₦airaland Forum

dederocs:
I think he is one of the die hards...

agentakins:
The latest threat by former U.S. President Donald Trump to launch military action in Nigeria, allegedly to protect Christians, may sound appealing to some. Still, history has shown this to be perilous.

Whether you are Christian, Muslim, animist, or non-religious, no one should celebrate such rhetoric. The United States and its allies have a long record of military interventions that leave nations more unstable than before. They failed to secure peace in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, or Syria, and they won’t bring salvation to Nigeria through bombs or boots on the ground.

What Nigeria truly needs is not a foreign savior, but legitimate, accountable leadership, one that protects all citizens, upholds justice, and ends the cycles of corruption and violence that have left the nation broken.

@realDonaldTrump does not care about Nigerians not Christians, Muslims, or anyone else. Our deliverance will never come from abroad; it must come from within, through real leadership (not the Tinubus of this world) and national renewal. #RevolutionNow

https://x.com/YeleSowore/status/1984896509041668283?s=19[/quote]As if he's not happy with trump response. What Sowore is craving for is attention. Sowore is an America citizen.

Broveens42:
Hmmm.
Are you sure this people ain't already around?
This one BAT is shouting "coup" up and down

Chucks13:
How?

Yes I hate sharia with passion infact I don't like the religion called Islam I don't at all but I'm upset why would US interfer into our internal affairs? We are not Hawaii or Tuvalu or Solomon Island under US control then how dare Trump?

Tell your US to dare come here na. They will tell us what has the nonsense sharia take concentrate dem and think through bullying is the solution or how to stop it.

This was how you threaten Nigeria with isreali and IK bombing if Kanu is arrest and he is been arrested since but we haven't seen Isreali nd UK war plane till now.

This is my country regardless the problem US should focus on her own problem. If they truly love Nigeria that much they shoud send their army to go and help us against ISWAP, Bandit, Booko Haram and Fulani millitia hidden in our bush first not to be planning to destabilise our country simply becase our govt refused to bow to them.

Bring your US in and let's see. I don't care about what is this or that religion is, my take is I don't like Trump he is worst than sharia in his country bullying everybody and run racism govt.

DadaEleniyan:
Donald Trump and America Have No Moral Ground to Lecture Nigeria

By Stephen Dada

America must never be allowed to pass judgment on Nigeria or interfere in its domestic affairs. The United States, with its long record of sponsoring unrest and covert interventions in developing nations, cannot credibly claim innocence in the insecurity challenges Nigeria continues to face.

It is particularly laughable that Donald Trump—widely regarded as one of the most controversial and divisive presidents in American history—would attempt to make unguarded remarks about Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and a sovereign state. Trump’s tenure was marked by corruption allegations, incompetence, moral bankruptcy, and deep-rooted racism against non-white citizens and immigrants. Such a figure lacks the moral authority to comment on Nigeria or any other nation’s internal issues.

Many Nigerians have openly acknowledged and condemned the religious tensions within the country. However, foreign interference, especially from nations with deeply questionable moral and historical records, must not be tolerated. Nigeria is not a vassal state to be insulted, divided, or exploited for political gain.

It is unfortunate that some Nigerians, driven by political bitterness or ethnic bias, would welcome or even amplify such external interference for personal advantage. Such actions are not only unpatriotic but destructive to national unity and progress. Those who seek to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty for foreign approval are betraying their country at a time it needs collective responsibility and faith in its future.

Nigeria has faced complex challenges for decades, yet it continues to stand, rebuild, and evolve. The current administration remains responsible and capable of addressing the country’s internal issues—many of which are, ironically, rooted in external influences and destabilizing global politics in which the United States has often played a key role.

The timing of Trump’s sudden concern about “Christian killings” in Nigeria raises legitimate questions. Why now? What agenda lies behind this selective outrage? Nigerians are not naïve, and we must remain vigilant against political manipulation disguised as humanitarian concern.

In truth, Nigeria does not need validation or interference from a country still battling its own moral decay and racial division. What the nation needs is respect for its sovereignty, partnership based on mutual dignity, and the space to solve its problems on its own terms.

MrSly:
Sharia is a very terrible crime against humanity and fundamental human right. Who says Sharia is not a crime?

You mame, kill and destroy lives under the pretence of delivering justice for Mohammed. What can be more insane and terrible than this. Sharia should be purely religions laws, something similar to canon law in Catholic which shall simply define how ritual, feast, sacraments and other activities of the church should be carried out as in Catholic practice. It should also state penitential procedures for atonement of sins which should never include any form of mutilation let alone murder of individuals. The highest form of punishment for serious religous offences should be excommunication.

SO SHARIA IS A HEINOUS CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY AND SHOULD BE RESISTED

Greenfusion:
and politicians would now still steal the money...

So a U.S. senator is now proudly declaring they will target those who helped implement Sharia law in Nigeria, as if practicing or supporting Sharia is a crime. You are free to oppose Sharia in your own country, but you have no jurisdiction to dictate the laws of ours. We will defend our sovereignty and our right to determine our own legal and affairs.

olabrad:
But it's true that tinubu didn't win.

Bona2venture:
One who steals is a thief and has no moral right to lead in a sane country/society