us-nigeria relations

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has declared he is "really angry" over what he termed Christian genocide in Nigeria, threatening to cut American aid and hinting at potential military intervention. During a conservative radio interview, Trump characterized Nigeria as "a disgrace" and...

The Digest: National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has led Nigeria's top security and legal officials to confront US Congressman Riley Moore over his allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria. This high-powered delegation marks a crucial effort to reshape the international narrative...

The Digest: The Federal Government has stated that its diplomatic engagements with the United States are producing positive outcomes, even as a US Congressman called for sanctions over Christian killings. According to multiple sources, the government confirmed communication channels are open...

The Digest: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has invoked a past era of Nigerian dominance, recalling a time when the United States, under President Jimmy Carter, would not take major action in Africa without first informing Nigeria. The remarks, made at a youth mentorship retreat, serve as a...

The Digest: Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has broken his silence on U.S. President Donald Trump’s military threat against Nigeria. In a recently circulated video, Adeboye advised the Tinubu administration to “move fast, diplomatically...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally addressed Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria, emphasizing diplomatic engagement while reaffirming his government’s commitment to defeating terrorism and protecting the nation’s sovereignty. Key Points Tinubu assured that Nigeria...

The Digest: The Federal Government has accused foreign lobbyists, particularly in the United States, of deliberately fueling the narrative of a "Christian genocide" in Nigeria, framing it as a calculated misrepresentation of the country's complex security reality. Key Points: Minister of...

The Digest: US Congressman Riley Moore has publicly accused former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of "complicity in the death of Christians," citing his past implementation of Sharia law as evidence, in a sharp escalation of the U.S.-Nigeria diplomatic row. Key Points: Congressman...

The Digest: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has confirmed the Department of War is preparing for possible military action in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump's directive over alleged Christian killings. In a stern warning on X, Hegseth declared that Washington would intervene if the...

The Digest: The United States has redesignated Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC), a formal label for nations accused of severe religious freedom violations. This classification is a unique US diplomatic tool that can trigger a range of policy responses, from sanctions to public...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu's media aide, Bayo Onanuga, has countered the US government's narrative of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, stating that "Muslim lives matter too." The response came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the "slaughter of thousands of Christians"...

The Digest: The Nigerian government has formally rejected its designation by the United States as a "Country of Particular Concern," denying President Donald Trump's allegation of a Christian genocide. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government asserted that the claims...

The Digest: Representative Riley Moore has formally asked the Trump administration to designate Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern," alleging a "Christian genocide" and urging an immediate halt to all US arms sales to the country. Key Points: US Representative Riley Moore has asked...