When you think you’ve seen it all in Nigeria, the unthinkable happens, leaving you stunned by the sheer unpredictability of daily life.
On Tuesday, April 23, the Nigerian Ministry of Interior sparked widespread outrage after its verified X (formerly Twitter) account reposted a nude image of Latin adult film star Lena Hensonu.
The explicit post, shared without any caption or context, remained on the Ministry’s timeline for nearly 15 hours before being deleted. By the time it was taken down, social media users had already captured screenshots, fueling a wave of backlash.
While the Ministry has not issued an official statement, speculation suggests the incident may have been due to a hacked account or unauthorised access.
Despite resuming normal posts, the Ministry has yet to address the scandal, leaving Nigerians questioning how such a blunder could occur on an official government platform.
Social media reactions ranged from disbelief to dark humour.
“This country will humble you every day,” one user wrote, while another quipped, “Maybe they’re diversifying into entertainment.”
As the agency responsible for internal security and civil administration, the Ministry’s misstep has intensified calls for better digital security and oversight in government communications.
Though the offending post has been removed, screenshots continue to circulate, ensuring this embarrassing episode won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
Folami David writes on trends and pop culture. He is a creative writer, and he is passionate about music and football.
