FG COUNTERS TRUMP ON ‘COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN’ TAG

The Federal Government on Saturday, dismissed recent remarks by Donald Trump, President of the United States, alleging widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.” A statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Trump’s comments as inaccurate and unreflective of Nigeria’s current realities. The statement signed by Kimiebi Ebienfa, ministry’s spokesperson emphasised that Nigerians of all religious backgrounds have historically lived, worked, and worshipped together in peace. “While Nigeria appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, these claims…

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