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BREAKING: Tinubu's US Trip Aborted, To Attend G-20 Meeting In South Africa, Discuss With Trump

Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu's reported trip to the United States to resolve the diplomatic frictions between his government and the Donald Trump's administration will not go ahead as planned, SaharaReporters learnt on Monday morning.

Top sources informed this newspaper that discussions between the Tinubu's presidency and the White House were already ongoing "but a face-to-face meeting is not yet on the cards."

The presidency source noted that the upcoming G-20 Summit in South Africa is being considered for Tinubu's attendance and as the viable opportunity for the Nigerian president to have talks with President Trump.

The source said, "The meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump is not going as reported. No plans are in place to go to Washington DC; conversations between the US and Nigeria are ongoing but a face-to-face meeting is not yet on the cards.

"Rather there is an invitation on the cards for Tinubu to attend the G-20 summit on November 20 in Durban, South Africa where a likely meeting between Tinubu and Trump is a possibility."

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.

Source: https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/03/breaking-tinubus-us-trip-aborted-attend-g-20-meeting-south-africa-discuss-trump

If Tinubu doesn't take a drastic measures in combating the terrorists attack in Nigeria, I pity his government

No problem. Nigeria is a sovereign nation and we engage with the world at our own pace and terms.

Tinubu running away from seeing trump will never meant well for Nigeria security and its economy. Even send his VP isn't nice here.

tundegan:
No problem. Nigeria is a sovereign nation and we engage with the world at our own pace and terms.

sovereign nation in the face of insecurity. Dey play.

Tinubu is the best president.. Nigeria has ever produced..

That's why they call him the master strategist...am sure he planned all this cus their was no way to end the random killing in Nigeria..

He will go down as the greatest president ever.in Nigeria

If US step there foot in Nigeria... believe me.. Yahoo boys..will cash out madly...it will be the new Afghanistan..

They are hosting G-20 in South Africa to dissuade them from BRICS..

President Tinubu is a strong leader who prioritizes Nigeria's sovereignty and interests above all. We will not be intimidated by any threats.

press9jatv:
sovereign nation in the face of insecurity. Dey play.

So, na insecurity dey change definition of Sovereign Nation

I like this

Man with balls of steel

press9jatv:
If Tinubu doesn't take a drastic measures in combating the terrorists attack in Nigeria, I pity his government

Your people are the ones insulting and mocking Tinubu and you’re also the ones giving him advice.

Take a stance so that people can know what you truly stand for.

"Where a likely meeting between Tinubu and Trump is a possibility."...This where Tinubu missed it.
His advisers are indeed sleeping.

His embarrassment would have been worse that that of SA president and they would have televised it.

But if a whole Trump is threatening to invade your country, wouldn't it have been better you personally engage him and resolve it rather than avoiding him?

When Trump had issue with Ukraine ....the president went to white house and it was resolved

When Trump had issue with SA, the president went to white house and it was resolved

Shame suppose catch tinubu, the only president that support terrorists in G-20 meeting.

EvilMerodack:
I like this

Man with balls of steel

Our blodas from the East fanning the ember of anarchy will be angry ooo.

He was never invited !! Nobody wants to see him

Hehehe! The two useless media aides Daniel Bwala and Tope Ajayi are busy denying and counter denying same.

At what point will Sahara reporters be shut down?

Him don pick race be that.

Cos the govt is complicit in terrorism in nigeria. They have nothing to defend

press9jatv:
Tinubu running away from seeing trump will never meant well for Nigeria security and its economy. Even send his VP isn't nice here.

He is not running away. He wasn't invited.

WIKE


FANI KAYODE


TINUBU


and


USA


IN CHECK.

FG propaganda in everything. There was no way Tinubu was gonna meet with Trump. Trump no get time for nonsense. I really wish Trump with deal with these terrorists and their sympathetizers..

No one invited him in the first place...I sure say Trump talk say e no wan see am.

This lie that APC had weaponized will be the very thing that will destroy them. Evil party

EvilMerodack:
I like this

Man with balls of steel

Balls of steel or balls of plastic

Can't you see that he's confused on what to do?

If you like, attend G2million, my brother, you go still come back and meet Trump.

No be lie.

I don talk am say tinubu can and will never go to the USA, never, fear no go allow him