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  Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Honorable Joseph Tegbe, sends out a powerful message about the undisputed intentions of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to revitalize power infrastructure across the country with the recent commissioning of transformers at Dakata, Kumbotso, Dan Agundi, and Walalambe in Kano, and the inspection of an ongoing new substation in Mashi and Kankia, in Katsina.   Stories by Clement Ebaku and Williams Smith Bassey in Katsina and Kano. For the first time since the commencement of democracy in Nigeria in 1999, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is resetting definitions about reshaping Nigeria’s power infrastructure across the country. President Tinubu is showing Nigerians that his administration is committed to fulfilling its promise to unmask and demystify the demons frustrating stability in Nigeria's electricity generation. Since his first coming, he has not looked back in pursuit of this resolve, not only by words and action but by putting squar...

    The ancient city of Kano is agog as the Federal Government made good its promise to commission new Power Transformers and reinforce existing substations in Dan Agundi, Walalambe, Kombotso, and Dakata. Stories by Clement Ebaku, Williams Smith Bassey in Kano and Abuja A strong message was sent out last week, Thursday, October 22, from the bustling ancient city of Kano, to the general electorate about the unwavering determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration to crush the endemic issue of epileptic power supply in Nigeria by grabbing the bull by the horns, rather than shying away as was the case in the past. The administration, through its foremost active government agency, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, ensured that the nation's largest commercial nerve center received a significant boost in electricity supply by commissioning a string of powerful transformers in Dakata, Kombotso, Walalambe and Dan Agundi. An ecstatic Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz decla...

  A civil society organization has voiced out over the alleged takeover of a wide swath of land situated at   the Karmo district in the Federal Capital Territory by some persons believed to be very influential and powerful in society and wants immediate investigations into the matter   By Our Correspondent The Competent Governance for Accountability and Civic Trust (CGACT) has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and relevant security authorities to urgently investigate an alleged attempt to take over a 2.5-hectare property belonging to Manec Homes Limited in Karmo District, Abuja. The civil society organisation, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Amb. Omoba Michael, and General Secretary, Mal. Baba Suleiman, urged the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike; the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa; the Chief of Defence Staff; the Chief of Army Staff; and other relevant authorities to establish the facts surrounding the ...

  As another general election draws near, Soft Public Opinion Research Company recently went out and conducted an Opinion Poll on the 2023 promise made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on making good his promise of steady electricity supply to Nigerians and the discovery is amazing; with the Ministry of Power and the Transmission Company(TCN) spearheading the race, the research uncovered a stunning reality of concentrated effort to break the Gordian Knot decades old grip of darkness which has held the nation spellbound and broken,  about to be completely wiped out!   Research by Soft Public Opinion Company in FCT, Abuja If the truth be told, Electricity has been more than a stumbling block to development in Nigeria; a laughing stock that steadily confronted every imagination of citizens and almost destroyed the strong morale Nigerians are known for, with the malaise wreaking havoc over the years! Several reforms initiated to curb the hydra-headed monster left t...

  In a span of four days, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN), has brought to light four powerful new projects commissioned by the honorable Minister of Power, Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, located in the heart of Ijora, Apapa, the latest being Lekki and Alausa. This very significant development automatically translates to over 200,000 Lagosians benefiting from the added megawatts to the grid Stories by Clement Ebaku and Sharon Awopegba in Lagos. “People say it is by my miracle hands that   Nigeria’s electricity sector is being transformed”, the honorable Minister of Power says in his opening remarks at the commissioning of the Alausa 1 x 100, 132/33KV Power Transformer. Still, on the contrary, he declared, “No, it is the handiwork of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) who is making him proud and his job easy!” Instead of taking the credit, he extolled the virtues of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he says, aga...

  Appris Grande Academy is a privately owned co-educational Institution providing crèche and early years to primary and secondary education across the board, located in Dabo Shelter Estate, opposite Canaan Estate, Life Camp, Abuja, the heart of the Federal Capital. The culture of excellence and security that envelops the schools has made them the toast of parents and guardians in the capital. city Reports by Chidera Ngozi, in Abuja. Gone are the days when parents just wake up and send their children to school without the necessary checks. The type of curriculum, the type of teachers, and most importantly, their safety. Everyone wants to drop their children off at school and be happy at work, not panic over distractions and negative developments. And as such, more than enough caution is exercised when choosing the right establishment for their children to attend. The good news here is that parents need not worry anymore about all that, because, in Appris Grand Academy, that...

  Appris Grande Academy is a privately owned co-educational Institution providing crèche and early years through primary and secondary education, located in Dabo Shelter Estate, opposite Canaan Estate, Life Camp, Abuja, the heart of the Federal Capital. The culture of excellence and security that envelops the schools has made them the toast of parents and guardians in the capital city. Reports by Chidera Ngozi, in Abuja. Gone are the days when parents just wake up and send their children to school without the necessary checks. The type of curriculum, the type of teachers, and most importantly, their safety. Everyone wants to drop their children off at school and be happy at work, not panic over distractions and negative developments. And as such, more than enough caution is exercised when choosing the right establishment for their children to attend. The good news here is that parents need not worry anymore about all that, because, in Appris Grand Academy, that is the priority,...

  The national grid voltage instability experienced earlier this morning around the Lagos corridor, leading to the loss of some generating stations, has been swiftly repaired and is back in action. This incredible reaction is a powerful confirmation of the renewed hope agenda spirit being enforced by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration. Report by Godwin Adigizi, from Lagos and Abuja. The Transmission Company of Nigeria has swiftly restored a power supply disruption that occurred earlier today, 25th June 2026, in the Lagos complex. This, our reporters can confirm, based on reports from the field across the affected areas. In what is described as unprecedented by members of the general public, the Transmission Company received strong commendations for reacting swiftly to the development, and praises were showered on the field engineers for their patriotic approach in resolving an otherwise difficult situation. And rising to the occasion, the General Manager ...

  His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, former governor of Lagos State, has joined fellow members of the All Progressive Congress to congratulate Dr Obefemi Hamzat, whom he described as his friend and brother, on his emergence as the Lagos State Consensus Governorship Candidate of the APC. In a personal statement, the former governor also restated his unshakable commitment to supporting the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whom he described as a great leader whose vision and inspiration have yielded bountiful returns and put the nation on the path of growth and prosperity. While describing Dr Hamzat as an embodiment of loyalty, hard work, and dedication spanning over decades to the party, he said the state will definitely benefit immensely from his wealth of experience and skills in governance. “Your deliberate and purposeful consultation with the party hierarchy and all members of the party has demonstrated you are a true party man committed to the party’s idea...

  The reappointed managing director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) recently met with the general staff in a town hall meeting and addressed several issues, including outlining the way forward and seeking the cooperation of Union members. Stories by our reporters from Abuja The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz has pledged a results-driven second term in office that will significantly improve bulk power delivery and make the transmission network more viable, reliable, and beneficial for all Nigerians. Engr. Abdulaziz made the pledge on Wednesday, 23rd April 2026, during the first Town Hall Meeting with staff at TCN Corporate Headquarters, Abuja, following his reappointment by President Bola Tinubu for a second five-year term. According to him, “this reappointment is not just a continuation. It is a call to greater responsibility. It is directly aligned with the directive ...

  This is one of the most illustrative testimonies and brilliance of the stewardship accounts of how Nigeria’s national grid was transformed by no less a person than the recently reappointed managing director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Engr. (Dr) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz Stories by our reporters The testament of my stewardship you are about to read has been made possible in part due to the immense support garnered from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Ministry of Power, as well as my decades of engineering experience, project management expertise, and deep institutional knowledge of the Nigerian power sector. My appointment came at a critical time in the evolution of Nigeria’s electricity industry when the transmission segment of the value chain required renewed strategic direction, accelerated infrastructure development, stronger operational discipline, and modern digital capabilities to support a rapidly evolving electricity market. From ...