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Nigeria has rejected the US classification of it as the 'deadliest country to be Christian' and denied government policy against any religious group.

The Nigerian government refutes claims from a U.S. Congress report about religious persecution against Christians, stating no state policy exists that supports such actions.

The US Congress has advocated for a bilateral agreement with Nigeria to address religious persecution and terrorism, particularly targeting vulnerable Christian communities.

A report from U.S. lawmakers highlights allegations of religious persecution against Christians in Nigeria, calling for targeted sanctions against individuals accused of obstructing religious freedom.

The U.S. Congress has submitted a detailed report to President Trump concerning Nigeria's security issues, highlighting persecution of Christians and extremist violence.

The U.S. Congress has submitted a report detailing the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and recommending sanctions to address the situation.

The Iranian regime's crackdown on anti-government demonstrations has reportedly led to the deaths of at least 19 Christians, according to a religious freedom organization.

Kano State's Deputy Governor calls for the removal of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from a US sanctions bill regarding religious persecution in Nigeria.

U.S. lawmakers are advocating for a new bill aimed at addressing religious persecution in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to hold the federal government accountable.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has reacted with shock to the proposed U.S. visa ban and asset seizure targeting its leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as part of a bill addressing religious persecution and atrocities in Nigeria.

U.S. lawmakers have proposed a bill for sanctions against notable figures in Nigeria due to concerns over ongoing religious persecution and mass atrocities.

US lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at addressing Christian persecution in Nigeria and holding the Nigerian government accountable.

In occupied Ukrainian territories, Russians are actively persecuting priests from both the Greek Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate.

A report by Open Doors reveals that Christians in many countries face severe persecution, including North Korea, as part of their World Watch List 2026.

According to the annual World Watch List published by the evangelical NGO Open Doors, over 388 million Christians faced severe persecution and discrimination in 2025 due to their faith.

A recent report reveals that over 400 million Christians live in countries with severe religious freedom violations, with 220 million directly exposed to persecution in sub-Saharan Africa, where jihadist violence has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions of displaced Christians.