Those Who Reported Jonathan to America Are Now Calling Trump Names – Rufai Oseni

Arise News journalist Rufai Oseni has called out the hypocrisy of some individuals who have attacked Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a country of particular concern and accusing it of an alleged Christian genocide.

Recall that Trump had urged the Nigerian government to wipe out the alleged terrorists who are murdering “their brothers and sisters in Christ,” warning that if they failed to do so, he would “come with guns blazing” to eliminate the terrorists himself. Following Trump’s statement, many prominent figures in the Nigerian government reacted, noting first that his claim that only Christians are targeted in Nigeria was false and misleading, and secondly that Nigeria is a sovereign nation—therefore, the United States has no right whatsoever to carry out military operations within its borders.

However, Oseni described their criticism of Donald Trump as “hypocrisy.” He revealed that the same individuals who went to the United States to report former President Goodluck Jonathan during the Chibok girls saga are the ones now calling Trump various names for his comments.

He said in a post on his official X page on Saturday, November 22, 2025:

“The same people that went to report Jonathan to the Americans are calling Trump names today.

Hypocrisy has never been this good.”

According to Oseni, what is good for the goose is also good for the gander, and if the opposition at the time could report Jonathan to America, then they have no moral right to speak now that Donald Trump is attempting to interfere in Nigeria’s affairs.

Turkiye: Osimhen's Teammates Eren and Metehan Indicted In Betting Scandal

Another crisis has arisen in the Turkish Süper Lig after the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) revealed that 1,047 footballers have been involved in betting. Out of these, 47 footballers had participated in betting only once, according to the TFF.

Osimhen’s teammates Eren Elmalı and Metehan Baltacı are among those involved. Metehan is not a key player for Galatasaray, and the club’s fans have even wished for him to be dropped from the rotation, as he is believed to enjoy Galatasaray’s success without contributing a dime.

Eren Elmalı, however, became a key player for Galatasaray, making a huge contribution last year after transferring from Trabzonspor to Galatasaray during the mid-season break. He helped Galatasaray secure its third consecutive Turkish Süper Lig title, filling the club’s need for a left-back due to İsmail Jakobs’ constant injuries.

This season, Jakobs has quickly replaced Eren as a starter, especially in the UEFA Champions League. While Jakobs is solid defensively, Galatasaray fans have often remarked that Eren’s offensive contributions offer more options than Jakobs.

Elmalı played once as a left winger and scored twice at the start of the league. Eren’s offense seems less serious compared to Metehan. Firstly, neither of these two footballers had placed bets while wearing Galatasaray colors. It is said that these bets happened five years ago, when Eren made a single bet while playing in the Turkish lower leagues for Silivrispor on a team in the Bundesliga. As for Metehan, he is said to have placed 1,600 bets while playing for İstanbulspor and Eyüpspor.

Eren and Metehan have been referred to the PFDK under Article 57 of the Turkish Football Federation rules.

Both Eren, Metehan, and Galatasaray have released statements regarding the matter:

Eren stated:

> “The reason my name appears in this case is due to a betting transaction related to a team other than my own, which happened about five years ago. Since that day, I have neither placed any bets nor had the slightest connection to this matter.”

Galatasaray wrote:

> “As Galatasaray Sports Club, our stance has always been clear regarding the protection of ethical values, honesty, and fair competition in Turkish football.

As we have emphasized in our previous statements, our fight on this matter is a special issue that cannot be compromised in terms of the reliability and reputation of football.

Our club is carefully following the details of the incident and expects the process to be completed as quickly as possible so that justice can be served in the most correct way. Galatasaray, as always, stands on the side of justice, honesty, and fair competition.

The public is respectfully informed.”

Overplayed and Injured: Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams Battling Chronic Pubalgia

Three young La Liga stars — Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Franco Mastantuono — are reportedly suffering from chronic pubalgia, a condition that has begun to affect their performances for their clubs. This comes as no surprise, especially in the case of Yamal, who has played an unusually high number of matches at such a young age. Continuous physical demands without adequate recovery can easily trigger this condition.

Pubalgia is a painful injury in the groin area, often caused by repetitive twisting, turning, sprinting, and sudden changes of direction — all common movements in football. It is not limited to professional athletes; anyone can develop pubalgia if their physical workload is not properly managed. When players are exposed to excessive match minutes, intense training, or insufficient rest, the risk of developing chronic groin pain increases significantly.

Surgery can be performed to correct the condition, but most players choose to manage it during the season and undergo the operation afterward. It can be controlled through low-intensity training, physiotherapy, and load management.

However, in Yamal’s case, Barcelona are one of the highest-pressing teams in Europe, meaning he is constantly required to twist, run, and turn — movements that could further worsen his condition.

Alleged Christian Genocide: Why Nigeria Was Declared a Country of Particular Concern — Should We Be Worried?

Nigeria has been declared a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), but what does this really mean for us?

Under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998, the U.S., not the UN, has the authority to designate any country as a Country of Particular Concern if it targets a group of people for practicing their religion and the government is found to be involved—directly or indirectly—in such acts.

This means that if a country engages in or tolerates violence against a particular religious group, violating their freedom of association and freedom of religion, and if the government is suspected of supporting those who carry out such violence, it can be labelled a CPC.

Contrary to popular belief, this does not protect only Christians. It applies to Muslims and followers of all religions as well. For example, in 2023, China was designated a Country of Particular Concern because of its persecution and detention of Uyghur Muslims (and other Turkic-Muslim minorities) in Xinjiang, including mass internment, forced labour, and restrictions on religious practices.

However, under the IRFA, Donald Trump or any U.S. president does not have the right to invade Nigeria simply because it is designated a CPC. What the U.S. can do is impose sanctions—such as visa bans, restrictions on arms sales, and limits on foreign aid. So why is the government worried?

In my opinion, being declared a Country of Particular Concern also suggests that the government is actively involved in or tolerating religious intolerance. As a result, the U.S. can impose visa bans on high-profile government officials and even seize properties belonging to them in the U.S. if they are linked to proceeds of terrorism or human rights abuses.

What happens if the U.S. actually follows through on its threats?

Under normal circumstances, the U.S. has no legal right to invade Nigeria over religious intolerance because Nigeria is a sovereign nation. But the U.S. is a global superpower, and sometimes power speaks louder than international law. Do I think an invasion will happen? No—not only because Trump often bluffs, but also because it wouldn’t make strategic sense. Still, if it did happen, we would be stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea, because neither Trump nor this current government seems to genuinely care about the people.

So what can Tinubu do?

Naturally, the first step would be to engage in diplomatic dialogue with the U.S. But I recently discovered that Nigeria currently has no ambassadors or diplomats in many countries. Apparently, President Tinubu withdrew them when he took office and has not replaced them, nearly two years into his tenure. Perhaps he is saving those appointments as political rewards ahead of the next election.

Anyway, I hope I’ve been able to explain, not confuse, you about what the Country of Particular Concern designation really means.

“From Recovery to Red Card: Liam Delap’s Nightmare Return for Chelsea”

“Liam Delap Sent Off on His Injury Return as Chelsea Defeat Wolves in Carabao Cup”

Things have not been so rosy for Liam Delap since he joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town. The number 9 hasn’t really experienced much stability since his transfer to Chelsea, as he has been out with a hamstring injury.

However, Delap’s return from injury has been one of the worst possible. He came on as a substitute in Chelsea’s narrow win against Wolves in the Carabao Cup fourth round. Delap, who was subbed on in the 60th minute, picked up a second yellow card in the 86th minute and was sent off.

Delap is now set to miss Chelsea’s next Premier League game against Spurs. Many Chelsea fans have called the striker out for being undisciplined.

“Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid 4–0: Arteta Wins the Haram Ball Derby”

Arsenal has won their Champions League group-stage game against Atlético Madrid by scoring four goals in just 13 minutes. The match was highly anticipated by football fans, as both sides are known for playing a “defensive-minded” style of football, also known as haram ball. However, Mikel Arteta proved that he was more Bin Ladined than his Atlético Madrid counterpart, Diego Simeone.

According to reports, a day before the game, Atlético Madrid players were denied access to hot showers at the Emirates. Looks like Arteta’s shithousery worked wonders, because they were absolutely terrible.

Martinelli opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 51st minute, with Timber making it two in the 63rd. Then Gyökeres ended his goal drought with a brace in the 67th and 70th minutes. He was also named Man of the Match for his performance.

Guess Arteta can definitely be crowned Mr. Haram. I mean, there was absolutely no way Arsenal — a team with up to eight solid defenders — weren’t going to haram their way to victory. One can safely conclude that if everything were up to Arteta, he’d probably buy 11 defenders as players. But I guess he isn’t totally in charge, because the people around him definitely understand that he’s not entirely normal — so impulsive!

20.10.20 — The Day Nigeria Died #EndSARS

Some of us may argue that Nigeria died years ago, long before the Lekki Toll Gate incident — and that the incident was simply the burial of an already dead country. However, the death of the nation became manifest on 20-10-2020, when the Nigerian Army opened live ammunition on innocent young people whose only “crime” was a dream — a dream of a better future, a future their forefathers once had access to.

Simple people with simple dreams, carrying the flag of our country — the green, white, green, a symbol of hope — had their blood stain that flag. A symbol we should call our honour is now stained with the blood of our people.

That was the day the country, and everything about it, collapsed. They didn’t care that the people gunned down were singing a song of unity — the national anthem — a song that turned into a dirge when it became the last words of a people who had carried the fire of hope and faith.

Till today, no one knows the shooters.

There is still no justice for the End SARS victims.

20-10-20

We will never forget.

We will never forgive.

Who gave the order?

#EndSARS