US House of Reps pass bill to withhold all assistance to Nigeria until kontri address terrorist attacks
The US House of Representatives has passed an amendment to withhold 100% of aid to Nigeria until the government takes effective action against violence targeting religious minorities. The bill, proposed by Representative Gregory Steube, aims to pressure the Nigerian government to address ongoing security failures.
Why it matters
This legislative move signals a significant shift in US foreign policy toward Nigeria, linking financial aid directly to human rights and security performance.
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Di US House of Representatives don agree to one amendment bill wey go increase withholding of assistance to Nigeria from 50 percent to 100 percent until di West African nation take effective steps to prevent and respond to violence within dia territory.
Gregory Stuebe, wey dey represent Florida 17th Congressional District for di House, bin propose di amendment on Wednesday.
"Di lawmaker wey share video of di plenary ontop im official X page say: "My amendment to withhold 100% of U.S. aid to Nigeria until dia govment stop di slaughter of Christians don dey PASSED.
"American taxpayers no suppose bankroll govments wey dey turn blind eye while Christians dey dey abducted, tortured, and murdered.
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