Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is said to have begun deporting U.S. citizens from Nigeria for the U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order against illegal migrants. This hearsay, which has been circulating far and wide as a screenshot of an X (formerly Twitter) post, has been generating quite a buzz on social media. However, an authentic fact-check reveals no concrete evidence to support these assertions.
Origins of the Claim
The rumors began with a January 25, 2025, post made by one X user, "Celebrity Blogger." The now-deleted post, falsely claiming that Tinubu had begun deporting 700 U.S. citizens and banned American-made phones, including iPhones, no longer exists. A screenshot of the original post is still making the rounds on social media sites.
No Credible Evidence of U.S. Deportations in Nigeria
An internet search of reliable Nigerian and world news sources, government releases, confirms that:
- There is no reported news that President Tinubu has commanded U.S. citizens to be deported from Nigeria.
- There is no public declaration by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) of any deportation of such people.
- No reports confirm the ban of phones made in the United States to be outlaws in Nigeria.
Trump's Executive Orders and U.S. Immigration Policies
Since his re-inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Trump has issued several executive orders on immigration, the majority of which have been aimed at illegal immigrants. According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), over 1.4 million immigrants are awaiting deportation, with approximately 3,690 of them being Nigerians. However, there is no sign that Trump's actions are particularly targeting Nigerians for bulk deportation.
Nigeria-U.S. Diplomatic Relations Remain Stable
All these accusations notwithstanding, diplomatic relations between America and Nigeria are still on track. No government made any official statement hinting at strained relations between the two nations due to deportation policies. The two nations continue to have trade, security cooperation, and diplomatic dialogue.
Beware of Misinformation on Social Media
This case demonstrates the pace at which false information circulates in social media. One needs to verify information using reputable sources prior to responding or sharing allegations. Fact-checking organizations, like Africa Check and AFP Fact Check, have debunked these rumors, confirming that they are baseless.
Conclusion
The claim that President Tinubu is deporting US citizens from Nigeria in retaliation against Trump's immigration policy is false. There is no concrete evidence to support it, and it must be dismissed as misinformation.
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