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Trump Threatens Military Action Against 'Disgraced' Nigeria

11/2/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria, saying the Department of War should prepare for intervention.
He announced a halt to U.S. aid and labeled Nigeria a 'disgraced country'.
Nigeria was designated a 'Country of Particular Concern' for religious freedom violations; Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejected the designation.
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry defended all citizens against violence, while Trump's remarks drew mixed reactions from religious groups.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria, saying the Department of War should prepare for intervention.
He announced a halt to U.S. aid and labeled Nigeria a 'disgraced country'.
Nigeria was designated a 'Country of Particular Concern' for religious freedom violations; Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejected the designation.
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry defended all citizens against violence, while Trump's remarks drew mixed reactions from religious groups.