African Union Rejects Trump's Claims Of Targeted Killings In Nigeria, Warns Against Military Action

America sneezes, Nigeria catches fever - Ejiofor reveals why Trump's move angers politicians

Social critic and legal practitioner, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor says Nigerian politicians are angry over President Donald Trump’s decision to wipe out terrorists from the country mainly for self-preservation. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Saturday, the lawyer said “many people have turned insecurity into a thriving enterprise”. He opined that those “crying foul” since Trump designated Nigeria as Country of Particular Concerns …

African Union Rejects Trump's Claims Of Targeted Killings In Nigeria, Warns Against Military Action

The African Union (AU) Commission issued a statement on Friday rejecting U.S. accusations that the Nigerian government is behind targeted killings of Christians. The commission said the narrative oversimplifies the country's security challenges and pointed to Nigeria's constitutional protection of religious freedom. Sovereignty Concerns Raised According to the AU, the threatened U.S. military action would violate Nigeria’s sovereignty and jeopar…

Russia, AU Urge U.S. to Respect Nigeria’s Sovereignty Amid Speculation of Possible Military Action - TV360 Nigeria

Russia and the African Union (AU) have called on the United States to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, following reports suggesting Washington may be weighing military action over alleged human rights and religious freedom abuses in the country. Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, speaking during her weekly briefing in Moscow, said the Kremlin was monitoring developments closely and urged all parties to act strictly within the…

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin Condemns Trump’s Threat of Military Action Against Nigeria — Akelicious

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has slammed American President Donald Trump for calling Nigeria a disgraced country and threatening military invasion of the country to eliminate terrorists. In a viral video of Mr Jibrin speaking to the All Progressive Congress youths, the Deputy Senate President noted that Mr Trump’s statement was unacceptable and against international law. “For Trump to come say we are going to attack you, Nigeria is a d…