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Trump hands Nigeria $2.1B health package

SUMMARY

The US has signed a $2.1 billion health deal with Nigeria to combat diseases and protect Christians from persecution. Recently, Donald Trump had threatened intervention due to violence against Christians by Muslim militants. Nigeria has committed to increasing its health spending by nearly $3 billion over five years, focusing on faith-based healthcare.

The US State Department stated that the agreement follows Nigerian reforms prioritizing Christian protection. Nigeria initially rejected Trump's claims of neglecting Christian persecution but stated the diplomatic issues are resolved.

In a positive turn, authorities announced the release of all children kidnapped from a Catholic school last month.


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