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Minister Accept Commitment To Prioritize Electricity Supply-2024 (Details)
In his New Year message aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s electricity turnaround agenda, the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, reassured Nigerians of his ministry’s unwavering dedication to prioritizing electricity supply in 2024. The minister’s Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr Bolaji Tunji, conveyed this commitment in a statement on Monday….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Tunji, the ministry, its agencies, and the Electricity Distribution Company worked diligently during the festive season to improve power supply, marking a positive development. Adelabu emphasized that recognizing electricity’s critical role in economic growth, the initial three months of his tenure focused on diagnosis, stakeholder consultations, and strategy formulation.
He outlined the ministry’s primary focus on enhancing distribution and transmission infrastructure to minimize technical and commercial losses. Adelabu acknowledged the significant challenge of liquidity in the electricity market and mentioned ongoing efforts to review the implementation process of a cost-reflective tariff. He assured that the government would continue to subsidize power supply for vulnerable members of society.
Closing the meter gap, intervening in distribution infrastructure, supplying transformers to communities without financial burden, and prioritizing rural electrification with solar-powered mini and micro grids were highlighted as key initiatives. Adelabu underscored the reactivation of the Presidential Power Initiative Siemens Project to strengthen the national grid and the implementation of Eastern and Western super grid projects to enhance electricity supply to demand centers.
Adelabu disclosed plans to reconstitute the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in the short term, separating transmission services from system and market operations. The minister emphasized generating at installed capacity as a goal for government-owned plants, encouraging private investments, and focusing on off-grid and distributed generation using renewables such as solar Photovoltaic (PV) plants, small hydro plants, and wind farms.
Addressing power theft and vandalism, Adelabu stressed the need for joint efforts as a national responsibility, informing the National Security Adviser of recorded cases and emphasizing collective action to eliminate setbacks.
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BIG MONEY MOVE: Peter Obi Gives Green Light On Dangote Shares, Says Mega Refinery Proves Nigeria Can Produce.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has voiced strong support for Nigerians investing in the ongoing Dangote Refinery share offers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Public Inquiries and Stance: Obi revealed that during his interactions with Nigerians both domestically and abroad, many individuals sought his perspective regarding the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO).
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Praise for Industrial Breakthrough: He expressed immense pride in Aliko Dangote’s massive investment in the real sector, viewing it as a practical manifestation of his core economic philosophy to transition Nigeria from a consumer-based economy to a productive one.
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Call for Broader Industrialization: Obi strongly encouraged citizens to purchase the shares while urging other local enterprises to invest in productive sectors and open up public offerings to allow everyday Nigerians to participate in the nation’s re-industrialization.
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RECEIPTS ARE OUT: Peter Obi Drops Complete Handover Document To Disprove Soludo’s Debt Claims Once And For All!.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has formally countered claims by Governor Charles Soludo’s administration that he left behind unpaid loans and liabilities upon completing his tenure as Anambra State governor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Obi’s Evidence: Obi released his official handover note dated March 17, 2024, which outlines the state’s financial standing at the close of his administration and reflects a net positive balance exceeding ₦86 billion.
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The State’s Counter-Claims: The Anambra State government—through Commissioner for Finance Izuchukwu Okafor and Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation Law Mefor—disputed Obi’s position. Mefor stated that state records reveal eight outstanding external loans linked to projects from Obi’s tenure, totaling a combined balance of $92.35 million (valued at roughly ₦127.37 billion as of June 30, 2026).
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The Continuing Clash: Despite Soludo’s administration maintaining that it has avoided fresh commercial loans while servicing inherited obligations and clearing gratuity arrears, Obi has strongly maintained his stance, previously challenging anyone to produce proof of debt or else he would halt his 2027 presidential campaign.
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WHERE IS AMUPITAN?: Obidient Movement Sounds Alarm, Demands Immediate Answers Over INEC Chairman’s Mysterious Disappearance!
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The Incident: The issue arose after INEC shared on that Gumus—representing Amupitan—received the AU Pre-Election and Needs Assessment Mission, led by former Ethiopian Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen, to discuss 2027 election preparations.
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Demands for Transparency: In a statement by National Coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the group stressed that no official communication was given regarding Amupitan handing over his duties, prompting deep concerns about his current location, absence, and travel details.
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Calls for Neutrality: The movement also questioned whether Amupitan had held undisclosed meetings with President Bola Tinubu or APC representatives, urging INEC to shed its alleged political bias and maintain absolute transparency ahead of the 2027 polls.
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