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The Digest:

The Federal Government has accused foreign lobbyists, particularly in the United States, of deliberately fueling the narrative of a "Christian genocide" in Nigeria, framing it as a calculated misrepresentation of the country's complex security reality.

Key Points:
  • Minister of Information Mohammed Idris made the allegation in an Abuja press conference.
  • He claimed a direct correlation between US lobbyists and influencers of "criminal activities."
  • The government strongly rejects the US redesignation of Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern."
  • Idris maintained that insecurity affects all religious groups, with no evidence of state-targeted persecution.
  • He described the US stance as a product of "misrepresentation and misinformation."
  • The government cited the neutralization of over 13,500 terrorists since May 2023 as proof of action.
  • It vowed to continue engaging international partners to counter terrorism and misinformation.
This accusation reveals a government navigating a diplomatic storm, attempting to reframe an international narrative by pointing to external manipulation and defending its internal security efforts.

Sources: Vanguard News