Nigeria welcomes US assistance to fight terrorism, presidency spokesperson says

Tensions rise between Nigeria and the U.S. as former President Trump suggests military action following attacks on Christians. Nigeria's president, Bola Tinubu, defends his country's approach to religious freedom and rejects accusations of bias. Despite religious tensions, most victims of violence are Muslim, indicating a deeper issue involving security, governance, and local politics. Nigeria insists on respect for its sovereignty if accepting outside military assistance, as talks and possible meetings between U.S. and Nigerian officials approach. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.