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Nigeria: U.S. Congress Clears Path for Trump to Impose Sanctions On Nigeria Over Wanton Killing of Christians

  • The U.S. Congress has authorized President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Nigeria due to the killing of Christians, following a hearing that criticized the Nigerian government for inaction on religious violence.
  • Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf M. Tuggar, stated that claims of targeting Christians are misleading and that the country's security issues are complex and not solely religiously motivated.
  • Committee Chairman Chris Smith emphasized the alarming rate of violence, with 90% of all Christians killed globally residing in Nigeria, citing significant casualties from terrorist groups.
  • Bishop Wilfred Anagbe testified about the impunity of militant groups, arguing that the violence is religiously motivated and calling for accountability.
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Nigerian Govt debunks US’ claim of targeted killings of Christians

The Federal Government has debunked claims of targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria, describing them as misleading and aimed at influencing foreign governments, particularly the United States, to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf M. Tuggar, in a press statement on Friday by the acting spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said that while the Federal Government acknowle…

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Nigeria: U.S. Congress Clears Path for Trump to Impose Sanctions On Nigeria Over Wanton Killing of Christians

The United States House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa has given President Donald Trump the green light to impose stringent sanctions on Nigeria in response to the widespread killing of Christians in the country.

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Nigeria refutes US claim of targeted killings of Christians

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf M. Tuggar, has refuted claims of targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria, describing them as misleading and aimed at influencing foreign governments, particularly the United States, to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). In a press statement on Friday signed by the acting spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the ministry stated that while the Federal Government acknowled…

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Nigeria hits back at US over Christian 'persecution' claims

LAGOS: The government of Nigeria on Friday strongly denied claims from the US Congress that Christians were victims of persecution in Africa's most populous country. Republican Congressman Chris Smith this week called for Nigeria to be listed as a "country of particularly concern" (CPC) in terms of religious freedom because of "seemingly endless violence against Christians". Abuja could face sanctions if the State Department in Washington agreed…

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FG breaks silence as reports allege targeted killings of Christians under Tinubu's govt

The federal government of Nigeria has broken its silence after reports said Christians are being targeted in mindless killings under the Bola Tinubu government.

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Shehu Sani Reacts As US House Urges Trump To Sanction Nigeria Over Killings — Akelicious

Shehu Sani has taken to his official X handle to react to the call for potential sanction by the US House of Representatives against Nigeria due to the ongoing violence against Christians. The United States House of Representatives is urging former President Donald Trump to consider imposing sanctions on Nigeria, citing the ongoing violence and killings targeting Christians in the country. The call for potential sanctions against Nigeria comes a…

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Sahara Reporters broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
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