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Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, has promised that the Nigerian Air Force will put civilian safety first and prevent collateral damage while conducting operations.

During his first meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, and other senior officers at NAF Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, Aneke made the pledge.

He added that the service will prioritize operational effectiveness, safety, and professionalism and that the decision is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s expectations for the military.

“To eradicate terrorism, eliminate threats, and deny safe haven to all adversaries of our nation, we will continue to work closely with sister services and other security agencies,” he declared.

He claims that by interacting with communities and making sure that missions are people-focused, the Air Force will improve civil-military relations.

“Preventing collateral damage and protecting civilian lives will continue to be a defining hallmark of our professionalism and operational discipline,” he continued.

According to Aneke, the strategic meeting would evaluate the force’s present position, pinpoint any weaknesses, and examine ways to improve efficacy.

The Air Chief also promised to follow the president’s orders to the letter, saying that operations and safety would be at the center of all leadership decisions.

“The aspirations of millions of Nigerians rest, in part, on what we do here—on how effectively we carry out our duties and safeguard the territorial integrity of our country,” he stated.

“Let me be clear: we won’t let them down. Ladies and gentlemen, we shall carry out Mr. President’s explicit and unambiguous instructions to the letter.

There won’t be any uncertainty in our stance. Now is the time to take action, and we will succeed.

Declaring the meeting open, the Air Chief thanked the President for his confidence.

Due to unintentional bombings that resulted in civilian casualties during counterterrorism operations, the Nigerian Air Force has been under public attention in recent years.

Leaders in the community and civil society organizations called for increased operational precision and accountability as a result of these instances.

A change toward precision-led and community-sensitive air operations was indicated by Aneke’s comments.

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former presidential adviser, has requested that President Bola Tinubu speak to the country about the latest military invasion threat made against Nigeria by US President Donald Trump.

Baba-Ahmed expressed concern that the president had not yet personally addressed Nigerians about the incident in a statement he shared on his Facebook page on Thursday.

The president’s silence, according to Baba-Ahmed, conveys a concerning message about Nigeria’s leadership.

“President Tinubu should have spoken to Nigerians by now if he truly has capable advisers and understands the weight of his office,” he wrote. Ministers and their assistants should refrain from making statements at this time. The President should comfort the nation, explain our stance, and lay out the actions his administration plans to take. We come across as weak and aimless when we are silent.

He also warned against the president’s plans to visit the US to meet with Trump, calling such a move “ill-advised.”

“Tinubu shouldn’t even consider traveling to the United States to see Trump at this crucial time. It will only make Nigeria’s reputation worse—like getting slapped and grinning back,” he said.

Thus, Baba-Ahmed called on the president to take decisive action.

He declared, “Tinubu needs to act right away—appoint ambassadors, rebuild Nigeria’s diplomatic presence, and address the nation directly if he truly listens to those who care about this country.”

The Bola Tinubu government completely denied the prior report that Trump had threatened to send American military troops to Nigeria if the purported genocide against Christians was not stopped.

China, on the other hand, stated on Tuesday that it supports Nigeria and that it rejects any foreign meddling under the pretense of human rights or religion.

At a press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated, “As Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs and threatening other countries with sanctions and force.”

In answer to inquiries over Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria, Ning made the statements.

Its inclusion on the U.S. list of nations that violate religious freedom was rejected by the Federal Government on Wednesday, citing “inaccurate data and misrepresentation” of the country’s security issues as the reason for the designation.

Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s minister of information, made it clear that extremist violence has affected both Christians and Muslims and that the country is dealing with terrorism rather than religious persecution.

Claims of targeted religious persecution are refuted by the government. Over 13,500 militants have been neutralized and over 11,000 captives have been freed by President Tinubu’s administration since 2023. Nigeria is still willing to work with the United States on counterterrorism while emphasizing respect for each other’s sovereignty, he stated.

Nigeria still places a high priority on “the protection of all citizens regardless of religious affiliation” and national security, the minister continued.

Trump reaffirmed on Wednesday night that if the purported persecution of Christians in Nigeria goes unchecked, he is prepared to take direct action.

“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” he declared. The United States cannot watch helplessly as such crimes take place there and in many other nations. We are prepared, willing, and able to save the world’s great Christian population!

In order to address concerns about food security, stabilize prices, and guarantee farmers have financial liquidity in the agricultural sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria is vigorously pursuing a strategy to accumulate its Strategic Food Reserve.

According to the government, the gesture would allow farmers to engage in year-round cultivation, particularly during the dry season.

The News Agency of Nigeria reported on Thursday that Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, provided the guarantee during a working tour of various Kaduna facilities with Senator Abdullahi Aliyu, the Minister of State for Agriculture, along with other stakeholders.

The tour took place on the fringes of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security’s 47th Regular Meeting.

In response to farmers’ concerns that food prices would plummet nationwide despite an increase in input costs, he reassured them that the government was prepared to meet this challenge.

Farmers attend the same marketplaces and profit from lower prices even though they are concerned about a food price collapse.

At the same time, the cost of inputs is a challenge for farmers.

Bola Tinubu, the president, is working on it. We will address the cost of inputs and strike a balance between the welfare of farmers and the general public.

“Very soon, we are also going to stock up strategic reserves, which will give the agricultural sector a lot of financial liquidity so farmers can engage in year-round farming, particularly during the dry season,” he stated.

The minister expressed satisfaction with the high degree of public interest in food production and raw material processing, among other things, after evaluating the performance of a few firms that were visited.

He claims that farmers and food processors have responded to President Tinubu’s clear demand about food security and food sovereignty.

“It is clear that what you see on the field is almost in line with Mr. President’s renewal hope agenda,” he stated.

According to NAN, Olam Agri, TMDK Agro Park, DEBRANCH Farmers, Quality Afriexim Bank Quality Assurance Office, and Tomato Jos are a few of the factories that were inspected.

He claims that the goal of the quality assurance office is to certify Nigerian goods for both home and international markets.

According to Mehta, the company’s main goal is “local production for local consumption,” which aims to develop a middle class in rural Nigeria by giving farmers a steady market and turning their food into superior paste.

She emphasized that the business has the third-largest tomato processing facility in Nigeria, a cutting-edge facility in Kaduna State.

We collaborate with more than 350 partner farmers, offering them assistance, cutting-edge agricultural methods, and a sure market for their produce.

“Tomato Jos seeks to both directly and indirectly create jobs while lowering Nigeria’s dependency on imported tomato products.

“Among other things, it has created hundreds of jobs in the construction of its factory,” she stated.

Mehta disapproved of the importation of tomato paste from China, claiming it was bad for the nation’s economy.

She added that women make up 60% of farmers and that the organization has invested more than $20 million in empowering the people.

Mehta added that Tomato Jos has made infrastructural investments.

She claims that in order to prepare for the production of tomatoes during the dry season, the organization has currently cleared more than 300 hectares of irrigated land.

The market, imports of tomato paste, regulations, inputs like fertilizer and other chemicals, and Tuta Absoluta, a significant tomato pest, are just a few of the issues facing the sector, according to the CEO.

However, in order to guarantee that the illness would no longer flourish in the nation, she urged the Federal Government to establish a unified, prompt reaction.

The CEO also bemoaned the company’s difficulties in selling its finished goods.

Nonetheless, she asked for the government’s and food packaging firms’ cooperation so that she might represent their grains and mop up their products.

As the landing cost of petrol fell further below the Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price, some filling stations in Abuja lowered the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as gasoline or petrol. This resulted in new pricing adjustments in the retail market.

Journalists’ findings on Wednesday, November 5, showed that major marketers, including as NIPCO, AA Rano, Eterna, and Empire Energy, had lowered their pump prices in a number of places throughout the Federal Capital Territory.

Reporters’ checks revealed that NIPCO and AA Rano filling stations had lowered their pump prices from ₦950 to ₦955 per liter to ₦940, according to Daily Post.

Similarly, Empire Energy dispenses at ₦955, down from ₦955 and ₦959, while Eterna now sells at ₦945.

This indicates that, depending on the station, petrol prices in Abuja have decreased by ₦4 to ₦10 per litre.

As previously reported, NNPCL Retail also reduced the price of their pump from ₦955 per litre to ₦945. Other stations, such MRS (Dangote Petrol) and Ranoil, kept their pump rates at ₦950 and ₦955 per litre as of Thursday morning despite the price decreases.

The station may evaluate its pricing later in the day, according to an unidentified MRS station manager.

He stated, “We may lower our price in the evening or so, but we still dispense fuel at ₦950 per litre.”

The landing fee is now ₦827.04 per litre.
According to the latest adjustment, the landing cost of fuel dropped to ₦827.04 a litre as of November 3, 2025, according to recently disclosed energy market data.

This amount is less than the ₦829.77 that was recorded at the end of October.

Ex-depot price breakdowns reveal:

Pinnacle: ₦872 Dangote Refinery: ₦872
₦870 NIPCO
Aiteo: ₦870 BOVAS: ₦870
₦870 AA Rano
In comparison to depot operators like NIPCO, AA Rano, and BOVAS, Dangote’s ex-depot charge is at least ₦2 more costly.

More importantly, the current landing cost of ₦827.04 is ₦44.96 less than the ex-depot price of ₦872 at Dangote Refinery.

According to Naija News, the changes follow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a 15% import tax on gasoline and diesel, which is intended to promote domestic refining and increase Dangote Refinery’s competitiveness.

When the tariff increase is put into effect, marketers and industry players predict that it will increase the price of imported fuel, making local supplies comparatively more appealing.

Industry observers point out that more filling stations, particularly those that source from less expensive depots, may continue to lower pump costs until Dangote modifies its pricing to reflect the declining landing cost.

In order to stop what he described as the targeted killing of Christians in the West African nation, US President Donald Trump has escalated his threat of military action in Nigeria, stating that he would not rule out airstrikes or ground forces.

Trump reiterated the warning in a video message on Wednesday, accusing “radical Islamists” of carrying out a “mass slaughter” of Christians and threatening to take action if the Nigerian government did not put an end to the violence. On October 31, Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.”

Trump used forthright language to detail potential US actions in the recorded speech, which was given behind a lectern wearing his official seal. He stated that the US might both withdraw aid and launch direct military action.

He stated, “If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid assistance to Nigeria.

“We are going to do things to Nigerians that Nigeria is not going to be happy about and may very well go into that now-disgraced country, guns blazing, to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.”

He warned that any attack would be “vicious and sweet,” urged Nigerian authorities to act quickly, and instructed the US Department of War to “prepare for possible actions.”

“I am giving the Department of War instructions to get ready for potential actions. If we launch an attack, it will be as vicious and sweet as the terrorist thugs’ attacks on our beloved Christians. He advised the Nigerian government to act quickly before it’s too late.

The US president described the problem as existential for Christians in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, Christianity is in danger of going extinct. There are thousands and thousands of Christians being murdered. “This mass murder is the fault of radical Islamists,” Trump declared, urging Congress to look into the claims right away.

He requested that House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole and Representative Riley Moore investigate the matter and provide a fast report.

“I am requesting that Congressman Riley Moore, along with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, look into this issue right away and get back to me,” he stated.

Beyond military possibilities, Trump warned of the instant suspension of US funding should the deaths persist and portrayed the administration’s stance as part of a global effort to preserve Christian communities.

“We stand ready, willing, and able to save our great Christian population around the world,” he declared. “The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria and numerous other countries.”

BY
Charles Nnaebuka Ph.D

In today’s unpredictable world of global politics, few leaders are as unpredictable as United States President, Donald J. Trump. He is always on the move, stirring up trouble wherever he goes and leaving behind broken rules and confusion. Like a bull in a China Shop, Trump rushes into sensitive international issues with reckless energy, breaking alliances, twisting facts and shaping reality to suit himself. Across issues, be it trade, security or democracy, Trump’s language is elastic. One day he is a nationalist champion, the next, a reluctant globalist. One moment, he warns against foreign entanglements, the next, he threatens invasion. He flirts with isolationism but cannot resist the allure of domination.

Once again, Trump has forced his way into global debate, this time with reckless talk about invading Nigeria to “stop the killing of Christians.” His statement, spread widely by media outlets, shows a dangerous mix of false information, pride and political opportunism. It is an old trick in a new form, using the language of helping others to hide the desire for power and control. Trump’s garrulousness is not just talk but confusion disguised as conviction. Whether he is threatening Iran, insulting NATO allies or now making bold claims about Nigeria, he rushes into sensitive situations and leaves disorder behind. Every reckless statement spreads fear and twists the truth. Unfortunately for fragile regions like West Africa, such words only end up inflaming religious tensions, encourage extremists and weaken ongoing peace efforts.

There is no gainsaying the fact that Nigeria’s internal challenges are complex, far too intricate for Trump’s simplistic worldview. The country faces overlapping crises including and not limited to insecurity in parts of the country, climate-driven conflicts between farmers and herders, banditry and terrorism amid related security challenges. When critically analysed, these are not signs of systemic religious extermination but the fallout of socio-economic inequalities and governance inefficiencies spanning decades. To then flatten these realities into a false narrative of “genocide against Christians” is not only wrong but dangerous. The wrong narrative fuels division, distorts truth and has now laid the groundwork for foreign interference. Trump’s rhetoric, of “fighting genocide in Nigeria” in this instance follows a familiar pattern of weaponisation of misinformation to stir fear and mobilise support among religious and conservative blocs. It should be noted however that this is not a moral mission but a political theatre to project a saviour complex as usual. But Nigeria will not be the prop in another man’s performance.

Interestingly, it is bitterly ironic that Trump would speak of “restoring order” abroad while his own country is mired in dysfunction. As of November 2025, the United States is in the midst of its longest government shutdown in history, which began on October 1st, 2025, after Congress failed to approve funding. As it stands, over 670,000 federal employees have been furloughed while 730,000 others work without pay. Also, the Congressional Budget Office estimates losses between US $7 billion and US $14 billion to the American economy. Consequently, critical services are paralyzed, air-traffic controllers and TSA agents are unpaid, airports are facing staff shortages and millions relying on food assistance face uncertainty. So here is a US government that cannot fund its own operations, pay its workers or maintain basic functionality thus, has no moral or political standing to lecture sovereign nations about order, governance or justice. Trump’s threat about fixing Nigeria rings hollow when the United States itself is in administrative paralysis.

But let it be known that Nigeria is not a frontier waiting for a Western saviour. It is a sovereign republic of over 200 million people that is diverse, resilient and capable of addressing its own internal issues. The country’s complexities demand engagement, not intrusion, partnership, not paternalism. It is also on this note that China, one of Nigeria’s strategic partners has called on the United States to “mind its own business”, a sentiment likely to be echoed by other nations weary of America’s interventionist impulses. The world is no longer willing to accept the myth of moral superiority from a power that struggles to govern itself. Africa has long suffered from the conceit of outsiders who claim to understand her better than she understands herself. From “civilizing missions” to “humanitarian interventions,” the pattern repeats in the same manner of moral pretext concealing power politics. Trump’s threats fall squarely in that lineage.

Nigeria and indeed all of Africa must remain vigilant. The continent cannot afford a return to the era when Western powers dictated the terms of sovereignty. Global partners must speak with one voice that no nation, however powerful, has the right to invade another on the basis of manipulated narratives. The message is clear: Nigeria will not be invaded under the banner of falsehood. We will not be rescued by those who cannot rescue themselves.

The bull may rampage, but when the dust settles, history will remember not his noise, but the nations that stood firm in the face of it.