sh tension fit dey brew between America and Nigeria as top lawmakers for United States House of Representatives don submit serious report to the White House, accusing say Christians for Nigeria dey face heavy persecution and recommending sanctions.

February 25, 2026

According to reports from Fox News** and Reuters**, the report come after months of investigation by US House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs.

US Congressman Riley Moore confirm say the document contain “concrete actions” to stop persecution of Christians and tackle extremist violence for Nigeria. Dem recommend make US and Nigeria sign special security agreement, place visa ban and sanctions on people wey dem believe say dey responsible, and even withhold some US funds if Nigeria no show serious action.

This investigation start after former US President Donald Trump redesignate Nigeria as “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over religious freedom issues. During the probe, the delegation visit Nigeria, go IDP camps for Benue State, meet victims of attacks and also sit down with top Nigerian officials including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

The report still suggest make Nigeria repeal some Sharia and blasphemy laws, and work with countries like France, Hungary and the United Kingdom to fight extremist networks.

But Nigerian government don always reject claims of “Christian genocide,” insisting say insecurity for the country no be religious policy but criminality and terrorism matter.

As Reuters point out, this move fit affect relationship between both countries, especially on security cooperation, as fight against terrorism still dey hot for West Africa.