The report would include an assessment of Nigeria's compliance with the International Religious Freedom Act in protecting Christians.

The Nigerian immigrant and an accomplice were accused of embezzling more than $2.5 million intended to help poor children.

Nigerian Christians continue to face persecution as an attack occurred in the village of Kurmin Wali on Sunday.

Weeks after a U.S. airstrike in Nigeria, Christian persecution continues with a mass kidnapping of more than 170 people.

Legacy media outlets suggested Christian persecution was not a significant issue compared to attacks on Muslims.

“The President was clear last month: the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end,” Hegseth said.

The Trump administration is cracking down on the perpetrators involved in the systemic oppression of Christians in Nigeria.

Republicans heard from experts who outlined ways in which the government could ease the plight of Christian villagers in Nigeria.

An additional 48 more Nigerian Christians were killed in the ongoing slaughter in the African nation and hundreds of homes were destroyed.

The town of Eruku in central Nigeria experienced an attack on Tuesday evening from militants which resulted in at least two deaths.