Mr Trump’s framing of Nigeria’s violence as “Christian genocide” resonates with US evangelical constituencies but misrepresents the country’s complex conflict landscape
The post ANALYSIS: Civilians in Nigeria’s conflict zones risk more harm if Trump orders military action appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Saturday 15 November 2025
premiumtimesng - 10 days ago
ANALYSIS: Civilians in Nigeria’s conflict zones risk more harm if Trump orders military action
Latest News
What my proposed bill on repealing the Armed Forces Act 2004 seeks to achieve – Yar’adua
- premiumtimesng THE EXPERIENCE Celebrates Two Decades Of Music Worship In Global Standards As Gaise Baba, Tolu Odukoya Make 1st Appearance
- leadership Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia Others Win Big At CIMFF 2025 Mobile Filmmaking Award, Toronto
- leadership CRISES: Settle For Caretaker Arrangement, Trustees’ Committee Tells Peoples Democratic Party
- leadership Recruitment battle Netherlands 3-2 Nigeria: Future Chelsea striker no longer eligible for Super Eagles
- allnigeriasoccer Dee Utensils CEO, Lois Ihwo, Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree, ‘Most Inspiring Entrepreneur’ Awards
- leadership RNR Klothings Founder, Ramalan Rotimi, Leads Colourful Runway, Wins Big At Peace Achievers Award
- leadership 5,000 Gas Cylinders For Distribution As Wike Launches Abuja’s First ‘Project Breathe Clean Air’ Saturday
- leadership We will miss him - Awaziem admits Ndidi absence a major blow as focus turns to DR Congo
- allnigeriasoccer Court declares use of police for loan recovery illegal, awards compensation to victim
- premiumtimesng Utomi, Falana, Ezekwesili, Bugaje, others lead new coalition, canvass credible 2027 elections
- premiumtimesng I wanted to contribute - Ejuke reacts after first goal in Nigeria colours, looks ahead to DR Congo clash
- allnigeriasoccer Kwara Police Dislodge Bandits From Hilltop Base, Neutralise 1, Recover AK49 Rifle, Others
- leadership ‘Leave Comedy For Shortcut’ Set To Shake Abuja With Brain Jotter, Sabinus, Harrysong, Others
- leadership Ooni, Deji, other South-west traditional rulers rally support for Special Seats Bill
- premiumtimesng Turkey edge Nigeria 77–76 in tight international friendly ahead of World Cup qualifiers
- premiumtimesng One of the best in Africa - DR Congo coach admits Leopards are not on Super Eagles level
- allnigeriasoccer We had promised - Osimhen s Galatasaray teammate Lemina reacts to Gabon s loss to Nigeria
- allnigeriasoccer Friday Sermon: Nyesom Wike, AM Yarima and the display of bravery, courage and self-respect!, By Murtadha Gusau
- premiumtimesng
Paystack Co-founder, Ezra Olubi, Deactivates X Account After Old ‘Disturbing Tweets’ Resurface
- leadershipNigerian senator faults process of passing bills by Senate, accuses leadership of being “rubber-stamp”
- premiumtimesngNigerian Bottling Company reinforces commitment to women empowerment at 2025 WIMBIZ Annual Conference
- premiumtimesngNigerian Bottling Company reinforces commitment to women empowerment at 2025 WIMBIZ Annual Conference
- premiumtimesngSeplat Energy Earns ISO 45001:2018 Certification, Advances Operational Excellence, Workforce Wellbeing
- leadershipEkiti, Bayero universities lead in submissions as Nigeria begins digitisation of students’ dissertations
- premiumtimesngConcerns over abduction of Defence ministry directors as military announces major gains against terrorists
- premiumtimesngBrandcom Awards: Integrated Indigo bags ‘PR Agency of the Year’, ‘Most Outstanding Agency in Corporate Communications’ awards
- premiumtimesngThe next capital frontier: Financing Nigeria’s future through sustainable investing, By Tejumade Tejuoso
- premiumtimesngNigeria’s First Lady commissions gender centre, calls for male-female partnership to dismantle stereotypes
- premiumtimesngFinancial Inclusion: Nigeria’s NIBSS emerges as the only African Payment system to reach matured inclusivity level
- premiumtimesngWike Condemns Ex-Naval Chief Gambo’s ‘Takeover’ Of Abuja Land, Orders Halt To Illegal Development
- leadershipSunTrust Bank launches “YESMONEY” — A digital platform set to redefine financial inclusion in Nigeria
- premiumtimesngSuper Eagles player ratings: Fredrick outstanding, Osimhen decisive, Bassey reliable, Ejuke super-sub
- allnigeriasoccerJUST-IN: Yilwatda, Barau, Gbajabiamila, Ganduje Storm House Of Reps As 2 Kano NNPP Lawmakers Join APC
- leadershipPrice of protection: How misbegotten industrial policies immiserate Nigerians and stifle innovation, By Olumide Awoyemi
- premiumtimesngNigerian lawmakers move to empower civil courts to try military officers instead of court-martial, pass bill for second reading
- premiumtimesngNational Council on Agriculture and Food Security commends Olam’s role in advancing Nigeria’s food system
- premiumtimesngGeneral Hydrocarbons commences contempt proceedings against AMCON officials, lawyers for contravening court orders
- premiumtimesngObasanjo, Danjuma, others call me over Abuja land matters, Wike says, defends rift with naval officer
- premiumtimesngProfessor Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso: The ambassador plenipotentiary of Babcock University, By Toyin Falola
- premiumtimesngInvading Nigeria is not a punchline and history shows “guns a-blazing” fixes nothing, By Cynthia C. Umezulike
- premiumtimesngTough opponent - Former Panthers defender Ebanega predicts winner of Nigeria v Gabon WCQ playoff
- allnigeriasoccer22nd Abuja International Film Festival Celebrates Two Decades Of Consistency, Calls For Government Collaboration By Ngozi Ibe, Abuja
- leadershipPrivatisation Council Approves Execution Of Performance Agreements For Already-Privatised Afam Power Plants
- leadershipAfrica Unscrambled: If thousands of Tanzanians are dead, silence is not an option, By Phillip van Niekerk
- premiumtimesng
Falsehood and Mischief: Chucks Nwoko’s misguided allegations against Nwoko family, By Michael Nwoko
- premiumtimesng ‘Regina’s PVC was printed in Ned’s sitting room’, Sweezzy alleges as hospital debunks medical report
- premiumtimesng Muslims’ Death In Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto Twice Christian Casualties In Middle Belt — MACBAN
- leadership Premium Times Academy trains journalists on Nigeria’s business, economy, financial reporting
- premiumtimesng Morocco launches third edition of “Moroccan handicraft treasures” to preserve endangered crafts
- Africanews I play with my heart - Super Eagles new star Adams reacts to win, provides general fitness update
- allnigeriasoccer Disputed Abuja Land: Minister defends naval officer, says Wike defied military advice
- premiumtimesng Federal Government Targets Economic Growth With ‘Nigeria Talent Accelerator’ Initiative
- leadership We are together - Chukwueze credits unity for Nigeria s big win v Gabon, focused on Sunday s final
- allnigeriasoccer He s so good - Bassey urges Brentford to recall unbelievable Fredrick after pocketing Aubameyang
- allnigeriasoccer Cambridge, SEC Nigeria partner to bridge innovation, regulation gaps in Africa’s fintech sector
- premiumtimesng Cambridge, SEC Nigeria partner to bridge innovation, regulation gaps in Africa’s fintech sector
- premiumtimesng Osimhen confirms lasers were pointed at Super Eagles players, breaks silence on bonus row
- allnigeriasoccer Super Eagles duo Troost-Ekong and Chukwueze react to Osimhen s injury-time miss against Gabon
- allnigeriasoccer “This is nothing yet” — Eric Chelle demands more as Super Eagles march towards World Cup
- premiumtimesng 22nd Abuja International Film Festival Celebrates Two Decades Of Consistency, Calls For Government Collaboration By Ngozi Ibe, Abuja
- leadership Wendy Imasuen, Funke Akindele Team Up For Another Emotional Blockbuster, ‘Behind the Scenes’
- leadership Sources