Nigeria has rejected claims of religious intolerance following a directive from former US President Donald Trump to prepare for potential military intervention over attacks on Christians. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated that the characterization does not reflect Nigeria's reality, emphasizing constitutional guarantees for freedom of belief for all citizens.
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