The Federal Government reacts after President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.

The Nigerian government has officially responded to the recent designation by the United States as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for religious freedom violations, defending its commitment to tackling violent extremism and reaffirming its alliance with the U.S. In a press release dated Saturday, November 1, 2025, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in…

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Trump Designates Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Amidst Alarming Persecution of Christians

In a significant foreign policy move, President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for engaging in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom. The announcement, made on Friday, October 31, 2025, via the social media platform Truth Social, highlights the administration’s growing concerns over the targeting of Christians in…

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Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers; suspends Fubara, deputy, lawmakers

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis. The President also suspended the Governor, Sim Fubara, his deputy and the members of the State House of Assembly for six months. In a nationwide emergency broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu expressed deep concern over the…

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