Tension is rising across Nigeria after U.S. President Donald Trump designates the country a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian persecution, sparking sharp reactions locally and internationally. Protests erupt in Kano as Islamic groups dismiss the claim of “Christian genocide” and condemn Trump’s threat of possible military action.
The Nigerian government also rejects the allegations, insisting that the nation’s security challenges driven by terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts, affect people of all faiths and are not the result of state-backed religious persecution.
As the debate widens, ISIS releases a statement admitting attacks on Christians while taunting Trump, adding a new layer to the global conversation. Back home, calls for unity grow stronger, with Muslim and Christian groups holding joint prayers in Birnin Kebbi and northern stakeholders urging Nigerians to resist division and oppose foreign military intervention. Many believe this moment demands a collective stand to protect every community and uphold peace across the country.
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