us-nigeria relations

Image Credit: Diego Gonzalez The Digest: The United States is set to deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train the country's military in its ongoing fight against insurgents in the northern region. According to a US official cited by Reuters, the deployment will supplement American personnel...

The Digest: The United States has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to safeguard Christian communities following the abduction of 177 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. During a high-level US-Nigeria working group meeting, US Under Secretary Allison...

The Digest: A high-level United States delegation, led by Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker, is set to visit Nigeria to discuss protecting Christian communities, counterterrorism cooperation, and expanding U.S. investment opportunities. The visit from January 21–29 is part of a broader...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for full disclosure of a health cooperation agreement signed between Nigeria and the United States, citing concerns over conflicting descriptions of the deal's terms. According to TheCable, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi stated...

The Digest: A report by The New York Times reveals that information from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and founder of a Nigerian civil liberties NGO, was used by U.S. lawmakers to support claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. According to the report, Umeagbalasi’s estimates...

The Digest: The Federal Government has engaged a US lobbying firm under a $9 million contract to communicate its efforts in protecting Nigerian Christians to American policymakers. Key Points: The NSA, through Kaduna-based Aster Legal, hired US firm DCI Group for $9 million. The six-month...

The Digest: U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed the release of Nigerian Christian farmer Sunday Jackson, calling it a positive outcome for Nigeria–U.S. relations after months of advocacy. Key Points: Jackson was pardoned by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri after being...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has named National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu as head of a high-level delegation to the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, signaling a renewed push for bilateral security cooperation. The multi-stakeholder team, drawn from key security and diplomatic...

The Digest: Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has declared that Peter Obi will not be forgiven for comments interpreted as welcoming potential U.S. military action in Nigeria. The statement follows the resurfacing of a video where the former presidential candidate appeared to endorse Donald...

The Digest: At the Halifax International Security Forum, Nigerian commentator Japheth Omojuwa challenged a US Senator's view, arguing that President Donald Trump's threatening language may have worsened Nigeria's security crisis. Omojuwa, a Christian, stated he felt no reassurance from Trump's...

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...