President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday defended his decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 into law, declaring that he had “no option” but to assent to the legislation after it was passed with an overwhelming majority by the National Assembly.
The President said his decision was guided by his commitment to democracy and the rule of law, urging politicians across the country to respect democratic principles and avoid actions that could destabilise the political system.
Tinubu spoke at an interfaith breakfast hosted for leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC), state executives and members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) at the presidential Villa, Abuja.
What Gov Fubara told his new commissioners
Source: Nigerian Tribune
He said the commissioners had already demonstrated their readiness for the task ahead, having successfully passed what he described as one of the most rigorous screening exercises conducted by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
According to him, the lawmakers had clearly outlined the responsibilities and expectations of the commissioners during the screening process.
“I believe that going through one of the most rigorous screenings is enough to say that those of you who succeeded are fit and ready to deliver to our dear state.
Reps order daily updates on Alaoji power plant upgrade
Source: Punch Newspaper
The House of Representatives Committee on Power has directed the contractor handling the upgrade of the Alaoji Power Plant to provide daily updates on the progress of the project as part of efforts to ensure strict monitoring and timely completion.
The directive was issued during an oversight visit by members of the committee to the power plant, where lawmakers assessed ongoing work on the conversion of the facility from open-cycle to combined-cycle operations.
The oversight delegation, led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Power, Victor Nwokolo, inspected various sections of the plant and received a detailed briefing from the management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company on the status of the upgrade project.
Sahara urges youths to tackle energy challenges
Source: Punch Newspaper
Energy conglomerate Sahara Group has called on young Africans to transform the continent’s energy challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities, urging them to design innovative solutions that address Africa’s development gaps.
The company made the call during the 2026 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Certification Programme hosted recently by the University of Lagos, where it reinforced its ‘Beyond Energy’ philosophy.
Now in its third year, the EIBIC Programme is designed as a learning platform to help students begin their academic journey with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.