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Over 40% Of Nigerians Now Enjoy 20hrs Of Power, Adelabu Says Amid VDM’s Call For His Removal
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced significant improvements in the nation’s electricity supply on Sunday, revealing that over 40% of Nigerians now receive up to 20 hours of power daily.
He stated that the development, achieved within a year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, represents a major milestone in the government’s efforts to revitalize the power sector.
This announcement comes amidst calls for Adelabu’s removal by popular social commentator and critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan.
In a video posted on his Facebook page on Friday, VeryDarkMan urged President Bola Tinubu to retain the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in any potential cabinet reshuffle, instead advocating for Adelabu’s dismissal.
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VeryDarkMan had said, “I just saw one news that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu wants to reshuffle his cabinet, and I saw the Minister of Interior’s picture, and I am like, what is the honourable minister’s picture doing there? I can beat my chest to say that the minister is working.
“So, President Tinubu, whatever you do, do not change Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. If there is somebody that needs to be swapped or reshuffled, it is the Minister of Power.”
Adelabu attributed the progress to several groundbreaking measures implemented by the Ministry of Power, which has increased the country’s generation capacity to over 5,500 megawatts.
“Over 40% of customers today enjoy more than 20 hours of regular power supply across the nation. There’s been a significant improvement between when we took office and now, which we intend to build on,” Adelabu said in a statement.
The minister outlined how the improvements align with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a policy framework aimed at boosting industrialization by ensuring consistent and reliable power supply.
He underscored the critical role electricity plays in economic development, pointing to its significance in the growth of developed nations.
“This is why we must achieve this for Nigeria as a country,” he said, highlighting the ministry’s long-term vision to ensure stable power for households, businesses, and industries.
According to Adelabu, a more reliable electricity supply will lead to increased productivity, job creation, and economic expansion.
Adelabu also reported that the nation’s installed generation capacity has increased from 13,000 megawatts to over 14,000 megawatts, thanks to the addition of new infrastructure, including the recently commissioned Zungeru hydroelectric power plant and upgrades to existing facilities.
“Our installed capacity is now over 14,000 megawatts due to the newly commissioned Zungeru plant and improvements in several existing power plants,” he said.
Among the key reforms driving these improvements, Adelabu pointed to the newly signed Electricity Act of 2023, which decentralizes and liberalizes the power sector, and a comprehensive policy framework designed to boost sector performance and financial liquidity.
He also credited infrastructure investments, including the installation of transformers and mobile substations, as crucial to the recent gains.
“The electricity we enjoy today is no accident. It’s the result of all the infrastructure upgrades we’ve implemented,” he stated.
To further close Nigeria’s metering gap, Adelabu unveiled the Presidential Metering Initiative, which aims to install 10 million meters within the next five years. The initiative is being supported by the World Bank through its Distribution Recovery Program.
Looking ahead, the minister expressed optimism about the future of Nigeria’s power sector.
“Ultimately, a larger proportion of our population will have access to electricity, industries will benefit from stable supply, and this will increase production and create more jobs for our people,” he concluded.
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FCT Police Chief Inspects Worship Centres, Commends Residents for Peaceful Conduct
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammad Sanusi, has inspected security deployments at churches across the territory, urging officers to maintain professionalism and vigilance during religious activities.
The inspection was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.
Sanusi conducted the inspection on November 8, 2026, to assess the operational readiness of personnel deployed to worship centres and evaluate security arrangements for residents and worshippers.
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The exercise followed a similar inspection of mosques across the FCT on Friday, November 6, as the Command sustained efforts to strengthen security around religious centres.
During the visits, the police commissioner charged officers to remain professional and responsive in the discharge of their duties.
He also commended residents for their peaceful and orderly conduct following mosque and church services, noting that public cooperation remained essential to maintaining security and public order across the territory.
The commissioner urged residents to continue cooperating with the police and other law enforcement agencies, remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station.
He further encouraged residents to utilise the Command’s emergency lines, 08032003913 and 08061581938, to report security concerns.
Adeh said the Command’s Public Relations Office remained open and accessible to members of the public for enquiries, complaints, information and other security-related matters.
The FCT Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting residents and worshippers and maintaining security across the Federal Capital Territory.
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2027: Shettima Arrives in Uyo for APC Presidential Campaign Rally
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development was disclosed on Friday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.
Akwa Ibom occupies a strategic position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with major federal investments expected to strengthen infrastructure and economic activities across the state.
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One of the major projects is the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, which has an approximately 82.8-kilometre stretch passing through Akwa Ibom.
The project, according to the statement, “promises improved connectivity, expanded trade, greater investment and new economic opportunities for communities across the region.”
Beyond infrastructure, the administration’s interventions in education, agriculture, healthcare, youth empowerment and social protection are also designed to improve livelihoods and broaden economic participation.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) is among the initiatives highlighted, complementing Governor Umo Eno’s investments in roads, aviation, tourism and human capital development.
The statement noted that the Uyo rally provides “another opportunity to strengthen the APC’s growing political presence in the South-South and make the case for continuity in 2027.”
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Elohor Aiboni Honoured with DTN@100 Changemaker Award
Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni was among 100 people honoured with the DTN@100 Award.
She joined a list of distinguished recipients recognised by the Daily Times newspapers. The contributions of the awardees to national development will be documented in a special publication, titled Nigerian Grand Book.
Daily Times which started publication in 1926 gave the awards as part of its centenary celebrations in Lagos. The centenary theme is: “Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future.” Chairman, Folio Media Group and Publisher Daily Times of Nigeria Fidelis Anosike said: “We proudly celebrate Elohor Aiboni, Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, for her well-deserved recognition at the Daily Times Heroes Award. As a visionary female leader, Elohor has shown that true leadership is defined by action. Her forward-thinking policies continue to drive real, positive change across our nation.”
In her response, Elohor said: “Although this award is presented to me, I do not regard it as mine alone. I share it with my colleagues across the Shell Companies in Nigeria, our partners, and the many people I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the years.”
Elohor was commended for her achievements in a career in the energy industry that started in Shell in 2002. In addition to serving in operational roles within and outside Nigeria, she has worked as asset manager for Bonga, leading up to her appointment as Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) in 2021, the first female to hold the post. Early this year, she took up the role of Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, also the first female and Nigerian to hold both roles.
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In her acceptance speech, Elohor also called for concerted efforts towards educating the girl-child. She said: “If we are serious about shaping Nigeria’s future, we must be equally serious about educating and empowering the Nigerian girl child. Education provides not only knowledge, but also confidence, choice and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to her community and country.”
Photo Caption – L-R: Energy and Investment Solicitor, Sam Aiboni; Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni; actress Rita Dominic; and Daily Times Chairman, Fidelis Anosike, during the award presentation at Harbour Point, Lagos.





