Nigeria's Security Chiefs Meet Over Trump's Military Threat

Nigeria's top security officials convened an emergency meeting in Abuja in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion of possible military action in Nigeria.

The meeting, led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, aimed to evaluate the security implications of Trump's comments and discuss potential actions to reinforce Nigeria's sovereignty. President Bola Tinubu rejected Trump's claims, emphasizing Nigeria's constitutional protection of religion and commitment to fighting terrorism.

The Nigerian government dismissed the possibility of U.S. troops entering the country without consent. No public statement has been released by the NSA office yet.