nigeria-us relations

The Digest: Nigeria has initiated diplomatic discussions with the United States following President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention, with officials emphasizing calm diplomacy while reaffirming the nation’s commitment to religious tolerance and sovereignty. Key Points...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his threats against Nigeria, vowing to "do things to Nigerians that Nigeria is not going to be happy about" and promising a "vicious and sweet" military intervention to "completely wipe out" terrorists, intensifying the...

The Digest: United States Senator Ted Cruz has vowed to publicly name specific Nigerian government officials he alleges are responsible for the killing of Christians, intensifying international pressure on Nigeria following its designation as a "Country of Particular Concern." Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is finalizing the appointment of new ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions, a critical move coming after more than two years of diplomatic vacancies and amid escalating tensions with the United States over former President Donald Trump’s military threats...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has broken his silence on the escalating U.S.-Nigeria crisis, describing former President Donald Trump's military threat and Nigeria's designation as a "Country of Particular Concern" as a profound wake-up call demanding urgent national...

The Digest: Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has challenged former U.S. President Donald Trump's rationale for military intervention in Nigeria, arguing that by the same logic, Africa could have invaded America during the #BlackLivesMatter protests over police violence against Black...

The Digest: A fierce national debate has erupted following former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of military intervention in Nigeria, with citizens divided between those welcoming foreign action against insecurity and others warning it would plunge the nation into a deeper crisis. Key...