http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2010/01/13/nr.harris.nigeria.watchlist.cnn?iref=allsearch

The Nigerian guy in the video claimed that Nigeria was the most democratically free nation in Africa and that we don't have a lunatic as a leader. He claims that there is rule of law in Nigeria and that Nigeria is doing its best to mitigate terrorism.

Now I don't know if he believes all that or if he was just trying to make Nigeria look good.

Blind patriotism!!!! All what he mentioned are not true in Nigeria. Except fighting terrorism (Boko Haram anyone)?. Nigeria is beginning to look like it won't survive another 6 years with the way politicians are playing.

I think true true he was right about US seeing Nigeria as an ally to fight terrorism not blacklist Nigeria. We do have freedom of speech. in fact scrap what I said above, we do have freedom of speech in Nigeria and we do have a free society but we don't have people willing to be free or they are sub consciously restraining their own freedom.

The guy kept on saying different things apart from answering the question-I guess he had an agenda to support NIgeria no matter what. I think Nigeria deserves to be on that list considering the radicalism brewing in the North. Until the Nigerian government shows convincing proof that it is willing and able to fight the burgeoning Islamic radicalism in northern Nigeria, then we have no reason to complain. That is why the "British" analogy does not work. Britain is actively fighting terrorism, not excusing or ignoring it. On the other hand, it is easier for Obama to do this to Nigeria, than say South Africa or Malaysia. The answer is simple: leverage. We are becoming more and more irrelevant in international circles.

I dont understand why he richard reid and UK situation does not apply here.
The guy was even radicalised in the UK.
Is he trying to say that UK is a special country that cannot be blacklisted ?
Well it is up to the US to do whatever they want. Nigeria cannot be guaranteed fair hearing from the US.