US Dept of War ‘preparing for action’ in Nigeria – Defence Secretary
The U.S. Department of War, as renamed by former President Trump, is allegedly "preparing for action" in Nigeria, according to Secretary Pete Hegseth, following Trump's threat to deploy troops to "wipe out Islamic Terrorists" purportedly killing Nigerian Christians. This follows Trump's earlier declaration of Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' and allegations of Christian genocide, which the Nigerian government vehemently denies. President Tinubu affirmed Nigeria's commitment to religious freedom and tolerance, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the nation is battling violent extremism. The threat of U.S. intervention comes after months of lobbying by Republican lawmakers pushing for sanctions against Nigeria for alleged Christian persecution.
