Deportation: Has Tinubu Shut Down Nigeria’s Embassy in US? Fact Emerges

• Recently, an online media outlet in Liberia, Today Liberia TV, recently claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu withdrew Nigeria’s embassy from the United States (US)
• The blog said Tinubu pulled Nigeria from US stock, blocked the sale of oil to the US, and closed the Abuja State House in Washington DC
• Checks by Legit.ng showed that there is no report about the shutdown of the Nigerian embassy in the US

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 4 years of experience in fact-checking and global affairs.

Washington, USA - A blog with over 233,000 Facebook followers, Today Liberia TV, alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn Nigeria’s embassy from the United States (US).

The online platform claimed on its Facebook page that Tinubu pulled Nigeria from the American stock exchange, closed 'the Abuja State House in Washington DC', and blocked crude oil sales to the US.

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According to the platform, the alleged proposed measure by President Tinubu was in response to US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport some Nigerians and other 'illegal immigrants'.

As of the time of this report, the post has garnered over 620 shares, more than 1,700 comments, and over 2,700 reactions.

The post reads in full:

"Breaking News: President Tinubu pulled Nigeria from U.S. stocks, withdrew Nigeria’s embassy from the U.S., blocked the sale of oil to the United States, and closed the Abuja State House in Washington, D.C., in response to Trump’s travel ban on #Nigerians. #nigeria."

But is this 'news' true? Legit.ng checked.

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Findings by Legit.ng showed that there is no media report about Tinubu withdrawing Nigeria’s embassy from the US. Also, there is no credible report of Nigeria blocking the sale of oil to the US.

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Therefore, Today Liberia TV’s claim is false.

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Tinubu-led govt congratulates Donald Trump

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigeria extended heartfelt congratulations to Trump following his successful inauguration as the 47th President of the US.

In a statement released by the ministry of foreign affairs via X (formerly known as Twitter), Nigeria expressed its eagerness to continue 'its fruitful relationship' with the US, highlighting mutual interests that have driven cooperation between the two nations.

In light of this historic event of Trump's second coming, Nigeria conveyed positive words to Trump.

Source: Legit.ng