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Political groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kwara South Senatorial District of Kwara State have endorsed the governorship aspiration of a former chairman of the party, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, ahead of the 2027 general elections. At separate events organised by the groups in Offa, Offa Local Government Area, and Iloffa in […]

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say power supply has improved in their areas.

The residents spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Some other residents of the territory, however, said that they had yet to see any improvement.

They spoke against the backdrop of the assurance given by the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on March 24, that power supply would improve within two weeks.

Adelabu had also apologised to Nigerians for the country’s current power situation.

“We have set up a committee, and there is positive feedback from gas suppliers on the timeline for repairing the gas pipelines. I can say that within two weeks, we should start seeing improvements in power,” he said.

The residents, especially in satellite towns of Bwari, Lugbe and parts of Kubwa, said that during the Easter period, electricity improved in their areas.

However, others complained of persistent power outages and a weak supply, with some reporting less than a few hours of electricity daily.

Mr Stephen Omede, a businessman resident in Kubwa, said that power supply improved in his area during the Easter break.

He said that this may be due to the N3.3tn approval to clear legacy debt in the sector.

Mrs Ndidi Obi, a fashion designer in Kubwa, also said that there had been an improvement in electricity supply in recent times.

“I was surprised when I slept with the light for the first time in six months during this festive period,” she said.

Mr Samuel Agim, a welder, lives in Lugbe and said that there was a slight improvement in electricity in his area.

According to him, in the past few days, electricity improved from about four hours to eight hours daily.

Mrs Akugbe Odigie, a businesswoman resident in Kuje, said that the erratic power supply had resulted in increased operational costs, with many businesses relying on expensive fuel for generators.

Odigie said that fuel now costs between N1,300 and N1,400 per litre, which makes the businesses less profitable.

According to her, the situation is crippling small and medium-scale enterprises.

She appealed to the Federal Government to urgently look into the matter.

Mr Benson Edet, a Fashion designer based in Bwari, said that he was happy when the minister announced that electricity would improve in two weeks.

Edet said that the government should do everything possible to improve the power supply to allow citizens to live well.

Mr Thompson Gbeja, a barber in Lugbe, said that there was a need for improved infrastructure to ensure a steady power supply.

Gbeja said that the power situation was so bad that for days, he would not be able to do his job.

“I am appealing to the government to do everything possible to improve electricity, as most businesses and households are affected by the situation,” he said.
Mrs Happiness Onoja, who operates a restaurant in Kubwa, said that the situation had prompted her to close her business as the cost of running a generator was a burden to her.

Onoja said, “I was happy when the minister made the promise to improve the electricity supply in two weeks.

“But up till now, nothing has been done. My appeal is that the government should do everything possible to ensure steady electricity,” she said.

Mixed Reactions Trail Power Supply Gains In Abuja is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The management of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos, has clarified the recent retirement of four of its directors, stating that the action complied with a Federal Government directive and in line with the Public Service Rules. Reacting to the ongoing industrial action and planned picketing by the Academic Staff Union of Research […]

The University of Abuja (UniAbuja), now known as Yakubu Gowon University, is set to graduate a total of 12,624 students, including 77 First Class graduates, at its 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, disclosed this on Monday during a pre-convocation news conference held at the institution’s main campus in Abuja. […]

Tumininu, the partner of reality TV star Angel Smith, has alleged infidelity against her, triggering widespread reactions online.

The couple, who reportedly tied the knot in an intimate white wedding ceremony in the United States in March, had recently been the subject of breakup rumours.

Speculation intensified after Tumininu shared a photo of Angel’s engagement ring with the caption “if you need a ring, holla”, alongside another image showing her cuddling a different woman.

In a series of posts shared via Snapchat, Tumininu alleged that she made significant sacrifices in the relationship that were not known to the public. She claimed to have spent over $100,000 on Angel, including approximately $50,000 on her birthday.

Tumininu further accused the reality star of being involved with another woman she allegedly met on a dating app, while also cautioning critics against commenting on issues they do not fully understand.

“You guys are mad, after everything I did for Angel, when you don’t know most of the shit that has happened. Make everybody better calm down and not speak on things they don’t know,” she wrote.
“Since you got here I have spent over 100k dollars on Angel. Her birthday I spent about 50k dols… and yet you still went and slept with a girl that you met on Hinge (currently at the girl’s house)… LMAO after everything. Make una no make my blood hot, or else I go scatter everywhere. I dey my own.”

As of the time of filing this report, Angel Smith has not publicly responded to the allegations.

Newlywed BBN Star Angel Faces Infidelity Allegation From Partner is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

By Juliet Umeh

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has again written to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, demanding immediate compliance with a subsisting court judgment and requesting a meeting to address what it described as the Commission’s continued non-compliance.

In a letter dated April 13, 2026, addressed to the INEC Chairman and copied to the Director of Legal, the party, through its solicitors, Lex Firma LP, expressed concern that more than three weeks after a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment, the Commission had yet to act.

The party recalled that it had earlier written to INEC on March 24, 2026, conveying the judgment delivered on March 17, 2026, and demanding compliance within 72 hours as ordered by the court.

The letter stated: “Regrettably, despite the clear and unambiguous orders of the Court mandating compliance within 72 hours, more than three weeks have elapsed without any response whatsoever from the Commission.”

It added, “No steps have been taken to comply with the subsisting judgment, nor has any formal communication been issued to our client explaining the Commission’s position.”

The NNPP described the situation as worrisome, particularly against the backdrop of the “very public decampment” of Dr. Ajuji Ahmed and his associates to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, alongside Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

“It is therefore surprising that the Commission continues to withhold recognition from the authentic leadership of the NNPP, while appearing to recognise individuals who have openly decamped from the Party and who have repeatedly failed in their claims before courts of competent jurisdiction,” it said.

The party further criticised what it termed a disregard for judicial authority, warning of the implications for the rule of law.

“Indeed, the notion that any person or authority can elect to ignore a valid and subsisting judgment of a court, or proceed to interpret such judgment from the comfort of its offices without recourse to due process, is most distressing and does not augur well for the rule of law in this country,” the letter read.

It also faulted INEC for allegedly failing to engage the party despite several correspondences.
“It is equally troubling that the Commission… has consistently refused to engage with our client despite the service of several letters. To date, no response has been received, nor has any formal invitation been extended,” the party stated.

Reiterating its legal position, the NNPP stressed that court judgments remain binding until set aside by a superior court.
“We must respectfully reiterate… that a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction remains binding on all parties until it is set aside by a superior court,” it said, adding that “no order of stay of execution has been granted” in the matter.
The party warned that continued delay could have electoral consequences.

“Continued delay in compliance may result in the disenfranchisement of thousands of supporters of the Party, an outcome which would be both unjust and avoidable.

“Without prejudice to the above, and in the spirit of amicable engagement, we hereby formally request a meeting between representatives of the Commission and officials of the National Working Committee of the NNPP to discuss and resolve the issues,” the letter stated.

The party expressed hope that the proposed engagement would lead to “constructive dialogue and an amicable resolution of the present impasse,” urging the Commission to indicate a convenient date for the meeting.

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The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, has visited the scene of the road accident that claimed the life of a student of Lagos State University, assuring that justice will be pursued in the case.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday night by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi.

According to the statement, the police commissioner, accompanied by senior officers, conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the accident scene as part of ongoing investigations.

During the visit, the police team also interacted with representatives of the university’s Students’ Union, addressing their concerns over the incident.

Adebisi noted that Tijani commended the students for maintaining calm and demonstrating restraint despite the emotional impact of losing one of their colleagues.

She added that the commissioner assured the students that the driver involved in the incident would be arraigned in court on Monday to face prosecution.

The spokesperson reiterated the command’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of lives across the state.

She also extended condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the repose of her soul.

The visit follows the death of a 300-level student, Azeezat Abdul-Rasheed, who was fatally struck by a vehicle at about 7:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Igando area of Lagos.

In reaction to the incident, a video shared on X by a student identified as @Khennybass showed a group of students protesting at the Area M Police Division in Idimu.

The students alleged that officers were attempting to shield the driver involved in the crash and called for justice for their late colleague.

Lagos CP visits crash scene, assures justice over LASU student’s death

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) to install smart meters at all boundary regional interconnection points by December 2026.

This, according to NERC, is to ensure transparency in curbing losses across the nation’s transmission network.

The directive, which is contained in Order No. NERC/2026/026, also mandates NISO to measure and document all energy flows through power transformers at transmission substations.

The Order is backed by provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, which empower NERC to regulate and enforce standards across the electricity market.

The Order, which takes effect from April 13, 2026, establishes a structured framework for tracking Regional Transmission Loss Factors (TLF) and strengthening accountability in grid operations.

Under the new regime, NISO is required to file quarterly reports on transmission losses to NERC on a regional basis, providing regulators with granular data to monitor performance and enforce compliance.

Also, the Commission has directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to submit, by July 2026, a comprehensive action plan detailing measures to reduce transmission losses to within the seven per cent benchmark approved under the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO).

According to the order, TCN is also required to ensure that TLF across all transmission regions does not exceed 6.5 per cent by December 2026.

Industry data from NISO shows that while the national average TLF declined from 8.71 per cent in 2024 to 7.24 per cent in 2025, it remains above the regulatory threshold of 7 per cent.

“The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued Order No. NERC/2026/026 to improve transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s power grid through enhanced reporting of Regional Transmission Loss Factors (TLF).

“Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) indicate that the national average TLF was 8.71% in 2024 but was reduced to 7.24% in 2025.

However, this still exceeds the 7% benchmark approved by NERC in the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO).

“The Order dated 8 April 2026 establishes a formal framework for reporting transmission losses across regions operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

“Taking effect from 13 April 2026, the Order is backed by provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, which empower NERC to regulate, monitor, and ensure efficiency in the electricity market.

“Highlights and timelines in the Order include:
NISO to install smart meters at all boundary regional interconnection points by December 2026 to accurately measure energy flows for each region of the transmission network.

“NISO to measure and document all energy flow of power transformers at transmission substations. NISO to file quarterly reports on TLF to NERC on a regional basis.

“TCN to file an action plan by July 2026 on the reduction of TLF to a value within the 7% approved benchmarks in the regions. TCN to ensure that TLF across transmission regions shall not exceed 6.5% by December 2026”, the Order reads in part.

THE WHISTLER can confirm that the national grid has experienced two disturbances this year and both occurred in January.

The first one occurred on January 23, 2026, when generation dropped to zero megawatts, affecting all distribution companies

Also, the second incident occurred on January 27, following a voltage disturbance and line tripping.

NERC Sets December Deadline For NISO Smart Meter Rollout is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Ikorodu City forward Joseph Arumala is now the leading scorer in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season, DAILY POST reports.

Arumala was on target in Ikorodu City’s 3–0 trouncing of Kano Pillars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday.

It was the former Golden Eaglets striker’s 12th goal of the campaign.

The strike put him ahead of Rangers’ Godwin Obaje and Chukwuemeka Obioma of Abia Warriors, who have scored 11 goals each.

Four players are on 10 goals each: Victor Mbaoma (Remo Stars), Chidera Michael (Enyimba), Uche Collins (Katsina United), and Daddy Abdulrahman (El-Kanemi Warriors).

There are four matchdays left in the NPFL this season.

NPFL: Arumala fires ahead in top scorers’ race

Electricity generation has improved in the last two weeks, from March 28 to April 10, 2026, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering on its promises to Nigerians.

According to Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, the gradual rise in generation output within the period is in tandem with the assurance given by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, at the Power Sector Working Group, where he pledged that electricity supply would improve within two weeks.

According to him, data from the period under review show that actual power generation increased from about 3,951MW on March 28 to over 4,300MW by April 10, reflecting a consistent upward trend.

He explained that this improvement closely aligns with the steady increase in gas supply to thermal power plants, which rose from approximately 605 million standard cubic feet (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the same timeframe.

Bolaji further stated that mechanical availability remained stable and even improved, peaking at over 7,796MW in early April, while operational availability rose from about 4,208MW to a peak of over 4,694MW, indicating enhanced efficiency in converting available gas into electricity.

“Despite minor fluctuations recorded on some days, the overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector, driven largely by improved gas supply and better coordination among critical stakeholders,” Tunji said.

Tunji emphasised that the strong correlation between gas availability and generation output underscores the importance of sustained interventions in the gas-to-power value chain, given Nigeria’s heavy reliance on thermal power plants.

To consolidate the gains recorded so far, Tunji disclosed that the Minister recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to ensure improved coordination, real-time monitoring, and sustained gas supply to generating companies.

“The committee is expected to address bottlenecks in gas delivery, enhance synergy between gas producers and power generation companies, and ultimately guarantee a more stable and reliable electricity supply across the country.

“The Minister remains committed to ensuring that the modest gains recorded are not only sustained but significantly improved upon in the coming weeks,” Tunji added.

He assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms and targeted interventions in the sector would continue to yield measurable improvements in power generation and supply, in line with the administration’s broader objective of stabilising the nation’s electricity sector.

“ We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements”.

Meanwhile, the Minister has urged the new Management of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to focus on improving its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

The Minister spoke during the visit of the newly appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, Engineer Olusegun Adesayo and the Chairman of the Board, Ikechi Nwosu to his office at the weekend.

Adelabu said the agency should focus on improving IGR while reducing dependence on appropriation especially in funding their operational cost.

He also urged the Management to look into establishing more meter testing centres across the country to enhance and improve their role.

While expressing confidence in the new Management, he assured that the full board would be inaugurated this week.

“I do not doubt your ability and I can also say that with your appointment by the president, you will do well. The President knows what he is doing by appointing you and any appointee of the president will have my full cooperation”.

Decrying the dearth of manpower especially meter installers, the Minister again reiterated his call for collaboration between the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and NEMSA to tackle the issue.

“ We need to ensure more installers are trained to accelerate the government’s plan to bridge the meter gap in the country.

On meter testing stations, he said, “We should plan towards having them in each of the geo-political zones. Having the right working tools really matters. If you have the people, you have the office, you have the vehicle, but you do not have meter testing centres. That is not good”.

The Minister also informed the management of another meeting and a comprehensive retreat with the board as soon as possible.

In his closing remarks, he urged Adesayo to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of the agency and list the challenges in order to know where to start.

“I won’t lie to you, you can’t get everything sorted overnight. Though you may have the knowledge of what is happening, what the problems are. I can tell you those problems are still there but what matters is for you to have a full understanding of what the problems are and how to resolve them”.

Earlier, the Managing Director had informed the Minister of his visit to the other agencies to get their support. He also spoke on the required support from the Ministry in order to ensure the successful discharge of the agency‘s responsibilities.

Power Rises To 4,300MW In Two Weeks, Adelabu’s Aide Claims is first published on The Whistler Newspaper