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Shehu Sani Remembers Jimmy Carter as a Champion of Human Rights and Service
Shehu Sani, a prominent Nigerian politician, took to his X handle to pay tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 99.
Reflecting on Carter’s friendship with Nigeria, Sani recalled his visits to the country, particularly when he came to Nigeria in 1978 during his presidential tenure.
Sani also shared a personal memory of seeing Carter at the Abuja Hilton during the early stages of Nigeria’s democratic journey.
While acknowledging that no U.S. president is without flaws, Sani highlighted Carter’s distinguished legacy.
Known for his dedication to human rights, Carter’s post-presidential life was marked by a relentless commitment to humanitarian work, earning him respect worldwide.
Carter’s impact extended beyond the political realm; his work with organizations such as The Carter Center, which focuses on issues like disease eradication, human rights, and conflict resolution, shows his reputation as a champion of peace and justice.
Sani concluded his message by reflecting on the rarity of living to 100, expressing hope that Carter’s soul rests in peace.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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