Nigeria, Nov. 28 -- There's no need to obsess over what US President Donald Trump said about Nigeria being disgraced or his threat to attack fast, viciously, and sweetly with blazing guns. He has perfected the art of blowing hot and cold, perhaps more hot than cold. Yet, his unstable nature is rarely foolish; he's a controlled bully, driven by flattery.

It's not Trump's fault that Nigeria is where it is. Three recent incidents demonstrate the significant work required to fix this country, if we're serious about being respected.

The first was how the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, responded to the presidential directive to go to Kebbi State after the tragic abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive ...