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  • South-East APC leaders signal early backing for Tinubu’s second-term bid

    South-East APC leaders signal early backing for Tinubu’s second-term bid

    According to The Nation, South-East leaders within the APC have publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, framing it as a political strategy to consolidate the party’s position ahead of 2027.

    The report says the endorsement is tied to promises of mobilisation and vote delivery, signalling early alliance-building and intra-party positioning.

    Political analysts note endorsements this early can be as much about negotiating access and policy priorities as about the final electoral map, which will depend on security, economy and coalition dynamics.

    The development also raises questions about regional bargaining: representation in appointments, infrastructure commitments and inclusion in national decision-making.

    Echotitbits take: Early endorsements are leverage plays. Watch what specific policy asks follow—projects, appointments, or legislative priorities—and whether other blocs counter with alternative coalitions.

    Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/uzodimma-others-back-tinubus-re-election/ 11 January 2026

    The Punch 2026-01-11

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  • Gas constraints squeeze power plants again, raising blackout fears nationwide

    Gas constraints squeeze power plants again, raising blackout fears nationwide

    Photo Credit: Punch
    2025-12-17

    Premium Times reports that the Nigerian Independent System Operator says electricity generation dipped after gas supply constraints linked to pipeline vandalisation reduced fuel availability to several plants.

    In parallel, Vanguard quotes Enugu Electricity Distribution Company attributing reduced supply across the South‑East to “low system frequency resulting from gas constraints” affecting generation companies.

    Together, the updates point to a familiar bottleneck: Nigeria’s grid remains highly sensitive to gas disruptions, so even a localized upstream incident can cascade into national load‑shedding and lower customer allocations.

    As the festive season drives higher demand, distribution companies are likely to continue issuing notices on reduced load allocation, while grid managers lean on hydro dispatch and contingency measures to keep frequency stable.

    Premium Times (NISO statement): “electricity generation on the national grid has dropped due to gas supply constraints arising from… gas pipeline vandalisation…”

    Vanguard (EEDC): EEDC blamed the drop on “low system frequency resulting from gas constraints affecting electricity generation companies.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: The short-term fix is operational (gas restoration + grid re-dispatch), but the longer game is investment and security for gas infrastructure. Watch for repair timelines, any further sabotage reports, and whether TCN publishes updated allocation figures.

    Source: Punch — December 17, 2025 — https://punchng.com/blackout-looms-as-gas-shortfall-hits-power-stations/