Nigeria Is Already Gone. - Ogunmusi

A viral video showing terrorists attacking the community of Kabba in Kogi State sparked raw frustration online. One comment read, “Country is gone.” The words carried no jokes—just emotional surrender, reflecting national exhaustion aimed at bodies like the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Nigerian security institutions.

But as shocking and relatable as the comment felt, it opens a deeper question: can a nation be “gone” simply because it is wounded? Nigeria is hurting, not erased. Calling the country “finished” or “gone” dismisses the resilience of local heroes—like community defenders, activists, and everyday citizens who still rebuild, protect, and push for change. Nations under crisis globally, including Guinea-Bissau and others, eventually recover systems, borders, and security through collective pressure and reform.

It’s not wrong to express pain. It’s wrong to let hopelessness steal the future. The Red Flags notes the shock, but also reminds us—as long as people are fighting, the country isn’t gone.