A United States soldier has ignited a social media firestorm with a scathing message directed at Nigeria's leadership. This comes in the wake of former US President Donald Trump's decision to place Nigeria on a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Explosive Accusations from a Military Insider
The soldier, who uses the X (formerly Twitter) handle @Horiyourme, posted a viral tweet on December 20, 2025, heavily criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The core accusation is that Tinubu failed to take appropriate, substantive action following earlier threats of military action from Trump.
Instead of addressing the concerns raised by the former US President, the soldier alleged that Tinubu's administration resorted to propaganda. He claimed security agents released old videos and a media campaign was launched to 'save face', while no concrete steps were taken to resolve the underlying issues.
'The Ban is Always the First Step'
The message from the US military personnel framed the newly announced travel restrictions as a preliminary measure. He delivered a stark warning, stating he was asked to relay a specific message to Nigeria: 'we're still coming.'
In his own words, the soldier tweeted: 'The POTUS had warned your president to act right. Instead, the mumu went full-blown propaganda mode and did absolutely nothing... Now you’re banned from entering the US. Just so you know, I was asked to tell you this, we’re still coming. The ban is always the first step.'
He concluded with a menacing note, asserting that 'all the people terrorizing your country will be sent to God.'
Mixed Reactions from Nigerians on Social Media
The soldier's provocative statement triggered a wave of diverse reactions from Nigerian netizens, highlighting the complex public sentiment.
@Venus_flytrap76 expressed skepticism, fearing the threats might be empty and ultimately worsen the plight of ordinary citizens. 'Beginning to think that nothing will happen and it's been all mouth... At the end of the day it's the citizens that will save themselves from disaster,' the user wrote.
Others, like @Sholisea, welcomed the prospect of external intervention, stating, 'You people should be coming fast, because we want a sane country too.'
However, some focused on the impact of the travel ban itself. User @KingSas007 questioned its significance, blaming local leadership: 'Does being banned from entering America a big deal ? If not for useless leaders that we have wetin go concern person like me with moving abroad.'
A poignant concern was raised by @chimsom4_, who noted that such bans typically punish the masses, not the responsible leaders: 'But the ban can not affect the people responsible for the problem. It's still the poor masses that are bearing the brunt of it all.'
Understanding the US Travel Restrictions
As previously reported, the partial travel ban imposed on Nigeria, while not a full entry prohibition, introduces significant hurdles for Nigerians seeking visas for travel, study, or work in the United States. The White House justification for the restrictions cites national security, immigration enforcement, and concerns about vetting processes.
This incident, blending international diplomacy, security threats, and raw social media commentary, underscores the tense and unpredictable nature of current US-Nigeria relations under the spotlight of American electoral politics.
