Former Minister of Youth Development and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan appointed him without any prior personal relationship.
Mr Abdullahi made this disclosure in his memoir, “The Loyalist,” which will be presented to the public on Tuesday. https://t.co/gAl5kSO6eV
TINUBU, TRUMP TO MEET OVER RELIGIOUS FREEDOM CHARACTERISATION
Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala says President Bola Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days either at Nigeria’s State House or the White House
The meeting is expected to discuss rising tensions after Trump placed Nigeria on a U.S. State Department watch list for alleged violations of religious freedom and reportedly asked the Pentagon to consider possible Military action against armed groups in the country.
Nigeria has rejected the claim as a Mischaracterisation of its religious reality.
In a post on his official X handle, Bwala, who serves as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, said both leaders share a commitment to fighting terrorism.
He noted that Trump had previously supported Nigeria by authorising the sale of arms for counter-insurgency operations, while President Tinubu has, in his words, “adequately utilised” those resources with “massive results.”
Bwala adds that any differences over whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or people of all faiths would be discussed and resolved when both presidents meet.
Trump said we are a disgraced country and some of you are upset. You really don’t know how bad things are.
Farmers pay “tax” to terrorists.
Govt officials attend weddings of terrorists.
Soldiers are taking pictures with terrorists in “peace meetings”. State funds is used to sew white native for terrorists in lavish parties rebranded as “rehabilitation”.
What else do you need to see to know we are infact a disgraced country and our leaders have to urgently act better?
Our borders are far too porous to effectively stop the flow of bandits and illegal arms. Nigeria shares over 4,000 km of land borders with countries also battling insecurity; keeping every entry point secure isn’t just difficult, it’s nearly impossible.
We have about 400,000 military and police officers for a population of 230 million people; that’s roughly one security officer for every 575 citizens.
Securing a nation this vast, with such limited manpower and porous borders, goes far beyond motivational slogans like “go all out.”
Those on the frontlines aren’t just fighting criminals; they’re fighting against the odds.
Truthfully, I don’t envy them. Defending Nigeria under these conditions is nothing short of a nightmare.