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US-Nigeria Tensions: Trump Threatens More Strikes Over Killings

Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch additional military strikes in Nigeria if killings of Christians continue, following the controversial Christmas Day airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the country. His remarks have reignited debate over religious violence and foreign intervention in Africa’s most populous nation.

95News•1/9/2026

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Tinubu Has Prerogative to Choose Ambassadors, Says Presidency

The Presidency has insisted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu retains the constitutional prerogative to appoint Nigeria’s ambassadors, stressing that his recent nominations reflect both competence and strategic alignment with the country’s foreign policy objectives.

95News•12/1/2025

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Deputy Senate President Slams Trump Over Threat to Nigeria, Demands Apology

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has demanded that U.S. President Donald Trump withdraw his threat and apologise for calling Nigeria “a disgraced country,” citing diplomatic violations and public outrage.

95News•11/8/2025

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Tinubu Finalizes Ambassadorial Appointments Amid U.S. Diplomatic Strain

President Bola Tinubu is concluding the long-delayed appointment of ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions, a move prompted by growing diplomatic pressure and recent tensions with the United States. The revised list of nominees is undergoing final cleanup after months of Senate screening and withdrawals due to deaths and retirements.

95News•11/4/2025

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Ndume Slams Trump’s Genocide Allegation, Says Nigeria’s Realities Misunderstood

Senator Ali Ndume has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Christians are facing genocide in Nigeria, calling it false and misleading. Speaking on Channels TV and during Senate plenary, Ndume said the country’s insecurity is not driven by religion and warned against foreign misrepresentation of Nigeria’s internal affairs.

95News•11/4/2025

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Trump’s Invasion Threat Rattles Nigerian Markets, Raises Risk for Assets and Investors

Trump’s remarks—warning of a potential military strike over alleged religious persecution—have triggered concern among investors and analysts. Nigeria’s Eurobond yields have widened, the naira has weakened further, and trade finance costs are rising as global markets reassess the country’s geopolitical risk.

95News•11/3/2025

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Trade with Africa “not a game of Minecraft”, says Nigerian minister

“Rich countries should not approach trade with Africa as a game of Minecraft … The engagement should be based on mutual respect, based on shared interests and based on the fact that Africa needs to develop.” — Yusuf Tuggar

95News•10/22/2025