It’s still unclear what — if anything — the administration will do to counter Islamic militants in Nigeria, but precision drone strikes are among the preliminary options being considered.

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 24th October, 2025 1. Tinubu Swears In Amupitan As New INEC Chairman President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria.

President Donald Trump was heading to Florida on Friday, watching Fox News, when he saw the network run a story on how Christians were being targeted by Islamic groups in Nigeria, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, if the government "continues to allow the killing of Christians."

Trump’s threat to storm into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” to defend persecuted Christians was reportedly triggered after he watched a Fox News segment.

First-known attack in Nigeria by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin armed group active in Mali and Burkina Faso.

China’s Foreign Ministry has responded to President Donald Trump’s threat of military action over what he called the “mass slaughter” of Nigerian Christians, criticizing his remarks as a "wanton" threat of force.

League of African Ambassadors’ deputy spokesperson Usanga urges high-level diplomatic engagement to address US concerns over alleged Christian persecution.