The Dilemma of Nigeria’s National Grid: A Case for Regional Autonomy in Power Generation. By Abayomi Odunowo Nigeria, a nation rich in resources and potential, stands as one of the very few countries trying to operate a single national grid. In a world where most large countries effectively manage regional and embedded grids, Nigeria’s approach seems increasingly archaic and ineffective. The idea of feeding all generated power into a single national grid before transmitting it to various regions is a colossal headache that often leads to power shortages, inefficiencies, and frustrations. Imagine a country where power plants strategically located near…
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The Dilemma of Nigeria’s National Grid: A Case for Regional Autonomy in Power Generation. By Abayomi Odunowo Managing Director Community Power Solutions ((CPS) Nigeria, a nation rich in resources and potential, stands as one of the very few countries trying to operate a single national grid. In a world where most large countries effectively manage regional and embedded grids, Nigeria’s approach seems increasingly archaic and ineffective. The idea of feeding all generated power into a single national grid before transmitting it to various regions is a colossal headache that often leads to power shortages, inefficiencies, and frustrations. Imagine a country…
Ogun State PDP Chairman Ogundele, 13 Others Sue OGSIEC, Party …Seek Disqualification of Non-Members Illegally Presented as Candidates The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele and 13 local government Chairmen of the party have filed an action at the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, challenging the presentation of certain persons whose names are not in the Register authenticated by the national leadership (NWC) of the party for the recently held Ward, Congresses as candidates of the Party. In the Suit No. AB/484/2024, which was filed by Kazeem Gbadamosi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria…
Ogundiwin Matriarch Laid To Rest The remains of Mama Esther Jadesola Ogundiwin were laid to rest in Owobale Ibadan on Thursday, amidst calls for a change in parental values. Madam Ogundiwin died in September 2nd, 2024 at the age of 92 years. Delivering a sermon at the funeral service, the Executive Secretary (Rtd) West Africa Division of the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Onaolapo Ajibade said recent crises in the country were not unconnected to the loss of good parental values; saying that parents are now too concerned with material things rather than social values that…
Popular Nigeria Musician, Tuface Partners FG On Job Creation The Federal Government through the Job Creation and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Secretariat of the Vice-President has signed a partnership with a music, icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface to seek public support for the MSMEs sector. The partnership agreement was signed by Tuface and Tola Adekunle-Johnson, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, as the coming on board of Tuface as a job creation and MSMEs Brand Ambassador would promote ideas and initiatives under the National MSMEs Awards. Innocent Idibia appreciated President Tinubu’s…
This Is Not The Time To Look Back, League of Patriotic Lawyers tells EFCC The League of Patriotic Lawyers has called on the leadership urge the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC “ not to be intimidated by the galaxy of cowardly governors currently shopping for judicial forum to undo the good works of the commission” Briefing newsmen, the Chairman of the body, Abubakar Yesufu, said with the exploits of the EFCC, especially in the last one year, the Commission should be commended and strengthened “. While calling on theFederal Government to strengthen the EFCC, to enable…
We Are Poised To Reclaim Agodi Government House in 2027___ Oyo APC Chairman The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state, Alhaji Olayide Abas has assured that the Party would return to power by reclaiming the governorship seat from the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2027 stating that his optimism stemmed from the readiness of all stakeholders to work together as a member of the same family. Abas made this submission on Wednesday while addressing party leaders and stalwarts from the six local government councils in Ibadan Outer City Zone who paid him a solidarity…
The Hidden Threat: Betrayal Behind a Façade of Loyalty By Abayomi Odunowo. The Dangers of Disingenuous Relationships, In today’s interconnected world, forming relationships—whether personal, social, or professional—can be a double-edged sword. While friendship and support can lead us to greater heights, there lurks the unsettling possibility that not everyone’s intentions are pure. Some individuals may claim to stand by you, wearing the mask of loyalty and support, while simultaneously scheming to exploit your vulnerabilities. This betrayal runs deeper when it extends to those we care about most: your spouse and your children. Imagine investing time, effort, and love into nurturing…
Fidelis Oditah’s Commercialised Outbursts Against EFCC, Corruption Fighting Back By Kehinde Osifisan The recent virulent outbursts on a national television Programme by a UK-based Nigeria lawyer, Professor Fidelis Oditah, calls for serious concern as it was nothing short of corruption fighting back. One is taken aback that Professor Oditah, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), though far from home, could go on a national television’s live programme to display or feign such lack of knowledge about the EFCC’s Establishment Act, operations and recent sterling accomplishments of the Commission, especially under the current, widely acclaimed, leadership of Ola Olukoyede as Chairman.…
First Lady Visits Lagbaja’s Widow, Condoles with Family The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, paid a condolence visit on Wednesday to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. In a statement issued by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady, who was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu, was received by the wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Oghogho Musa, who prayed for the family. While comforting the wife, Mariya Lagbaja, and the children, Mrs. Tinubu…