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Nigeria Spends ₦29.3 Billion Fixing Vandalized Power Towers

The Nigerian Federal Government has spent a staggering ₦29.3 billion to repair 266 damaged electricity towers across the country, a financial strain caused by ongoing vandalism of critical infrastructure.
Each tower repair cost roughly ₦110 million, a figure that highlights both the scale of the destruction and the expense involved in keeping Nigeria’s power grid functional.
This update was posted by the National Grid on their X account, bringing renewed attention to the impact of vandalism on power availability nationwide.
Vandalism of these towers, a core component of Nigeria’s electricity transmission system, has been an ongoing issue, resulting in frequent power outages that ripple across industries, homes, and businesses.
The losses are significant—Nigeria loses approximately $26 billion every year due to power failures, which are often worsened by damaged infrastructure and frequent grid disruptions.
Electricity towers, or pylons, are essential for transporting high-voltage electricity across long distances.
When they’re compromised, the effects are immediate: electricity distribution networks are forced to shut down lines, leading to blackouts in cities and towns that rely on the damaged towers.
Vandals target these towers for various reasons, including the valuable materials used in their construction, which they then sell on the black market.
The costs go beyond just replacement materials; they include labour, transport, and securing the areas affected, making each repair expensive and time-consuming.
Efforts by the Federal Government and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to curb these incidents have included increasing security around infrastructure and raising public awareness about the damage caused by vandalism.
Yet, challenges persist. Some of these towers are located in remote, less secure regions where monitoring and security are difficult to enforce, making them vulnerable to theft and destruction.
The TCN is responsible for managing, maintaining, and expanding the national grid infrastructure, including these towers, which serve as the backbone of Nigeria’s electricity transmission.
In the bigger picture, vandalism not only affects electricity availability but also weakens Nigeria’s industrial growth.
Frequent power interruptions have forced many businesses to rely on costly backup power, pushing operational costs higher.
This heavy reliance on generators and other alternatives only adds to the financial burden of operating in a country where power stability remains a major concern.
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NYSC Corpers Celebrate as Government Begins Payment of ₦77K Allowance

NSYC, National Youth Service Corps, corpers rejoice as government starts paying the 77k allawee. Corp members begin to share receipt details as proof to others that the increased have truly been confirmed.
Photos of the receipt was shared by a random X user, corpers and Nigerian comment and applaud the government for keeping their word. Many also associate the delivering of this promise due to the corp member that spoke up.
As citizens applaud the government they also hail the corp member, Raye for speaking up and helping NYSC.
It can be recalled that Raye, corp member, recently made a viral video as she lamented and shared her concerns with the country. The lady also address her life as a corper and how the economy is not friendly. Due to her voice, the government answers by beginning the payment of 77k allawee to corpers.
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“If Democracy Had Collapsed, Peter Obi Will Not Speak Freely” – Bayo Onanuga

In a recent development, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, for his recent comments on Nigeria’s democratic state.
Obi had remarked that democracy in Nigeria has been “knocked down,” especially in light of the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Onanuga responded by asserting that such hyperbolic statements lack a solid logical foundation, especially considering Nigeria’s democratic progress over the past 26 years. He emphasized that if democracy had indeed collapsed, Obi wouldn’t have the freedom to express such views publicly.
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Adeleke University Accused of Forcing Muslim Students to Attend Church Services

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised concerns about alleged religious discrimination at Adeleke University in Ede, Osun State. According to MURIC, the university is compelling Muslim students to participate in Christian church services and has reportedly disrupted their Ramadan observances.
MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, stated that the organization has received multiple complaints from Muslim students at Adeleke University. These students allege that attendance at the university’s church programs is mandatory for all students, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Furthermore, a recent incident reportedly involved the disruption of Tarawih prayers—special evening prayers performed during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—with students being warned not to hold such gatherings again.
Professor Akintola emphasized that such actions infringe upon the fundamental right to freedom of religion, which is protected under the Nigerian Constitution.
He mentioned that this is not the first time concerns have been raised about Adeleke University’s treatment of Muslim students. In 2019, MURIC accused the institution of religious persecution and called upon the National Universities Commission (NUC) to investigate.
The allegations at that time included forcing Muslim students to attend church services on Sundays and making mid-week services on Wednesdays and Saturdays compulsory for those residing in university hostels.
Additionally , the recent allegations have prompted calls for the NUC to intervene and ensure that universities uphold the constitutional rights of all students. MURIC also advises Muslim parents and prospective students to exercise caution when considering enrollment in private institutions that may not respect their religious practices.
Finally, they urge educational authorities to ensure that private universities are transparent about their religious affiliations and practices, allowing students to make informed decisions about their education.
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