59. Trump's Real Interests in Nigeria
The Nigerian Scam7 Joulu 2025

59. Trump's Real Interests in Nigeria

As the talks of an American invasion pick up speed, and Nicki Minaj takes centre stage in manufacturing consent, we check the temperature of the proceedings. With the knowledge that a US armed intervention has never left a region better than it was, we interrogate internal support for the American boots on Nigerian soil. We evaluate the dynamics of the Tinubu-Trump relationship, the underutilisation of Nigeria's mining sector and US foreign policy during Trump's tenure in an effort to understand the desire to intervene in Nigeria's affairs.

Nigeria's recent flings with France and China also come into question along with the failure/unwillingness of the Nigerian government to sort out security within its borders. We also look at the level of possible enthusiam within the US congress, political class and even the general public contrasting the desire to invade Nigeria with the Israeli situation. We end the episode picking at the competence of Nigeria's political class wondering if cutting some version of a beneficial deal is possible at all. Is this a case of TACO? (Trump Always Chickens Out), Is Trump simply looking to cut a deal? Will we see marines landing in Nasarawa? Where does the Nigerian support for a foreign invasion come from?

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53. Bala Blu or Lee Kwan Yew?

53. Bala Blu or Lee Kwan Yew?

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52. Let The Chips Fall Where They May

52. Let The Chips Fall Where They May

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51. Let’s Talk About Sex-ism

51. Let’s Talk About Sex-ism

Through a reflection on recent occurrences we dissect sexism and patriarchy in Nigeria along with our guest, comrade Haleesa, from the Out of The Box podcast. Focusing on electoral politics, employmen...

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50. Why Are We Calling Her “Natasha”?

50. Why Are We Calling Her “Natasha”?

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49. 16 Billion Problems and A Book ain't One

49. 16 Billion Problems and A Book ain't One

In this episode, we use the homage paid to the ex-President Babangida in light of his book launch as a springboard to discuss the influence his regime had and continues to have on Nigeria's economic d...

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48. The Internet is the Opium

48. The Internet is the Opium

This news round up episode revisits Nigerian online conservatism, running through recent responses to the early executive orders of Trump 2.0. We also discuss Kemi Badenoch's constant reference to Nig...

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47. The Dialectics of Detty December

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