Nigeria, Donald Trump and Christian persecution

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What to know about Trump’s military threats in Nigeria, claims of Christian persecution
President Trump’s promise to defend persecuted Christians in Nigeria has put Abuja on the back foot and thrust Africa’s most populous country into the president’s unpredictable crosshairs. Trump threatened over the weekend to mobilize American troops against Islamist terrorists killing Christians,

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The violence in Nigeria that Trump cites as a reason for military strikes is not limited to Christians
Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action and escalates claim of Christian persecution
Whiplash: How Trump's Threat to Strike Nigeria Further Reshuffles Pentagon Priorities
When President Donald Trump made a surprise threat this weekend on social media to carry out strikes in Nigeria, his defense secretary answered quickly: "Yes sir."

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Faith, not Trump's guns, can fix Nigerian violence
Nigeria's bonds slip after Trump threat of military action
Trump's military action threat alarms Nigeria
A Nigerian presidential adviser said jihadists in the Muslim-majority north of the country were attacking all religious communities, but that Abuja would welcome US help in tackling the Islamist insur...

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Nigeria ready for 'sit down' with Trump over attacks on Christians

Trump saw a segment on Fox News. Within an hour, he was laser-focused on Christians’ treatment in Nigeria

President Donald Trump was heading to Florida on Friday, watching Fox News, when he saw the network run a story on how Christians were being targeted by Islamic groups in Nigeria, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
Christianity Today

Jihadists Persecute Christians in Nigeria. Is It Genocide?

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

Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for addressing alleged persecution of Nigerian Christians, faces backlash

After President Trump declared action if Nigeria didn’t act swiftly to protect Christians from harm, Nicki Minaj shared her gratitude.
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Dearborn pastor who clashed with Muslim mayor urges love, courage: 'Do not be afraid'

Pastor Ted Barham, who made headlines for clashing with the Muslim mayor of Dearborn, told The Christian Post that Christians must love their Muslim neighbors while heeding Christ s command to be

Nigeria Welcomes US Intervention In Massacre Of Christians By Islamic Terror Groups

Nigeria said Sunday the country would welcome American intervention against Islamic extremist groups behind the massacre and persecution of Christians in the African nation. Daniel Bwala, advisor to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu,
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