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A notorious drug bárón,


A man Festus Keyamo once dragged to court over allegations of certificate forgery and identity theft.

Well, of course Keyamo would know him well, you can’t outshine a man in his own field.


A true “master” of criminality, indeed.

As usual, Tinubu’s hordes of supporters will flood this thread, not with verifiable facts, but with insults aimed at Peter Obi, while conveniently ignoring the indisputable points he has laid bare.

What do you expect from those who support a man with forged certificates, who once tried to mock Peter Obi by saying “na statistics we chop,” yet turn around to now feeds Nigerians fake statistics and questionable data, like his recent claim that Nigerians should be happy as they are in a better economy than Kenya, which has now been debunked?

gidgiddy:
Eze Ndigbo is purely a cultural title for Igbo people in diaspora, but enemies of the Igbo nation are going about misleading people that it is political when it is not.

Nothing could be farther from the truth. The real confusion comes from outsiders who keep mistaking a socio-cultural Eze Ndi Igbo title for a political threat, fighting a battle that exists only in their imagination.

alanto:
I thought you hate Fulani terrorists and their sympathisers?

Oh Atiku can't do no wrong now that he's supporting Obi? Like El Rufai, Malami, Amaechi, et al.

You are not in control of your thought process

SMH!

I have never seen anything quite like this.

The level of incompetence and the unprecedented, boldly clueless approach displayed by this government, along with the extent to which its supporters condone and even defend it, is mind-blowing.

It makes me wonder: was it a different Tinubu who once told Goodluck Jonathan that, on matters of insecurity, the buck stops with the president and that the level of insecurity at the time meant the country had no functioning government, and he should resign?

Or is this the same Tinubu who made those demands of Goodluck Jonathan?

One olodo wey dey form like say e sabi as APC supporter go just post something for Twitter, and other olodo supporters go just follow am anyhow.
Wetin this one mean sef?

An APC supporter will post something on Twitter and their hoardes of supporters will just run along with it.

Burob:
Quite obvious that your perennial wailing from your Pdp days, now to your romance with the Adc has made u lose whatever was left over.

To have your eyes 👀 blurred with bitter tears since 2015 cannot be a pleasant experience?, 11 Straight years of confusion, weeping, sobbing, crying, blubbering, wailing & tears 😭.

Are you a Tinubu supporter or do you belong to the APC

Burob:
Very funny Wailer, not a democrazy indeed, because till date your state government has failed to conduct local government elections abi?

Burob, it’s becoming obvious that your thoughts aren’t exactly under your control

"There are less than six democracies in the entire continent and Nigeria is about to reduce the number by one.'

Nigeria is not about to be reduced it by one; it has already been reduced by one. What we are now is not a democracy

Na so life be, today you dey run things, tomorrow story change.

BlakKluKluxKlan:
Epistles of Judas Iscariot

Just admit you lost the argument

If he intends to run against himself, he might as well lose to himself.

alanto:
That was when the world organic newly arrived Nigeria. Any small thing Organic.

No shi, no shi.

Till now them never account for all donations received. Aisha Yesufu promised to release a comprehensive report on how money was spent. Till now 3 years after. Nothing come out.

Peter Obi actually did give an account of all campaign funding....here’s the link.
I’m surprised you didn’t demand the same from Bola Tinubu.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribuneonlineng.com/2023-election-peter-obi-gives-account-of-campaign-funding/amp/

Are they telling us that the INEC chairman wasn’t aware that his official email was used to open a Twitter account?

Nigeria does not currently have a functioning government.

Insurgents are killing Nigerians, and the military, rather than protecting them, has, in some cases, turned its firepower on civilians through airstrikes supposedly aimed at insurgents.

In fact, the only question that matters now is: when will Bola Ahmed Tinubu resign?

This is the only regime in this country’s history to preside over such brazen judicial rascality.

Under the Tinubu regime, the judiciary has been effectively captured, producing rulings that openly defy both law and precedent.

Never, not even under military rule have we witnessed this level of judicial banditry.

Burob:
Personal bitterness established mainly on ethnic rhetorics has even made u start supporting late President Buhari, & his disciples Posthumously.

the classic move, when you can’t defend the record, just diagnose ‘bitterness’ and throw in ethnicity for seasoning. Creative, but not convincing. It has become stale

Criticism isn’t tribal, it’s factual. And disagreeing with one leader especially a disaster and an ineffectual buffoon like Tinubu doesn’t automatically turn someone into a fan club member of another. Try engaging the points next time, it’s harder, but far more impressive

BlakKluKluxKlan:
Yet the same Nigerians saw through the shenanigans and charade called the ADC and validated Tinubu's govt and reforms while they resoundingly rejected the failures in ADC including Obi who almost killed himself with campaigns till the night before the election. As for the threat of a parallel govt, we dare them try it and they will know that there's a new Sheriff in town who's not GEJ

You say Nigerians “validated” Tinubu’s government, at what point exactly did that happen? Was it during the AMAC council election , or in the daily reality of rising costs, unstable power, and insecurity people are actively complaining about?

Validation isn’t something you declare; it’s something people consistently feel, and right now, the mood across the country says otherwise.

And this “new Sheriff” talk, governance isn’t a cowboy movie. It’s not about threats or bravado; it’s about legitimacy, accountability, and results. Chest-thumping doesn’t fix the economy or keep the lights on.

As for your jab at Obi, campaigning hard is now a crime? If anything, it showed commitment. Contrast that with a system many Nigerians still believe didn’t reflect their will.

You also don’t push people to the wall and expect silence. When citizens are stretched by hardship, ignored in their complaints, and continually asked to endure more, a reaction isn’t a threat, it’s a natural consequence.

Many Nigerians have seen and felt that Tinubu’s policies have pushed them to that edge, and whether you acknowledge it or not, people will respond.

Honestly, are you sure you’re in control of your thought process, or just repeating talking points without questioning them?

Where is the light? Nigerians knock Adelabu as two weeks’ promise on electricity fails

•Why N3.3trn won’t give you power supply — Experts

…Cite failed promises, disagreement over size of debt

Two weeks after Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, assured citizens of imminent relief from persistent outages, a cross-country check suggests that for many households and businesses, the reality has barely changed.


This came as recent announcement by President Bola Tinubu of the approval of N3.3 trillion for the settlement of outstanding debt in the nation’s power sector has been received with mixed feelings.

While some experts believe the statement in its entirety, others question its authenticity, describing it as a recurring narrative that has become a trend.

Adelabu had, on March 24, while addressing the media in Abuja, publicly apologised for the wave of blackouts that swept across the country, admitting that the situation had worsened living conditions at a time of intense heat.

He acknowledged the strain on homes, schools and industries, attributing the disruption largely to gas supply constraints and technical issues beyond the government’s immediate control.

“I want to apologise to Nigerians… for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced,” the Minister said, while promising that “two weeks from now, we should start seeing improvements in supply.”

That deadline expired on Friday.

But from Abuja to Lagos, and across several states, many Nigerians say the promised improvement has yet to materialise.

Worsening situation

In Utako, a district in Abuja, residents described a pattern of prolonged outages and brief, inconsistent supply.

Ekwa Mbuk, one of the affected residents, expressed frustration over what he called a worsening situation.

“So why are we at Utako District subjected to darkness for another night? The heat is sickening. This constant power outage is messing up the quality of life of your customers. Do you care? Please give us light,” he said, in a complaint directed at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.

He added that the power supply in the area had been erratic, with entire days passing without electricity, followed by only a short period of restoration.

“Since last night, no light… we’ve had only an hour of light. Are we getting what we’re paying for?” he asked.

Classifications

Similar sentiments echoed in Lagos, where Iyke Oscar questioned the rationale behind tariff classifications that promised extended supply.

“Why are we still paying as Band A, if we can’t have light up to 24 hours?” he asked, pointing to the growing disconnect between billing structures and actual service delivery.

Familiar pattern

Across the states, the accounts follow a familiar pattern.

In Delta, Abednego Emonena dismissed the situation bluntly: “Electricity in Nigeria is still a joke.”

In Ondo, Akin Muyiwa said residents in Akure had all but given up on the expectation of stable supply. “We don’t know what’s called electricity,” he remarked.


From Imo, Mary Blossom reported that parts of Owerri had experienced a near-total blackout for weeks. “For the past four weeks, no light,” she said.

In Edo State, Diana Efe described outages stretching into days. “This is the fifth day we haven’t seen electricity since rain fell,” she noted, while another resident, Aino, said communities were left with barely two hours of supply daily.

Elsewhere, the frustration is tinged with resignation. In Ekiti, Mr. Awo Adekunle summed it up: “No light, we just dey pay bill.”

Cynthia in Ogun State pointed to a pattern tied to weather conditions. “Once rain falls, no light for the next 12 hours, sometimes 24 hours,” she said, suggesting that infrastructure fragility continues to worsen outages.

For some, the situation has become almost surreal.


Abolanle Ajirowo wondered aloud whether official assurances referred to a different reality. “Maybe there’s another Nigeria we don’t know about,” she said.

Structural problem

Behind these reactions lies a deeper structural problem. Nigeria’s electricity generation has continued to hover around 4,000 megawatts, far below what is required for a population of over 200 million. Per capita electricity consumption remains between 144 and 165 kilowatt-hours, according to data from the International Energy Agency, placing the country well below the African average of 617 kWh.

The implications are visible in daily life. With grid supply unreliable, households and businesses are forced to rely on alternatives such as generators, inverters and solar systems. These come at significant cost, effectively creating a parallel, self-funded energy system.

Power bank rental

“Electricity remains unreliable, forcing people to depend on generators, inverters, or solar setups,” said Obinna Eze. “So you pay for electricity, even when it’s not consistent.”

In a sign of how deeply the crisis has reshaped everyday economics, new micro-businesses have emerged to fill the gap.

Power bank rentals, for instance, are now available in parts of Kaduna, Sokoto, Kano, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Delta, Edo, Anambra, Imo and Lagos, offering temporary relief for phone charging and small devices at daily or weekly rates.

For now, the Federal Government maintains that improvements are on the way, tied to the repair of critical gas infrastructure and enforcement of supply obligations among producers.

Adelabu had expressed confidence that restored gas flow, particularly from facilities linked to major operators, would stabilise generation.
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Yet, as the deadline he set passed without clear nationwide improvement, public patience appears to be thinning.

What remains is a familiar cycle of promise and delay, with millions of Nigerians still waiting, often in the dark, for a power sector turnaround that has long been anticipated but remains elusive.

Experts speak on N3.3trillion for power sector

Meanwhile, the announcement by Tinubu of the approval of N3.3 trillion for the settlement of outstanding debt in the power sector has been received with mixed feelings.

While some experts believe the statement in its entirety, others question its authenticity, describing it as a recurring narrative that has become a trend.

Sunday Vanguard findings reveal that prior to the latest declaration by the President, Adelabu, the Minister of Power, had announced the disbursement of the same amount in 2024, while the Debt Management Office (DMO) had already securitised about N4.5 trillion for the settlement of the same power sector debt.

Thus, some analysts view statements from the Presidency as mere sound bites aimed at scoring political points at the expense of Nigerian citizens, their businesses, and the economy at large.

While Nigerians suffer epileptic power supply, an estimated N40 trillion is lost annually due to poor electricity supply.

The Nigerian Independent System Operator, an agency of the Federal Government, had, a couple of weeks ago in a report, stated that persistent outages continue to impose high costs on businesses and households, many of which are forced to generate their own electricity.

According to the report, reliable electricity remains one of Nigeria’s most important economic priorities, stressing that power outages cost the country up to $29 billion annually.

Converted at the prevailing exchange rate of N1,385 to a dollar, this translates to roughly N40.1 trillion in yearly losses to the economy.

The operator added that the burden extends across all sectors, noting that businesses, manufacturers, and households spend billions each year generating their own electricity.

The shortfall in supply has continued to deepen electricity shortages, pushing homes and businesses to rely increasingly on alternative energy sources amid rising operating costs and harsh weather conditions.

The trajectories

Adelabu, on March 29, 2024, was quoted as saying on his Facebook page: “During my recent visit to the Egbin Power Plant, I reiterated that we have conducted a thorough diagnosis of the challenges currently facing our power sector in Nigeria. These challenges range from infrastructure limitations to supply chain constraints, and we are taking urgent action to address them and enhance power supply across the country.

“To this end, the Federal Government is fully committed to implementing proactive measures. Starting in April, we will prioritise the settlement of outstanding debts owed to power plants like Egbin Power. By doing so, our goal is to provide incentives for the continuous operation of these crucial facilities and to enhance their overall efficiency.”

Also, on October 7, 2025, the Minister was quoted as saying, “To stabilise the market, Mr. President has approved a N4 trillion bond to clear verified GenCo and gas supply debts.”

However, the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme follows Tinubu’s approval of a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle legacy debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025.

According to a release last Sunday, implementation has begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling N2.3 trillion.

The Federal Government said it had already raised N501 billion to fund these payments.

Of the amount, N223 billion was said to have been disbursed, with further payments underway.

Stakeholders, in the meantime, have questioned whether earlier approvals were effectively implemented or merely political statements, noting that three years down the line, no significant actions have been taken, while records of grid collapses continue to plague the country’s national grid.

Presidency report

A document tagged, ‘A Financial Reset for Nigeria’s Power Sector: The Presidential Financial Reforms Programme (2015-2026) – a chronological overview of efforts to resolve the power sector’s liquidity crisis and transition to a sustainable market-based framework,’ shows the origins of the N4.7 trillion debt, outlining a decade of tariff shortfalls, liquidity constraints, and structural inefficiencies which led to massive outstanding obligations across the power value chain.

It states: “The vicious cycle of liquidity shortfall—unpaid debts to GENCOs leading to arrears for gas suppliers—has constrained generation and rendered the sector non-bankable, culminating in a N4.7 trillion deficit.”

It notes that in 2024–2025, despite the N4.7 trillion claimed by GENCOs, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) established a N4 trillion cap, stating: “The FEC approved a settlement framework with a prudential ceiling of N4 trillion to ensure fiscal discipline.”

However, on its verification and negotiated settlement deal, the report said: “N3.3 trillion: The final negotiated figure, after rigorous verification, reduced the initial N4.7 trillion claim by 30 per cent through the removal of inflated, unsupported, or non-compliant charges.

“The market-based settlement mechanism includes cost-reflective tariffs, accelerated metering, and improved operational efficiency to prevent future debt accumulation.”

GENCOs reality, denial

While some GENCOs expressed confidence in the programme, others argued otherwise, noting that past experiences may have eroded trust in the system.

Speaking on the development and the impact of the N3.3 trillion on the power sector, Executive Director of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC), Dr. Joy Ogaji, said: “We only have it on paper.

“Yes, N3.3 trillion is what the government said it has approved, but we do not have details of what it covers or whether it includes the period from 2015 to 2024.

“The news we all have is political. Claims that it is up to date are questionable because reconciliation of invoices from 2015 to March 2025 has not been completed.

“The invoice for March 2025 was not included, and possibly February 2025 was also excluded due to the 45-day billing cycle.”

On solutions, another operator who spoke anonymously said: “Power sector issues need to be categorised.

“Yes, this is a pre-election period, so it is easy for the government to push liquidity solutions for compiled debts.

“But we must not deny that the debt claimed by GENCOs exists.

“All contractual terms, including interest on delayed payments, must be honoured.

“The GENCOs took loans when the exchange rate was about N155 to the dollar, but today it is over N1, 300. Who bears the difference?”

The source also pointed to a lack of transparency in billing and collection systems, calling for reforms and stronger oversight.

Others see things differently

Another source said: “I believe the government is sincere. The money will be paid, and fidelity to contracts is important. Government-imposed haircuts should not become the norm.”

Also reacting, energy economist and Executive Director, Emmanuel Egbigah Foundation, Prof. Wumi Iledare, said: “The power sector is not just underperforming—it is financially strained.

“Over N4 trillion in legacy debt continues to choke the entire value chain.

“What’s worse is that past solutions have been mostly stopgaps, addressing liquidity issues without fixing structural problems.


“At the core are non-cost-reflective tariffs, weak contract enforcement, and poor institutional coordination.

“The result is a cycle of debt recycling, not resolution.”

Electricity becoming a campaign issue – CPPE

For his part, Dr. Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), said: “This is a pre-election period, and electricity is becoming a campaign issue. The government will likely make strong efforts to fulfill its promises.

“However, unless structural challenges are addressed, the sector may relapse. The key is ensuring the sector generates its own liquidity and attracts capable investors. Tariff reform is inevitable, though it must be gradual to avoid undue hardship.”

A step in the right direction – Independent Power

However, reacting, Managing Director of First Independent Power Limited, Mr. Seyi Sobogun, described the development as a critical step toward restoring stability.

“We welcome the progress made so far. Addressing legacy debts is crucial to improving system performance,” he said.

He noted that the N501 billion bond issuance, which was fully subscribed, reflects growing market confidence.

“We remain committed to working with stakeholders to strengthen the sector and improve electricity supply nationwide,” he added

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/04/where-is-the-light-nigerians-knock-adelabu-as-two-weeks-promise-on-electricity-fails/?

yarimo:
easy comrade, malami is now obi and Obidients hero

Just as Tinubu is your hero, a man defined by years of controversy, lingering questions about identity and credentials, and over two decades of dominating, siphoning and milking Lagos’ commonwealth, now replicating that influence nationwide.

BlakKluKluxKlan:
You got it wrong.
The OP is not appealing or asking you to buy anything.

FACT - Amupitan stays as chair of INEC to conduct the elections and heaven will not fall.

This is when charlatans in the opposition will know the stuff Tinubu is made of

He will not deny you your right to cry, wail,, rant, abuse and threaten, and he won't deign you an answer but the moment you cross the red line, he will decisively put you in your place.

He has no use for those jokers in ADC.
Atiku knows who Tinubu is and knows that he is an immovable mountain.

At the bold, the heavens won’t fall.

If anything, the ADC may have no choice but to consider a parallel government, just as the APC once threatened during the Goodluck Jonathan era.

Legitimacy comes from the people. And Nigerians, having tested the Tinubu-led APC regime, have seen the hardship, economic strain, worsening insecurity, and persistent electricity blackouts it has inflicted on them, will decide who to follow.

AMINDA:
Tinubu is not printing money like Buhari, he's not paying subsidies like Buhari, he claims to have floated the naira unlike Buhari but he has outborrowed all the debts incurred by Buhari and is now back to defending the naira at an even higher rate than Buhari. Buhari is a better Economist than Tinubu.

Fact!

Ibadanfarmroad:
kids 😂

Adults

Thunder 🔥 ⚡🔥⚡ you there

Didijiji:
Olodo forming informed

Why remove subsidy like an co- Olodo?

You remove subsidy totally and could have done so in phases

You removed subsidy with nothing to cushion the effects! Till date nothing still…. Olodo

Was it Buhari that opened mouth to say SUBSIDY IS GONE on Inauguration Day? Buhari only made provision to July and the pronouncement was made in May. Even at that what happens to supplementary budgeting to pay for a few months and even understand what it means?

Economy was good when a few were looting the subsidy money. Now a few governors are looting the same subsidy non payment money with nothing to show but hardship has quadrupled over Nigeria

You need to have sense

I’m just waiting for that olodo forming informed to come and tell you Tinubu shared rice to “cushion” the effects of that thoughtless subsidy removal.

Amupitan must go

It's non negotiable

Tinubu is a merchant of death

TimeManager:
This man jumped out of his bed and reacting to a fake tweet. Then he would later turn around to apologize as he usually does after he goofed.
He reacts first before thinking. He can't help to keep his bias in check.

-Kiss the truth!

What exactly is fake about the tweet?
Honestly, the way you folks support evil is mind-blowing, and to top it off, you usually end your lies and falsehoods with the footnote ‘Kiss the truth!’ when, in reality, you should be kissing the lies you propagate.

SmartPolician:
Eight days after the interview with Mehdi Hasan, I underwent surgery on my throat. I don’t know whether it is the ‘Obidient’ people that threw that African thing, but in any case, I’m back and strong

Imagine what the guy said here.

How did Daniel Bwala become a lawyer?

Honestly, this beats my imagination. But then again, it only confirms his own words and I quote: "The human brain is unique and miraculous. It works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year… until you join APC, then it stops working.’

Dogalmighty17:
Of course. This is the kind of statement I expect this buffoon to make. Meanwhile minimum wage in Kenya is 125 dollars per month and in Nigeria, it is 43 dollars per month.

That’s how their Tinubu's hordes of supporters make such unreasonable, unrelated comparisons that you start to wonder if they’re educated at all.