‘Don’t vote for me’ – Obi uses Tinubu’s campaign promise against him as power crisis in Nigeria worsens
Nigeria’s electricity crisis has sparked fresh criticism from Peter Obi, who has called out President Bola Tinubu over unmet promises. Obi pointed to Tinubu’s 2023 campaign statement where he said Nigerians should not re-elect him if he failed to deliver steady power within four years. In a post shared on X, Obi argued that instead […]
Niger residents question govt’s push for solar as situation worsens
Residents of Niger State are expressing frustration over worsening electricity supply across communities. Many areas have experienced long hours without power, especially during important periods like Eid al-Fitr. Governor Umaru Bago advised residents to consider solar energy, but the suggestion has been widely criticised. Residents argue that solar systems are too expensive and unrealistic for […]
Power blackout: Disco debunks Imo govt’s sabotage allegation as row deepens
The Distribution Company (Disco) responsible for supplying electricity to Imo State has firmly denied the state government’s allegation of sabotage that allegedly led to the recent power blackout. According to the company, the claims are baseless and misleading, stressing that the outage was caused by technical faults and operational challenges, not deliberate actions. Disco officials […]
Blackout: Confusion over reason for latest National Grid collapse in Nigeria
On Wednesday, Nigeria experienced another power outage after the national grid collapsed, plunging the country into darkness. The cause of the collapse has sparked confusion, with different parties pointing fingers at each other. Power generation companies (GenCos) blamed the blackout on the suspension of gas supply due to a staggering debt of over N2 trillion. […]
Peter Obi: Power Outages and High Fuel Costs Driving Increased Poverty
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from the 2023 elections, has raised serious concerns about the worsening poverty levels in Nigeria, attributing them to ongoing power outages and the increasing costs of petroleum products. In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Obi emphasized that these issues are significantly impacting small […]
Power Outage in Rivers and Bayelsa as Vandals Destroy TCN Towers
Residents in parts of Rivers and Bayelsa states are facing the possibility of months without electricity after vandals destroyed 13 transmission towers. These towers were part of the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Double Circuits, which played a critical role in delivering power to the region. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that the vandalism occurred in […]