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Nigeria Defends Religious Freedom Amid U.S. Criticism

11/2/2025

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of religious intolerance in Nigeria.
Tinubu said Nigeria protects religious freedom and maintains constitutional protections for all faiths.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz pressed for Nigeria to be designated a violator of religious freedom.
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the government's commitment to protecting citizens of all religions and highlighted the fight against Boko Haram.

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of religious intolerance in Nigeria.
Tinubu said Nigeria protects religious freedom and maintains constitutional protections for all faiths.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz pressed for Nigeria to be designated a violator of religious freedom.
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the government's commitment to protecting citizens of all religions and highlighted the fight against Boko Haram.