Foreign Affairs

Nov
03
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
12 Nigerian Governors, Other Officials May Face US Sanctions Over CPC Blacklist

12 Nigerian Governors, Other Officials May Face US Sanctions Over CPC Blacklist

Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, News Flash, Religion
12 Nigerian Governors, Other Officials May Face US Sanctions Over CPC Blacklist Twelve northern governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges are at the centre of a looming diplomatic storm as the United States Congress considers a bill that could impose far-reaching sanctions on them over alleged complicity in what American lawmakers describe as a “Christian genocide” and systemic persecution under Nigeria’s sharia and blasphemy laws. This follows the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump and his instruction to the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to act without delay. On Friday, Trump, in…
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Nov
03
2025
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More Troubles As Canada Joins U.S To Condemn Alleged ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria

More Troubles As Canada Joins U.S To Condemn Alleged ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria

Foreign Affairs, Religion, Security
More Troubles As Canada Joins U.S. To Condemn Alleged ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria Canada has joined the United States in raising alarm over what lawmakers describe as an ongoing attack against Christians in Nigeria. The development followed a strong statement made in the Canadian Parliament, calling global attention to rising killings and targeted violence in the country. The issue was brought forward by Andrew Scheer, a Member of Parliament and leader in the Conservative Party. He warned that the situation has reached a critical level and accused extremist groups of carrying out systematic attacks on Christian communities. During his address,…
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Nov
03
2025
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Reno Omokri Slams Peter Obi Over Silence On Trump’s Threat To Send Troops To Nigeria

Reno Omokri Slams Peter Obi Over Silence On Trump’s Threat To Send Troops To Nigeria

Foreign Affairs, FGN, News Flash, Security
Reno Omokri Slams Peter Obi Over Silence On Trump’s Threat To Send Troops To Nigeria Social commentator, Reno Omokri has criticised Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi for maintaining silence amid the controversy surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide. Trump had recently designated Nigeria as a “Country of Concern” and suggested possible military action to “flush out terrorists,” sparking intense debate both locally and internationally. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Omokri expressed disapproval over Obi’s silence, describing it as “deeply suspicious” and unbecoming of a national leader.…
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Nov
03
2025
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‘They Are Killing Record Numbers Of Christians In Nigeria’, Trump Insists

‘They Are Killing Record Numbers Of Christians In Nigeria’, Trump Insists

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, Security
‘They Are Killing Record Numbers Of Christians In Nigeria’, Trump Insists United States President, Donald Trump, has again insisted on his condemnation of alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, reiterating that Christians are being killed in record numbers in the West African nation. Trump, who spoke to journalists aboard his Air Force One aircraft while returning to White House on Sunday following a weekend trip to Florida, said the United States is not going to allow the “killings” to continue. “They’re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria… They’re killing the Christians and killing them in large numbers. We’re not going…
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Nov
03
2025
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Deeper Life Denies Report Linking Pastor Kumuyi To Trump, Genocide Remarks

Deeper Life Denies Report Linking Pastor Kumuyi To Trump, Genocide Remarks

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, Security
Deeper Life Denies Report Linking Pastor Kumuyi To Trump, Genocide Remarks The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has refuted a viral report claiming that its General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, accused the United States of attempting to steal Nigeria’s natural resources and denied the existence of Christian genocide in the country. The controversial report, published by an online platform called Ibom Focus, stirred outrage across X on Sunday after it alleged that Kumuyi made the statement during a press briefing in Lagos. In an official statement posted on Kumuyi’s official X account on Monday, the church described the publication as entirely…
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Nov
03
2025
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They Will All Die If They Step Into Nigeria- Asari Dokubo Threatens Trump, U.S. Army

They Will All Die If They Step Into Nigeria- Asari Dokubo Threatens Trump, U.S. Army

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, Security
They Will All Die If They Step Into Nigeria – Asari Dokubo Threatens Trump, U.S. Military Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has warned US President Donald Trump and the American military against any threatened incursion into Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide, saying they would all die if they attacked. In a viral Facebook video, the ex-leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF) said US soldiers would be killed should Washington carry out its threats. He described the United States as “a sick country” and criticised Mr Trump’s conduct and foreign posturing. He said, “Let Trump come…
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Nov
02
2025
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U.S Should Help Nigeria Fight Insecurity, Not Fuel Tension – Kwankwaso

U.S Should Help Nigeria Fight Insecurity, Not Fuel Tension – Kwankwaso

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, Politics
U.S. Should Help Nigeria Fight Insecurity, Not Fuel Tension – Kwankwaso Former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged the United States to assist Nigeria in combating insecurity with cutting-edge technology, rather than posing a threat that can worsen divisions in the country. “The United States should assist the Nigerian authorities with better cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems, rather than posing a threat that could further polarise our country,” Mr Kwankwaso said on Sunday. He stated this while expressing concern after President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had ordered the Department of War to prepare for possible military…
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Nov
02
2025
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Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killing Of Christians

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killing Of Christians

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, World News
Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over ‘Killing Of Christians’ President Donald Trump of the Untied States of America, USA, has threatened military action in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’. Trump had, on Friday, said that Christians in Nigeria are facing an “existential threat,” calling on American lawmakers to investigate “mass slaughter”. In fact, named Nigeria a “country of particular concern” – a State Department designation for nations “engaged in severe violations of religious freedom.” Reacting, President Bola Tinubu dismissed the description of Nigeria as a nation hostile to religious freedom, insisting that the country remains committed to protecting the…
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Nov
01
2025
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FG Responds To Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim

FG Responds To Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash
FG Responds To Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim The Federal Government has responded to the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump of the United States. In December 2020, the U.S. Department of State had designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). On Friday, Trump took a similar step, claiming that Christianity was facing existential threat in Nigeria. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” — But that…
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Oct
27
2025
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92-Years-Old Paul Biya Secures Eighth Term As Cameroon’s President

92-Years-Old Paul Biya Secures Eighth Term As Cameroon’s President

Foreign Affairs, Africa, Politics
92-Year-Old Paul Biya Secures Eighth Term As Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, has been declared the winner of Cameroon’s election, granting him an eighth term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100. The country’s constitutional council said Biya won 53.66% of the vote, while his former ally turned challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, got 35.19%. Biya, 92, took office in 1982 and has held a tight grip on power ever since, doing away with the presidential term limit in 2008 and winning re-election by comfortable margins. Cameroon has been on edge…
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