A social media investigation has revealed that several X (formerly Twitter) accounts claiming to be based in the United States while pushing a narrative of an alleged “Christian genocide” in Nigeria were, in fact, operated from within Nigeria.
The discovery was first highlighted by the user @secmxx, who shared screenshots of the accounts’ “About this account” details. According to him, “‘US based’ accounts pushing the Christian genocide in Nigeria are actually from Nigeria…”—a revelation that has sparked fresh conversations about coordinated online influence operations.
Screenshots attached to the post show multiple accounts branded with American symbols, pro-Trump imagery, and U.S. political messaging, yet each profile lists Nigeria as the account’s base of operation. In several cases, the accounts were also verified, despite being linked to Nigerian App Store connections and hosting numerous username changes within short periods.
One such account, “MAGA Scope,” which portrays itself as a pro-Trump political voice, shows a “Date joined” of April 2024, with the account “based in Nigeria” and having undergone six username changes. Another profile, “ULTRAMAGA TRUMP 2028,” similarly displays Nigerian origin details and several activity markers inconsistent with its American political branding.
Other accounts, including one purporting to represent Ivanka Trump news, also list Nigeria as their operational base despite showcasing U.S. campaign-styled graphics and messaging. Several of the pages had verification badges, which critics say may have helped lend credibility to impersonated identities or misleading narratives.
Digital analysts argue that such deceptive setups are often used to artificially amplify political claims, sway public perception, or create the illusion of international concern. The emergence of these Nigeria-based accounts pretending to be American voices raises renewed concerns over the manipulation of global discourse, especially around sensitive issues like religious conflict.
The post by @secmxx has since prompted calls for stronger verification checks and transparency measures from X to curb identity spoofing and prevent cross-border misinformation campaigns.