US President Donald Trump has ignited a diplomatic storm after threatening possible military action in Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to protect its Christian population.

In a fiery social media post, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action”, warning that American aid could be cut off if Nigeria did not halt what he described as the “killing of Christians.”

The comments, reminiscent of Trump’s combative foreign policy rhetoric, came just a day after he designated Nigeria “a country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution — a label previously lifted by the Biden administration in 2023.

Why is Trump targeting Nigeria now?

Trump’s remarks reflect renewed focus from some conservative circles in Washington, where claims

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