What the US/Iranian conflict could mean for Nigeria
Nigeria is a secular state, there is no doubt about that. However, at some point, especially under the present administration, President Buhari, many began to doubt if we are really a secular state. The consistent killing and arresting of ethnic minorities have continued to dent the works the Federal Government is trying to do for the masses. The floating court order and absolute disregard of the rule of law have raised the question if we are genuinely practicing democracy under the current administration. The continued fracas between Iran and the US have left everyone wondering if it will have an adverse effect on the economic and political situations in the country for a lot of reasons. Firstly, Nigeria is a great US ally. However, for some time, the position has often shifted because of the lack of religious tolerance by the current administration. Leaders of religious sects of various divide have been held in detention by Buhari even after they were ordered to be release