Allegation that Nigerian Christians face 'existential threat' seems to mirror contested claims by right-wing lawmakers.

Allegation that Nigerian Christians face 'existential threat' seems to mirror contested claims by right-wing lawmakers.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria.

US president says he ordered Pentagon to begin planning for action, without mentioning Muslim persecution

Nigerian government denies US president's claim of not stemming 'horrible atrocities' against Christians.

Nigeria's Christians persecution: US president says he ordered Pentagon to begin planning for action, without mentioning Muslim persecution

President says he has instructed the newly named department of war to “prepare for possible action” in the West African country.

WASHINGTON/ABUJA: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible “fast” military action in Nigeria if the West African…

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

Nigeria's presidential spokesperson welcomes US assistance 'as long as it recognises our territorial integrity'.

US president’s remarks about alleged persecution of Christians in the west African country appear to be in response to pressure from his evangelical base