Breaking: Trump declares Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’ over alleged Christian genocide

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues CHECK OUT: How to Start Earning with Copywriting in Just 7 Days – Even if You’re a Complete BeginnerUnited States - President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern’ over alleged Christian genocide in the northern part of the country.Trump said thousands of Christians are being killed by radical Islamists in Nigeria.The American President said Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria.This was contained in a statement shared on the White House’s X handle @WhiteHouse on Friday, October 31, 2025.“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass sl@ughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a "COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN"-But that is the least of it. When Christians, or any such group, is sl@ughtered like is happening in Nigeria (3,100 versus 4,476 Worldwide), something must be done!Read alsoBreaking: PDP reacts as court orders party to stop national convention“I am asking Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately look into this matter, and report back to me.“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other Countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great Christian population around the World! Source: Legit.ng