**Donald Trump Expresses Relief over US Intel Official's Resignation** In a recent statement, former US President Donald Trump expressed relief that Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned. Kent stepped down in protest of the US government's decision to engage with Iran, a move that Trump appears to support. According to Trump, Kent's resignation is a good thing because he believed Iran posed no threat to the US. During a meeting with the Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the White House on St. Patrick's Day, Trump revealed that he had read Kent's statement and felt that the Director's views on Iran were not aligned with his administration's stance. It's worth noting that the relationship between the US and Iran has been a longstanding issue, with tensions escalating under the previous administration of Barack Obama, and also during Trump's presidency. The current administration has been working to re-enter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, which was originally negotiated by the Obama administration in 2015. While the issue of Iran is more of a global concern, it has implications for Nigeria's own national security. The West African country has been dealing with its own security challenges, including Boko Haram's insurgency in the northeast and banditry in the northwest. Some Nigerians may wonder how the US-Iran situation affects Nigeria, and whether there are lessons to be learned from the US experience. One possible takeaway is the importance of effective intelligence gathering and analysis in informing national security decisions. The US intelligence community has been criticized for its assessment of the Iraq war in 2003, which was based on faulty intelligence. Similarly, the US has faced challenges in its understanding of the Iranian threat, which has led to various policy shifts over the years. In conclusion, Trump's statement on Kent's resignation highlights the complexities of national security decision-making and the importance of nuanced understanding of global threats. As Nigeria continues to navigate its own security challenges, it's worth paying attention to the experiences of other countries, including the US, in their efforts to address global security concerns.