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Nigeria Defends Religious Freedom Amid Foreign Criticism

10/30/2025

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The Nigerian government dismissed foreign accusations of discrimination against faith groups and affirmed religious freedom.
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, called the claims misleading and not reflective of Nigeria's security realities.
He said Nigeria remains a tolerant nation with peaceful coexistence among diverse faiths, despite ongoing security challenges.
Idris said the government is intensifying military and non-military strategies to enhance safety.
He urged observers to be balanced.

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The Nigerian government dismissed foreign accusations of discrimination against faith groups and affirmed religious freedom.
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, called the claims misleading and not reflective of Nigeria's security realities.
He said Nigeria remains a tolerant nation with peaceful coexistence among diverse faiths, despite ongoing security challenges.
Idris said the government is intensifying military and non-military strategies to enhance safety.
He urged observers to be balanced.