Security crisis: Shehu Sani, AFF warn FG to act, seek international help

Senator Shehu Sani

Security Crisis: A Nation on the Brink

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Nigeria’s worsening security situation has once again been thrust into the spotlight, this time by the urgent warnings of Senator Shehu Sani and the Africa Freedom Foundation (AFF).

At a one-day summit in Abuja themed “Conversation on the Search for Peace in Nigeria”, stakeholders from across religious, political, and security sectors gathered to confront the grim reality of relentless killings, kidnappings, and human rights violations.

Cloud Energy restores power in Plateau community after 20 years of darkness

A New Dawn in Namu: Cloud Energy’s Solar Revolution

For two decades, the people of Namu in Quan Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State lived in darkness, their homes and businesses deprived of reliable electricity.

That long night has finally ended with the commissioning of a 50 kWh solar mini-grid by Cloud Energy Photoelectric Limited, in partnership with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

Trump Boycotts South Africa G20 Summit

Trump Boycotts South Africa G20 Summit

The G20 summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in November 2025 was marked by both historic significance and deep geopolitical tensions.

It was the first time the gathering of the world’s major economies took place on African soil, with leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance. Yet, the absence of U.S. President Donald Trump cast a long shadow over the proceedings.

Prosecute Those Responsible For Violence Against Christians, Italian PM Meloni Tells FG

Italian PM Meloni Urges Nigeria to Prosecute Perpetrators of Violence Against Christians

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong call to the Nigerian Federal Government, demanding the prosecution of those responsible for recent violent attacks on Christian communities.

In a statement released on Friday, Meloni condemned the renewed wave of assaults, stressing that religious freedom is a fundamental and inalienable human right. She emphasized that Italy stands in solidarity with the victims and communities in Nigeria who feel endangered because of their faith.

Obi Faults FG, Calls For Dialogue, Political Solution After Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

Obi Faults FG, Calls For Dialogue, Political Solution After Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

The conviction of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reignited political and social debate in Nigeria.

On November 22, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Kanu to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of terrorism-related charges, including inciting violence, belonging to a banned organisation, and threatening attacks on Nigerian and foreign targets. Justice James Omotosho ruled that Kanu’s broadcasts encouraged followers to attack security agents, destroy infrastructure, and target diplomatic missions.

FG Delegation in US Countering False Claims on Country’s Security Situation - Minister

FG Delegation in US Countering False Claims on Nigeria’s Security Situation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dispatched a high-level delegation to the United States to address and counter what it describes as misleading narratives about the country’s security situation.

According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the mission is focused on correcting claims that Nigeria is engaged in religious persecution, a narrative that has recently gained traction in certain US political and advocacy circles.

‘Despite capacity of 13,625MW, only 3,781 MW of electricity get to consumers’

Nigeria’s Power Paradox – Capacity vs. Delivery

Nigeria’s electricity sector faces a striking paradox: despite an installed generation capacity of 13,625 megawatts (MW), only about 3,781 MW of electricity actually reaches consumers.

This gap highlights systemic inefficiencies in generation, transmission, and distribution that continue to undermine the nation’s energy security. 

Dangerous shortage of medics threatens safe patient care in England, top GP says

Dangerous Shortage of Medics Threatens Safe Patient Care in England

A leading GP has warned that England faces a dangerous shortage of medical professionals, a crisis that threatens the safety and quality of patient care across the National Health Service (NHS).  

The warning comes from Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, who has raised alarm over the growing gap between patient demand and the availability of doctors. 

"You don’t just open your mouth and say you’re coming with guns blazing’ – Soyinka blasts Trump

Soyinka Rebukes Trump’s “Guns Blazing” Threat to Nigeria

Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks threatening military intervention in Nigeria.

The controversy erupted after Trump declared that the United States might halt aid and potentially send troops “guns blazing” to confront alleged atrocities against Christians in Nigeria. 

Why FG hasn’t prosecuted terrorism financiers – Minister

Why FG Hasn’t Prosecuted Terrorism Financiers – Minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria has explained that the delay in prosecuting terrorism financiers is due to the complexity and sensitivity of investigations, which cannot be rushed.  

In a recent interview on Channels Television, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, addressed growing public concerns about why individuals suspected of financing terrorism have not yet been brought before the courts. He emphasized that contrary to popular belief, the matter is not as straightforward as having a list of suspects and immediately initiating trials. 

Bianca Ojukwu speaks on Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment

Bianca Ojukwu Speaks on Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Imprisonment

Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and widow of Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu, has reacted to the life imprisonment handed down to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Her statement emphasizes calm, restraint, and dialogue as the way forward for Nigeria and the Igbo people.  

On November 20, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja convicted Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges and sentenced him to life imprisonment. 

Why I left panel investigating Timipre Sylva – Seriake Dickson

Why Seriake Dickson Withdrew from the Panel Investigating Timipre Sylva

Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has explained that he recused himself from the Senate Committee on Local Content’s investigation into former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, because he believed the inquiry was selective and lacked fairness.  

The controversy centers on allegations of diversion of $14.8 million belonging to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). 

How I had twins naturally after 40 years’ marriage — 63-Year-Old midwife

A Miracle Beyond Time - The 63-Year-Old Midwife Who Bore Twins After Four Decades of Waiting

In a world where medical science often dictates the boundaries of possibility, the story of Mrs. Janet Ajibola, a 63-year-old midwife from Nigeria, stands as a profound testament to faith, resilience, and the mysteries of life. 

After 40 years of marriage and countless disappointments, she welcomed twin boys into her arms, not through the aid of modern reproductive technologies like IVF, but naturally, defying both medical expectations and societal assumptions.