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SaharaReporters further learnt that President Trump had "delegated his Vice, James David Vance to meet with Tinubu during the visit," baring any last minute changes.
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit the United States on Tuesday amid the allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria and threat of military action by US President, Donald Trump, SaharaReporters has gathered.

SaharaReporters learnt on Sunday from presidential sources that Tinubu will be in the US on Tuesday for top level diplomatic engagements with the US government.

SaharaReporters further learnt that President Trump had "delegated his Vice, James David Vance to meet with Tinubu during the visit," baring any last minute changes.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that President Tinubu and United States President Trump were expected to meet in the coming days, either at the State House in Abuja or the White House in Washington, to further strengthen cooperation between both nations on counterterrorism and global security.

This was according to a statement issued by Daniel Bwala, Media Aide to President Tinubu, adding that both leaders share a common vision in combating terrorism and protecting humanity from violent extremism.

Bwala had made the assertion after Trump designated Nigeria as a 'country of particular concern.'

"Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity," Bwala had said.

He noted that the Trump administration had extended significant support to Nigeria’s security efforts, which President Tinubu has effectively built upon.

"President Trump has assisted Nigeria a lot by authorising the sale of arms to Nigeria and President Tinubu has adequately utilized the opportunity in the fight against terrorism for which we have massive results to show for it," the statement added.

Bwala further stated that any perceived differences between the two leaders on the nature of terrorist targets in Nigeria would be addressed during their upcoming engagement.

"As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or in fact all faiths and no faiths, the differences if they exist would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in State House or White House," he said.

The Nigerian presidency’s comments came as President Trump warned that he would deploy the U.S. military to Nigeria if the “killing of Christians” in the country does not stop.

According to Trump, the United States military may come “gun-blazing” into the country.

"If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities."

“I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians,” he said.

The Nigerian Presidency however issued a statement on Saturday, denying such genocide.

The President emphasised that Nigeria’s constitution enshrines the protection of religious rights and that his administration continues to ensure equality for all faiths across the country.

“Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” Tinubu said.

He noted that since assuming office in 2023, his administration has maintained active engagement with both Christian and Muslim leaders while working to tackle security challenges that affect citizens regardless of their religious affiliation.

“Since 2023, our administration has maintained an open and active engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike and continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions,” he stated.

Tinubu dismissed what he described as a mischaracterisation of Nigeria’s religious landscape by external observers, saying such claims fail to reflect the country’s diversity and the government’s ongoing efforts to promote peaceful coexistence.

“The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs for all Nigerians,” the President declared.

He stressed that religious tolerance remains central to Nigeria’s national identity, insisting that the government neither supports nor condones persecution based on faith.

“Religious freedom and tolerance have been a core tenet of our collective identity and shall always remain so. Nigeria opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it,” he affirmed.

Tinubu further underscored that Nigeria’s constitution guarantees protection for citizens of all faiths, reiterating that his administration will continue to work with international partners to promote understanding and safeguard communities.

“Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all faiths,” he said.

“Our administration is committed to working with the United States government and the international community to deepen understanding and cooperation on protection of communities of all faiths,” Tinubu added.


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I support a quick and effective diplomatic solution to the issues between Nigeria and America. While at it, Mr. President should not make any concessions that are economic in nature. Discussion about our natural resources should be completed out of the discussion.

The killings in North central are barbaric, senseless and totally unacceptable. It must stop. However, what the US should do is to support the Nigerian government with intelligence gathering, training, arms and ammunition, air support etc. Invading Nigeria will only complicate issues for the entire Sub-Sahara region.

Trump’s Vice , why not Trump ?

Ezeama400:
Trump’s Vice , why not Trump ?

The question ought to be, why is Tinubu going to leave Nigeria to go see Vance who is very likely to rudely humiliate him and Nigeria, but I guess that's what we deserve when we elect a compromised person to preside over us.

Can't wait to see how Nigerians react, myself.

I can't wait for Tuesday then....

Trump based on what he knows about Tinubu through the CIA/FBI files won't want to meet a dubious shady character like Tinubu in person. To end the genocidal killings, Nigerians need to protest for the impeachment and removal of Tinubu's shameless government. The country's international reputation is in tatters....

Ezeama400:
Trump’s Vice , why not Trump ?

They have learned that Trump's weakness is to be worshipped. They want to exploit that!

Ezeama400:
Trump’s Vice , why not Trump ?

Are the two leaders on the same level? Do you think they want to discuss about how to decimate opposition parties or what are you thinking?

At the end of the whole matter, these are the likely resolutions (a) Nigeria will agree to accept receiving the unwanted deportees from America (b) Nigeria will halt its advance towards the east and move away from the BRICS, (c) some other economic agreements will occur with Nigeria promising to do more to stop the killings

After three months, the killing will resume


Why can't Tinubu name the sponsors of the killings NOW?

Ok.
Anything to curb the excesses of the terrorists and decimate then significantly. Nigeria government have acted with kid gloves for long.

This is what Trump will do to him and then ask him again why he’s denying the genocide against Christians. He’ll have a mic to defend himself in front of the world

Trump’s eye has been on Nigeria from the beginning. Former President Buhari admitted that Trump asked him directly “Why Are You Killing Christians”.

Wait o!

Is he taking Peter Obi with him?

Two Druggies dealer reporting to FBI. There must be assurances that Tinubu will not be arrested.

Nigerians when your three leading Presidential candidates are drug peddlers or vicious Government parastatal looters, you wonder if,,,,

All northern Nigeria terrorist sponsors are in trouble 📌💯

He shouldn't go abeg.
Let him listen to Gumi and cut ties with America and after that he should openly embrace all bandits and terrorist......

Nigeria is yet to get a good, sincere and selfless leader.

Emilokan Jagaban of Nigeria.

Ezeama400:
Trump’s Vice , why not Trump ?

Because they don’t rate him.

You will be surprised that even JD Vance may even end up not meeting him.

A Christian has a vice president would have been given a listening hear by Trump...

No foreign interference allowed. We will sort things out ourselves.

WhizdomXX:
Emilokan Jagaban of Nigeria.

Fear- fear man himself, he has learnt His lesson

Since both Christians and Muslims agree that the Islamic terrorists are responsible for killing of Christians and non Christians in the north, should it not be a reason for celebration that someone is coming to eliminate the killers? But as typical of every terrorist sympathizers, they would oppose any intervention that benefits Christians because they are all one in the crime against Christians.




Tinubu, a bad man with good intentions

Tinubu is going to donate the remaining offshore oil wells to the Americans just to have a respite

Ezeama400:
Trump’s Vice , why not Trump ?

Trump don't meet people with questionable characters and drug barons.

Ofodirinwa, Britishpea etc. Is this the submission you were talking about?

No foreign interference in Nigerian affairs. We will handle our problems ourselves.

ALTERNATEID:
I support a quick and effective diplomatic solution to the issues between Nigeria and America. While at it, Mr. President should not make any concessions that are economic in nature. Discussion about our natural resources should be completed out of the discussion.

The killings in North central are barbaric, senseless and totally unacceptable. It must stop. However, what the US should do is to support the Nigerian government with intelligence gathering, training, arms and ammunition, air support etc. Invading Nigeria will only complicate issues for the entire Sub-Sahara region.

Let's not forget the east.

Who is the Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs?
Who ever it is ought to be replaced ASAP.

The person is probably working against the country. Under normal circumstances