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In a dramatic development that has sent ripples across the African continent, former U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced that his administration was “considering all options,” including possible military intervention in Nigeria, over what he described as a “Christian genocide.” The statement, made during a press briefing in Washington, has ignited a storm of reactions across Nigeria — from deep anxiety within government circles to open celebration among certain citizens who see Trump as a defender of religious freedom. Trump’s remarks follow a string of reports alleging widespread killings of Christians in parts of northern and central Nigeria. He condemned what he called “unchecked massacres and systemic persecution,” urging the Nigerian government to take immediate and decisive action or “face international consequences.” Though U.S. officials later clarified that no formal invasion plan has been approved, the threat itself has created a wave of panic and specu...