The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When President Donald Trump made a surprise threat this weekend on social media to carry out strikes in Nigeria, his defense secretary answered quickly: "Yes sir.

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to controversy, and now the rap superstar is getting strong reactions over a political post.

Nigeria said Sunday the country would welcome American intervention against Islamic extremist groups behind the massacre and persecution of Christians in the African nation. Daniel Bwala, advisor to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu,

Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over Christian persecution as Boko Haram survivor Paul Adamu speaks out in support of CPC designation.

Nigeria said it would welcome U.S. help in fighting Islamist insurgents as long as its territorial integrity is respected.

Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Nigeria sparks local uproar after Binance founder CZ's post, since deleted, revived Gambaryan woes.