{"id":196129,"date":"2026-02-24T22:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T21:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigerian-govt-rejects-us-report-on-religious-persecution"},"modified":"2026-02-24T23:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T22:21:35","slug":"nigerian-govt-rejects-us-report-on-religious-persecution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nigerian-govt-rejects-us-report-on-religious-persecution","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian govt rejects US report on \u2018religious persecution\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerians Government has again, countered claims of genocide against Christian in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, who was reacting to reports of religious persecution submitted to the US President Donald Trump by congressman, Riley Moore said there is no religious persecution in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The report filed by the US House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs, followed months of investigation conducted in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The report outlined findings on alleged persecution of Christians and broader extremist violence against those who believe in Christ Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the Minister said, \u201cIt is important to state clearly that Nigeria does not have, and has never had, a state policy of religious persecution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe violence being confronted by our security agencies is not driven by government policy or religious bias, but by complex security threats, including terrorism, organised criminality, and longstanding communal tensions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigeria values its longstanding and strategic partnership with the United States. Our two countries share common interests in promoting security, economic development, and regional stability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe remain open to constructive dialogue and cooperation rooted in mutual respect, shared responsibility, and recognition of Nigeria\u2019s constitutional framework and sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Nigerians Government has again, countered claims of genocide against Christian in the country. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, who was reacting to reports of religious persecution submitted to the US President Donald Trump by congressman, Riley Moore said there is no religious persecution in Nigeria. 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