Nigeria Rejects US Religious Freedom Violation Allegations: Minister Defends Nation's Counterterrorism Efforts

Nov 06, 2025 01:32 pm CST

Nigeria's government has firmly rejected the United States' designation as a religious freedom violator, with Information Minister Mohammed Idris stating the allegations are based on misinformation. The Nigerian administration highlights significant counterterrorism progress, emphasizing that extremist violence affects both Christians and Muslims, while expressing openness to international cooperation that respects Nigeria's sovereignty.