Intersociety described the American findings as “a wake-up call” for Nigerian authorities to act decisively to prevent the country from being designated by the United States as a “Country of Particular Concern”, a status that could lead to targeted sanctions against top political and security officials.

Nigeria said it would welcome U.S. help in fighting Islamist insurgents as long as its territorial integrity is respected.

Nicki Minaj responded to a fan who criticized her for thanking President Donald Trump after he threatened military action against Nigeria over allegations that Christians in the West African nation were being “slaughtered.

Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.

Newspapers with articles reporting U.S. President Donald Trump's message to Nigeria over the treatment of Christians hang at a newspaper stand in Ojuelegba, Lagos, Nigeria November 2, 2025. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When President Donald Trump made a surprise threat this weekend on social media to carry out strikes in Nigeria,