Trump’s army threat: FG might announce new ambassadors subsequent week, declares state of emergency on safety amenities

By Premium Times Last updated Nov 5, 2025

US places Nigeria again on watchlist
China faults Trump, EU pledges stronger safety help for nation
We’ll will emerge stronger, Tinubu assures Nigerians

Following the deepening diplomatic row with the US of America over alleged Christian killings in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu might announce Nigeria’s new ambassadors subsequent week, Come up Tv reported on Tuesday.

President Tinubu, it was gathered, has instructed the nation’s safety providers to conclude the vetting of attainable ambassadorial nominees.

“President Tinubu will announce new ambassadors, and this can be as early as subsequent week, as safety providers have been directed to conclude vetting instantly,” Come up TV acknowledged.

That is comes amid US President Donald Trump’s threat of army motion if the Nigerian authorities fails to handle the alleged Christian killings.

In April this 12 months, a report emerged that former federal lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani, ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri, and former governors of Abia and Enugu States, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, amongst others, are a part of the brand new ambassadorial record.

Federal Authorities had clarified that the record of ambassadorial nominees is prepared.

Equally, President Tinubu has declared a state of emergency over the nation’s safety coaching amenities, citing their outdated circumstances as a threat to the effectiveness of Nigeria’s inside safety businesses.

The announcement particularly addresses the coaching establishments of the Nigeria Police Pressure, the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps and different safety businesses.

The event was confirmed by Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, who heads the Nationwide {Economic} Council ad-hoc committee tasked with revamping safety coaching establishments. Governor Mbah made the disclosure throughout an on-site inspection of the amenities in Lagos.

Addressing newsmen, Mbah stated, “What we’ve noticed right this moment is per what President Tinubu acknowledged when he visited the council chamber on October 23 and personally accepted the inauguration of this advert hoc committee tasked with overhauling all coaching establishments of the Nigeria Police Pressure and the Nigerian Safety and Civil Defence Corps.

“The President acknowledged the pressing want for daring motion to revive the satisfaction, professionalism, and confidence of our women and men within the safety sector. That’s exactly what we’re right here to validate. This committee has a mandate to report again inside 30 days.

“As you already know, we divided ourselves into two groups. One crew, led by His Excellency Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State, is visiting all of the coaching establishments within the North, whereas we’re at the moment visiting the establishments within the South. We even have consultants with us, who will conduct a deep evaluation of what must be rebuilt, re-equipped, and sustained in these coaching establishments.

“The President certainly sees this as an emergency. What we intention to attain is the creation of an intervention fund for the rebuilding, renovation, and re-equipping of those establishments. As you already know, the President has accepted the recruitment of 30,000 law enforcement officials, which can’t be successfully carried out with out sufficient coaching amenities. For this reason we’re treating it with the seriousness it deserves.

“This explicit facility, for instance, was constructed round 1948. As we take into account redevelopment, are we additionally taking a look at digital transformation for police coaching? Completely. We can’t depend on Twentieth-century techniques to coach a Twenty first-century police drive. Our personnel want to amass evolving digital expertise in areas reminiscent of synthetic intelligence, robotics, mechatronics, and different applied sciences important for contemporary policing.

“Our strategy is a complete revamp. Because the President has emphasised, you can’t anticipate women and men chargeable for defending our communities and upholding legislation and order to be skilled in inhumane circumstances. That’s merely unacceptable, and this initiative is geared toward addressing that.

“Lastly, for emphasis, I wish to make clear that this motion shouldn’t be reactionary. Some viewers might imagine it is a response to the current feedback by former President Trump, however that isn’t the case. This directive was issued on October 20, earlier than any exterior occasions. It is a forward-thinking, proactive initiative by a President who acknowledges that our coaching establishments have suffered a long time of neglect.

“Our objective is to rebuild these establishments, equip them with trendy amenities, and supply world-class environments for our law enforcement officials and civil defence personnel. What you’re witnessing is a nationwide effort to make sure that all coaching establishments are introduced as much as trendy requirements and aligned with Twenty first-century realities.

Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, alongside the committee’s secretary, former Inspector Basic of Police Alkali Usman Baba, and Assistant Inspector Basic of Police Olatunji Disu, who oversees the Particular Safety Unit (SPU), acknowledged that the committee has 30 days to submit a complete report back to the NEC, which can information the following part of reforms.
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‎In the meantime, the US Secretary Marco Rubio is placing Nigeria again on the watchlist, reversing a Joe Biden-era coverage as a result of extermination of Christians, Fox Information stories.

‎The US President, Donald Trump, had on Friday ordered the designation of Nigeria as a Nation of Explicit Concern, saying that Christians in Nigeria are dealing with an existential threat. He additionally known as on American lawmakers to analyze the mass slaughter.

A day later, Trump revealed that he had ordered the Pentagon to organize for attainable motion in Nigeria as he continued accusing the Federal Authorities of violence towards Christians.

Trump, who posted a press release on his social media deal with, stated that if the Nigerian authorities continues to permit the killing of Christians, US troops can be ordered to enter Nigeria and wipe out terrorists.

He stated, “If the Nigerian Authorities continues to permit the killing of Christians, the usA. will instantly cease all help and help to Nigeria, and will very effectively go into that now disgraced nation, “guns-a-blazing,” to utterly wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who’re committing these horrible atrocities.

‎”I’m hereby instructing our Division of Struggle to organize for attainable motion. If we assault, it will likely be quick, vicious, and candy, identical to the terrorist thugs assault our cherished Christians! Warning: The Nigerian authorities higher transfer quick!”

‎Nevertheless, Fox Information is now reporting that Trump’s directive has been carried out as Rubio is placing Nigeria again on the watchlist.

The Nigerian army has recorded successes in its combat towards insecurity within the nation. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) and Joint Process Pressure North East, have efficiently thwarted a coordinated terrorist assault on Ahead Working Base (FOB) Kangar, positioned at Mallam Fatori in Borno State, within the early hours of Tuesday.

This was disclosed in a press release issued by Sani Uba, Lieutenant Colonel, Media Info Officer, Joint Process Pressure North East Operation HADIN KAI.

“The assault, launched at about 0430hrs by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, concerned using armed drones and mortar fireplace concentrating on the defensive positions of the bottom. The troops, bolstered by the Principal Pressure from the Battalion below Sector 3, displayed distinctive gallantry and tactical superiority to defeat the assault.

Regardless of the preliminary use of drones and oblique fireplace, the troops held their floor, partaking the terrorists in a fierce firefight supported by shut air help from the Nigerien Fighter Floor Assault platforms.

The terrorists, overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordination of the joint drive, retreated in disarray into the waterways of the Tumbuns, evacuating a number of of their casualties.

A post-battle exploitation of the world confirmed the neutralisation of six terrorists and restoration of the next gadgets: 5 AK-47 rifles; Eight AK-47 rifle magazines; 258 rounds of seven.62mm x 39 ammunition; 5 RPG bombs; 4 armed drone bombs; 5 36-type hand grenades; Two bandoliers and One Android cellphone,” he stated.

The assertion additional revealed that follow-on air interdiction by the Nigerian Air Pressure along side the Nigerien Air Pressure on the retreating terrorists additional neutralised further scores of the miscreants.

“Just a few personnel of the Joint Process Pressure Operation HADIN KAI and a few members of the Civilian Joint Process Pressure (CJTF) sustained minor accidents in the course of the engagement. They’ve since been evacuated by Multinational Joint Process Pressure (MNJTF) platforms for medical consideration and are all in secure situation. The MNJTF additionally supplied Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) help to reinforce situational consciousness for the bottom troops.

Exploitation operations are ongoing within the waterways and adjoining areas to trace fleeing terrorists and deny them freedom of motion. Troops’ morale and preventing effectivity stay excessive as they proceed to take care of dominance within the common space.

The Army Excessive Command counseled the gallant troops for his or her resilience, braveness, and professionalism within the face of adversity. The Nigerian Armed Forces stay dedicated to restoring peace and safety within the North East area by means of sustained and coordinated operations,” it added.

Additionally, in Benue, the army foiled Boko Haram assaults and arrested scores of suspects.

Nevertheless, the Individuals’s Republic of China has expressed sturdy help for President Tinubu’s administration whereas warning towards international interference in Nigeria’s inside affairs following a current threat by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Talking in Beijing on Tuesday, China’s Overseas Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, stated the Asian nation stays firmly against using faith or human rights as a pretext to meddle within the home affairs of sovereign nations.

“As Nigeria’s complete strategic accomplice, China firmly helps the Nigerian authorities in main its folks on the event path suited to its nationwide circumstances,” Mao stated.

“China firmly opposes any nation utilizing faith and human rights as an excuse to intrude in different international locations’ inside affairs, and threatening different international locations with sanctions and drive,” she added.

Her feedback got here in response to Trump’s current remarks threatening attainable army motion towards Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians — a declare the Nigerian authorities has strongly denied.

The U.S. State Division, on October 31, formally redesignated Nigeria as a Nation of Explicit Concern (CPC), citing alleged mass killings of Christians, sparking diplomatic stress between each nations.

Ning’s assertion is seen as a present of solidarity with Nigeria because the diplomatic stress between the West African nation and the US intensifies.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) and Joint Process Pressure North East, have efficiently thwarted a coordinated terrorist assault on Ahead Working Base (FOB) Kangar, positioned at Mallam Fatori in Borno State, within the early hours of Tuesday.

This was disclosed in a press release issued by Sani Uba, Lieutenant Colonel, Media Info Officer, Joint Process Pressure North East Operation HADIN KAI.

The terrorists, overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordination of the joint drive, retreated in disarray into the waterways of the Tumbuns, evacuating a number of of their casualties.

The European Union has reiterated its solidarity with Nigeria, emphasising respect for the nation’s sovereignty and dedication to strengthening cooperation in peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and human rights safety.

President Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid current threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, assuring that the matter is being dealt with with seriousness and depth.

‎Minister of Info and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammed Idris, acknowledged the President’s place on Tuesday, following a routine assembly with the Nigerian chief on the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

‎Idris stated the President remained calm whereas deploying a multi-pronged technique to handle Washington’s considerations by means of dialogue, coordination, and transparency.

‎He emphasised that the Federal Authorities prioritized constructive engagement over inflammatory rhetoric, including that new communication channels had been established with worldwide organizations to deepen understanding of Nigeria’s reforms and future methods.

‎”In fact, the problem of the U.S. threats got here up, and we mentioned that extensively with Mr President.

“He’s calm and searching for methods to make sure that the worldwide group understands what Nigeria has been doing.

“Solely two weeks in the past, Mr President reinvigorated the hierarchy of the Armed Forces with the appointment of latest service chiefs.

“These have been steps already taken earlier than the U.S. considerations, exhibiting that he has been working assiduously to maintain Nigeria safer for all,” Idris stated.

‎The minister defined that work is ongoing throughout related businesses to handle home and worldwide considerations by means of sustained dialogue and a dedication to tolerance, safety, and nationwide cohesion.

‎He stated the President has continued to fulfill with Christian and Muslim leaders to strengthen unity amongst Nigerians of all faiths.

‎“It’s a a number of strategy. Mr President has been assembly with non secular leaders and can proceed to take action as a result of they’re essential stakeholders within the Nigerian venture,” he stated.

‎Idris reaffirmed that President Tinubu would maintain lively engagement with the worldwide group, together with the US, regional, and continental our bodies, to strengthen cooperation in addressing safety challenges and correcting misconceptions about Nigeria.

‎He famous that the federal government remained decided to get rid of prison components whose actions had contributed to damaging world narratives concerning the nation.

‎”For us to be characterised as a rustic that’s illiberal of faith is completely false.

“What we’ve got are extremists attempting to divide the nation. Nigerians should look deeper and replicate on our unity.

‎“This isn’t the time for division or rhetoric however a time for nation-building.

“Mr President is calm and taking the problem severely. All related authorities are addressing it with the depth it requires, and we imagine Nigeria will come out stronger,” Idris stated.

‎He defined that his assembly with the President was a part of routine consultations geared toward aligning authorities communication methods with presidential directives.

The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) stories that President Donald Trump of the U.S. had threatened to hold out assaults in Nigeria in response to alleged anti-Christian violence.

The U.S. President stated he instructed the not too long ago renamed Division of Struggle to “put together for attainable motion”.

‎In a social media submit on Saturday, he stated the US would instantly minimize off all help to Nigeria “if the Nigerian Authorities continues to permit the killing of Christians.”