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President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
AFRICOM could have a two-front battle against Islamic militants on its hands if the president follows through on a threat to send the military into Nigeria.
US President Donald Trump caused alarm across Nigeria over the weekend when he said he was contemplating military action in Africa’s most populous nation in response to what he claimed was a “mass slaughter” of Christians by Islamist insurgents.
The president said the U.S. could go in “guns-a-blazing” to halt the perceived targeting of Christians by Islamist militants.
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Trump Threatens To Send the U.S. Military To Nigeria To Protect Christians. Here’s What We Know
President Donald Trump threatened to send the U.S. military into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing”, citing claims of mass killing of Christians in the African nation. “If the Nigeria
A crowd of about 200 mourners gathered under the clear sky of Barkin Ladi in Nigeria’s Plateau State as pastor Ezekiel Dachomo officiated the mass burial
A Nigerian government official says the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally carry out any military operation in Nigeria over its claims of Christian persecution in the We
Trump-Nigeria: President Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria, citing alleged anti-Christian violence and vowing to stop all aid. He directed the Department of War to prepare for "fast,
President Donald Trump threatened Nigeria in social media post Saturday night that he would go into the African nation “guns-a-blazing” with military force if they don’t stop Islamic extremists
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Inside the $1.58 billion U.S.–Nigeria security alliance now facing political uncertainty
The longstanding security alliance between the United States and Nigeria - one of Africa’s most significant security alliances, is coming under renewed scrutiny amid escalating political tensions and allegations of religious violations. ・The United ...
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Nigeria's Rivers United paired with African champions Pyramids
Nigerian hopefuls Rivers United will face title-holders Pyramids of Egypt after the CAF Champions League group draw was made in Johannesburg on Monday. - Mokwena returns to Sundowns - Pyramids beat Berkane 1-0 last month to lift the CAF Super Cup,