CPC: Why Trump put Nigeria on the ‘religious persecution’ watchlist – Politics, pressure and perception

By Adedeji Abiola Adeleye When the Trump administration in December 2019 announced that Nigeria had been placed on the U.S. Special Watch List for “severe violations of religious freedom,” the…

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In strong message, Tinubu vows steadfast fight against terrorism amid U.S. CPC pressure

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to eradicate terrorism and defend its sovereignty, following renewed pressure from the United States after President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as…

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Think tank blasts Trump’s CPC tag on Nigeria, says decision fueled by ‘false genocide data’

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has faulted the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), accusing the White House…

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Soyinka: Trump ‘petty-minded dictator’, recalls ditching U.S. Green Card over targeting of minorities

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has renewed his criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump, labelling him a “petty-minded dictator” whose administration fostered hostility toward minorities and encouraged deadly policing tactics.…

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Tinubu: Nigeria deepening diplomatic engagement with the world to end terrorism

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economic reforms are gaining strong global confidence, positioning the country for sustained stability and prosperity. Speaking at Thursday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja…

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Nigeria targets investment boost as it leads W’Africa in climate commitments at COP30

Nigeria has emerged as West Africa’s frontrunner in climate action following its submission of the region’s first Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on…

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