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Presidency Debunks Tinubu’s Visit to US

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The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel to the United States on Tuesday to meet Vice President J.D. Vance. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, described the report as false and misleading in a statement shared on his official X account on Monday. He clarified that any visit to the White House would involve a meeting with US President Donald Trump, not the Vice President. “There’s a Sahara Reporters story that President Tinubu is going to the U.S. on Tuesday to see U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. That story is not true. I can see that the fake news by Sahara has become the basis for some uninformed commentaries since yesterday. If President Tinubu is going to the White House, he won’t be going to see a Vice President,” Ajayi wrote. Earlier, the Presidency, through Special Adviser on Policy Communication Daniel Bwala, said that President Tinubu and President Trump share a common interest in tackling insurgency and terrorism. He noted that a meeting could take place either in Abuja or Washington, D.C., in the coming days. Bwala added: “Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity. President Trump has supported Nigeria by approving the sale of arms, which President Tinubu has effectively utilized in combating terrorism, achieving significant results. Any differences regarding whether terrorists target only Christians or people of all faiths will be addressed directly by the two leaders during their meeting, either at State House or the White House.”

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Gumi Tells Tinubu To End Ties With US If Trump Fails To Withdraw War Threat

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Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged President Bola Tinubu to sever diplomatic relations with the United States if President Donald Trump does not withdraw his threat to launch military action against Nigeria. Trump had on Friday redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged persecution of Christians. Hours later, he warned that “the USA 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 killing Christians.” His comments were followed by a statement from US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, who revealed that his department was already preparing for possible military intervention if Nigeria failed to address what Washington described as “the killing of innocent Christians.” A group of right-wing American lawmakers, led by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, has also continued to push the narrative of Christian persecution in Nigeria. In October, Cruz introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, a bill seeking sanctions against Nigerian officials accused of enabling attacks on Christians. Reacting on Sunday, Gumi described Trump’s remarks as a direct affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty and called on President Tinubu to issue a strong diplomatic response. “For Trump to threaten a sovereign country with military attack is a profound disrespect to our authority, but we can rise above it,” Gumi stated. He added, “President Tinubu should summon the US ambassador immediately. They must retract those threats, or we cut ties with this irresponsible regime. Nigeria has other options for economic cooperation and military partnership.”

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Tinubu’s Response to Trump Is Deaf, Dumb, Blind & Suicidal — Mike Arnold

Tinubu’s Response to Trump Is Deaf, Dumb, Blind & Suicidal — Mike Arnold

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I thought Tinubu was supposed to be a smart politician. His response to Trump is not just tone deaf — it is deaf, dumb, and blind. Maybe even suicidal. He just doesn’t get it, does he? I warned them. International scrutiny is coming to Nigeria like nothing they’ve ever comprehended. It’s about time! Through their corruption and brutality, they’ve become very sloppy and prideful, thinking they were untouchable. Well, he’s about to be touched in a way that he will never forget. Trump doesn’t give too many second chances to get it right. Any more empty pontificating from this administration, one more massacre, and Nigeria will face consequences it can’t ignore. And to the civilized world, that’s not soon enough. @officialABAT @YusufTuggar @HMMohammedIdris @SenGodswill

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Tinubu To Meet Trump To Address Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria

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The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will meet with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. The announcement was made by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, in a post on X on Saturday. His statement followed Trump’s recent comments accusing the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from deadly attacks. According to Bwala, the planned meeting will focus on deepening counterterrorism cooperation and addressing misconceptions about the nature of terrorist violence in Nigeria. “Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interests in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala wrote. “President Trump has assisted Nigeria a lot by authorising the sale of arms, and President Tinubu has adequately utilised that opportunity in the fight against terrorism, with massive results to show for it. “As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or all faiths, those would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in the State House or the White House.” The development comes after Trump declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern,” claiming Christians in the country face an “existential threat.” In a post on Truth Social, he alleged that “radical Islamists” were responsible for “mass slaughter” and warned that the United States could cut off aid or take military action if the killings persist. “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA 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,” Trump wrote. He added that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare possible plans of attack. Trump’s comments followed similar accusations by US lawmaker Riley Moore, who urged Washington to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and suspend arms sales until the government demonstrates a “tangible commitment” to protecting Christians. The Nigerian government has repeatedly dismissed the genocide claims, insisting that terrorist attacks in the country affect citizens of all faiths and are not religiously motivated. Bwala stressed that both Tinubu and Trump are committed to strengthening global peace and security, saying the upcoming meeting will serve as an opportunity to clear misunderstandings and reinforce cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

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Nigeria Dismisses Trump’s Allegations of Christian Persecution, Reaffirms Religious Harmony

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The Nigerian Government has rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Christians are facing an “existential threat” in the country, following his decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Trump made the announcement on Friday, citing alleged mass killings of Christians by radical Islamists and calling on U.S. lawmakers to investigate. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed… I am hereby making Nigeria a ‘COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN,’” he stated, urging Congressman Riley Moore and the House Appropriations Committee to look into the matter. In response on Saturday, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the claims do not reflect the reality on the ground. “Nigeria notes the recent remarks by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians and calling for the country’s designation as a ‘Country of Particular Concern,’” the ministry said. The statement emphasized that Nigerians of all faiths have coexisted peacefully for decades. It also reaffirmed the government’s commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to combating terrorism, promoting interfaith harmony, and safeguarding the rights and lives of all citizens. Nigeria further pledged to maintain constructive dialogue with the United States to enhance mutual understanding of the country’s ongoing peace and security efforts.

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Tinubu Decorates New Service Chiefs Following Senate Approval

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday formally decorated Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The ceremony, which began shortly after 2pm, saw Tinubu joined by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the spouses of the officers, all dressed in their respective service uniforms, as they pinned the ranks on the new appointees. The decorated officers are General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Wahidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Marshal Kennedy Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Vice Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff. Their appointments followed Senate confirmation on Wednesday, after a two-hour closed-door screening in which lawmakers questioned them on strategies to strengthen national security and enhance coordination among the armed forces. Tinubu had earlier written the red chamber, urging an expedited confirmation process to “ensure continuity in the nation’s security leadership.” Senior government officials, lawmakers, family members of the service chiefs, and top military officers were present at the event. The decorations come barely a week after a major reshuffle in the military hierarchy, described by the Presidency as an effort to bring fresh direction to Nigeria’s defence architecture. Major General E. A. P. Undiendeye, Chief of Defence Intelligence, retained his post. Addressing speculation linking the reshuffle to a reported coup plot, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President acted within his constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief, noting that service chiefs can be appointed or removed at the President’s discretion. Earlier on Monday, Tinubu held a private meeting with the new service chiefs at the Villa. They arrived in a black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, escorted by a green Toyota Land Cruiser, for a 40-minute session during which they were tasked with taking decisive action against insurgents and bandits, particularly in the northern states. The reshuffle followed an October 19 report alleging some officers were plotting to overthrow the government, a claim later dismissed by Defence Headquarters as “false and mischievous.” Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, described the alleged plot as a reflection of “issues of indiscipline” within the ranks and intended to “create unnecessary tension and distrust among the populace.”

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Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty On Fuel Products

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President Bola Tinubu has given approval for a 15 percent ad-valorem import duty to be imposed on petrol and diesel, a move expected to affect the landing cost and possibly pump prices across the country. The approval was contained in a letter dated October 21, 2025, and signed by Damilotun Aderemi, the President’s Private Secretary. The directive was addressed to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). According to the correspondence, the decision followed a proposal from FIRS to apply the 15 percent duty on the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). The tax agency explained that the measure was designed to align import costs with the country’s current economic realities. “The President has approved the application of 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value of imported diesel and premium motor spirit (PMS),” the letter stated. With the new tariff, the landing cost of petrol is projected to rise by about ₦99.72 per litre, which could trigger an increase in retail pump prices nationwide. As of press time, neither the FIRS nor the NMDPRA had issued a statement confirming when the policy would take effect.

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Tinubu Reverses Maryam Sanda’s Pardon, Imposes 12-Year Prison Term

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President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the presidential pardon previously granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. A new directive, issued through an official gazette on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the reversal. The President approved a 12-year prison sentence for Sanda on compassionate grounds. Sanda, who has spent six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, is now required to serve the remaining years of her term. The move follows widespread criticism of the earlier pardon, which many Nigerians described as a miscarriage of justice against the family of the late Bello. Additional details on the development are expected later.

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