Politics

Atiku Urges States to Control Power and End Nigeria’s Blackout Crisis

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2 years ago

October 27, 2024

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced deep concerns over Nigeria’s ongoing power crisis, especially as regions in the Southeast, Northwest, and Northeast face complete blackouts, with no electricity for over three weeks.

Atiku’s statement highlights a policy shift he believes could transform Nigeria’s power landscape: removing the entire electricity value chain from the exclusive federal list, thus allowing states to generate, transmit, and distribute power independently.

He argues that if states had the autonomy to manage their electricity, local energy issues wouldn’t be paralyzed by national disputes or administrative delays from the capital.

Atiku has long advocated for a balanced energy mix in Nigeria, combining renewable resources like solar, hydro, wind, and biofuels with traditional sources like coal and gas.

Given Nigeria’s diverse resources, he suggests that an easy approach to power generation could address regional needs more effectively.

This strategy would not only improve energy access but could also boost local economies, attract investments, and create jobs.

One of his key ideas is for Nigeria to encourage private investors to develop green-field mini-grid transmission systems, which could then be integrated into a larger super-grid network over time.

The impact of Nigeria’s power issues is deeply felt, with industries unable to function, small businesses struggling to survive, and millions of residents dealing with daily disruptions.

For many, Atiku’s call to decentralize power distribution stands as a much-need edchange.

Politics

Isaac Fayose Urges Tinubu to Increase Minimum Wage to ₦200,000

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4 days ago

June 26, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose pleads with the government and President Tinubu that the minimum wage needs to be increased.

He shared that the current minimum wage of ₦70,000 is not enough considering the current state of the country and urged the government to increase it to ₦200,000.

“President Tinubu, have mercy on our people and increase the minimum wage to ₦200,000 now. I don’t think anyone can survive on the current ₦70,000 minimum wage. ₦70,000 is nothing. If we don’t solve the minimum wage problem, we can’t solve crime.”

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Deji Adeyanju Faces Criticism Over Peter Obi Remarks

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4 weeks ago

June 1, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has faced backlash after suggesting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, could contribute to President Tinubu’s chances of re-election if opposition votes remain divided.

He stated “If Tinubu gets re-elected in 2027, blame Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity and kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”

His comments sparked criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that Peter Obi is not the only opposition figure and should not be solely blamed for political divisions.

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Matawalle Predicts Strong Northern Support for Tinubu

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4 weeks ago

June 1, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.

According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.

“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”

He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”