64 m. 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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4 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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5 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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18 h. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Trump designates Nigeria as country of particular concern

In a statement on Truth Social on Friday, Trump claimed thousands of Christians have been killed by radical Islamist groups and

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1 week ago Kukah Opposes Planned Designation Of Nigeria A ‘Country Of Concern’

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the international community not to designate Nigeria a “Country of Concern.” According to Kukah, while the nation faces a severe religious freedom and security crisis, such a move would undermine fragile progress and harm dialogue with the current government. Bishop Kukah’s statements […]

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1 week ago Terrorism: Why Nigeria should not be designated country of concern —Bishop Kukah

•Says Obama administration slowed down fight against Boko Haram under Jonathan•Designation will hurt Nigeria more, he says The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, has called on world leaders not to designate Nigeria as a country of concern on terrorism. Bashop Kukah, who stated this in a presentation he made

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1 week ago Kukah Urges International Community Not To Designate Nigeria ‘Country Of Concern’

The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the international community against designating Nigeria as a “Country of Concern”, saying that while the nation faces a severe crisis of religious freedom and security, such a move would undermine fragile progress achieved by the current government. Bishop Kukah’s statement came during the […]

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2 w. ago Trump Adviser Dismisses Claims Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria

His remarks follow mounting calls from U.S. lawmakers urging Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian persecution. The post Trump Adviser Dismisses Claims Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Low demand keeps cargo planes away from Nigeria 2 years after airlines’ trapped funds ‘palaver’

Two years have elapsed since cargo planes, specifically designed for freight transport, ceased operations in Nigeria due to the country’s read more Low demand keeps cargo planes away from Nigeria 2 years after airlines’ trapped funds ‘palaver’

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3 w. ago Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has kicked against a Bill by the United States Senate, alleging the killing of Christians in Nigeria and rejected moves to designate it as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC).” The House, while condemning all forms of violence and persecution against any person or group on the […] The post Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐬 R𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞’𝐬 Claim Of ‘G𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞’ A𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 Nigerian 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬

The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a claim by the United States Senate describing the country’s security challenges as a ‘genocide against Christians’ or state-sponsored persecution. The lawmakers, on Wednesday, also took steps to stop the US proposed law to require the her Secretary of State to designate Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ […]

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3 w. ago ‘Country of particular concern’: Reps reject US Senate’s designation of Nigeria

Tribune Online ‘Country of particular concern’: Reps reject US Senate’s designation of Nigeria "The House is mindful of Nigeria’s longstanding partnership with the United States on counter-terrorism, human rights... ‘Country of particular concern’: Reps reject US Senate’s designation of Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alleged Genocide: US Lawmaker Urges Trump To Designate Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’

  A United States congressman, Rep. Riley M. Moore, has called on President Donald Trump to immediately redesignate Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern (CPC)’ over what he described as the “systematic persecution and slaughter” of Christians in the country. In a letter dated October 6, 2025, and addressed to Secretary of State Marco […]

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3 w. ago OSPRE, ECOWAS, others launch Nigeria Resilience, Human Security Assessment

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU), and the German Development Agency (GIZ), has unveiled the Nigeria Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment, a report designed to strengthen the country’s capacity to withstand security, economic, […] The post OSPRE, ECOWAS, others launch Nigeria Resilience, Human Security Assessment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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