Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at U.N. event

Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump's allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organized by the U.

- By ASSOCIATED PRESS

S. that she wants to shine a spotlight on “the deadly threat. ”Trump has said Christianity faces an “existential threat” in Nigeria and has told the Pentagon to begin preparing for possible military action in the West African nation. Experts and residents say some attacks in the country target Christians, but most emphasize that in the widespread violence that has long plagued the West African nation, everyone is a potential victim - regardless of background or belief.