4 h. ago Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and security must not be ignored

The recent decision by the United States to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” has stirred global attention, but it also risks overlooking significant reforms and security gains currently underway in Africa’s largest democracy. While Nigeria faces undeniable security and religious-tolerance challenges, the narrative is incomplete without acknowledging the deliberate steps the Tinubu […]

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8 h. ago Help Nigeria Tackle Insecurity Instead Of Issuing ‘Threat,’ Kwankwaso Tells US

His comment followed President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern over a Christian genocide claim. The post Help Nigeria Tackle Insecurity Instead Of Issuing ‘Threat,’ Kwankwaso Tells US appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Catholic Priest, Chidi Unegbu Backs Trump’s Move To Attack Nigeria Over Killing Of Christians

A Catholic priest, Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has publicly supported former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Nigeria’s alleged persecution of Christians, calling for urgent international intervention. Trump had earlier designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and hinted at possible military measures to curb what he described as the “targeted killing of […] The post Catholic Priest, Chidi Unegbu Backs Trump’s Move To Attack Nigeria Over Killing Of Christians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago After Praising Trump For Listing Nigeria Among ‘Country Of Particular Concern’, U.S. Ambassador Invites Nicki Minaj To UN

United States Ambassador, Mike Waltz, has invited American rapper, Nicki Minaj, to the United Nations after she publicly supported President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Nigeria. Waltz, in a post shared on his X handle on Saturday, praised Minaj for using her influence to raise awareness about issues affecting Christians in Nigeria. He extended an invitation to […] The post After Praising Trump For Listing Nigeria Among ‘Country Of Particular Concern’, U.S. Ambassador Invites Nicki Minaj To UN appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago CPC: Tinubu Acted Proactively In Tackling Killings — Presidency

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu had long anticipated the brewing diplomatic friction with the United States over the recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) on alleged persecution of Christians, saying the President already acted proactively. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]

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20 h. ago (UPDATED) Christians’ Genocide: Tinubu fires back at US, says Nigeria guarantees religious liberty for all

Ndume, others urge FG to engage US over designation as Country of Particular Concern CISLAC, TI Nigeria blame successive administrations’ complacency Amid the raging controversy over the designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” by the US President, Donald Trump, over the alleged killing of Christians, President Bola Tinubu has said that the […]

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28 h. ago Trump Prepares U.S. Forces To Attack Nigeria If Tinubu Fails To End Killings 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 […] The post Trump Prepares U.S. Forces To Attack Nigeria If Tinubu Fails To End Killings Of Christians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago ‘Portrayal Of Nigeria As Religiously Intolerant Not Our Reality,’ Tinubu Replies Trump

Trump, on Friday, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over killings of Christians and said the United States “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening."  The post ‘Portrayal Of Nigeria As Religiously Intolerant Not Our Reality,’ Tinubu Replies Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago Nigerians call for caution in reaction to Trump’s Christian genocide claim

The declaration of Nigeria as ” country of particular concern”, by the President Donald Trump administration on Friday has continued read more Nigerians call for caution in reaction to Trump’s Christian genocide claim

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35 h. ago Tinubu Faults US Designation, Says Religious Liberty Thrives In Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has faulted the redesignation of Nigeria by US President Donald Trump as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian persecution, insisting that religious liberty remains a core feature of Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement personally signed by him on Saturday, President Tinubu said the United States’ characterisation of Nigeria as religiously […]

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37 h. ago Nicki Minaj Applauds Trump For Declaring Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Killing Of Christians

In a striking turn of events, rapper and cultural icon Nicki Minaj has publicly commended the move by former U.S. President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over large-scale killings of Christians. On 31 October 2025, Trump declared Nigeria a CPC under U.S. law on international religious freedom, pointing […] The post Nicki Minaj Applauds Trump For Declaring Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Killing Of Christians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Alleged Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump

The clarification comes after United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians. The post Alleged Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump

The clarification comes after United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians. The post Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago ‘Christian genocide:’ Nicki Minaj praises Trump for designating Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’

“No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other. 

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42 h. ago “Trump’s Designation Of Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Not Reflection Of Situation On Ground” – Tinubu Government Responds

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 […] The post “Trump’s Designation Of Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Not Reflection Of Situation On Ground” – Tinubu Government Responds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago REWIND: Trump’s govt designated Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’ in 2020

The term 'Country of Particular Concern' (CPC) is a designation applied by the U.S. Secretary of State under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.

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49 h. ago Presidency Mum As Trump Insists Christianity Facing Existential Threats In Nigeria

The Presidency has yet to respond to the decision by the US President Donald Trump to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over what he described as persistent “Christian genocide” in parts of the country. Trump, who announced the decision in a post on his Truth Social account on Friday, said the move […]

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53 h. ago Christian Genocide: U.S. President Trump Finally Makes Nigeria “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN”

United States President, Donald Trump has reacted to Christian massacre in Nigeria, ordering the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the incidents. Announcing this on a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump stated that Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria, adding that thousands of Christians are being killed, with radical Islamists claimed to be […] The post Christian Genocide: U.S. President Trump Finally Makes Nigeria “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Killings Of Christians

The US president added that the United States “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening”. The post Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Killings Of Christians appeared first on Channels Television.

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54 h. ago Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern,’ Says Killing Of Christians Mass Slaughter

The US president added that the United States “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening”. The post Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern,’ Says Killing Of Christians Mass Slaughter appeared first on Channels Television.

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