…second round of talks in Washington under a joint working group focused on protecting Christian communities in Nigeria's Middle Belt. That group was set up following President Donald Trump's designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern over allegations of Christian genocide, a designation that contributed…

…after a CPC Working Group meeting, raising concerns about commitments made to protect Christian communitiesWashington urged the Nigerian government to hold those responsible for the violence accountablePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The United…

…U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group. The US, she said, remained committed to safeguarding Christian communities and identified concrete steps to protect those facing violence, while pledging to hold countries accountable for ensuring Christians can practise their faith free from threat or persecution. However, quoting Hoo…

…written on behalf of the organisation by Oghosayemi Dudu lamented that within many Christian communities, the issue is often viewed as settled. Dudu stated: “Human life is sacred, and abortion is seen as morally wrong. For many believers, there is little room for debate. Yet beyond our churches, another reality continu…

…ticket during his time in office — a move that attracted considerable criticism from Christian communities across the state.According to Okwuosa, pairing himself with a Christian deputy, Governor Sani distances his administration from that controversy and positions himself as a unifying figure in a state where religiou…

…the US Mission in Nigeria expressed concern over the continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. The mission extended its condolences to the families of the victims and others affected by the attack. “The perpetrators must be held accountable, and urgent acti…

…leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian communities. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Trump conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6, 2026. Trump disclosed in the let…

The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons to their communities. The call was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during a visit to Abuja, where he held talks…