Freedom of religion
Hours after being placed on the US State Department's watch list, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu clarified that the country's constitution protects citizens of all faiths and expressed willingness to work with the US to protect communities better. Tinubu's statement came in response to
Freedom of religion
Nigeria has been at the center of international controversy following the US designation of the country as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to concerns over religious intolerance. However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a statement affirming the country's commitment to religious liberty and freedom. According
Freedom of religion
Hours after being placed on the US State Department's watch list, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu clarified that the country's constitution protects citizens of all faiths and expressed willingness to work with the US to protect communities better. Tinubu's statement came in response to
Freedom of religion
Nigeria has been at the center of international controversy following the US designation of the country as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to concerns over religious intolerance. However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a statement affirming the country's commitment to religious liberty and freedom. According
Christians
Nigeria has refuted claims made by US President Donald Trump that the country faces an existential threat to its Christian population, stating that the allegations are inaccurate and do not reflect the true security situation in Nigeria. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Saturday, reaffirming the
Antiterrorism measures
The United States' decision to classify Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" has sparked global attention, but it overlooks the significant reforms and security gains underway in Africa's largest democracy. Under the Tinubu administration, Nigeria has taken deliberate steps to uphold religious freedom, protect
Freedom of religion
The re-designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by US President Donald Trump has sparked a strong response from the Nigerian government, which has reaffirmed its commitment to ending terrorism and protecting all citizens. The US decision, announced on Friday, comes amidst reported cases of killing of
Associations
Senators Chuck Grassley, James Lankford, and Tim Scott, along with their colleagues, have introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 to ensure that religious student organizations are not discriminated against on college campuses. The legislation aims to protect the constitutional right to religious liberty and freedom of association, which
