By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE A coalition of prominent Nigerians, under the banner Concerned Nigerian Citizens, has urged the United States to withdraw recent threats against Nigeria and called on the government to take full responsibility for protecting its citizens. Speaking at a Kaduna press briefing, Dr. Bilkisu Oniyangi emphasized that remarks by former U.S. President […]
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO WHEN U.S. President Donald Trump declared that over 3,100 Christians were killed in Nigeria within a year—calling it “genocide”—his statement ignited global debate. But a closer look reveals a far more complex picture. Reports from Open Doors confirm roughly 3,100 Christian deaths between October 2023 and September 2024, mainly from […]
By MELVIN KOFFA DEPUTY Senate President Jibrin Barau has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s reported threat to launch military action against Nigeria, describing it as unlawful and a violation of international norms. Speaking at an APC youth forum in Abuja, Barau said Trump’s remarks undermined Nigeria’s sovereignty and called on him to retract the statement […]
By SANI BATURE FORMER Chief of Army Staff and ex-ambassador to Benin, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has urged the United States and Nigeria to replace confrontation with collaboration, describing the growing diplomatic tension between both nations as dangerous but reversible. In an article titled “Mutual Security, Shared Prosperity: A Strategic Path Beyond the […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE THE American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) have expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged persecution of Christians, declaring readiness to assist in any “liberation and protection efforts.” In a letter to Trump dated 2 November 2025, and signed by […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA’S stock market slumped 1.19 percent on Wednesday — its steepest drop this month — as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to “enter Nigeria” to combat terrorists allegedly targeting Christians. The selloff wiped about ₦1.3 trillion from equities, extending a three-day loss to over ₦2.1 trillion. The NGX All-Share […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF US President Donald Trump warned on 1 November 2025 that he has ordered the Defence Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the government does not act swiftly to stop attacks on Christians. In a social-media post, Trump said any US strike would be “fast, vicious and sweet” […]
By ANITA KNIGHT A United States senator, Ted Cruz, has introduced a bill seeking to impose sanctions on individuals and government officials accused of enforcing blasphemy and Sharia laws in Nigeria. The move follows allegations of systematic persecution of Christians and growing religious intolerance across parts of the country. In a statement released on Friday, […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF IN a move that has reignited global debate over religion, politics, and human rights in Africa’s most populous nation, former U.S. President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) — a label reserved for nations accused of severe violations of religious freedom. The decision, announced on […]
By TOSI ORE THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denied reports suggesting it dismissed claims of a Christian genocide, insisting that targeted attacks on Christians across the country amount to an organised extermination campaign. In a statement on 21 October, CAN clarified that during the visit of presidential aide Daniel Bwala, its leaders did […]