“I’m Committed to Advancing This Bill” — Sen. Ted Cruz Pushes Measures Against Enforcers of Blasphemy and Sharia Laws in Nigeria

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing legislation aimed at holding Nigerian officials accountable for enforcement of blasphemy and Sharia laws, a measure that may significantly alter U.S.-Nigeria relations. The bill, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025 (S. 2747), was introduced on September 9, 2025 and referred to […]

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Ndume to FG: Deploy Akinyemi, Kingibe, Anyaoku to Defend Nigeria’s Image Before U.S.

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In Abuja, veteran lawmaker Ali Ndume has called on the federal government of Nigeria to urgently deploy a cadre of high-profile diplomats namely; Bolaji Akinyemi, Babagana Kingibe and Emeka Anyaoku to defend Nigeria’s international image in the face of mounting U.S. pressure and heightened media scrutiny. This appeal comes amid a tense diplomatic environment triggered

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“Do Not Test Trump’s Resolve”: U.S. Congressman Threatens Action Against Nigerian Government

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In Washington, D.C., a senior U.S. congressman delivered a pointed and unambiguous message to the government of Nigeria: do not test the resolve of Donald Trump. The warning comes amid a sharp escalation in rhetoric from the U.S. President toward Nigeria, centering on claims of systemic mistreatment of Christians — and including the suggestion of

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Religious Tension Deepens as MURIC Alleges CAN Betrayed Tinubu

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The religious climate in Nigeria took a sharp turn this week as the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) publicly accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of “betraying” President Tinubu despite his administration’s purported inclusivity. The allegations come amid intense discussions about Nigeria’s image abroad and recent U.S. criticism of Nigeria’s religious-freedom record. MURIC’s leader, Professor

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Tinubu Sets Emergency Talks With Trump Amid Rising Conspiracy Theories After U.S. Threatens Nigeria With Attack

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing to hold emergency diplomatic talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump after a sharp escalation in rhetoric surrounding Nigeria’s security situation. The talks come amid conspiracy theories proliferating online that suggest deeper U.S. intervention in Nigerian affairs following Trump’s threat of military action. In a viral message earlier this

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Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Motion, Asks Court to Strike Out All Charges

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Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a new motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to strike out all remaining charges against him in his ongoing trial. Kanu’s legal counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, argued that the government has repeatedly violated court orders and constitutional provisions in its

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