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Jin Mingri, the founder of the Zion Church, has been released from prison following a direct appeal to Chinese President Xi Jinping from former U.S. President Donald Trump. This development highlights ongoing tensions surrounding religious freedom in China.
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has criticized the Court of Appeal in Ibadan for overturning a previous ruling that affirmed the right of female Muslim students to wear hijab. This decision, made by a three-member panel, was announced on Friday and nullifies the earlier judgement from May 22, 2024, which had supported the students' religious rights.
Nigeria is identified as the country with the highest levels of religious violence globally. Addressing this crisis requires the Nigerian government's immediate and sincere political commitment to enforce existing solutions, according to The Chanzo.