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Governor Abdullahi Laments Nigeria’s Power Generation Shortfall, Urges Shift to Cleaner Energy
Governor Abdullahi Laments Nigeria’s Power Generation Shortfall, Urges Shift to Cleaner Energy....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Governor Sule Abdullahi of Nasarawa State has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s ongoing struggle to significantly boost its electricity generation capacity. Speaking at the 32nd Engineering Assembly organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the governor highlighted the country’s failure to achieve the ambitious target of generating 50,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2020, a goal set as part of the Vision 20:2020 initiative.
Reflecting on the situation, Governor Abdullahi noted, “In 2009, when Vision 20:2020 was formulated, I was a member of the power committee. At that time, we were generating about 6,000MW of electricity. We committed to increasing this to 50,000MW by 2020, which was essential to our goal of becoming the 20th largest economy in the world.” However, he lamented that 15 years later, Nigeria is still generating less than the 6,000MW that was produced back then.
Governor Abdullahi emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to transition from its reliance on fossil fuels to embrace cleaner energy sources, which the country has in abundance. He also urged the nation to explore alternative revenue streams, such as mining, noting that Nasarawa State is one of the four states contributing over N1 billion to the federation account through mining activities.
In his remarks, COREN President Engr. Sadiq Abubakar revealed that the council has developed a new technique to investigate the factors contributing to the frequent building collapses in Nigeria. “For the first time in this country, we are going to thoroughly examine the sector that allows building collapses to thrive. We have developed a comprehensive technique that will enable us to track who is responsible for what at every stage of construction,” he explained.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of the standards set by COREN and the professional ethics it enforces. He noted that these are critical to ensuring the quality, safety, and resilience of housing and infrastructure projects across Nigeria.
A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.
Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.
Esther Umoh, a media aide to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has strongly refuted claims that peaceful protesters were behind the recent violent assault on their convoy in Benue State. Speaking out via a statement on her official X account, Umoh alleged that the Special Assistant on Youth to the Benue State Governor was actively embedded with the thugs who launched the attack along the Gboko-Makurdi Expressway in Makurdi. According to her account, the incident unfolded shortly after Obi touched down in the state capital while en route to Yelwata to extend condolences and assess communities devastated by the deadly June 13, 2025 attack.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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“‘I Deeply Regret My Words’: Borno Commissioner Backtracks And Apologizes For Controversial ‘Break Finger’ Remark”
The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youths and Sports, Hon. Saina Buba, has formally retracted and apologized for a controversial statement he made during a public engagement hosted by the City Boy Movement in Maiduguri. The commissioner had previously drawn intense public backlash and criticism following remarks where he threatened, “Whoever shows us a finger, we will show him a finger… Whoever dares to show us a finger again, we will break his finger.” Although he initially defended the comment by claiming it was not directed at the opposition and asserted that an apology was unnecessary, the commissioner has since reversed his stance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a press briefing with journalists at his office in Maiduguri, Hon. Buba completely withdrew the remark and issued an apology to anyone offended by the rhetoric. He explicitly noted that his words were never meant to infringe upon or undermine the constitutional rights of Borno State citizens regarding their freedom of choice and association under the Nigerian Constitution. Furthermore, he clarified that his statements were not meant to be interpreted literally, but due to the ongoing public anxiety and concern, a formal retraction was necessary.
The commissioner also emphasized that his fiery rhetoric does not reflect the core principles of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the governance style and administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. He reiterated that the state government stays firmly dedicated to safeguarding the rights of all residents and upholding democratic values.
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