Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians for the persistent electricity outages recorded across the country in the past month, acknowledging the severe impact on households, businesses, schools and industries. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister attributed the crisis largely to disruptions in gas supply, pipeline maintenance issues and liquidity constraints within the power sector, noting that many of the challenges were beyond the government’s immediate control. Adelabu, however, assured that efforts were underway to restore stability, revealing that repairs to key…

A heavy security presence marked proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna State on Tuesday as former Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared for arraignment over allegations of corruption and misappropriation of over N432 billion in state funds during his eight-year tenure. Several armed security operatives were deployed to the court premises, while the entire Aliyu Akilu Road leading to the NDA bus stop was cordoned off. Vehicular movement in the area was restricted, with traffic diverted to alternative routes to ease congestion around the court complex. El-Rufai, who arrived at…

Media executives across Nigeria have commended the appointment of Olubode Ojajuni as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in Ogun State, describing it as a well-deserved elevation and a strategic move to strengthen security and enhance police–media relations in the state. In separate remarks, leading media stakeholders expressed confidence in Ojajuni’s capacity to deliver on his mandate, citing his extensive track record in intelligence policing, public communication, and operational leadership. Oladapo Olaniyan, publisher of Top News Magazine and former Editor of Fame Magazine, described the appointment as a deserved one…