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Northern Residents Face Blackout And Call for Immediate Power Restoration
Residents across many northern regions of Nigeria are expressing deep frustration over a prolonged power outage that has lasted several days.
The lack of electricity is not just an inconvenience; it is affecting daily life and critical operations in various sectors, especially healthcare.
Hospitals, which rely heavily on a stable power supply to maintain essential medical equipment, are facing significant challenges in providing care to patients.
In several communities, medical facilities have reported service disruptions, putting patients’ lives at risk.
With equipment that monitors vital signs and supports life-saving procedures at stake, the absence of power is alarming for healthcare professionals and patients alike.
This crisis has prompted urgent calls from residents for action, emphasizing the need for reliable electricity to safeguard public health.
Beyond healthcare, the power outage is severely disturbing productivity across numerous sectors.
Also, businesses that depend on electricity for their operations are struggling to keep up with their commitments.
Shops are unable to open, and production lines are halted, leading to significant economic losses.
Local entrepreneurs are particularly hard hit, as they rely on consistent power to operate machinery and serve customers.
In response to this critical situation, northerners are appealing to the Federal Ministry of Power to take immediate action.
They are urging the government to prioritize the restoration of electricity to the affected areas, emphasizing that the current conditions are untenable and unsustainable.
Many have shared their experiences on social media, highlighting how the outages have disrupted their lives.
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has pointed fingers at Nigerian traders for the continued surge in food prices across the country. In a Facebook post on Saturday, the outspoken supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration accused traders of being too greedy to reduce their prices.
He added that even as statistics suggest that the cost of food is starting to drop, traders have refused to comply. Furthermore, he expressed frustration, saying the refusal to lower prices shows a deeper problem of selfishness among citizens. According to him, Nigerians are their own worst enemies, driven by greed and a habit of taking more than they need.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to travel to Rome this Saturday to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The invitation came directly from Pope Leo XIV, who emphasized the importance of the president’s presence during this significant moment for the Church and a world facing many challenges.
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, will be officially installed as the 267th Bishop of Rome on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
President Tinubu will be accompanied by key Catholic figures, including the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji of Owerri, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, Archbishop Alfred Martins of Lagos, and Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto.
Notably, Pope Leo XIV has a special connection to Nigeria, having worked at the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s. After the ceremony, President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja on Tuesday, May 20.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to preserve their culture and ensure it doesn’t fade away with time. Speaking through his deputy, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, at the 2025 World Egungun Festival grand finale held in Ibadan, Makinde emphasized the importance of keeping traditions alive.
The event took place at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in the Oke Ado area and was graced by top dignitaries including Chief Lekan Alabi, who represented the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Osun State’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ojo Abiodun, Prince Adeola Adelakun of Oje Parapo Worldwide, and Oyo State’s own Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun.
Makinde stressed that culture and tourism are key focus areas for his administration, and his government is committed to supporting efforts that will keep local traditions thriving. He added that by investing in cultural events and heritage, the state can boost its economy through tourism and increase revenue. He said, “We must not let our culture die. I’m glad to see young people taking part in this celebration, not just the elders.”
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