₦airaland Forum

kingbee90:
Obasanjo was and still remains a better president and administrator than the mysterious man currently occupying aso-rock.

This is not even a debate.

Because he is supporting Obi Pandora. If not for the unwritten gentleman arrangement treating former presidents with immunity, Obasanjo should be serving life imprisonment for the offense of treason after giving away Nigeria's territory to Cameroon.

CyynthiaKiss:
It seems this man has been reading our comments on Nairaland, calling for the abolishment of sharia law in Nigeria.. That is the most important thing on that list as long as I am concerned!

God bless the United States Of America

Riley More has been very vocal on the killings in Nigeria, he’s a very good person with so much empathy, may GOD almighty keep him away from the enemies and bless him abundantly.

Finally, may GOD bless United States and oluwatobi Emeka Trump

Chucks13:
Yes well supported it must be ban and whoever try to bring it up again should be sanction heavily and be treated as a terrorist.

Fake Oji-river man, 😀 first time I’m agreeing with you

CyynthiaKiss:
JUST IN: U.S. Congressman Riley Moore Submits Report to White House on Christian Killings in Nigeria - Aid Cuts, Sanctions and Visa Bans on the Table

U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore (R–West Virginia) has formally presented a congressional report to the White House detailing policy measures to address the killing of Christians and the escalation of extremist violence in Nigeria.

The submission follows President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe violations of religious freedom and comes after a months-long bipartisan investigation that included a fact-finding visit to Nigeria, congressional hearings, consultations with religious leaders, meetings with Internally Displaced Persons, and engagements with senior Nigerian government officials.

The report recommends negotiating a bilateral U.S.–Nigeria security agreement to protect vulnerable communities and dismantle jihadist networks, conditioning certain U.S. assistance on measurable action by Nigerian authorities, imposing targeted sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals linked to persecution, and providing technical support to counter armed Fulani militant groups.

It also calls for a review of Sharia and blasphemy laws cited in several persecution cases and urges coordinated diplomatic pressure with allies including the United Kingdom, France, and Hungary.

Moore said the investigation was informed by what lawmakers witnessed on the ground in Nigeria and stressed that deeper security cooperation with the United States would strengthen bilateral relations and improve stability.

The report builds on earlier congressional actions, including H.Res. 866 and the proposed Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, and signals the possibility of further U.S. diplomatic and financial measures if there is no concrete progress.

The White House has not yet issued an official response, while reactions from Nigerian authorities are expected.

ress Release: Congressman Riley M. Moore Presents Official Report to the White House with Solutions to End Christian Persecution in Nigeria

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore joined members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs at the White House to formally present the comprehensive report outlining concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence in the region.

The meeting follows President Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on October 31, 2025. President Trump requested Congressman Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to lead a comprehensive investigation on the persecution against Christian communities and security challenges plaguing Nigeria. This report is the result of months of investigation, including a bipartisan congressional fact-finding trip to Nigeria, hearings with expert witnesses, consultations with religious leaders, meetings with Internally Displaced Persons, and engagement with senior Nigerian government officials.

The official report outlines several key recommendations, including:

- Establishing a bilateral U.S.–Nigeria security agreement to protect vulnerable Christian communities and dismantle jihadist networks.

- Withholding certain U.S. funds, pending demonstrable action by the Nigerian government to stop violence against Christians.

- Implementing sanctions and visa restrictions against individuals and groups responsible for or complicit in religious persecution.

- Providing technical support to the Nigerian government to eliminate violence from armed Fulani militias.

- Demanding the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws

- Working with international partners including France, Hungary, and the United Kingdom

Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:

“Following today’s productive meeting at the White House, I want to thank President Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and for his Administration’s commitment to protecting our brothers and sisters in Christ from persecution and addressing the broader security challenges plaguing Nigeria. Since President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a CPC and tasked me to lead a Congressional investigation, I have worked diligently with my colleagues to produce the report we presented today. I also want to thank House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Congressman Chris Smith for their leadership on this comprehensive investigation and delivering this report to the White House.

I traveled on a bipartisan delegation to Nigeria and saw with my own eyes the horrific atrocities Christians face, and the instability the Nigerian government must combat. Through Congressional hearings, expert testimony, meeting with Internally Displaced People, hearing from religious leaders, and engaging with high-level Nigerian government officials, we have provided a clear picture of the threat environment in Nigeria and the horrific persecution Christians face. This report outlines concrete steps to impose accountability measures, counter radical Islamic terrorism, and lays out a plan to work in coordination and cooperation with the Nigerian government to bring security to all the people of Nigeria.

Our brothers and sisters in Christ have suffered in silence for too long. The world is now watching, and I urge the Nigerian government to take the opportunity to deepen and strengthen its relationship with the United States. Doing so is in the interest of both our great nations. Together, we must address these pressing security challenges and bring an end to violence against Christians.”



https://x.com/reprileymoore/status/2026043974599995419?s=46




Nlfpmod Nlfpmod

Those shouting US can’t do anything about sharia once boasted that Nigeria is a sovereign Nation, that US has no say in our affairs, only to start shifting the goal posts when they saw Christmas air strikes from America

helinues:
It's not my headache that you are unable to comprehend my comments

You can't even comprehend what you wrote.

CyynthiaKiss:
It seems this man has been reading our comments on Nairaland, calling for the abolishment of sharia law in Nigeria.. That is the most important thing on that list as long as I am concerned!

God bless the United States Of America

This is the devil in the details, the simple details that is to lead to chaos and probably another civil war if not properly managed. The Sokoto Caliphates was formed almost 300-400 years ago based on enforcing sharia law, do you sincerely think something that old could be easily repealed without an all out war? We don't want disgusted and untenable r recommendation that'll lead us to another senseless religious war, we want a recommendation that Target the extremist terrorist, bandits and not this shananingans meant to divide and conquer and scoop our oil

CyynthiaKiss:
It seems this man has been reading our comments on Nairaland, calling for the abolishment of sharia law in Nigeria.. That is the most important thing on that list as long as I am concerned!

God bless the United States Of America

Rep. Riley Moore is here on Nairaland. I can tell you for a fact.

Flangelo12:
As seen in Bahrain and Qatar.

Stop using Bahrain and Qatar as excuse.

Fix the education gap in North, that's what they need, not Sharia.

jmoore:
You can't even comprehend what you wrote.

You are the one as usual struggling to comprehend my comments as you always read it with a bitter mind.

It's only you people who want everything to scatter in Nigeria because the person you are supporting can never be Nigeria president

So USA should come and abolish sharia law in Nigeria and you go dey count yourself amongst the educated Nigerians

Shior

suleimanshehu:
Meanwhile Niger State government in North Central Nigeria has sent a Bill to Establish Hisbah (Islamic Base Police). Although, some Jokers like CAN are busy protesting & issuing press release against the well intended bill. However, even though in Nigeria more than 65% of its population are majority Muslims "First lady of Nigeria", "Muslim-Muslim" presidential system or simply put number 1 & 2 citizens in Nigeria are Islamic religion adherent. The reality in Niger State is that more than 85% elected and appointed officials are Islam adherent. Statistics don't lie, I have never heard any northerner or Muslim in Nigeria cry of marginalization, or power shift or the presidency should be micro-zone to our region. Ramadan Kareem.

MURIC cry marginalization everyday. We know they are mischievous and hate Christians..

I am also aware that they went underground since Trump beamed his searchlight on Islamic fundamentalists groups in Nigeria.

Flangelo12:
As seen in Bahrain and Qatar.

As seen in Afghanistan, Iran, and Nigeria.

BTW, APC members, being the touts that they've always been almost finished themselves in Delta State few days ago. The news was posted, but you avoided the thread because it shows how your cheap paymasters are disgracing themselves globally.

helinues:
Please no dey sound incoherently on my mentions

Lolz. Typical APC diorg can't handle the truth. Yiour country depends on US for money but yiou don't want the US to order yoiu around.

Comimon siensse says yoiu are in sliaviery to anyone yoiu depend on for livelihood, but I suspect yiour comimon siensse went on a journey and ileft yiou behind!

helinues:
You are the one as usual struggling to comprehend my comments as you always read it with a bitter mind.

It's only you people who want everything to scatter in Nigeria because the person you are supporting can never be Nigeria president

So USA should come and abolish sharia law in Nigeria and you go dey count yourself amongst the educated Nigerians

Shior

No. Northern Muslims should import more sharia law from Afghanistan.

olabrad:
Lolz. Typical APC diorg can't handle the truth. Yiour country depends on US for money but yiou don't want the US to order yoiu around.

Comimon siensse says yoiu are in sliaviery to anyone yoiu depend on for livelihood, but I suspect yiour comimon siensse went on a journey and ileft yiou behind!

Even some western countries still depend on USA money, so what's special about Nigeria.

Hahaha, pay attention to Trump's threatening with other countries and see how their presidents was shivering. The latest was the mexico cartel that was killed over the weekend even though their president has been against it but the pressure from Trump forced her to abide.

Can you see the way we handled the christian persecution story in Nigeria without flinch. Being a good leader required handling complicated issue like this diplomatically which president Tinubu did exactly.

You people will learn in different dimensions before the 2027. We go show toh how politics is being played without being bitter or emotional

Btw, why are you in rush with your typing. Calm down and avoid hypertension oo

jmoore:
No. Northern Muslims should import more sharia law from Afghanistan.

Have some of you given up to be sounding logically when engaging with us.

Stop using bitterness to engage with me. For years on this forum, that's how you and your colleagues have been attacking my opinion blindly without making any sensible points

Why should USA be the one to abolish sharia law in Nigeria. You claimed to be educated, enlighten us about how USA will go about it. Shun tantrums, shun deliberate derailing. Engage intellectually.

Dreambeat:
Supported!Let's see how the Islamic Northern Nigeria react to this. Interesting days ahead

No b react na combust .
Tinubu hunger and bandits don reset everybody head🤷🏿.

helinues:
Even some western countries still depend on USA money, so what's special about Nigeria.

Hahaha, pay attention to Trump's threatening with other countries and see how their presidents was shivering. The latest was the mexico cartel that was killed over the weekend even though their president has been against it but the pressure from Trump forced her to abide.

Can you see the way we handled the christian persecution story in Nigeria without flinch. Being a good leader required handling complicated issue like this diplomatically which president Tinubu did exactly.

You people will learn in different dimensions before the 2027. We go show toh how politics is being played without being bitter or emotional

Btw, why are you in rush with your typing. Calm down and avoid hypertension oo

Don't change the discussion like a dorg lacking in comimon sensie.

Yiou said US has no right to interfere in Nigeria's issues and I told yoiu that anyone yiou depend on for livelihood has the right to interfere in yiour affairs.

Since Nigeria depends on USA for money, USA has the right to interfere in our national issues.

Is like being a APC dorg makes people to be seinseleiss

olabrad:
Don't change the discussion like a dorg lacking in comimon sensie.

Yiou said US has no right to interfere in Nigeria's issues and I told yoiu that anyone yiou depend on for livelihood has the right to interfere in yiour affairs.

Since Nigeria depends on USA for money, USA has the right to interfere in our national issues.

Is like being a APC dorg makes people to be seinseleiss

I don't need to waste my time with unlearned fellow who want to be arguing blindly

Iree oo

helinues:
I don't need to waste my time with unlearned fellow who want to be arguing blindly

Iree oo

Yiour comimon senise traveled and left yiou behind. So obvious!

Sharia has brought more pains to humanity

olabrad:
Oga, show me how many times the US has ever approached Nigeria for money. We can show you how many times Nigeria has gotten funds from the united states.

You have said it all

Obasanjo made the 99 constitution?? School!!

Lanretoye:
An some people will be telling us that obasanjo is the best president,someone that approved different constitution for one country.if sharia law no Dey this country,boko haram no go dey
That sharia law is the root of most evils in this country

suleimanshehu:
Nobody born of woman can abolish Sharia law in any part of Nigeria. Nobody stops other religions like Christianity from establishing Christian Banking, Christian base laws in christian dominated state that will prohibit immorality like prostitution, drinking of Alcohol, eating pork meat, gambling etc. To call the bluff of anti- Islam the Niger State government in North Central Nigeria has sent a Bill to the State house of Assembly to establish Hisbah (Islamic religion police) in the state. The earlier delusional minds accept the superiority of Islam in Nigeria the better for their peace of mind, after Alhaji Buhari (8yrs), Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu + Alhaji Kashim Shettima (8yrs), after them another Alhaji from Northern Nigeria will take over & again spent another 8 years. I put it to all those that have ears to listen or eyes to see that Nigeria as it is have more than 65% Islam base adherent. This is why politically, Muslims have never shout or cry power shift, because they have the numbers. Even 1991 June 12 election alleged to be won by MKO Abiola was a Muslim-Muslim Ticket. Even Mr Peter Obi despite his divisive religious campaign in 2023 election failed to win because 90% of Muslims rejected him. à

You seem to be so dumb, there is nothing like Christian Banking, because we don't mix religion with secularism as you guys do. Even what you guys called Islamic Banking is a copy and paste of concepts from the Bible, the basis of Christianity is don't force anything on anyone let them chose, but you guys shariah and Jihad are tools for Domination which has fostered extremists to hijack the system

Lanretoye:
An some people will be telling us that obasanjo is the best president,someone that approved different constitution for one country.if sharia law no Dey this country,boko haram no go dey
That sharia law is the root of most evils in this country

obasanjo just lije his brother tinubu can allow Nigeria burn as long as they get re election.

Very good. Let him also submit report on child rape and Hunan flesh eating by their Past and Current Presidents including Donald Trump
In Epstein Estate

You're pained about this development.

helinues:
So na USA go Abolish Sharia law in Nigeria.. Na for Nigeria Senate to make laws about gun violence in USA be that

This na for those who no dey think again. Even USA is no longer talking about christian persecution in Nigeria after their team came around to make their findings

helinues:
How are you affected with the Sharia law in Southern region? Is Sharia law meant for others faith or only Muslim.

There can only be one legal code in the country. They should form a new country of their own if they want a separate law. Shari'a law doesn't affect people in the south, but it will affect any Nigerian traveling or living in the North. We all know how the country have fared since the beginning of the shari'a law in the North.

CyynthiaKiss:
It seems this man has been reading our comments on Nairaland, calling for the abolishment of sharia law in Nigeria.. That is the most important thing on that list as long as I am concerned!

God bless the United States Of America

That sharia rubbish must be stopped

suleimanshehu:
Nobody born of woman can abolish Sharia law in any part of Nigeria. Nobody stops other religions like Christianity from establishing Christian Banking, Christian base laws in christian dominated state that will prohibit immorality like prostitution, drinking of Alcohol, eating pork meat, gambling etc. To call the bluff of anti- Islam the Niger State government in North Central Nigeria has sent a Bill to the State house of Assembly to establish Hisbah (Islamic religion police) in the state. The earlier delusional minds accept the superiority of Islam in Nigeria the better for their peace of mind, after Alhaji Buhari (8yrs), Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu + Alhaji Kashim Shettima (8yrs), after them another Alhaji from Northern Nigeria will take over & again spent another 8 years. I put it to all those that have ears to listen or eyes to see that Nigeria as it is have more than 65% Islam base adherent. This is why politically, Muslims have never shout or cry power shift, because they have the numbers. Even 1991 June 12 election alleged to be won by MKO Abiola was a Muslim-Muslim Ticket. Even Mr Peter Obi despite his divisive religious campaign in 2023 election failed to win because 90% of Muslims rejected him. à

there is another option on the table if you refuse to repeal the sharia law.
By then you will regret not repealing the nonsense sharia code