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Nigeria's Christians, Muslims push back on Trump

Eddy Micah Jr. | Isaac Mugabi
February 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump's warning of Christian persecution in Nigeria has drawn strong criticism. Nigerians say his narrative distorts a conflict that affects both Christians and Muslims.

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