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  • Trump renews threat of additional US strikes in Nigeria over persecution claims

    Trump renews threat of additional US strikes in Nigeria over persecution claims

    Reporting by Channels Television indicates Donald Trump has renewed a warning that the US could carry out additional strikes in Nigeria, tying the threat to claims of ongoing persecution and insecurity.

    The report frames the remarks as part of a wider political and foreign-policy posture, with potential implications for Nigeria–US relations, intelligence cooperation, and domestic narratives around security operations.

    Analysts note that while external military actions can disrupt specific targets, they also risk diplomatic friction, blowback, and politicisation of complex conflicts that include insurgency, banditry, and communal violence.

    Reactions within Nigeria are expected to centre on sovereignty, the need for stronger domestic security capacity, and careful messaging to avoid escalation and misinformation.

    Echotitbits take: Expect the real story to be behind-the-scenes diplomacy and security coordination. Watch for Nigeria’s official response and any shift in US congressional or State Department language beyond campaign-style statements.

    Source: Premium Times – https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/848622-trump-warns-of-more-us-strikes-in-nigeria.html10 January 2026

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  • U.S. lawmaker describes Nigeria visit as ‘heartbreaking’ amid violence concerns

    U.S. lawmaker describes Nigeria visit as ‘heartbreaking’ amid violence concerns

    According to The Punch, U.S. Congressman Riley Moore described his recent trip to Nigeria as “heartbreaking,” saying he encountered accounts of killings and insecurity that he believes deserve stronger attention from international partners.

    Punch reported that Moore linked his comments to broader debates about how violence in Nigeria is framed globally, and urged greater focus on protecting civilians and addressing the drivers of attacks.

    Daily Post also reported Moore’s remarks, repeating the “heartbreaking” description and situating it within ongoing discourse in the U.S. about Nigeria’s security challenges and religious/communal violence narratives.

    The comments add to a growing pattern of Nigeria-related security issues surfacing in U.S. political debate, often influencing advocacy, hearings and policy proposals.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: External commentary can amplify pressure—but it can also oversimplify complex conflict dynamics. The key is whether Nigeria’s security agencies and political leaders can show measurable progress that undercuts “genocide” or “state failure” narratives. Watch for diplomatic engagements, any new U.S. legislative moves tied to Nigeria, and local conflict-prevention steps in flashpoint states.

    Source: The Punch — 14 Dec 2025 (https://punchng.com/my-trip-to-nigeria-heartbreaking-us-congressman-moore/)

     

     

    Photo: Riley Moore image — AFP

  • Tinubu Insists There Is No Christian or Muslim Genocide in Nigeria

    Tinubu Insists There Is No Christian or Muslim Genocide in Nigeria

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected claims at home and abroad that Christians are facing genocide in Nigeria, insisting that both Christians and Muslims are victims of terrorism and criminality rather than targets of state-sponsored religious cleansing.

    Speaking at a NASFAT event in Abuja, Tinubu said Nigeria’s insecurity is driven by historical, economic and governance problems which extremists exploit, not by official hostility to any religion. He warned that inflammatory genocide narratives risk deepening divisions and damaging the country’s international reputation.

    The president pledged to protect all Nigerians regardless of faith and asked religious leaders to help de-escalate tension rather than amplify sectarian framing of violence. The comments come after international voices, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, described attacks on Christians as genocide, a label Abuja strongly disputes.

    Source: Punch – “No Christian, Muslim genocide in Nigeria – Tinubu”.

  • US Lawmakers to Brief Trump on Alleged Killings in Nigeria

    US Lawmakers to Brief Trump on Alleged Killings in Nigeria

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    A United States congressional delegation led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded a fact‑finding trip to Nigeria over alleged genocidal attacks on Christian communities and is expected to brief former President Donald Trump before the end of the month. The team met internally displaced persons, survivors, religious leaders and top Nigerian officials, including the National Security Adviser and Attorney‑General.

    Moore, speaking in a broadcast interview, described testimonies from victims as some of the most disturbing of his career and alleged that extremist groups were behind many of the killings. The planned briefing underscores how Nigeria’s internal security challenges are increasingly featuring in US political debates and among diaspora advocacy groups.

    Source: Punch Newspapers – 12 Dec 2025

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