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Claim: A Facebook page, News Analysis, posted a video claiming that United States President Donald Trump has signed a “Nigeria disintegration bill.”
Verdict: False. There is no evidence that Donald Trump signed a bill to disintegrate Nigeria. Available records show no such legislation in the United States.
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A Facebook page,News Analysis, posted a video (archived link here) claiming that United States (US) President Donald Trump has signed a “Nigeria disintegration bill”. The post suggests that the US government plans to divide Nigeria, allegedly in response to claims of persecution of Christians in the country.
The post had generated significant engagement, with over 275 shares, 780 likes, and 98 comments as of March 5, 2026. Several users reacted with scepticism, curiosity, and support for the claim.
Linus Agor wrote, “Pls, you guys should stop all these unfounded story spinning. Maybe you publish a copy of the signed document.”
Onyinyechi Nze commented, “Oga, are you sure, cos all the news I read here is false.”
James Obi asked, “Can this be true?”
Gregory Okparaeke wrote, “Thanks be to our almighty God for making this dream a reality.”
Michael Okechukwu Nnamani added, “To God be the glory. Finally, Ndigbo is free.”
Given the level of engagement and the sensitivity of Nigeria’s unity and security issues, DUBAWA decided to verify the claim’s authenticity.
Verification
We searched and found no official record of such a bill in the US.
In the US, the legislative process requires that a bill be introduced in Congress, debated, passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then signed by the president before it becomes law.
Reports on Trump’s actions toward Nigeria largely focus on security concerns and religious freedom claims, rather than on the country’s breakup.
For instance, reports indicate that Trump previously raised concerns about attacks on Christians in Nigeria and threatened possible action against extremist groups operating in the country. However, there was no mention of dissolving the Nigerian state.
Recent legislative efforts in the US have also focused on religious freedom concerns, not Nigeria’s breakup. One such proposal is theNigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, introduced by US Senator Ted Cruz, which seeks sanctions on Nigerian officials over alleged persecution of Christians. However, the bill remains under consideration in Congress and has not been passed or signed into law.
This means the US Congress has not proposed or passed any measure related to Nigeria’s disintegration for the president to sign as of March 2026.
Misleading interpretation of statements by US lawmakers
Further checks show that the claim appears to stem from statements by US lawmaker Riley Moore, who condemned attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria. However, a previous fact-check by DUBAWA found that although the lawmaker criticised violence against Christians, he did not advocate the division or disintegration of Nigeria.
Pattern of misinformation about US actions toward Nigeria
The claim also reflects a pattern of misinformation linking Donald Trump or the US government to extreme actions against Nigeria.
For instance, DUBAWA’s fact-check debunked viral claims alleging that Trump imposed sweeping sanctions and travel restrictions targeting Nigerian politicians.
Similarly, another DUBAWA’s check found no evidence supporting claims that Trump demanded the release of Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu.
These examples highlight how fabricated or misinterpreted content often circulates online regarding US-Nigeria relations.
Conclusion
There is no credible evidence that Donald Trump signed any bill authorising the disintegration of Nigeria. The claim circulating on social media appears to stem from misinterpretations of political commentary and recurring misinformation narratives about US actions toward Nigeria.
