The Trump administration has issued a directive banning U.S. embassies and consular posts from flying any flag other than the American flag. This decision aligns with former President Donald Trump’s stance on limiting LGBTQ representation in public spaces and events.

According to a report by The Guardian, a memo titled “One Flag Policy” outlines the restriction, preventing the display of flags like the LGBTQ pride flag and the Black Lives Matter banner, which had been permitted under President Joe Biden’s administration.

During Biden’s tenure, pride flags were displayed at embassies and even at the White House during the 2023 Pride Month celebration, drawing sharp criticism from conservative groups.

The memo, now implemented, states, “Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown or displayed at U.S. facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in U.S. government content.”

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his strong support for the Nigerian Armed Forces, vowing to stand by them as they confront any threats challenging the country’s security.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Armed Forces Headquarters complex in Abuja, Tinubu expressed confidence in the military’s readiness to tackle insurgents and assured that victory is certain.

He praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their commitment, describing them as “cohesive” and “ready to fight against all forms of insurgency.”

Tinubu emphasized, “I’m proud to say that the Nigerian Army is united, strong, and prepared for any challenge. They will continue to triumph, and we will stand by them.

I’m deeply grateful to all the brave men and women in uniform. To those who have opposed our forces, I send a clear message: our military will win, as they always have.”

The president also commended the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for his vision of building state-of-the-art barracks, ensuring that the forces are well-equipped and supported.

Moses Paul, an aide to Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has revealed why some of Obi’s former associates in the banking and business sectors are keeping their distance from him in public.

In an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, Paul explained that fear of backlash from President Bola Tinubu’s administration has caused many of Obi’s old colleagues to avoid being seen with him.

Recalling a recent trip to Kigali, Rwanda, Paul shared an incident involving top Nigerian businessmen. He noted that Aliko Dangote and other prominent figures, who were once close to Obi, avoided interacting with him during a high-profile conference in Kigali.

“There was a trip I made to Rwanda with Mr. Peter Obi. During the event, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and several influential Nigerian bankers and businessmen were present.

Shockingly, people who used to share close ties with Obi were deliberately avoiding him, likely out of fear that the Tinubu-led government might target them or their businesses,” Paul said.

Also, he criticized this behavior, calling it disappointing and unbefitting of Nigeria’s status as a leading African nation.

“It’s disheartening that in today’s world, people are afraid to be seen with an opposition leader, worried about potential government retaliation. Nigeria is supposed to represent hope for the black race, yet we see situations like this,” he added.