loveerklæring” (declaration of good faith) on LandbrugsInfo, with veterinary consultation recommended for severe cases. No fines would apply for such welfare-based pauses, though farmers must still meet methane reduction goals via alternatives like increased feed fat. This effectively gave the “green light” for opting out on welfare grounds.
Reports surged of Danish dairy farmers unilaterally halting Bovaer administration, accusing the government of “poisoning” livestock to meet climate targets.
A November 3, 2025, article in LandbrugsAvisen (Denmark’s leading agricultural newspaper), quoted veterinarian Torben Bennedsgaard from BoviCura (a specialized cattle health advisory service closely tied to Danish dairy producers). He stated: “Every other farmer has problems with Bovaer.”
“Bovaer is a proven, effective and safe solution”
A spokesperson for DSM-Firmenich, the company that developed Bovaer, told Agriland, that “animal welfare is our highest priority”. They went on to state: “We are actively engaging with the relevant organisations to ensure that all these concerns are fully investigated and properly addressed..In previously reported cases, Bovaer was not identified as a contributing factor to the health concerns raised…Bovaer is a proven, effective and safe solution that has been successfully used for over three years by thousands of farmers in over 25 countries.”
UK Ripple Effects: Arla Trial Abruptly Halted
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On 7 November, the BBC reported that the major UK trial of Bovaer on 30 Arla Foods farms concluded earlier than planned amid “farmer health concerns” for cows, echoing Danish reports. It stated: ‘Bovaer is now the focus of an investigation in Denmark after farmers raised fresh concerns but manufacturer DSM-Firmenich said the additive was “proven, effective and safe.”’
Arla, which supplies major retailers like Tesco and Aldi, is now reviewing data before deciding on wider rollout. The trial aimed to cut methane by 30% but faced criticism for lacking transparency on animal impact.
Jannik Elmegaard, of the Danish Food and Veterinary Administration, told the BBC: “They very aware that some herd owners have reported animals showing signs of illness after being fed with Bovaer” but it was “unclear how many cows were affected”.
Last year, I reported on the UK’s Arla trial—whilst digging through various safety assessment reports on Bovaer, I came across several troubling findings and anomalies.
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In a public rebuttal, Frank Mitloehner, Professor of Animal Science at UC Davis and Director of the Clarify Center for Enteric Fermentation Research, posted on X ”Hogwash!”—dismissing viral claims of Bovaer-related cow health issues in Denmark by highlighting his lab’s ongoing research and widespread U.S. usage data.
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The green light in Denmark is not a mere victory—it’s a damning admission that the emperor’s new feed has holes big enough for a whole herd to escape through.
As Arla licks its wounds and DSM-Firmenich doubles down on “proven safe,” the real trial begins: can climate crusaders stomach the science when it bites back?
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