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I Can’t Promise Nigerians 24-Hour Power Supply – New Power Minister Tegbe.

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Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has stated that he will not make unrealistic promises of uninterrupted electricity supply, but will instead focus on delivering steady and measurable improvements in the power sector.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

reports that he made the remarks during his screening before senators on Wednesday, where he outlined his plans for the electricity industry if confirmed as minister.

Tegbe acknowledged that electricity remains critical to Nigeria’s economic growth and daily life, but admitted that the sector is still burdened by longstanding challenges, including unstable power supply, poor billing systems, and a lack of trust between consumers and service providers.

He said his approach would be focused on gradual but visible progress rather than ambitious promises, stressing that Nigerians should begin to see improvements within a short period.

The minister noted that Nigeria still has a significant metering deficit of about 44 per cent, although government interventions have recently led to the distribution of several million meters. He added that further efforts are required to bridge the gap.

According to him, priority areas will include strengthening electricity distribution, improving gas supply and power generation, upgrading transmission infrastructure, and ensuring greater transparency and accountability across the sector.

Tegbe also explained that frequent grid collapses are the result of deep-rooted structural problems rather than isolated incidents, insisting that comprehensive reforms are needed to address the situation.

He further stressed that Nigerians should expect measurable results within months, not years, and pledged to ensure accountability in the sector.

The minister warned that some vested interests benefit from the current inefficiencies in the power system, adding that his administration would confront such obstacles while pushing for reforms.

He said: “I will not stand here and say tomorrow, I will give you 24 hours electricity. But what I will tell you, and I will be very honest about it, is that I will ensure that visible improvement is seen across the country in the shortest time possible. I will replace uncertainty for Nigerians with clarity, and inefficiency with discipline.

“We must reduce system disturbances and strengthen transmission, tariffs must reflect services, and tariffs must justify service, and we must close the trust gap between operators and our citizens.

“Grid collapse is not accidental; it reflects deeper structural problems. If there are no results in three months, there will be none in six. Nigerians should hold us accountable. There are elements that do not want the system to work because they benefit from its failure. We will take them on.”

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Nigerian Soldier Shares Hilarious Experience Dating Shuwa Arab Woman In Maiduguri.

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A Nigerian soldier, Adediwuraola Ishola, has recounted a humorous experience he had while dating a Shuwa Arab woman named Falmata in Maiduguri, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Ishola, his girlfriend had a habit of carrying a small knife whenever she visited him, leaving him curious about why she always had the weapon with her.

Initially, the soldier assumed she carried the knife for self-defence, considering the security challenges in the region. However, his perception changed after he jokingly asked her about it and received an unexpected response.

Falmata reportedly told him that he would discover the knife’s purpose if he ever attempted to end their relationship.

Sharing the story in a Facebook post on Friday, Ishola recalled how the incident made him reconsider his romantic relationship.

“As a soldier, I discovered something in Maiduguri that still makes me laugh whenever I remember it,” he wrote.

He continued:

“I was dating Falmata, a beautiful Shuwa lady.

“She would visit me regularly and somehow, she’s always with a small knife.

“At first, I assumed it was for self-defence because of the insecurity in Maiduguri.

“One day, I jokingly asked her, ‘Falmata, why do you always carry this knife?’

“She said, ‘Try breaking up with me and you will understand.’ Breaking up with you ke? I no dey mad!”

The soldier added that his girlfriend’s response prompted him to make a quick decision.

“That same week, I quickly applied for a course in Lagos. My love for Falmata was strong, but my love for life was stronger,” he added.

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Tragedy In Edo As Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man Over Murder Of Girlfriend He Met Online.

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The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, identified as Michael Samuel, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, whom he reportedly met through social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed that the suspect and the deceased initially connected online and developed a friendship after communicating for several months.

According to Daaor, Samuel later invited the woman to his residence in the Ahor area of Benin City, where he allegedly stabbed her to death with a knife.

The police commissioner stated that the suspect had been taken into custody and would be charged in court after investigations were concluded.

However, Samuel has offered a different account of the incident, claiming that the woman was injured during a struggle over a knife following an argument between them.

Speaking in an interview, the 21-year-old insisted that he did not intend to kill her.

“I didn’t mean to kill her, but she got injured in the process of struggling with her for the knife during an argument,” he said.

The suspect explained that he had met the woman on social media and that their friendship developed over several months of online conversations before she decided to visit him.

He said they were initially having a discussion at his residence, but the conversation eventually escalated into an argument.

“On the day she came to my house, we were discussing, but the discussion snowballed into an argument. In the process, she picked up a knife and intended to stab me,” he claimed.

Samuel further alleged that the woman sustained an injury to her neck while they were struggling over the knife.

He maintained that he attempted to save her after she was injured but was unable to prevent her death.

“I didn’t mean to kill her. I tried to save her after she was injured, but she died,” he said.

The police are expected to conclude their investigation before proceeding with the case in court.

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Kano Hisbah Arrests Popular TikToker, Two Other Women Over ‘Immoral’ Dance Videos.

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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested popular TikTok creator Amani Ishaq and two other women over allegations of sharing social media videos deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and moral standards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The board’s Deputy Commander, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The other women arrested alongside Ishaq were identified as Hauwa Khamis and Sa’adatu Muhammad.

According to the statement, the three suspects were brought before Magistrate Court No. 5 on Court Road in Kano.

The Hisbah Board disclosed that the case remains ongoing, with investigations continuing to determine the next steps.

The board specifically accused Ishaq of posting dance videos on TikTok that allegedly contradicted the principles of proper upbringing and the teachings of Islam.

It said the content was considered offensive to public morality and inconsistent with the religious and social values the agency seeks to uphold in Kano State.

The arrests form part of the Hisbah Board’s ongoing enforcement of moral and religious regulations, particularly concerning online content it considers obscene or contrary to Islamic teachings.

In a related development, the board had earlier arrested another TikTok content creator over alleged obscene videos after receiving intelligence that he had entered Kano State.

The Deputy Commander-General said the individual was taken into custody and that investigations into the matter were continuing.

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