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04/11/2025

Why Trump Has No Right to Invade Nigeria and What Nigeria Must Do in Response

By Hassan Garba Buhari
Public Affairs Analyst, Birnin Kebbi
[email protected]

When U.S. President Donald Trump recently proclaimed that the United States might “invade Nigeria” over what he described as a “Christian genocide,” it sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles. His statement, though sentimental, is legally baseless, morally biased, and politically reckless.

Beyond the rhetoric, Trump’s claim violates the United Nations Charter and reveals a dangerous misuse of religion to justify interference in the internal affairs of sovereign nations.

1. The UN Charter Forbids Such an Invasion
The United Nations Charter, to which both the U.S. and Nigeria are signatories, clearly forbids the use of force.

“All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.” Article 2(4)

A nation can only resort to military action under two strict conditions:
1. Self-defense (Article 51) only if attacked first.

2. UN Security Council authorization (Chapter VII) for maintaining international peace.

Nigeria has not attacked the U.S., nor has any UN resolution authorized force. Therefore, Trump’s statement has no legal foundation and amounts to an open threat of aggression.

2. Humanitarian Excuse Does Not Justify Aggression

Trump’s claim of wanting to protect Christians in Nigeria falls under what is known as “humanitarian intervention.” Yet, even under the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle, no single nation can act unilaterally.

Only the UN Security Council can authorize such missions based on credible evidence of genocide or mass atrocities.

Without that, any invasion remains illegal and violates Nigeria’s sovereignty.

3. The Reality in Nigeria: Violence Has No Religion

If Trump’s concern were truly humanitarian, it would rest on verified facts not religious sentiment.

Independent data show that most victims of Boko Haram, bandits, and the Lakurawa group are Muslims, not Christians. The tragedy in Nigeria cuts across faith, ethnicity, and geography.

Reducing the crisis to “Christian genocide” is both inaccurate and dangerous. It manipulates sympathy and deepens division instead of promoting peace.

What Nigeria Must Do in Response
Nigeria must not treat Trump’s threat as mere political noise. It must act on multiple fronts diplomatically, regionally, and strategically.

1. Issue a Diplomatic Protest: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should summon the U.S. Ambassador for clarification and formally protest the threat.

2. Take the Matter to the UN: Nigeria should lodge a complaint with the UN Secretary-General and raise the issue before the General Assembly and Security Council.

3. Mobilize African Solidarity: Through the African Union (AU) and ECOWAS, Nigeria should rally the continent to reject external interference and affirm “African solutions to African problems.”

4. Engage the U.S. State Department: Seek an official disavowal of Trump’s statement to prevent confusion over U.S. policy.

5. Control the Narrative: Nigeria must counter false genocide claims by publishing verified data showing that all Nigerians, regardless of faith, are victims of insecurity.

6. Reinforce Internal Stability: Address insecurity, corruption, and inequality to eliminate any excuse for outside intervention.

5. Strengthen Strategic Alliances for Deterrence. Diplomacy must be backed by strategic partnerships.

In an increasingly multipolar world, Nigeria should diversify its international alliances by strengthening ties with Russia, China, Iran, and other non-Western powers not for confrontation, but for balance and protection.

Russia offers strong defense and intelligence cooperation.

China supports infrastructure and economic resilience.

Iran, despite global controversy, maintains a principle of resistance against foreign domination.

By deepening these partnerships, Nigeria sends a clear signal that it will not stand isolated or intimidated. A sovereign nation must have multiple friends especially when its independence is verbally threatened by powerful outsiders.

6. The Moral Lesson
Trump’s statement reveals how easily religion can be weaponized in global politics. A true humanitarian approach would focus on helping Nigeria fight terrorism, improve education, and rebuild communities not on exploiting its divisions.

Nigeria must continue to show maturity and unity, protecting all citizens equally and proving that African sovereignty is not for sale or negotiation.

Conclusion
Trump has no right legally, morally, or politically to invade Nigeria. His claim defies the UN Charter, distorts the facts, and disrespects a sovereign African nation.

The world must reject any narrative that seeks to divide Nigerians by religion or justify aggression in the name of sympathy.

Nigeria, for its part, must respond wisely with diplomacy, unity, and strength while forging deeper ties with partners who respect its independence "Because sovereignty, once surrendered, can never be fully reclaimed"

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03/11/2025

Proposed U.S. Invasion of Nigeria: When Sympathy Turns Sentimental

By Hassan Garba Buhari
Public Affairs Analyst
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The recent declaration by the President of the United States expressing “popular concern” over what he described as a Christian genocide in Nigeria has once again drawn global attention to the country’s long-standing insecurity. While the statement has stirred emotions across different quarters, it appears more sentimental than sincere and dangerously selective in its sympathy.

If the U.S. president had based his concern on the indiscriminate killing of ordinary Nigerians, regardless of their religion or region, many of us would have found his words worthy of respect. Statistics and lived realities show that most of the victims of Boko Haram, bandits, and even the newly emerged group Lakurawa are Muslims, as these terror groups mostly operate in predominantly Muslim communities across the North. The tragedy in Nigeria is not a Christian or Muslim problem but a humanitarian catastrophe that affects everyone trapped in poverty, violence, and bad governance.

If the United States truly wished to intervene, I would have loved it to come not with guns or drones, but with compassion to help salvage the masses from the tyranny of a democracy that has become a tool for poverty, inequality, and economic backwardness. An invasion that delivers better healthcare, education for all, employment opportunities, and food security would be worth supporting. Unfortunately, history tells us that such outcomes are not the U.S.’s legacy.

We have seen what happened in Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, and Sudan countries once invaded under the banner of “freedom” and “protection of human rights,” only to be left in ruins, worse than before. The past has already told us what our future could be under foreign intervention. Why, then, should Nigerians believe that this time would be different?

No meaningful Nigerian is happy with the current state of the nation. Yet, we the governed are powerless in determining what comes next. Our leaders, who should defend the nation’s dignity, are instead preoccupied with amassing wealth, while millions of citizens can barely eat a single decent meal a day. Even when they manage to eat three times, it is usually the same starch-based survival meal what we call in Hausa, “Ci kar ka mutu” (eat so you don’t die).

In our hospitals, poor Nigerians lie on beds without money for medicine or bills. In rural villages, starvation has driven underage girls, widows, and single mothers into desperate acts just to feed their families. Meanwhile, the political elite continue to live lavishly, unbothered by the daily suffering of the people.

Therefore, while ordinary Nigerians do not support any U.S. invasion, we would welcome sanctions against the political leaders whose failure to secure lives and provide good governance has brought us here. We don’t need sympathy based on religion, we need justice based on humanity

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02/11/2025

Kebbi FA Chairman Defends FIFA Mini Stadium, Describes Allegations as Mischievous and Unpatriotic

By Hassan Garba Buhari, Birnin Kebbi

The Chairman of the Kebbi State Football Association and Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Abubakar Chika Ladan, has debunked recent insinuations alleging that the FIFA Mini Stadium in Birnin Kebbi was uncompleted, substandard, or a product of misappropriated funds.

Speaking to journalists at the facility, Alhaji Ladan described the allegations as false, mischievous, and a deliberate attempt to discredit the NFF, the Kebbi State Government, and the efforts of FIFA in developing grassroots football in Nigeria.

“We are here to show the world that the Birnin Kebbi FIFA Mini Stadium is completed, commissioned about two years ago, and has been in full use since then,” he said.

He explained that the stadium has hosted several major competitions including the Chief of Defence Staff (General C.G. Musa) Unity Cup, the Kebbi Governor’s Cup, FA Cup, and Nationwide League One (NLO) matches. The facility also serves as the home ground for Kebbi United and previously hosted Zamfara United, who temporarily relocated due to the superior facilities in Birnin Kebbi.

“The pitch is almost overused because every morning and evening, especially on weekends, young people are playing football here. So, for anybody to say the stadium is not completed or not in use is certainly an enemy of progress,” he added.

Ladan condemned those behind the misinformation, calling them enemies of football development and unpatriotic Nigerians attempting to distract attention from the nation’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

“For anybody to allege that Nigeria has misappropriated FIFA money is not doing well for the country. Such people are enemies of football and enemies of Nigeria. Their aim is to divert attention from our national goals through unnecessary controversies,” he said.

He clarified that the FIFA Mini Stadium projects across Nigeria were fully funded, constructed, and supervised by FIFA, not by the NFF, with a total project allocation of $1.18 million (approximately ₦400 million at the time).

“Even the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Alhaji Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that the entire project was executed under FIFA’s direct supervision. The quality of work done speaks for itself — from the pitch to the pavilion and supporting facilities,” he stated.

The Birnin Kebbi FIFA Mini Stadium features a 220-seater pavilion, dressing rooms for teams A and B, a medical clinic, official offices, and perimeter fencing, all constructed to FIFA standards.

Alhaji Ladan explained that FIFA approved two Mini Stadiums in Nigeria — one for the North and one for the South. While the northern project in Birnin Kebbi has been completed and commissioned, the southern counterpart is reportedly yet to take off.

“Instead of condemning the Birnin Kebbi Mini Stadium as substandard or claiming FIFA funds were misused, they should first ask about the whereabouts of the southern project. Their motive is clear, it is intendent to distract and discredit success where it has been achieved,” he noted.

Meanwhile, a group of young footballers and beneficiaries of the FIFA Mini Stadium project staged a peaceful demonstration at the venue, carrying placards with various inscriptions expressing support for the NFF and condemning the false claims trending on social media.

Adding his voice, Com Mansur Danjuma Sanchi, Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kebbi State Chapter, also condemned the actions of those spreading the baseless allegations, describing them as unpatriotic elements bent on destroying the reputation of the NFF and undermining genuine football development in Nigeria.

He commended the NFF and FIFA for their foresight in investing in infrastructure that benefits young players and promotes grassroots sports across the state.

Alhaji Ladan further expressed appreciation to former NFF President Amaju Pinnick, current President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi for their continuous commitment to football growth, as well as Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) for supporting sports development.

“These are the people who have brought international attention and lasting infrastructure to our state. We, the beneficiaries, stand to defend the truth and condemn those trying to tarnish Nigeria’s image before the international community,” he concluded

31/10/2025

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31/10/2025

Lokacin Da Adalci Ya Yi Magana: Me Ya Sa Arewa Tafi Cancantar Ƙarin Jihohi, Ba Kudu Maso Gabas Ba
“So sone, amma son kai yafi.”

Daga Hassan Garba Buhari
Mai sharhi kan al'amuran yau da kullum, Birnin Kebbi
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Yayin da Majalisar Dattawan Najeriya ta amince da ƙirƙirar sabuwar jiha a yankin Kudu maso Gabas, wajibi ne yankunan Arewa maso Yamma, Arewa maso Gabas, da Arewa ta Tsakiya su haɗa kai wajen neman adalci, ba daidaito ba, a tsarin siyasar ƙasar nan.

'Yan Najeriya sunyi murnar wannan sabon ci gaba a gyaran kundin tsarin mulki, amma tambaya itace, shin anyiwa Arewa adalci?
A halin yanzu, Arewa, musamman Arewa maso Yamma, ce mafi talauci, rashin tsaro, da jahilci a ƙasar nan. Idan Najeriya za ta kasance ƙasa mai gaskiya da ci gaba, to adalci ne, ba kawai daidaito ba, ya kamata ya zama ginshiƙin ƙirƙirar sabbin jihohi.

Labarin Da Ya Girgiza Arewa
A daren wata Asabar mai sanyi a Birnin Kebbi, rediyo ya bada labari:
“Majalisar Dattawa ta amince da ƙirƙirar sabuwar jiha a Kudu maso Gabas.” A cikin ‘yan sa’o’i kaɗan, labarin ya bazu ko’ina cikin Arewa, daga kasuwannin Katsina zuwa makarantu a Bauchi, har zuwa gonakin jihar Neja.

Tambayar dazo a zukatan jama'a itace:
“Idan adalci yana nufin bai wa wanda yafi bukata, to wane yanki ne yafi bukatar sabuwar jiha da ya wuce Arewa maso Yamma?”

Arewa Maso Yamma: Yankin Da Yafi Bukata
Arewa maso Yamma shine yankin da yafi yawan jama’a a Najeriya, sama da mutane miliyan 50 ke rayuwa a cikin jihohi bakwai da s**a hada da Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto da Zamfara.

Kuma shi ne yankin da ke fuskantar mafi tsananin talauci, rashin tsaro, da koma bayan a fanin ilimi, haka fiye da yara miliyan takwas (8) ba sa zuwa makaranta, yawancinsu ‘yan mata. Duk da wannan hali, Arewa maso Yamma ita ce mafi kuzari a wajen siyasa, tana da mafi yawan masu rajistar zabe, kuma tafi dukkan yankunan fitowa jefa kuri'a. Yanki ne dake rungumi dimokuraɗiyya hannu bibbiyu, ko da yake dimokuraɗiyyar ta manta da ita.

A gefe guda, Arewa maso Gabas tana ƙoƙarin farfaɗowa daga tasirin yaƙin ta’addanci na Boko Haram. Arewa ta Tsakiya kuma tana fama da rikicin manoma da makiyaya da matsin tattalin arziki. Idan ana neman cigaba mai ma’ana, to wajibi ne a fara da waɗanda s**a fi buƙata ma'ana yankin Arewa gaba ɗayan sa.

Ba Batun Siyasa Ba Ne, Batun Adalci Ne
Hakika, Kudu maso Gabas na da hujjar neman ƙarin jiha, kuma bukatarsu ta daɗe tana jiran kulawa. Amma tsarin mulki ya fayyace cewa duk sabuwar jiha da za'a kirkiro dole ne ta samu amincewar kashi biyu cikin uku (2/3) na Majalisar Tarayya da Majalisun Jihohi. Ba tare da goyon bayan Arewa ba, hakan ba zai yiwu ba. Saboda haka, yayin da ake neman adalci ga wani yanki, bai kamata a manta da wani ba. Kukan Arewa ba don gata ba ne, don neman adalci ne, da dawo da daidaito da kulawa bayan dogon lokaci na rashi kulawa.

Shiru Daga Wanda Ya Kamata Yayi Magana
Abin mamaki ne yadda Mataimakin Shugaban Majalisar Dattawa, Sen. Jibril Barau Maliya, wanda shi ne shugaban kwamitin yiwa kundin tsarin mulki gyaran fuska, kuma ɗan asalin Kano jiha mafi yawan jama’a a ƙasar nan, bai fito fili ya kare muradin Arewa maso Yamma ba. Yankin da ke fama da rashin tsaro, rashin aikin yi, da rushewar ilimi, muna buƙatar wakilci na gari, ba shiru ba.

Ta yaya mutumin da ke nema zama gwamnan jihar Kano a zabe mai zuwa, amma ya kasa tsayawa ya kare jama’arsa yau?
Marigayi Malam Aminu Kano ya taɓa cewa:
“Nigeria ɗaya ce, amma kowa ya san gidan uban sa.”
Wato, duk da haɗin kai na ƙasa, kowa ya san inda jininsa da al’ummarsa suke.

Lokacin Hadin Kai
Lokaci ya yi da Majalisun Jihohi na Arewa maso Yamma, Arewa maso Gabas, da Arewa ta Tsakiya zasu haɗa kai wajen neman adalci, domin Ƙirƙirar sabbin jihohi a Arewa ba wai don ƙara ofisoshi bane, a'a sai don kusantar da gwamnati ga talaka, dawo da tsaro, farfaɗo da ilimi, da dawo da amincewar jama’a.

Daga Karshe
Idan adalci ya yi magana, ba ya bukatar gata, abinda yake bukata shine nema gaskiya da adalci. Kuma lokaci yayi da gwamnatin Najeriya zata saurare korafe-korafen yankin Arewa yankin da ya bayar da komai don ci gaban kasa, kuma shine yankin da bai samu kulawa ba daidai da gudunmawar da yake bayar ba.

Arewa na bukatar adalci, ba siyasa ba, ya zama jagora wajen gina Najeriya mai daidaito da gaskiya.

31/10/2025

When Equity Speaks: Why the North Deserves More States, then Southeast
"So sone amma son kai yafi"
(Love is good, but self-love is better.)

By Hassan Garba Buhari
Public Affairs Analyst, Birnin Kebbi
[email protected]

As the Senate approves a new state for the North-East, the North-West, North-East, and North-Central must unite to demand equity, not equality, in Nigeria’s structural balance.

While Nigeria celebrates another milestone in its constitutional reform, one question still hangs in the air, where lies fairness? With its vast population, deep poverty, and endless struggle against insecurity and illiteracy, the North particularly the North-West carries the nation’s heaviest burden. If Nigeria is to endure as a fair federation, equity, not equality, must guide the next phase of state creation.

It was a calm evening in Birnin Kebbi when the radio broke the news: “The Nigerian Senate has approved the creation of an additional state in the North-East region.”

Across Northern Nigeria, the announcement echoed with mixed emotions, hope, pride, and quiet reflection. In the bustling markets of Katsina, the classrooms of Bauchi, and the farmlands of Niger, one question began to rise:
“If equity means fairness based on need who truly needs new states the most?”

The North-West is Nigeria’s most populous zone, home to over 50 million citizens living within just seven states. Yet it bears the deepest scars crushing poverty, fragile infrastructure, daily insecurity, and more than eight million out-of-school children, most of them girls denied their right to learn and dream. Despite these adversities, the North-West remains Nigeria’s most politically vibrant zone, a region that registers the highest number of voters, turns out massively for every election, and still believes passionately in democracy, even when democracy forgets it.

The North-East is struggling to rebuild from years of insurgency and displacement. The North-Central continues to wrestle with deadly farmer-herder conflicts, unemployment, and migration pressures. If governance and development are to reach the people who need them most, equity demands that the North in all its zones be prioritized for new states. This is not about politics or power. It is about justice, balance, and inclusion.

Yes, the South-East’s quest for an additional state is legitimate and long overdue their call for parity deserves respect. But we must remember that the Constitution requires that any new state must secure the approval of two-thirds of both the National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly. Without the North’s support, such constitutional changes cannot pass.

Therefore, as Nigeria seeks fairness for one region, it must not forget fairness for another. The North’s cry is not for privilege it is for equity, recognition, and relief from decades of neglect.

It baffles many that the Deputy Senate President, who chairs the Constitution Review Committee, a son of Kano State, Nigeria’s most populous and politically dynamic state has not boldly championed the North-West’s cause. A region ravaged by insecurity, unemployment, and educational collapse deserves more than quiet diplomacy. How can one aspire to govern Kano tomorrow, yet remain silent while millions of his people suffer today?

As Malam Aminu Kano once reminded us: “Nigeria daya ce, amma kowa ya san gidan uban sa.” (Nigeria is one, but everyone knows where his father’s house is.)

True leadership is not proven by titles or committees, it is proven when a man remembers his people and speaks for them without fear or favour.

The time has come for the Houses of Assembly across the North-West, North-East, and North-Central to stand together and demand justice. Creating new states in the North is not about multiplying bureaucracies it is about bringing governance closer, rebuilding confidence, restoring security, and reviving education for millions of forgotten citizens.

When equity speaks, it does not ask for favour it demands fairness. And when Nigeria finally listens, may it hear the enduring cry of the North a region that has given so much, yet received so little.

Let equity, not politics, guide the path to a more balanced and just Nigeria.

31/10/2025

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