(DDM) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched urgent diplomatic consultations with global powers following the controversial remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening potential military intervention in Nigeria over mass killings of Christians.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that Trump’s declaration, made during a televised address in Washington, accused the Nigerian government of “complicity and silence” amid growing reports of religiously motivated violence in northern and central parts of the country.
Trump vowed that the United States “will not stand by” while Christians “are slaughtered in Nigeria,” sparking global concern and diplomatic unease.
According to reliable sources within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Tinubu immediately directed Nigeria’s ambassadors in the U.S., U.K., France, and China to begin emergency consultations aimed at countering what the Presidency described as “a distorted narrative built on misinformation and foreign propaganda.”
Government insiders told DDM that Nigeria is preparing an official response to be presented before the United Nations Security Council if the U.S. follows through with its threat.
The Presidency also hinted that Tinubu may personally lead a delegation to Washington for dialogue if the situation escalates further.
Meanwhile, northern political and religious leaders have rejected proposals for a review of the Sharia system, which some international observers claim has contributed to sectarian divisions.
The proposal, reportedly tabled by some moderate Islamic scholars, called for “human rights-sensitive reforms” to harmonize faith-based laws with Nigeria’s secular constitution.
However, prominent clerics and regional leaders from Sokoto, Kano, and Borno condemned the suggestion as a Western-imposed agenda disguised as reform.
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) warned that any tampering with Sharia law could spark unrest in the region.
Tinubu’s administration, however, insists that the issue of religious reform is part of a wider peace and justice framework designed to reduce extremist influence and foster unity in the multi-faith nation.
Internationally, China and Russia have reportedly expressed disapproval of the U.S. threat, describing it as “a violation of Nigeria’s sovereignty and an unacceptable intrusion into African affairs.” Beijing, in particular, reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s independence in domestic matters and called for diplomatic dialogue instead of coercion.
The European Union, on its part, urged restraint, stating that while human rights concerns must be addressed, any military action could destabilize West Africa’s already volatile security environment.
Back home, opposition leaders and civil society groups have accused the Tinubu government of downplaying the crisis.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) renewed its call for an independent inquiry into the killings, urging both domestic and international actors to prioritize justice and truth over politics.
Political analysts believe the unfolding situation represents one of Nigeria’s most complex diplomatic challenges in years, with the government forced to navigate between maintaining national sovereignty and appeasing growing international scrutiny.
As tensions mount, all eyes are now on Abuja and Washington to see whether diplomacy or confrontation will define the next chapter of U.S.–Nigeria relations.
