Religion

President Bola Tinubu has categorically rejected the characterization of Nigeria’s violence as a religious genocide, refuting recent international allegations. He asserts the nation’s security crisis is driven by criminal terrorism and extremism, not state-sanctioned persecution of Christians or Muslims. Tinubu emphasizes that both religious communities are victims and partners in condemning violence, urging unity against divisive narratives. The government’s core position is that Nigeria’s strength lies in its religious diversity and coexistence, which it is committed to protectingContinue Reading