13 h. ago Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

Nigeria’s persistent power sector woes are worsening, with fresh data showing that Geregu and Transcorp Power now owe gas suppliers read more Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

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16 h. ago Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States have decried the sharp drop in power supply by the Kano Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO). Saturday Sun investigation revealed that in the last few weeks, rationed power supply dropped to less than two hours in the three states, a situation which climaxed […] The post Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Mass Exits Won’t Undermine PDP’s Political Power – Bode George

With rising defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including significant exits in Delta State. Party chieftain Chief Bode George expressed confidence that the PDP would recover and emerge stronger after its upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for May 15. Speaking to newsmen, George addressed the party’s challenges, particularly the high-profile departures, such […] The post Mass Exits Won’t Undermine PDP’s Political Power – Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago ‘₦47bn Annual Electricity Bill Unsustainable’, Again, Federal Gov’t Defends ₦10bn Aso Rock Solar Power Project

The Federal Government has once again emphasised its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, maintaining that it was unsustainable to continue to pay about ₦47 billion yearly in electricity bills for the Seat of Power. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdulahi, said the huge amount […]

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62 h. ago Why Nigeria’s education crisis demands more than new universities

Few issues pose as grave a threat to Nigeria’s long-term stability and prosperity as the deepening crisis in its education read more Why Nigeria’s education crisis demands more than new universities

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66 h. ago NLC tackles power minister over “adequate electricity for 150m Nigerians claims

NLC on Wednesday, condemned what it described as “the outrageous statement credited to the Honourable Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu read more NLC tackles power minister over “adequate electricity for 150m Nigerians claims

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4 d. ago Angry netizens blast presidency over N10bn solar power project

By John Ogunsemore The presidency’s planned N10 billion expenditure on solar power installation at the State House, Abuja, has elicited scathing criticism from Nigerians on social media. Daily Sun reports that N10 billion was allocated in the 2025 Appropriation Act for installing a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa, following increased energy bills and unreliable […] The post Angry netizens blast presidency over N10bn solar power project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Reconciling the ‘power of not knowing’ with Nigeria’s education crisis

In Nigeria, a profound paradox underscores the tension between the pursuit of formal education and its systemic failures: over 20 read more Reconciling the ‘power of not knowing’ with Nigeria’s education crisis

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5 d. ago Siemens Project: Past Governments Failed To Improve Power Sector, Adelabu Insists

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has maintained his stance that previous Nigerian administrations failed to make tangible progress in the power sector, particularly with the much-heralded Siemens Project, until the advent of the Bola Tinubu administration. Adelabu emphasised that it was only after President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 that the Presidential Power Initiative […]

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5 d. ago Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has disclosed that lawmakers are working on legislation to allow states to establish their own police forces, in response to Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. This development comes amidst increasing pressure on the federal government to decentralize policing and give states more authority in managing internal security. Bamidele, in a statement issued […] The post Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader

….Urges leaders to shun divisive politics in Easter message From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the National Assembly is working on a legal framework to establish state police as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Bamidele made this disclosure in his Easter […] The post National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: Arewa Think Tank backs Governor Sule on North returning Tinubu to power

…Says, killings in the country a plot to frustrate Tinubu’s re-election From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has said that it is supporting Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule’s stance that North would work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Governor Sule has said recently that it was […] The post 2027: Arewa Think Tank backs Governor Sule on North returning Tinubu to power appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Overseas trip: Northern group berates Tnubu for not transferring power to Shettima

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) yesterday condemned the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to transfer power to Vice President Kashim Shettima during his absence from the country. President Tinubu has been away to France from where he headed for London. The group described the move as a […] The post Overseas trip: Northern group berates Tnubu for not transferring power to Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Forensic performance audit necessary to revamp energy sector –CIFCFIN

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), has said for Nigeria to experience sustainable power supply, the energy sector needs a comprehensive forensic performance audit. The proposed audit would cut across financial management, operational performance, resource allocation, infrastructure management, asset integrity and value for money. The CIFCFIN’s President and Chairman, […] The post Forensic performance audit necessary to revamp energy sector –CIFCFIN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NDPHC invest N500bn in Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure

Jennifer Adighije, the Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Limited, has announced that the company has so read more NDPHC invest N500bn in Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure- Adighije 

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8 d. ago Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has warned members of the Edo State Caretaker Committee of the party, headed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, to stop parading themselves as leaders of the party. He gave the warning shortly after he donated a new state secretariat […] The post Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, has claimed that 150 million Nigerians now have access to uninterrupted electricity, while 80 million still lack reliable power. Speaking on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Sectoral Update Conference in Abuja, Adelabu explained that the country  is making significant progress in power generation and distribution. He attributed the feat to […] The post 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Power Generation Hits Historic 6,003mw Under Tinubu — Minister

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that Nigeria achieved a remarkable power generation capacity of 6,003 megawatts on March 2, 2025, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu — marking the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history. According to him, the feat was followed by a peak generation evacuation of 5,801.44 […]

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9 d. ago PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin On Wednesday, April 16, Chief Dan Orbih, South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intensified the Edo State PDP crisis by donating a new state secretariat at 175 Airport Road, Benin City, and publicly denouncing the Dr Tony Aziegbemi-led Caretaker Committee. Orbih accused the committee of collaborating with […] The post PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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