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Nigeria Has Got Billions Of Dollars In Military Assistance, Yet Failed To Address Killings, Protect Christians — US Lawmaker
November 7, 2025
NEWS

Riley Moore, United States lawmaker and leader of the investigative committee set up by President Donald Trump over alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria, has accused the Nigerian government of failing to justify the extensive military assistance it received from Washington.

Moore decried the alleged ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria, saying it has been met with global indifference.

He said this in an interview with Dinesh D'Souza programme shared on Friday and seen by SaharaReporters.

"My brothers and sisters in Christ are murdered for practising their faith and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ," he stated, expressing outrage over what he described as years of silence and neglect from both Nigerian authorities and the international community."

He warned that Nigeria’s inability to address the killings could have far-reaching consequences, stressing that the United States would eventually be forced to act if the situation deteriorates further.

"If we don't address this, if we don't do something about this and some terrorists take hold in Nigeria, I promise you, we would have to address it one way or the other. What I would like to do is address it in a cooperative manner with the Nigerians and hopefully there would be."

The lawmaker criticised the Nigerian government for failing to prioritise the protection of Christians despite receiving substantial US security support over the years.

"I think there is a potential very quickly to partner and I am hoping they would partner with the US government to address this because we have been providing them billions of billions of dollars worth of security assistance. They have been paying for that but they were also granted security assistance from the United States of America, training and equipment, for them to address this issue and it has gone on unresolved and they are not prioritising the protection of the Christians."

He lamented that the violence had continued “under the radar” for far too long, with little global attention or meaningful intervention to halt the slaughter of Christians.

"The pieces are in place to address this, it has been flying under the radar and nobody has cared about this for a very long time. But if we are not going to stand up for this, for the very values we have as Christians and I am not talking of nation building, democracy, we are talking about going on to protect Christians from murder," he added.

According to him, the time has come for both Nigeria and its international partners to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action to stop what he described as a “forgotten genocide.”

Earlier, Moore promised to send a report to Donald Trump soon, saying, "I am on it."

"Thank you, President Trump, for your incredible leadership in defending persecuted Christians, especially in Nigeria. Your bold and decisive action to protect our brothers and sisters in Christ will save thousands of lives. I am on it and will have more for you soon," he wrote in reaction to Trump’s speech vowing action on what he described as "genocide against Christians" in Nigeria.

In a speech seen by SaharaReporters, Trump had reiterated that he has designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over what he described as large-scale killings of Christians and warned that Washington could cut aid or even take military action if the violence continues.

“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria, thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed, radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a country of particular concern, that is a legal definition,” Trump wrote in a social media post.

He drew attention to global figures and urged rapid action from U.S. lawmakers. “When the Christians or any such group is slaughtered like it's happening in Nigeria 3100 Vs 4476 Worldwide, what horrible numbers.”

Trump called on members of Congress to move quickly, singling out appropriations leaders. “Something has to be done, I am asking Congressman Riley Moore together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee to immediately look into this matter to report back to me, I mean like immediately.”

He added that the United States could intervene to protect religious minorities. “The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria and other countries. It's not only in Nigeria, it's all over. We are able and willing to defend Christians, the killing of Christians, it is not going to happen.”

The Nigerian government has rejected the characterization and pushed back against claims that the violence amounts to targeted genocide, saying the country's constitution protects all faiths and that security challenges affect communities across religious lines.

Last Friday, President Trump announced that, in response to claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, he had redesignated the country as a “Country of Particular Concern.” He made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, writing:

“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a ‘COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN’ — But that is the least of it,” he wrote.

He went on to say the U.S. may conduct a military operation in the country if 'killings of Christians' continue.

Nigeria, however, denied any genocide against Christians.

SaharaReporters

Moore decried the alleged ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria, saying it has been met with global indifference.

It's simply because of religious motives, and they play politics with insecurities at the detriment of innocent Nigerians.

The US lawmaker is speaking to the wrong audience.

The Nigerian government is not that accountable what is important to them is how to win elections

Dr Abel Damian And Others Slam Pastor Femi Lazarus…
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"We Don’t Know Who Is Financing Boko Haram, Other Terrorists In Nigeria," Says US Congressman
November 12, 2025
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The United States Congressman, Bill Huizenga, has said that the source of funding for Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in Nigeria remains unclear, while expressing concern over ongoing religiously targeted violence in the country.

Huizenga stated this during an interview monitored by SaharaReporters on Arise News, where he discussed insecurity in Nigeria, religious persecution, and the possible response of the United States government to the worsening violence.

According to him, attacks carried out by radical Islamist groups and Fulani militants have continued to target both Christians and moderate Muslims, describing the situation as coordinated and deliberate.

“What I’m concerned about in particular is the way the Fulani and the radicalized Islamists are attacking both moderate Muslims and Christians,” the Congressman said.

“It’s hard to deny that when you see 200 Christians slaughtered on Christmas Eve a few years ago, it was clearly a coordinated attack. I’ve spoken to people from the affected villages and to religious leaders who have been dealing with this for years.

“They feel targeted. They know that when their homes are invaded or they are attacked in the middle of the night, this is not just some random conflict — they feel deliberately singled out.”

Speaking further, Huizenga reacted to the recent remarks of U.S. President Donald Trump, who had condemned the killings of Christians in Nigeria and hinted at possible U.S. action.

“I, too, was surprised that the president came out that forcefully,” he said.

“I suspect that direct military intervention in Nigeria is not a high priority. But I think he wants to ensure that what he considers genocide — happening specifically against Christians but also affecting others in Nigeria — comes to an end. Instead of military strikes, I believe he would prefer other forms of action.”

The lawmaker ruled out the possibility of an immediate U.S. military response, saying the administration would likely consider non-military approaches such as sanctions and economic pressure.

“I don’t envision a surprise attack or an immediate military response,” he said.

“As we discussed earlier, I would encourage first the use of economic pressure and sanctions on individuals and organizations — that would likely be the most effective approach.

“Frankly, this president has been someone who pursues peace rather than expanding war. I think he would be very selective before taking any military action.”

He also noted that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown had hindered congressional activity, including committee hearings that could spotlight Nigeria’s security crisis.

“With our government shutdown here in the United States for over 40 days, it has caused real problems internally, and we’re still dealing with that. Our immediate priority will be reopening government operations and getting back to full functionality,” Huizenga said.

“That doesn’t mean we’ll stop discussing or acting on international issues like this, but for now, the focus will likely be on domestic matters. One consequence of the shutdown is that we haven’t been able to hold committee hearings — which are essential to raising attention on these kinds of crises.”

He emphasized that sanctions and financial restrictions could be powerful tools in disrupting terrorist operations.

“Once the government is reopened, we can resume those hearings and other necessary actions. Sanctions, for instance, can effectively cut off the flow of money and restrict travel,” he explained.

Huizenga concluded by admitting that the U.S. still lacks clarity on who exactly is bankrolling terrorist groups in Nigeria.

“We don’t yet know exactly who is financing these operations — whether from the Fulani groups or Boko Haram — but applying economic pressure and restricting their financial movements will definitely have an impact,” he said.

“I want us to take this issue seriously because I’m not convinced that the Nigerian government has taken it seriously enough.”

The Congressman’s remarks come amid renewed debate over the US position on Nigeria’s security crisis, following President Trump’s recent comments condemning the mass killings of Christians in Northern Nigeria.

SaharaReporters

Huizenga stated this during an interview monitored by SaharaReporters on Arise News, where he discussed insecurity in Nigeria, religious persecution, and the possible response of the United States government to the worsening violence.

OLAADEGBU:
Moore decried the alleged ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria, saying it has been met with global indifference.

Can you list out the countries providing billions of dollars in military assistance to Nigeria?

Christian Genocide: ‘Stop The Mindless Killing Of Christians’, PFN President, Advocate To Advocacy
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OLAADEGBU:
Moore decried the alleged ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria, saying it has been met with global indifference.

The man is mad, billions of Dollars? From where?

Nigeria paid for every bullet, every gun, every equipment we use, if he have evidence of the US giving us any weapon free , let him show it.

We even have to beg them to sell those equipments to us, which they still failed to do hence our turning to rusia and china.

Alleged Christian Genocide: We Don't Want American Invasion – PFN President Wale Oke
November 13, 2025
NEWS

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has stated that the Christian association does not want an American invasion of Nigeria, on account of the security challenges in the country.

The PFN urged United States President, Donald Donald, to negotiate and hold President Bola Tinubu accountable to stop the targeted killing and kidnapping of Christians in the country especially in the northern Nigeria.

PFN president, Wale Oke, who stated this during an interview on Channels Television, said rather than threatening the West African nation with invasion, President Trump should work with Nigeriam president to end the vicious killings.

Oke emphasised that the life of every Nigerian is precious and that attacks on churches should stop.

Oke suggested that Nigeria could ask the US for help with counter-terrorism training, stating, "If the President wants to ask for training in counter-terrorism, or wherever they know that America has expertise, let them ask for it."

The PFN is calling for an end to killings in several parts of the country, with Oke saying, "We don't want revenge, but we want an end to killings"

“For us, we do not want an American invasion of Nigeria. We want Donald Trump to work with our President and to hold our President accountable to stop the targeted killing and kidnapping of our members. That is what we want.”

The cleric maintained, “We want every Nigerian, whether Muslims or Christians, to be able to live freely, work freely, and practice their religion freely anywhere in Nigeria.”

The Nigerian government has denied claims of Christian genocide, describing it as false and divisive.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, had stated that portraying Nigeria's security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is inaccurate and harmful.

SaharaReporters had reported President Trump had declared Nigeria a "country of particular concern" due to alleged mass slaughter of Christians, directing the Department of War to prepare for possible action.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs attributes the violence to security challenges, not religious conflict.

SaharaReporters

Oke emphasised that the life of every Nigerian is precious and that attacks on churches should stop.

OLAADEGBU:
Moore decried the alleged ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria, saying it has been met with global indifference.

AMERICA NEVER GAVE NIGERIA "BILLIONS OF DOLLARS" TO FIGHT TERRORISTS.

THEY ARE LIARS.

USAID was found to be FUNDING BOKO HARAM.

THE US CONGRESS SWEPT IT UNDER THE CARPET.

YOU NEED TO STOP SPREADING THEIR LIES AND IMPERIALIST PROPAGANDA.

Nigeria Is A Disgrace; It's Genocide And I'm Really Angry – President Trump Insists
November 22, 2025
NEWS

The United States President, Donald Trump, has again voiced strong criticism of the Nigerian government over what he described as the “genocide” of Christians in the country.

Speaking Friday on a conservative radio programme — remarks later highlighted by Fox News, which captured the exchange — Trump claimed that thousands of Christians were being killed in Nigeria and accused the government of failing to curb extremist violence.

The US President reiterated his administration’s earlier designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution, saying Washington may take further action if the situation does not improve.

“Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace,” Trump said during the interview. “They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it.”

He warned that the US could cut off aid to Nigeria, citing American financial support to the country.

“We give a lot of subsidies to Nigeria. We’re going to end up stopping,” he added.

Trump also repeated his threat of possible military intervention against Islamist militant groups if the Nigerian government “does not do more” to protect Christian communities.

SaharaReporters had reported on Friday that the United States War Department said it was working closely with the Nigerian government to end what it describes as "jihadists terrorists” attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

This was disclosed by the Secretary of the War Department, who stated on X: "Yesterday, I met with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor and his team to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country."

"Under @POTUS leadership, DOW is working aggressively with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists," he posted on Friday.

The statement followed a meeting on Wednesday between Congressman Riley M. Moore and a delegation of senior Nigerian government officials led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu during their visit to Washington, D.C.

Members of the delegation included Ribadu; Her Excellency Bianca Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun; Attorney General of the Federation Chief Lateef Olasunkami Fagbemi, SAN; Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede; Chief of Defence Intelligence Lt. Gen. EAP Undiendeye; Special Adviser to ONSA Idayat Hassan; Director of Foreign Relations, ONSA, Ambassador Ibrahim Babani; Acting CDA, Embassy of Nigeria, Ambassador Nuru Biu; and Paul Alabi of the Embassy’s Political and Economic Section.

According to the statement, the meeting “allowed for a frank, honest, and productive discussion about the ongoing persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria and opportunities for strengthened cooperation and coordination between the United States and Nigeria to end the bloodshed.”

It added that the Nigerian delegation “shared their government’s challenges and concerns regarding counterterrorism, security assistance, protection of vulnerable communities, and ongoing issues involving violence across Nigeria.”

The release noted that Congressman Moore “clearly stated that the United States stands ready to coordinate and cooperate with Nigeria,” adding that “as President Trump made abundantly clear, the United States will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution.”

It further stressed that “President Trump does not make idle threats.”

It added that Moore “will continue monitoring new developments and pushing the Nigerian government to accept the open hand of cooperation to stop the ongoing persecution and violence against Christians and combat the threat terrorist groups pose to the Nigerian population.”

Moore also issued a detailed statement after the meeting.

“Today, I had a frank, honest, and productive discussion with senior members of the Nigerian government regarding the horrific violence and persecution Christians face and the ongoing threat terrorism poses across Nigeria,” he said.

SaharaReporters

Speaking Friday on a conservative radio programme — remarks later highlighted by Fox News, which captured the exchange — Trump claimed that thousands of Christians were being killed in Nigeria and accused the government of failing to curb extremist violence.

loffyloffy:
The man is mad, billions of Dollars? From where?

Nigeria paid for every bullet, every gun, every equipment we use, if he have evidence of the US giving us any weapon free , let him show it.

We even have to beg them to sell those equipments to us, which they still failed to do hence our turning to rusia and china.

So you dey in every meetings of your leaders abi? 😁

Nigerians are funny lots

ambale:
So you dey in every meetings of your leaders abi? 😁

Nigerians are funny lots

So you think it is possible for this us govt to give us pencil without rubbing it on our face?

We are not interested in any foreign intervention. We will take care of our problems by ourselves.

Thank you

'We are handing out up to £300million a year in cash'

Read more: https://trib.al/OIOAjX3

This is a public service announcement for all of us. If you live in Nigeria and don't have a US military training, stop misleading the US government into thinking that they can do the security job for us that we are not doing.

May God bless Nigeria for ever!

So, are we expecting a Trump-style intervention now that Biden is in charge?