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Orjiako Ikechukwu Kingsley For Nigeria’s business community, electricity is no longer an infrastructure issue. It is a cost structure problem. Despite over two decades of power sector reforms , grid electricity remains unreliable and insufficient. Installed generation capacity sits above 13,000 megawatts yet effective available power often falls below 4,000 megawatts for a population exceeding 220 million. For firms trying to scale operations, that gap is not theoretical because it shows up in balance sheets. The economic consequences are well documented. The World Bank estimates that power outages cost Nigerian businesses between 5 and 10 per cent of annual sales, with small and medium enterprises bearing the heaviest burden. Manufacturing firms routinely report energy as their second-highest operating expense after labour. Historically diesel generators filled the gap. Today that model is under strain. Since the removal of fuel subsidies and the liberalisation of the foreign ...

EFCC Accused of Defying Court Order, Illegally Detaining Abubakar Malami Abuja, December 23, 2025 — The Office of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has accused the (EFCC) of open defiance of court orders, illegal detention, and conducting a media trial against him. In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday, Malami’s office alleged that the EFCC refused to comply with a clear bail order issued by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on December 23, 2025, despite being duly served with the court process. Alleged Refusal to Comply With Bail Order According to the statement, EFCC officials allegedly refused to accept the court-backed bail letter, chased away a court bailiff, and continued to detain Malami in what was described as “brazen, contemptuous, and lawless conduct.” The office further revealed that Malami has remained in EFCC custody for over fourteen (14) days without arraignment, contrary to constitut...

In the spirit of Christmas and goodwill, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday distributed over 2,000 bags of 25-kilogramme rice to constituents across the district. The distribution exercise covered the five local government areas that make up Kogi Central, as part of the senator’s annual humanitarian outreach aimed at easing the economic burden on families during the festive season. Speaking during the exercise, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan described the gesture as a demonstration of love, unity, and shared responsibility, noting that Christmas is a time to care for one another, especially the less privileged. “Christmas reminds us of compassion, sacrifice, and togetherness. This outreach is my little way of standing with my people and ensuring that families can celebrate the season with joy and dignity,” she said. Beneficiaries of the rice distribution included community leaders, women groups, youths, the elderly, and vulne...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned Indomie Instant Noodles – Vegetable Flavour following the discovery of undeclared allergens in the product. According to NAFDAC, laboratory analysis revealed the presence of milk and egg allergens in the affected Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles, despite these substances not being declared on the product’s label. The agency warned that this poses a serious health risk, particularly to individuals with food allergies. NAFDAC explained that undeclared allergens can trigger severe allergic reactions, including breathing difficulties, skin reactions, and in extreme cases, life-threatening complications. Consumers who are allergic to milk or eggs are especially advised to exercise caution. The regulatory body has directed that all affected packs be withdrawn from circulation nationwide. It also urged Nigerians to avoid purchasing or consuming Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles until further notice. Members ...

We Are Returning Power to the People” — PDP Chairman Turaki Declares After Meeting Obasanjo The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring power to party members and the Nigerian people through transparent and inclusive decision-making processes. Turaki made the declaration while addressing party members and supporters at the PDP State Secretariat shortly after returning from a courtesy visit to former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo According to the PDP Chairman, the party is firmly positioned to reclaim its dominant role in Nigeria’s political landscape, beginning with the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States. He also expressed confidence that the party would extend its victories to Ogun State, citing renewed unity and strong grassroots mobilization across the South-West. “Let me assure all our members and the good people of the South-West: we will win Ekiti, we will...