The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting Nigerians accused of violating religious freedom. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X on Wednesday that the restrictions will apply to individuals who “knowingly direct, authorise, fund, support or carry out violations of religious freedom.” Rubio’s statement followed a roundtable in …
U.S. lawmakers will hold a joint congressional briefing today to address the growing violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Congressman Riley Moore announced the meeting in a notice shared on X. He said members of the House Appropriations Committee will lead the session, alongside lawmakers from the Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committees. …
United States Congressman, Bill Huizinga, has expressed deep concern over what he described as the Nigerian government’s lack of seriousness in addressing the ongoing attacks on Christian communities across the country. Speaking during a televised interview, Huizinga criticized the government's response to the crisis, calling it dismissive and inadequate. He said the pattern of violence …
