Key Takeaways:
- Your voice, your action, your prayers helped bring this to light and now the church in Nigeria has hope again thanks to President Trump’s new action to save the Christians.
• Over 55,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria since 2009 for their faith.
• President Donald Trump has re-designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for religious freedom violations.
• Trump publicly warned that the U.S. “could” impose sanctions, withhold aid and even deploy troops or air-strikes if Nigeria fails to protect its Christian citizens.
• The danger remains. The pressure must continue. This is not the time to relax.
It was a surprise victory for persecuted Christians in Nigeria. President Trump acted, thanks to you and other Christians.
When Shelly and I sounded the alarm on The Huey Alert podcast and our newsletter, you responded. You wrote. You dialed. You prayed.
You stood up.
And Trump listened.
And now the world is listening.
Faced with mounting evidence of mass slaughter, the U.S. government shifted. The genocide against the Christians in Nigeria has been long ignored.
Over 55,000 Christians killed since 2009 for their faith alone. The number could well be over 100,000.
The massacre of believers, burning of homes, destruction of churches — the global body of Christ said, “Enough.”
President Trump weighed in and launched an ultimatum:
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamist groups are responsible for this mass slaughter.”
He instructed planners at the Pentagon to prepare for possible military assistance — even air-strikes — if Nigeria doesn’t act.
Your outreach helped produce this result.
Thanks to our readers and podcast listeners the Nigerian persecuted church felt it. Hope returned.
But make no mistake: The job is not done. If Nigeria’s government ignores Trump’s order and abandons its responsibility, foreign aid must be cut and more. You must keep praying. You must keep sending your voice. You must keep sharing this story.
Action:
- Pray for the persecuted church.
- Thank President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 202-456-1111.
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FAQs:
Q: Why focus on Nigeria now?
A: Because the situation has reached a turning point. The deaths, the attacks on women and children and the churches must end. Christians have been bleeding in silence, and now the U.S. has signalled it will no longer stand by. They need our help now most of all.
Q: Are the numbers accurate?
A: The stat of 55,000+ killed among Christians is drawn from a lengthy NGO report from Nigeria covering 2009-2023. It’s likely an underestimation with the number closer to 100,000.
Q: What exactly is the U.S. doing?
A: The U.S. has re-designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for religious freedom violations. President Trump warned that aid could be withheld, and military options are on the table if Nigeria doesn’t protect its Christian citizens. This is unprecedented pressure — and it offers a window of hope for the forgotten.
Q: What can I do right now?
A: First, thank President Trump and Senator Marco Rubio for their leadership. Second, pray for protection, for boldness in the Nigerian church, for Nigerian authorities to act, for displaced believers to find shelter.
Third, share this article. Raise awareness. The light of the world must shine on this hidden crisis.
About Craig Huey:
Craig Huey is a Christian, political commentator, and marketing expert. He publishes The Huey Alert and hosts the Huey Alert Podcast with his wife Shelly. Together, they stand at the intersection of faith, politics, and culture, helping Christians understand the issues shaping America today.