House Resolution Calls for Sanctions Over Religious Persecution in Nigeria

No Religion Persecution In Nigeria, Says Minister

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has refuted claims that Nigeria violates religious freedom, saying that it is false and damaging to the image of the country. Speaking at the 5th National Advertising Conference held on Thursday in Abuja, Idris stated such claims do not reflect the reality of […] The post No Religion Persecution In Nigeria, Says Minister  first appeared on African Examiner.

House Resolution Calls for Sanctions Over Religious Persecution in Nigeria

Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution Nov. 4 urging the Trump administration to sanction individuals and entities responsible for "severe violations" of religious freedom in Nigeria. The...