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Civil society groups in Niger State have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), warning that they will embark on a peaceful mass mobilisation if persistent power outages and exploitative billing practices are not urgently addressed.

The protest, scheduled for March 3, 2026, in Minna, is being convened by Capacity Media Trust Radio – Human Rights Radio and led by Comrade Lanre Sadiq Ishaq, Chairman of the Niger State Civil Society Organisations.

The mobilisation also involves members of the Nigerian Bar Association and organised labour groups in the state.

At the heart of the agitation are complaints about erratic electricity supply, delayed prepaid meter installations, and poor infrastructure maintenance.

The groups are demanding the immediate suspension of estimated billing until electricity supply is stabilised, prompt restoration of power during outages, and equitable distribution of electricity across all communities.

They are also calling for the installation of prepaid meters to promote transparency and consumer control, as well as full responsibility by the distribution companies for transformer repairs, infrastructure replacement, and maintenance, without transferring costs to customers.

“We cannot continue to pay for darkness. If there is no light, there should be no bill. Electricity is not a privilege but a basic service that citizens are entitled to. The people of Niger State deserve stable supply, prepaid meters, transparent communication, and an end to exploitative billing,” the statement read.

“Participants are expected to carry placards and banners under the theme, ‘No Light, No Bill,’ as they peacefully demand fairness, accountability, and reliable power supply,” it added.

The organisers emphasised that the protest would be lawful and peaceful, calling on security agencies to provide adequate protection for participants.

Civil society groups give seven-day ultimatum to AEDC, NEDC over persistent blackouts in Niger

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken after escaping an assassination attempt.

DAILY POST had reported that gunmen attacked the convoy of the former Anambra State governor in Edo State on Tuesday.

Obi spoke in a video circulating online following the attack at the residence of former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, where gunmen reportedly opened fire, riddling the gate and several vehicles with bullets.

“This is where our democracy has reached. A former governor, and you can see what happened in front of his house, where hoodlums came shooting.

“I assure you this cannot continue; we have a country, and we are a part of it. We cannot have terrorism and have officials in government terrorising the citizens.”

The incident reportedly occurred shortly after Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, and other political figures attended the formal declaration of Barrister Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin.

A video from the scene showed visible bullet holes on the estate gate and damaged vehicles, indicating the intensity of the attack.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, said the attackers allegedly trailed the group from the ADC Secretariat to Odigie-Oyegun’s residence before opening fire.

According to him, the assailants shot at the gate and destroyed several official vehicles in what he described as a failed assassination attempt targeting the political leaders.

This is where our democracy has reached – Peter Obi speaks after escaping assassination in Edo

A political and policy advocacy group, Progressives Think Tank, has applauded the Federal Government over what it described as a “hard-fought” victory in the recent international arbitration dispute involving a UK-based technology contractor.

DAILY POST recalls that the Nigerian government again secured victory against an international technology contractor, European Dynamics UK Ltd., in a $6.2 million arbitration.

The firm had entered into a dispute with Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Procurement over a national e-procurement project.

According to the ruling, which is final and not subject to appeal, the tribunal dismissed the contractor’s claims in their entirety, relieving Nigeria of potential financial exposure estimated at over $6.2 million (approximately N9.3 billion) in claimed payments and damages.

Reacting, the group said the outcome of the arbitration, which reportedly saved Nigeria about $6.2 million (approximately ₦9.3 billion) in potential liabilities, reflects the government’s resolve to protect public funds and uphold contractual standards.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Ms. Christiana Titus, and made available to journalists in Abuja on Monday, the group noted that the arbitration tribunal dismissed all claims against Nigeria in the dispute with European Dynamics UK Ltd.

The Think Tank commended the roles played by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, in defending the country’s legal and procurement processes.

“This success, which saw the arbitration tribunal dismiss all claims against Nigeria and save the nation over $6.2 million (approximately ₦9.3 billion) in potential liabilities, stands as a testament to effective leadership, legal acumen, and a patriotic commitment to protecting our national resources and public interest.

“We applaud Attorney-General Prince Fagbemi (SAN) for his assertive defence of Nigeria’s legal position, reflecting a robust justice system that is increasingly unafraid to confront complex international disputes. His leadership reinforces the crucial principle that contractual obligations must be honoured only when value is demonstrably delivered.

According to the statement, the Federal Government’s handling of the matter demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that public resources are not expended on services that fail to meet agreed contractual and technical standards.

The group added that the outcome reinforces the importance of institutional coordination and adherence to due process in resolving complex international disputes.

It further stated that the decision sends a signal that Nigeria is prepared to assert its position in contractual matters while prioritising transparency, accountability, and value for money in public procurement.

Nigerian govt’s ‘hard-fought’ $6.2m arbitration success commendable – Group