A Nigerian social media user has sparked widespread conversation after winning a bet he placed on the exact timing of a military action by former US President Donald Trump against terrorists in Nigeria.
The Unusual Wager
The man, who uses the handle @Mrbankstips on X (formerly Twitter), made his prediction public on November 24, 2025. He engaged with a betting platform that listed potential dates for a US military strike, specifically November 30 and December 31. Contrary to expecting an attack on those days, the punter staked his money on "no," indicating his belief that the strike would not occur on the listed dates but would happen at another time before 2026.
Prediction Proven Correct
Weeks later, following the confirmed news that Donald Trump authorized a military strike against ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State, northern Nigeria, the man returned to his page with an update. He shared evidence showing his bet was successful, effectively having predicted that the action would happen on a date not listed in the initial options, but within the broader timeframe.
In a triumphant post, he wrote: "Who can tag me to that bet I shared on Trump striking before 2026?" He then retweeted his original prediction from November 24, adding a checkmark symbol to signify his win.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The online revelation triggered a flood of comments, with many Nigerians expressing astonishment at the nature of the wager.
@anointingfire89 reacted with disbelief, writing: "Una dey bet on war again." This sentiment was echoed by @LawalHassanola4, who questioned: "Diz Mr banks ehn... I'm just so eager to know the kind person he's."
Others focused on the missed opportunity, like @NdubuezeAk46757 who lamented: "Chaiiii, U fit tell us make we bet am now, see as big odd just waste." Some users, however, acknowledged the bettor's reputation for accurate forecasts. @vanz_II noted: "Walahi, these comments ehh. But Mr Banks na OG punter na, person wey fit bet say Power Grid go collapse today, and e go happen."
A critical perspective came from @fuwad777, who shifted focus to the effectiveness of the strike itself: "But the strike was not relevant, no bandit die na, gov say so abeg make he come back jare and target them well."
This incident highlights the unpredictable ways in which global political and military events intersect with local trends, including the burgeoning online betting culture in Nigeria. It also underscores the intense public interest surrounding foreign military intervention in the nation's security challenges.
