The United States is reportedly weighing sanctions against at least 12 Nigerian governors and several top officials over alleged human rights abuses and failures to address religious persecution.
Diplomatic sources revealed that the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended visa bans, asset freezes, and other measures targeting officials from northern and central states linked to sectarian violence.
This development follows former President Donald Trump’s recent classification of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing attacks on Christians and inadequate government response.
Nigerian authorities have dismissed the report as “biased and politically motivated.” Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala insisted that Nigeria’s constitution protects all citizens equally and cautioned against foreign misrepresentation of the country’s security situation.
In other news…. A 22-year-old woman identified as Uche Chukwurah has reportedly been abducted after boarding a Keke Napep in Asaba, Delta State.
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu disclosed the incident in a post shared via Instagram on Friday, November 1, 2025. According to him, Uche had closed from work on Wednesday, October 29, and boarded a tricycle around Ibusa Junction, Asaba, but never made it home.
Gwamnishu revealed that the same night, Uche’s abductors contacted her family to demand a ransom. However, she is still being held captive as her father cannot afford the amount requested.
The activist expressed deep concern over the rising cases of kidnapping and missing persons in the country, questioning how safe Nigerians truly are despite being cautious.
He wrote, “At this point, one can only wonder — how careful can anyone truly be to avoid falling into the hands of these criminals? Too many reports of missing persons and kidnap cases.”
Gwamnishu, through the Safe City Foundation, called for public vigilance and urged authorities to intensify efforts to rescue Uche and curb the growing insecurity across Delta State.
