In the last 24 hours, Nigerians have been engrossed in a heated debate on the implications of a US-threatened military incursion into Nigeria.
Opinions have mainly been divided, with one group arguing in favour of US planned intervention and another insisting on questioning the US motive and its long-term implications for the country’s sovereignty, security, and regional stability.
On Saturday, the US president, Donald Trump, threatened military action against the country, a day after falsely accusing the federal government of supporting genocide against Christians in the country.
Mr Trump designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), suspended arms sales and technical support for the country.
In a post on Truth Social, he claimed Christianity was an existential threat in Nigeria as radical Islamic groups were killing thousands of Chris
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