Nigeria

Trump Administration Declares Nigeria Country of Concern Over Christian Persecution The Trump administration has taken decisive action regarding religious violence in Nigeria, declaring the nation a country of particular concern and warning of potential military intervention if attacks on Christians continue. President Trump issued a stark warning that the United States will not tolerate the systematic

President Trump has issued a warning to Nigeria about the ongoing attacks on Christian communities by Islamic groups operating within the country. The warning comes amid increasing international concerns about religious persecution in West Africa and marks a significant diplomatic effort on behalf of persecuted Christians. This development highlights broader tensions surrounding religious freedom and

President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military intervention in Nigeria in response to the persecution of Christians in the country. The administration has simultaneously announced the suspension of all U.S. aid and assistance to Nigeria, and designated the nation as a "Country of Particular Concern" regarding religious freedom. The decision

On August 6, 2025, coordinated attacks struck Christian farming communities in Benue state, Nigeria, leaving at least nine people dead and many displaced. Armed militants targeted homes and farmlands in a region already marked by ongoing violence, escalating fears of further instability and raising alarms within local and international Christian organizations. Escalating Violence in Nigeria’s Middle

Nigerian persecution of Christians and other minority religions Rhoda Jatau, a Christian and mother of five in Nigeria, has been fully acquitted of any wrongdoing after a two-and-a-half-year legal ordeal involving alleged blasphemy charges. Jatau was imprisoned in May 2022 for reportedly sharing a video on WhatsApp that condemned the lynching of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu, a

Lawan Andimi, a pastor for the Christian Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, was abducted on January 2, 2020 by Boko Haram militants. He gained worldwide notoriety when his captors released a video demanding he plead for his life. Instead, Andimi turned the video into a Christian message of hope. In last week’s video, Andimi offered