6 d. ago Nigeria is fighting for its survival, US must not stand aside

THE United States’ designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern has reignited conversation across diplomatic, security, and human rights circles. The CPC mechanism under the International Religious Freedom Act is vital, but its application must be precise. In Nigeria’s case, the designation misidentifies the problem and risks damaging a crucial partnership at a […]

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Governor Sule Praises Tinubu’s Handling Of US Security Concerns

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his “calm and mature” response to US President Donald Trump’s remarks regarding insecurity in Nigeria. Recall that Trump recently designated Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) and criticised the Nigerian government, citing widespread reports of genocide against Christians. Speaking on Arise TV’s […]

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8 d. ago US Lawmaker Urges Tinubu To Act, Says Nigeria’s CPC Status Done ‘In Good Faith’

The Chairman of the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, Chris Smith, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against terrorists responsible for widespread killings and destruction across Nigeria. Smith insisted that Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States was made “in good faith.” The […]

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1 week ago Soyinka Faults Trump’s Threat Of Military Invasion Of Nigeria

Trump declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” on October 31, claiming that Christians face an existential threat and urging U.S. lawmakers to investigate and take action. The post Soyinka Faults Trump’s Threat Of Military Invasion Of Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago US public hearing on Nigeria’s CPC status misleading — Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, has dismissed the recent United States public hearing on the proposed redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), describing the exercise as “misleading and driven by inaccurate narratives.”

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1 week ago FG Not Denying Killings But Doing A Lot To Address Them — Minister

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, on Thursday, held a hearing on Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The post FG Not Denying Killings But Doing A Lot To Address Them — Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago US Lawmakers Question Nigeria’s Will, Capacity To Tackle Insecurity

United States lawmakers have issued strong warning over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, questioning the federal government’s political will and capacity to protect Christian communities and other victims of extremist attacks. At a tense congressional hearing reviewing Nigeria’s possible redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), members of Congress pressed for accountability and deeper US […]

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1 week ago VIDEO: US Lawmaker Moore Seeks Pardon For Death Row Inmate Sunday Jackson

Trump's designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern have continue to generate debates globally. The post VIDEO: US Lawmaker Moore Seeks Pardon For Death Row Inmate Sunday Jackson appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago US Congress to begin probe into ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria, Thursday

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa will, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, open an investigation into President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged widespread Christian killings. According to an invitation sent to members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the hearing is scheduled […]

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2 w. ago US Congress To Probe Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria Thursday

On October 31, 2025, President Trump designated Nigeria a ‘’Country of Particular Concern’’ for religious freedom violations. The post US Congress To Probe Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria Thursday appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Nigeria Needs Collaboration, Not Confrontation, group tells United states

A civil society group, the Hope Alive Initiative (HAI), has expressed great concern over the recent United States Government classification of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern ‘ (CPC). The group, in a statement by its Director of Media and Communications, Ernest Omoarelojie, noted that the attached threat of military intervention significantly undermines the […]

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2 w. ago What Tinubu Should Do To Mitigate US Threat – Political Scientists

The president of the Nigeria Political Scientists Association (NPSA), Prof. Hassan Saliu,  has outlined how President Bola Tinubu  can mitigate the pressure arising from the declaration of Nigeria as a country of particular concern by President Donald Trump of the United States of America. Saliu, who spoke with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State, said Tinubu […]

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3 w. ago US Designation: Muslim Group Cautions Against Foreign Interference

The Muslim Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned against hasty reactions and possible foreign interference following US President Donald Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.” MAN cautioned that such a move could have far-reaching political and security consequences. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Professor Dhikrullah Adewale Yagboyaju, […]

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3 w. ago FULL TEXT: US lawmaker introduces resolution condemning ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria

"Whereas, even after President Donald Trump announced his decision to designate Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) on October 31, 2025, President Tinubu stated, "the characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality", despite the reality that more Christians are being killed in Nigeria than the rest of the world combined...

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3 w. ago Tinubu should partner with Trump to stop the killings in Nigeria —Middle Belt Forum President, Pogu

‘Yes, both Christians and Muslims are being killed, but we must ask: who are those Muslims being killed? Mostly Hausas. And who are those doing the killings? The Fulanis’. The recent designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ by the United States President, Donald Trump, on account of alleged genocide against Christians, has […]

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3 w. ago What is your take on US President Donald Trump’s stance on terrorism in Nigeria?

About a week ago, United States President Donald Trump lamented what he called the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, labelled Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), and threatened to mobilise American troops against Islamist terrorists in the country. Trump’s submission has elicited reactions from the Nigerian presidency and political and religious leaders. KINGSLEY […]

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3 w. ago Verify Data Before Designating Nigeria As Country Of Concern, Group Urges US

A policy advocacy group, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has urged the United States to verify all data and reports before designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). It noted that the recent decision by President Donald Trump was based on biased and misleading information from local and international groups with […]

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3 w. ago ‘We’ve Opened Diplomatic Channels With US’, Says Federal Government

The Federal Government has disclosed that diplomatic channels have been opened with the United States over Washington’s recent designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” on religious freedom. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided […]

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3 w. ago US Targets Visa Ban, Asset Freeze For Miyetti Allah Over Christian Persecution Claims

These measures were proposed in a bill introduced by a member of the House Representative, Smith Christopher, following President Donald Trump’s re-designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The post US Targets Visa Ban, Asset Freeze For Miyetti Allah Over Christian Persecution Claims appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Threat: Federal Gov’t Seeks Support Of International Community

The federal government has sought the support and cooperation of the international community over the threat of military intervention by the United States President, Donald Trump, following the U.S. listing of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on the alleged genocide against Christians in the country. President Trump had, in a tweet, threatened […]

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