Tukur Mohammed-Baba, the National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has expressed deep concern that Nigeria’s security situation is deteriorating. During an appearance on Arise News, he argued that citizens are increasingly turning to self-help for protection because they no longer believe the government will safeguard them.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Failure of State Protection: Mohammed-Baba highlighted that bandits in rural areas of Sokoto, Katsina, and Zamfara are imposing illegal levies and preventing farmers from accessing their land.

• Scale of the Threat: He cited research indicating that over 30,000 terrorists are operating within the country’s ungoverned rural spaces, while government efforts—such as recent plans to deploy 1,000 forest guards across seven states—are insufficient.

• Distrust in Governance: The spokesman criticized the current administration’s economic policies, describing their impact on living standards as “highly disappointing, if not disturbing”.

• Systemic Issues: Beyond security, he noted that the education sector is failing, with out-of-school children, poor infrastructure, and unpaid teachers compounding the crisis.

• Normalized Desperation: He warned that society is gradually normalizing a state where citizens must defend themselves, which he believes fundamentally undermines the core role of the state in protecting its people.

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The newly appointed Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged to deliver noticeable improvements in electricity supply across the country, emphasizing that the government is working tirelessly to resolve the sector’s long-standing issues. Following his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, Tegbe cautioned that while there is no “magic wand” for an immediate fix, the administration’s ongoing efforts will soon yield tangible results.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Commitment to Progress: While acknowledging that 24/7 power is not an immediate promise, Tegbe assured that the government is focused on achieving visible progress in generation, transmission, and distribution.

• Recent Gains: The Minister noted that reports already indicate improved electricity supply in various regions over the last few weeks, which he attributes to President Tinubu’s leadership and the dedication of Ministry officials.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Over the past four weeks, Tegbe has actively engaged with key agencies, including the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to secure commitments for reform.

• Operational Successes: Highlighting recent progress, Tegbe pointed to the rapid restoration of a feeder station in Katampe and the reactivation of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company after three years of inactivity as evidence of the sector’s renewed commitment.

• Call for Patience: Tegbe appealed to Nigerians for patience, prayers, and public support as the administration works to overcome these deep-seated challenges.