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Trump Declares War on Terror Amid Nigeria's Christmas Attacks

12/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Christmas night that the U.S. will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to thrive.
Steven Kefas, a journalist, notes a pattern of Islamist attacks in Nigeria during Christian celebrations.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has downplayed the religious aspect, attributing the attacks to bandits or climate issues.
Despite declaring a state of emergency and firing his defense minister, threats to Christians and journalists persist.

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Christmas night that the U.S. will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to thrive.
Steven Kefas, a journalist, notes a pattern of Islamist attacks in Nigeria during Christian celebrations.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has downplayed the religious aspect, attributing the attacks to bandits or climate issues.
Despite declaring a state of emergency and firing his defense minister, threats to Christians and journalists persist.