The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed insinuations that the Nigerian government violates religious freedoms. He added that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to addressing security challenges in the country in order to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens. Speaking on CNN on Tuesday, Idris dismissed claims [ ]
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