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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has delivered a definitive counter-narrative, stating that allegations of religious genocide are unfounded. Speaking in Owerri, he framed Nigeria's diversity as a source of strength, asserting that the country's faiths stand side-by-side as symbols of unity, not rivalry.

Key Points:
  • President Tinubu declared that "no faith is under siege" in Nigeria.
  • He stated the country is built on the "faith and resilience of its people."
  • The comments addressed recent claims of a systematic genocide against Christians.
  • Tinubu urged unity, warning against allowing outsiders to "sow division."
  • He defended the APC's record, acknowledging challenges but claiming a changed course.
  • The President assured the South-East it is "at the centre of our national rebirth."
  • The event featured the commissioning of key infrastructure projects in Imo State.
This strong rebuttal seeks to project an image of a unified, resilient nation, directly confronting a deeply sensitive and polarizing issue that continues to shape both Nigeria's internal and international perception.

Sources: The Cable