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China Supports Nigeria After Trump Threatens Military Action

November 4, 2025 11:13 am

China has urged the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, responding sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military intervention over alleged Christian persecution.

In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu’s government, labelling external threats and interference under the guise of religion or human rights as unacceptable.

“As Nigeria’s strategic partner, China opposes any country using religion or human rights as a pretext to interfere in internal affairs, or to impose sanctions and force,” Mao said during a press briefing.

Trump escalated tensions by ordering the Pentagon to prepare for possible …

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killings

November 2, 2025 2:24 am

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he has directed the United States Department of Defense to prepare for possible military intervention in Nigeria if the West African nation does not take swift action against the killing of Christians. At the same time, he declared that all U.S. aid and assistance to the country will be cut off immediately.

This development marks a sharp escalation in U.S.–Nigeria relations and signals that religious-freedom concerns are now being publicly elevated to the level of potential military involvement. This heightens diplomatic tension and raises urgent questions about sovereignty, regional stability and U.S. foreign …