Did Tinubu Close Nigeria’s Embassy Over US Deportation?

A recent claim making the rounds on social media suggests that Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made some drastic moves in response to the US deportation of Nigerians. 

The claim, posted by a media outlet called Today Liberia TV, said that President Tinubu withdrew Nigeria’s embassy from the United States, blocked oil sales to the US, and shut down the Nigerian embassy in Washington, DC. 

This news quickly spread across social media, with many people sharing and commenting on it. But is it true? Let’s break it down.

According to the post, the reason for these drastic actions was a US decision to deport some Nigerians and other immigrants. The post claimed that President Tinubu took these steps to retaliate against the deportations, and many people believed it. 

The post also mentioned that Tinubu had shut down the “Abuja State House” in Washington, DC, which is where the Nigerian government has its diplomatic presence in the US.

However, after checking the facts, it turns out that the claims in the Today Liberia TV post are not true. There have been no credible reports confirming that President Tinubu has withdrawn Nigeria’s embassy from the United States. Similarly, there is no evidence that Nigeria has blocked oil sales to the US or shut down its diplomatic offices in Washington, DC.

In fact, Nigeria, under President Tinubu, has expressed a desire to strengthen its relationship with the United States. The two countries have long shared important ties, and the Nigerian government has made it clear that it wants to continue working closely with the US. So, if anything, the idea that Tinubu would take such extreme actions over deportations doesn’t match the direction of the Nigerian government’s foreign policy.

The claim from Today Liberia TV seems to be false, and no other reliable news outlets have reported anything like it. It appears that the story was based on misinformation.

It’s important to be cautious when reading things online, especially on social media. 

Not everything shared on these platforms is true, and it’s always a good idea to verify any claims before believing them. In this case, it seems that the story about President Tinubu pulling Nigeria’s embassy from the US and blocking oil sales is just a rumor.

So, to answer the question: No, Tinubu did not close Nigeria’s embassy over US deportation. This claim is false, and there’s no evidence to support it.