Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Trump condemned renewed attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria, urging the federal government to prosecute perpetrators and strengthen protection.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor to coordinate efforts under @POTUS leadership to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists in Nigeria.
The US House Appropriations Committee will submit a report to the White House on alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, as President Trump redesignates the country a “Country of Particular Concern” and hints at possible military action.
The federal government, through SGF George Akume, warned that recent U.S. statements alleging a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria have emboldened violent groups, insisting that no credible evidence supports such claims and calling instead for stronger Nigeria–U.S. security collaboration.
Documents from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal that a coalition of pro-Biafra groups, including Simon Ekpa, is behind a campaign portraying Nigeria as committing “Christian genocide,” influencing U.S. political decisions.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned President Tinubu’s government, describing Nigeria as “disgraced” amid rising insecurity and political infighting.
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has raised concerns that patterns of attacks on Christians in Nigeria may amount to targeted persecution, urging national reflection on whether the violence fits the definition of genocide.
“Some of the graves are 501 people killed in one night.”
Alleged anti-Christian violence in Nigeria triggers full congressional probe.
Archbishop Yiman Orkwar says only terrorism sponsors should fear U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of intervention against genocide in Nigeria.