Tag: Religious violence

Religious Violence: U.S. H’Reps. backs amendment to withhold all aid to Nigeria 

Aminu Imam
U.S. H'Reps. to withhold aid to Nigeria

The United States (U.S) House of Representatives has passed a spending Bill that would condition half of America’s assistance to Nigeria on the country’s measurable efforts to protect Christians from religiously motivated violence, in a move that could significantly reshape U.S.-Nigeria relations if the legislation becomes law. The provision is contained in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act, championed by Republican Congressman Riley M. Moore, who said the measure aligns with President Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy agenda. The House…

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U.S Commission accuses Nigeria of “tolerating” religious violence

Aminu Imam
U.S on 9ja insecurity

…Says authorities fail to prosecute killers The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has accused the Nigerian federal and state governments of tolerating religious violence and failing to adequately investigate or prosecute perpetrators responsible for attacks across the country. In its 2026 annual report, the commission said religious freedom conditions in Nigeria “remained abysmal” throughout 2025, alleging that authorities “continued to tolerate, inadequately respond to or investigate, or otherwise fail to pursue justice for religious violence by non-state actors.” The report stated that several armed groups continued to…

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