THE HIDDEN STRUGGLE BEHIND THE NEW GLOBAL ORDER
A Nation on the Rise
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, Nigeria has experienced a remarkable transformation on the global stage — and, surprisingly, much of it without any direct support from the United States or its Western allies. Within a single year, no fewer than four heads of state paid official visits to Abuja, a diplomatic activity level Nigeria has not seen in decades. The message is clear: the world is beginning to see Nigeria not as a dependent state, but as an emerging power charting its own independent course.
Under Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria has boosted its foreign reserves, cleared off outstanding IMF debts, exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist, and established new and strategic partnerships across continents. This rapid progress without Western influence appears to have unsettled those who, for long, maintained economic and political dominance over Africa’s most populous nation.
Recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump made global headlines when he threatened military action against Nigeria, citing the alleged persecution of Christians. While such claims spark emotional reactions, many analysts believe the underlying motives go far beyond religion. The real issue is that Nigeria is slowly breaking free from decades of Western control — and succeeding at it.
The United States has long relied on economic and political leverage to shape the policies of developing nations. But today, Nigeria is redefining those rules, finding new allies and alternative sources of growth. The country’s ability to thrive outside the grip of Western aid and dictate its own economic direction represents a powerful symbol of African self-reliance — a development that doesn’t sit well with those who have benefited from Africa’s dependence.
One of the most significant developments fueling this tension is Nigeria’s recent admission as a partner country of the BRICS bloc — a powerful coalition of emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, later expanded to include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia. BRICS, which stands for the initials of its founding members, was created to challenge Western economic dominance and provide member nations with alternatives to institutions like the IMF and World Bank.
For Nigeria, joining BRICS means greater access to non-Western investments, new trade routes, and alternative financial systems free from restrictive Western conditions. It also means a shift in global alliances — a shift that Washington cannot ignore.
Nigeria is often called the Giant of Africa, and for good reason. With over 200 million citizens, vast natural resources, and a fast-growing economy, the country is Africa’s natural leader. If Nigeria succeeds in fully freeing itself from the economic yoke of its colonial and neo-colonial influencers, it sets a precedent for other African nations to follow. And if Nigeria aligns more deeply with BRICS, the rest of Africa could follow suit, reshaping global power in favor of the Global South.
That possibility represents a nightmare scenario for the West — a world where Africa stands united, self-sufficient, and no longer a pawn in global politics. Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, therefore, can be interpreted as an attempt to reassert control and remind Nigeria of the power the West once wielded with ease.
There’s no denying that Nigeria faces serious internal security challenges — from terrorism and banditry to communal conflicts. But reducing these complex crises to a “war on Christians” oversimplifies the truth. Many Nigerians, both Christians and Muslims, have suffered equally from insecurity. The emphasis on religious persecution, therefore, appears more like a convenient political justification for interference than a genuine humanitarian concern.
In reality, this is not a religious war — it is a war for global influence. A struggle between the old order that seeks to maintain control and a new order emerging from Africa’s determination to rise.
Nigeria’s progress signals something larger than national growth — it represents a continental awakening. The rise of Nigeria within BRICS, its growing independence from Western institutions, and its strategic diplomatic ties are all signs that Africa is finally taking its destiny into its own hands.
The truth behind Trump’s threats lies in this shift. The more Nigeria succeeds without Western aid, the weaker the influence of those who once dictated its path. The more Africa unites and prospers, the less the old colonial powers can manipulate it.
A new Africa is rising — confident, resourceful, and ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the world. And Nigeria, as always, stands at the forefront of that transformation.
✍️ By Angel Mike (P.Michael).
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