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Donald Trump’s fiery threat to “go in guns-a-blazing” against Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution has triggered a diplomatic uproar, and unexpectedly pulled Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) into the crossfire. The controversy revives old tensions surrounding the detention of former Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, deepening scrutiny of both US–Nigeria relations and the growing geopolitical footprint of crypto. Sponsored Trump’s Ultimatum Sparks Global Attention Trump declared on Truth Social that the US would “immediately stop all aid and assistance” to Nigeria. He indicated potential military action if “killings of Christians” continued. The president also claimed to have instructed the “Department of War” to prepare for a “fast, vicious, and sweet” strike. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth endorsed the warning, amplifying Trump’s ultimatum. Yes sir. The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria — and anywhere — must end immediately. The Department of War is preparing for action. Either the Nigerian Government protects Christians, or we will kill the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. pic.twitter.com/C0v9RHGoS1 — Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) November 1, 2025 The situation escalated further when CZ referenced Binance’s past conflict with Nigeria, reigniting a year-old diplomatic and legal wound. CZ Revives Gambaryan Case, Then Deletes His Post Changpeng Zhao alleged Nigeria “kidnapped” Gambaryan, who was detained for eight months in 2024 during an investigation into Binance’s operations. Sponsored “Nigeria also basically kidnapped Tigran Gambaryan, an ex-Binance employee and an ex-US federal agent, for 8 months without cause a year ago,” wrote CZ. Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance’s former compliance head, was arrested on February 26, 2024, along with colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla during an investigation into Binance’s operations in Nigeria. Anjarwalla escaped custody weeks later, while Gambaryan remained in Kuje Prison facing money laundering and tax-related allegations. The case drew international attention after 18 US attorneys general urged…

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