us-nigeria relations

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...