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GOP Representatives Introduce Measure to Address Core Issues of Christian Persecution in Nigeria

GOP Representatives Introduce Measure to Address Core Issues of Christian Persecution in Nigeria

House Republicans Push for Action on Religious Persecution in Nigeria On Tuesday, House Republicans unveiled a resolution aimed at urging the U.S. government to document “religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria.” This information comes from the Daily Caller. Dubbed the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Responsibility Act of 2026, this proposal would mandate the Secretary […]

More than 200 Likely Killed in Attacks Tied to ISIS in Nigeria

More than 200 Likely Killed in Attacks Tied to ISIS in Nigeria

Violence in Nigeria’s Kwara State This week has been tragic in Nigeria’s western state of Kwara, where a series of attacks have resulted in a significant number of fatalities—at least 162 victims so far. Many of those killed were reportedly Muslims, targeted by splinter groups of the Islamic State for their rejection of jihadist beliefs. […]

U.S. Announces Deployment of a Small Team to Nigeria

U.S. Announces Deployment of a Small Team to Nigeria

U.S. Military Deployment to Nigeria for Counterterrorism On Tuesday, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced that a small team of military officers had been sent to Nigeria to assist in counterterrorism efforts. General Dagvin RM Anderson, the commander of Africa Command, shared this information during a press conference at the State Department. He noted that the […]

White House welcomes oppressed Christians from China, Cuba, Nigeria

White House welcomes oppressed Christians from China, Cuba, Nigeria

White House Welcomes Persecuted Christians After Trump’s Speech The White House is stepping up to support persecuted Christians globally. This follows President Trump’s remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, where he mentioned the ongoing struggles of these communities. Led by Rev. Paula Whitecain and faith director Jenny Cohn, the White House Office of Faith intends […]

US Deploys Troops to Nigeria as Violence Against Christians Grows

US Deploys Troops to Nigeria as Violence Against Christians Grows

US Troops Deployed to Nigeria Amid Escalating Violence Against Christians The United States has dispatched troops to Nigeria as attacks on Christian communities by Islamic extremists rise sharply. On Tuesday, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander Dagvin RM Anderson confirmed that military officers are on the ground in Nigeria. There’s been growing pressure from the U.S. […]

General from AFRICOM visits Nigeria as US-Nigeria counterterrorism partnership grows

General from AFRICOM visits Nigeria as US-Nigeria counterterrorism partnership grows

Terrorists are reportedly “on the run” in Nigeria following a recent U.S. military operation aimed at addressing the serious violence against Christians in the country, as noted by a senior official from U.S. Africa Command who visited Nigeria this week. According to the persecution watchdog group Open Doors, Nigeria accounts for three-quarters of all Christians […]

Nigeria Has Maintained the Highest Violence Against Christians for 8 Consecutive Years

Nigeria Has Maintained the Highest Violence Against Christians for 8 Consecutive Years

Nigeria’s Christian Community Faces Ongoing Persecution Nigeria’s Christians, nearly half the nation’s population, have displayed “remarkable resilience and faith” amid severe persecution, according to Ryan Braun, CEO of Open Doors, speaking to Breitbart News over the weekend. Open Doors, a humanitarian organization focused on aiding persecuted Christians worldwide, has released its annual world watch list. […]

Authorities in Nigeria reject claims that 160 Christians were abducted

Authorities in Nigeria reject claims that 160 Christians were abducted

Nigerian officials recently confirmed that over 160 Christians were abducted during church services on Sunday, despite earlier denials of simultaneous attacks on three different churches. Benjamin Fundein, a police spokesperson in Kaduna state, stated that the reports were verified by operational units and intelligence, affirming that the incidents did, in fact, happen. State lawmaker Usman […]