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Trump threatens aid cutoff eyes Nigeria action

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria and threatened to immediately halt U.S. aid, accusing the government of failing to stop killings of Christians. Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejected the portrayal, insisting religious freedom is protected. The dispute follows Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern and comes weeks after calls by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Analysts note most victims of armed groups in Nigeria’s north are Muslims. Nigeria’s foreign ministry reaffirmed protection for citizens of all faiths.

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