The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has challenged Ikeja Electric (IKEDC) over its explanation for the recent electricity disruptions experienced by Band A customers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The transmission company maintained that the outages were caused by a decline in electricity generation rather than instability in the national grid, Naija News reports.

TCN disclosed its position in a statement issued by its management on November 6, 2026.

The response followed a public notice released by IKEDC on November 5, in which the distribution company attributed several power outages affecting Band A feeders on November 3 and 4 to instability in the national grid.

IKEDC had blamed the disruptions on TCN, but the transmission company dismissed the allegation, describing the explanation as inaccurate and misleading.

TCN explained that the responsibility for investigating and establishing the actual causes of disturbances and interruptions on the national grid lies with the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in accordance with Section 67 of the Electricity Act 2023.

In the statement, the company said, “The determination of the root cause of disturbances, shortfalls and interruptions on the national grid falls exclusively within the defined functions of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO).

“TCN can only transmit the energy made available to it and cannot transmit energy that is not generated.

“Attributing shortfalls caused by generation constraints to TCN misinforms customers, undermines public confidence and obscures the real challenges that all stakeholders must work together to resolve.

“DisCos should communicate based on verified information from NISO, the body responsible for the operation of the grid.

“TCN sympathises with customers affected by the reduced hours of supply.”

The company urged electricity distribution companies to rely on verified information from NISO when explaining power supply disruptions to their customers.

It also expressed sympathy for consumers affected by the reduced hours of electricity supply.

The Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Diewait Ikpechukwu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ikpechukwu reportedly passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the age of 71 after battling a prolonged illness.

A family source confirmed his death to Daily Post but declined to reveal the specific illness he suffered before his demise.

Similarly, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, announced the actor’s passing in an Instagram tribute on Friday, November 6, 2026.

In his tribute, Yakubu described Ikpechukwu as another legendary figure who had departed, noting that his memories would continue to live in the hearts of those who knew him.

The late actor enjoyed a career spanning more than 25 years and was particularly recognised for his roles in Nollywood productions, where he frequently portrayed traditional rulers, influential personalities and respected elderly figures.

Diewait Ikpechukwu was born on August 23, 1955, and hailed from southeastern Nigeria.

Before venturing into the movie industry, he was an accomplished footballer who played as a right winger during the 1970s. His footballing talent reportedly earned him an invitation to the Green Eagles camp, Nigeria’s former senior national football team.

He featured for clubs such as Blue Diamonds of Nsukka and Kaduna Rocks and also captained the Kaduna Polytechnic football team.

While studying in Kaduna, Ikpechukwu developed an interest in broadcasting and reportedly worked with radio stations, where he provided football commentary.

His involvement in football and broadcasting gave him early exposure to the media and entertainment world before he eventually pursued an acting career.

Academically, the late actor attended Comprehensive High School in Awo-Omamma, Imo State, before proceeding to Kaduna State Polytechnic, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma in Marketing.

He subsequently completed his National Youth Service Corps programme at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and later earned a postgraduate diploma in Marketing from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

Before fully embracing acting, Ikpechukwu worked with the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), where he held the position of business office manager.

His transition into entertainment followed his involvement in television productions at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Enugu.

He made his feature film debut in Evil Men in 1998, playing the role of a traditional ruler. The movie also featured prominent actors, including Pete Edochie, Alex Usifo and Liz Benson.

The production marked an important turning point in his acting career and helped establish his presence in Nollywood.

Over the years, Ikpechukwu became a familiar face to movie lovers through his convincing portrayals of kings, traditional rulers, elderly statesmen and other influential personalities.

His commanding screen presence made him particularly recognisable in films centred on traditional institutions, cultural heritage and African customs.

His death marks another loss for the Nigerian entertainment industry, with tributes expected to continue from colleagues, fans and admirers.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) Chairmen Forum of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) if the commission fails to comply with Thursday’s court ruling on the party’s leadership dispute.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The forum is demanding that INEC remove the names of former Senate President David Mark and members of his dissolved Interim National Working Committee (NWC) from its official portal and replace them with those of Nafiu Bala Gombe and other officials it recognises as the party’s legitimate leaders.

It also urged the electoral commission to reopen its portal to enable the ADC to organise fresh primaries where necessary and upload its candidates for the 2027 general elections.

The forum’s Secretary, Kennedy Odion, made the demands while addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, Naija News reports.

Odion was reacting to the judgement delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which removed the Mark-led interim leadership of the party.

According to him, the ruling invalidated decisions taken by the dissolved NWC, including the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate and the selection of other candidates through its congresses and national convention.

He maintained that the judgement had vindicated the forum’s position that the Mark-led leadership was not recognised by the ADC constitution.

Odion said, “We, the only legally recognised NEC members, accept in its entirety the judgment declaring our own Alhaji Nafiu Bala Gombe the authentic national chairman of the ADC.

“Failure to comply with this latest judgment will leave us no option but to proceed with our planned nationwide protest against the electoral umpire. Nigeria is for all of us. No individual, however highly placed, is above the law.”

He further argued that the court ruling had established that Atiku, his running mate and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, alongside other candidates produced by the interim leadership, were not the party’s authentic candidates.

The ADC has been embroiled in a prolonged leadership dispute between the Mark-led interim NWC and a faction loyal to Bala Gombe. The disagreement has triggered multiple legal battles over the party’s leadership structure and the legitimacy of its congresses and national convention.

The latest development comes after an earlier ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on April 29, 2026, in a suit involving ADC state chairmen led by Don-Norman Obinna.

The court ruled that the tenure of the elected state executive committees remained valid until fresh congresses were conducted and a national convention held in accordance with the party’s constitution.

It also restrained INEC from recognising congresses organised by the interim NWC.

The Court of Appeal subsequently upheld the ruling on June 13, 2026. However, Odion alleged that INEC continued to recognise the Mark-led leadership and accept candidates produced through its congresses and convention.

He disclosed that the forum had taken steps to challenge the commission’s position while the matter remained before the Supreme Court.

According to him, the group opted to pursue legal remedies rather than allow the disagreement to escalate into violence among dissatisfied party members and candidates.

Odion stated, “The maturity shown by the NEC Chairmen Forum as law-abiding members of society prevented a melee and saved the lives of agitated and disenchanted party members and candidates.”

He also commended the judiciary for what he described as its courage in delivering justice, despite what he characterised as propaganda directed at the courts by the dissolved interim leadership.

While awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision on the earlier case, Odion reaffirmed the forum’s support for Bala Gombe, expressing optimism that his leadership would restore stability within the party.

He congratulated Gombe and other ADC members, declaring that “sanity” had returned to the party.