U.S. Congress Moves to Sanction 12 Nigerian Govs.

U.S. Congress Moves to Sanction 12 Nigerian Governors Over Alleged Christian Genocide

The United States Congress is considering the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, which could sanction 12 northern Nigerian governors and others for the persecution of Christians linked to blasphemy and sharia cases. This follows former President Donald Trump reviving Nigeria’s “Country of Particular Concern” status and threatening military action if the country does not address the killing of Christians. This has led to an emergency meeting in Abuja to formulate a national response. Guests Dignity Ekop and George Ashiru discuss the implications of the Global Magnitsky Act, the cases of Deborah Samuel and Usman Buda, and Nigeria's diplomatic efforts to defend its sovereignty while ensuring religious protection for all.