The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the recurring power outages across the country to a significant shortfall in gas supply to thermal power plants. In a statement issued in Abuja, the management of NISO informed the general public and electricity market participants that the current average available generation of about 4,300 megawatts (MW) is largely due to inadequate gas supply to thermal generating stations. According to the statement, thermal power plants account for the dominant share of Nigeria’s electricity generation mix. As a result, any disruption or limitation in gas supply has a direct and substantial impact on…
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Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondi state, on Wednesday reaffirmed that security remains the foundation of sustainable development, declaring that no society can prosper in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. The governor made the remarks at the passing-out parade of Batch 05 (BR05) of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps. The ceremony was held at the parade ground of the Ondo State House of Assembly Arcade Complex in Akure. Aiyedatiwa said no economy can thrive where lives and property are unsafe, stressing that government cannot claim success if it fails in its primary responsibility…
The Delta State Police Command has intercepted 1,520 packets of suspected illicit drugs and arrested a suspected armed robber and cultist in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The operations, carried out under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, targeted drug trafficking networks and violent crime in parts of Delta State. Police operatives attached to the Eagle Net Special Squad intercepted a white J5 bus along the Asaba–Agbor Expressway near Northwest Filling Station on February 13 at about 10:30 p.m. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said a search of the vehicle uncovered 1,520…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the development as an internal party crisis that spiraled out of control. In a statement personally issued on Tuesday night, the governor expressed sympathy with the affected members, lamenting that certain elements allegedly took advantage of the state’s peaceful environment to perpetrate violence. Signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, the governor stated that the importation of thugs and miscreants from outside Edo State under the guise of political activities is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.…
The Adamawa Sqtate Police Command has arrested two men over alleged involvement in transnational drug smuggling following the recovery of 197 sachets of Tramadol during a border security operation. The suspects — 32-year-old Muhammad Mustapha from Dorayi in Kano State and 48-year-old Muhammad Sanusi of Garoua, Cameroon — were apprehended by operatives of the Border Patrol Fufore Unit while on routine patrol. The arrest was made public in a statement issued yesterday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. According to preliminary investigations, the drugs were transported from a South-Eastern state and routed through Adamawa State en…
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has condemned the harassment and physical assault of its personnel in Yagai and Kasuwan Bera communities of Jalingo, Taraba State. In a statement issued on Monday to journalists in the state, the company’s Communications Officer, Blessing Tunoh, described the attacks as unacceptable and warned that such actions would not be tolerated. According to the statement, the affected staff were carrying out lawful duties, including an ongoing metering exercise, fault clearing, revenue collection and prepaid monitoring, when they were allegedly assaulted. YEDC stressed that the safety of its employees remains a top priority, reminding residents…
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has condemned the harassment and physical assault of its personnel in Yagai and Kasuwan Bera communities of Jalingo, Taraba State. In a statement issued on Monday to journalists in the state, the company’s Communications Officer, Blessing Tunoh, described the attacks as unacceptable and warned that such actions would not be tolerated. According to the statement, the affected staff were carrying out lawful duties, including an ongoing metering exercise, fault clearing, revenue collection and prepaid monitoring, when they were allegedly assaulted. YEDC stressed that the safety of its employees remains a top priority, reminding residents…
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday distributed 1,000 solar-powered water pumps and 200 complete tubewell drilling kits to farmers in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area, in a renewed push to strengthen dry-season farming and support resettling communities. The governor also commissioned a newly constructed Higher Islamic College in the town, underscoring his administration’s commitment to agricultural development and education recovery across the state. Zulum was accompanied during the working visit by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari. Speaking…
The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has arrested two suspects for allegedly impersonating military personnel in separate operations carried out in Yenagoa, the state capital. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Yenagoa. According to the statement, operatives attached to the Ekeki Division arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Kelechi Lazarus, on February 13, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m. at Ekeki Park, Yenagoa. The suspect, who was dressed in military camouflage bearing the rank of Corporal, allegedly attempted to fraudulently withdraw N200,000 from a Point of Sale (POS) operator by…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State has issued an urgent safety advisory to motorists as a thick wave of seasonal dust haze continues to reduce visibility across major roads in the state. The Command said the worsening atmospheric conditions have created what it described as “blind” driving conditions, significantly increasing the risk of road traffic crashes. Officials noted that the dust-laden air not only impairs visibility but also reduces drivers’ reaction time during emergencies. Speaking on the development, the Gombe State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Samson Kaura, cautioned motorists against treating the haze as a mere seasonal…