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Why is Donald Trump threatening military intervention in Nigeria?

US president’s remarks about alleged persecution of Christians seemingly in response to pressure from his evangelical base

The Guardian - UK

Nigerians push back on Trump’s military threat over Christian killings

Nigerians from both Christian and Muslim communities on Monday pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention after he accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from violence.

Radio France Internationale

‘Preparing for action’: Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize dreams now include turning Nigeria into his next war zone

America is apparently going in “guns-a-blazing".

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My Father’s Shadow looms over competition at British independent film awards

Akinola Davies Jr’s Nigeria-set drama has 12 nominations including best film and besr director

The Guardian - UK

Trump threatens Nigeria with military action amid claims of Christian persecution

Despite a positive reception in some quarters to a potential military intervention by the US, many also fear Trump's remarks could be linked to Nigeria's rare earth and mineral resources.

Euronews

'He Wants a Nobel Peace Prize?': Donald Trump Slammed For Ordering Pentagon 'Possible Action' in Nigeria

Donald Trump told the Pentagon to prepare for 'possible action' in Nigeria on 1 November 2025, citing alleged killings of Christians; Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the move online, while Nigeria rejected the claims.

International Business Times

Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for threatening military action against Nigeria over ‘slaughter’ of Christians

Rapper Nicki Minaj has praised President Donald Trump after he threatened military action against Nigeria for the “slaughter” of Christians

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Trump Threatens to Halt Aid and Take Military Action in Nigeria, Accuses Government of Failing to Protect Christians

Donald Trump threatens to cut aid and consider military action in Nigeria over claims Christians are not protected, sparking diplomatic concern and fact-checking.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Says War Department Preparing For 'Action' In Nigeria

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday replied "Yes sir" to President Donald Trump after Trump ordered the military to prepare for possible action in Nigeria to combat Islamist militants, accusing the government in Abuja of failing to protect Christians.

Benzinga

What to know as Nigeria rejects U.S. military threat over alleged Christian killings

A Nigerian government official says the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally carry out any military operation in Nigeria over its claims of Christian persecution in the West African country

The Independent UK

'He Wants a Nobel Peace Prize?': Donald Trump Slammed For Ordering Pentagon 'Possible Action' in Nigeria

International Business Times UK

Trump Threatens 'Guns-a-Blazing' Nigeria Strike, Orders Pentagon for 'Fast, Vicious, Sweet' Attack

Trump threatens to invade Nigeria over Christian persecution, ordering the Pentagon to plan a 'fast, vicious and sweet' strike, sparking global alarm.

International Business Times UK

Trump Threatens 'Fast, Vicious' Military Action Against Nigeria Over Christian Killings, Halts All US Aid

President Donald Trump on Saturday warned of possible military intervention in Nigeria and called on the West African nation to take action against the killing of Christians. He has directed the Department of Defense to prepare for what he described as "fast" action and announced an immediate halt to all…

Benzinga

Trump news at a glance: president threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians

President says he has instructed the newly named department of war to “prepare for possible action” in the West African country.

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The Independent UK

Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over treatment of Christians: ‘Government better move fast!’

Trump designated Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’ on Friday

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

Fortune

Exxon and Chevron hike oil production despite global glut and see more ‘frontier exploration’ as U.S. shale boom slows

Chevron cited more exploration efforts in Suriname, Brazil, Angola, Nigeria, Namibia, and the Middle East.

Fashion Times

Designer Celebrates 'Chaos and Beauty' with Stunning Show That Had Ciara in Attendance

British-Nigerian designer Kanyinsola Onalaja opened Lagos Fashion Week with a stunning collection inspired by traditional Nigerian scarification. Ciara attended as the designer showcased sizes XXS to 4XL, proving African fashion is taking over global runways.

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Evening Standard

Victor Osimhen 'emerges as Barcelona transfer target' on two-man shortlist amid Robert Lewandowski update

Nigeria international is attracting interest from Barca following an impressive start to the campaign

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Rebound as ICE Inventories Dwindle

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Wednesday closed up +42 (+0.70%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed up +62 (+1.46%). Cocoa prices recovered from 1-week lows on Wednesday and moved higher as ICE inventories continue to shrink. ICE-monitored cocoa inventories held in US ports fell to...

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Rebound as ICE Inventories Continue to Shrink

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is up +84 (+1.40%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +75 (+1.76%). Cocoa prices recovered from 1-week lows today and turned higher as ICE inventories continue to shrink. ICE-monitored cocoa inventories held in US ports fell to a 7-month...

Euronews

Nobel laureate and Trump critic Wole Soyinka says US revoked his visa

The 91-year-old Nobel Literature laureate says he's received a letter from the US Consulate in Nigeria cancelling his visa. Soyinka has been critical of Donald Trump since his first presidency.

The Guardian - US

Wole Soyinka, Nigerian Nobel laureate and Trump critic, says US visa revoked

Soyinka, 91, who recently compared US president to Idi Amin, says ‘I have no visa – I am banned’

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Fall on Favorable West Africa Growing Conditions

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) is down -186 (-3.01%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -126 (-2.88%). Cocoa prices today extended Monday's sell-off amid expectations of a global cocoa surplus driven by favorable West African weather and harvests. Weather forecaster Vaisala on Monday forecasted scattered...

The Conversation

Nigeria’s government is using digital technology to repress citizens. A researcher explains how

Digital authoritarianism is a new way governments are trying to control citizens using digital and information technology. It is a growing concern for advocacy groups and those interested in freedom and democracy. It is especially worrying for those who initially heralded digital and information technologies as liberating tools that would…

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