The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be fully restored within 24 to 48 hours following a recent decline caused by a temporary shortfall in power generation. The disruption was triggered by an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline (ELP), alongside acts of vandalism on critical gas infrastructure. These incidents interrupted gas supply to several thermal power plants, leading to a nationwide drop in electricity generation. Adelabu’s assurance followed a statement by the National Independent System Operator (NISO), which said it is closely monitoring repair works being carried out by the Nigerian Gas…
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The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has faulted Channels Television over what it described as misleading and insensitive captioning in its report of a bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, MPAC said the attack occurred at a mosque situated within a market in Maiduguri, leaving five Muslim worshippers dead and more than 35 others injured. The organisation described the incident as a brutal attack on civilians engaged in worship, adding that security agencies and public authorities had condemned the act as barbaric…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned an attack at a mosque in Gomboru Market, Maiduguri, that left five people dead and 35 others injured on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred during Maghrib prayers when a suspected attacker reportedly detonated an explosive device inside the mosque. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the governor described the attack as “utterly condemnable, barbaric and inhumane,” stressing that targeting a place of worship violates its sanctity. Governor Zulum expressed condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the repose of those who lost…
The Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority (GOSUPDA) has refuted allegations circulating on social media that it unlawfully revoked a parcel of land belonging to the late Alhaji Lawan Bawasa and reallocated it to one Saleh Ɗan Masanin Tumu. The Executive Chairman of the authority, Alhaji Bappayo Samanja Mauɗo, made the clarification while addressing journalists in Gombe. According to him, the land in question, located around the Rainbow Roundabout, had already been compensated for by the Gombe State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transportation and designated as a Right of Way (ROW). “Documents made available to the authority clearly…
The Commissioner of Police in Gombe State, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, has ordered increased security measures and the adoption of intelligence-led policing across the state ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities. The directive was issued during his maiden security conference with Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Heads of Departments, aimed at reviewing and strengthening security arrangements for the festive season. Chuso directed senior officers to intensify patrols, boost police visibility and ensure effective coordination of security operations to safeguard lives and property. He stressed the importance of intelligence-driven policing and swift response to emergencies,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has rewarded a frontline health worker, Dr. Ishaku Dickson, with a fully furnished three-bedroom house in recognition of his dedication and selfless service to the people of Monguno and Borno State. The presentation was made on Monday night during the governor’s visit to Monguno. Earlier in the day, Governor Zulum had inaugurated the newly renovated officers’ lounge and cafeteria at the headquarters of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai. In addition to the housing reward, the governor approved the immediate employment of Dr. Dickson’s wife into the Borno State Civil Service. He described the gesture…
The Edo State Government has commenced a full assessment of the recent petrol tanker fire in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response systems and prevent future occurrences. The assessment was carried out by the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA) during an on-the-spot inspection led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mallam Gani Audu. The high-level delegation inspected the scene of the incident and visited hospitals where survivors are receiving treatment. Mallam Audu said the delegation was mandated by Governor Monday Okpebholo, who was on official assignment in Abuja, to…
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that delaying the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws beyond January 1, 2026, could have serious consequences for workers and businesses across the country. Oyedele spoke amid concerns over alleged discrepancies between the versions of the tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted. A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsamad Dasuki, had raised questions about whether the gazetted laws accurately reflected what lawmakers approved. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Oyedele said postponing the reforms would leave most Nigerian…
The Gombe State Government has dismissed allegations by the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB) accusing the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of repression and worsening insecurity, describing the claims as misleading and unfounded. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the government said reports circulated by TIB and some online media outlets do not reflect the reality on ground in the state. According to the statement, Gombe remains largely peaceful and stable, with a long-established culture of tolerance and law-abiding behaviour among its people. It added that security agencies, journalists,…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to hold state congresses starting January 9, 2026, ahead of its national convention. The group also challenged the legitimacy of the November 15–16 national convention held in Ibadan by the faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the factional National Caretaker Committee, spokesman Haruna Mohammed said the party’s state congresses would precede the national convention, with no formal date set for the latter. “The NWC has approved the calendar for the conduct of…