Nigeria News Today, 9 November 2026 (Evening): Power restored claim, Osun strike, ADC judgment row
Last updated: 9 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
Evening roundup · Monday 9 November 2026 · By Ade Adeniyi, Founder and Editor
Good evening. The lights are coming back on in parts of Lagos and Abuja, Osun civil servants have locked government offices, and the ADC says it still cannot get its hands on the judgment that voided Atiku’s ticket. Here is what changed since this morning, in plain language.
Today at a glance
- Power Minister says supply is largely restored after a vandalised line was repaired; many residents disagree.
- Osun workers shut the secretariat and Assembly on day one of a three-day strike over withheld council funds.
- ADC accuses the Federal High Court of holding back the certified copy of the Lifu judgment.
- FG seeks a $500m World Bank loan, with approval pencilled in four days before the 2027 handover.
- Graduates of foreign universities may have to sit a test before NYSC.
- Dangote cuts its petrol gantry price again, but most Abuja pumps have not moved.
- Police give a fuller account of the Zamfara attack that killed a vigilante and 10 relatives.
1. Power minister says supply restored; residents say not yet
What happened
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe said on Monday that the vandalised Benin–Egbin 330kV line has been repaired and returned to service, pushing supply to the Lagos area back above 1,000 megawatts, about the level before the disruption. He said power has returned to many affected parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and the FCT, and that teams are still working on the rest. He blamed the crisis on maintenance at Egbin, gas shortages at some thermal plants and the damaged line, which together cost Lagos almost 800MW. He also said the Transmission Company of Nigeria has committed to bringing back the Osogbo–Ikeja West line, out for about 18 months, by the end of November, adding roughly 400MW for Lagos. On Sunday, grid output had fallen to about 2,945MW, with 12 plants producing nothing. Many residents replied online that their areas were still in darkness.
Why it matters
Blackouts push families and small businesses onto petrol and diesel generators, which raises the cost of almost everything. The real test is whether supply holds through the week, not one good day.
Source: BizWatch Nigeria; The Point; The Sun.
2. Osun strike shuts government offices
What happened
The Osun chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress began a three-day sympathy strike at midnight on Sunday in support of local government workers (NULGE). On Monday the gates of the state secretariat and House of Assembly in Osogbo were locked, two council secretariats were shut and some public school pupils were sent home. The strike runs until midnight on Wednesday 11 November. Labour wants the release of local government allocations withheld since February 2025, when the state government and the APC began fighting over who legitimately controls the 30 councils. At a press conference, NLC state chairman Christopher Arapasopo said workers could no longer guarantee their votes for President Tinubu’s re-election while the funds stay frozen. The case over the councils is before the Court of Appeal.
Why it matters
Council workers have gone months with pay, pensions and deductions in doubt. Residents should expect slow or closed public services in Osun until Thursday.
Source: TheCable; Daily Post; Nairametrics.
3. ADC says court is holding back the Lifu judgment
What happened
In a statement on Monday, Phrank Shaibu, spokesman of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, said lawyers for two defendants applied for certified true copies of Justice Peter Lifu’s 5 November judgment on 5 and 6 November, paid the fees and have the court’s “PAID” stamp, but have still not received it. He said the judge had announced in open court that copies were ready, and called the delay an obstacle to the party’s appeal. The Federal High Court had not publicly responded at the time of writing. The plaintiff, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has described the verdict as a win for the rule of law. INEC has said it will not act until it reviews the certified copy itself.
Why it matters
Both the appeal and INEC’s next step depend on this document. Each day it is unavailable eats into the time left before the 16 January 2027 election. Follow every twist on our 2027 Nigeria election hub.
Source: TheCable; Leadership.
4. FG seeks $500m World Bank loan for infrastructure fund
What happened
A World Bank project document dated 4 November shows the Federal Government seeking $500 million ($400m from the IBRD and $100m from IDA) to set up INFRAGROW, a platform to attract private money into infrastructure. The Ministry of Finance is the borrower and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority will run it. The whole package is put at $3.85 billion, including $200m equity from NSIA, $200m from private investors, $600m in commercial debt and $2.35bn in guarantees. A design review is set for 21 January 2027 and approval for 25 May 2027, four days before the next president is sworn in. The Bank stresses the loan is not yet approved and the timetable can change.
Why it matters
Nigeria’s infrastructure gap is estimated at about $100bn a year, so supporters see a tool to unlock roads, power and water projects. Critics question fresh borrowing and a deal timed to bind the next government. For context on the currency these loans are repaid in, see our dollar to naira rate today.
Source: BusinessDay; Daily Trust.
5. Foreign-degree holders may face a test before NYSC
What happened
Dr Folake Olatunji-David, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, asked the National Standing Committee on Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications in Abuja on Monday to consider an assessment test for Nigerians with foreign degrees, especially from other African countries, before they are cleared for NYSC. She cited rising certificate forgery. No start date or test format was announced. She said foreign certificate evaluation has been fully digital since January.
Why it matters
Thousands of Nigerians study in Benin, Togo, Ghana and elsewhere. If adopted, the test would add a step between graduation and service year, so families paying foreign fees should follow it closely.
Source: ThisDay; BizWatch Nigeria.
6. Petrol: depot price falls, pump price barely moves
What happened
Dangote Refinery has cut its petrol gantry price from ₦1,250 to ₦1,215 per litre. NAN checks in Abuja on Sunday found most stations still selling between ₦1,385 and ₦1,420, although NNPC outlets sell at about ₦1,325 and a few others trimmed ₦10. IPMAN spokesman Chinedu Ukadike said cuts take a few days to show because trucks bought at the old price must first discharge.
Why it matters
With generators running longer during the blackout, every naira on a litre counts. Shopping around, especially at NNPC stations, can save ₦60 or more per litre for now.
Source: Champion News (NAN); Daily Post.
7. Zamfara: police say vigilante was the target
What happened
Zamfara police spokesperson Yazid Abubakar said on Monday that gunmen who attacked Gidan Taba in Maradun on Saturday night targeted a government-backed vigilante who had repeatedly helped security forces repel attacks. Police say he and 10 relatives were killed, their house was set on fire and 13 people were abducted. Local officials put the death toll at 12. Police say forces have been deployed to free the captives.
Why it matters
Attacks on vigilantes are meant to frighten communities out of resisting armed gangs. Locals in the north-west rely heavily on these volunteers, so protecting them is central to protecting villages.
Source: Reuters via TimesLive; Daily Trust.
What to watch next
- Whether power supply holds this week, and the Osogbo–Ikeja West line by end of November.
- Osun strike ends Wednesday midnight unless talks bring an earlier deal, or labour extends it.
- Release of the certified Lifu judgment and INEC’s meeting on the ADC ticket.
- Pump prices across Lagos and Abuja as cheaper Dangote stock arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Is electricity fully back in Lagos?
Not everywhere. The minister says bulk supply to the Lagos area is back above 1,000MW and many areas are restored, but some locations are still waiting and residents report ongoing outages.
Has the $500m World Bank loan been approved?
No. It is a proposal in a World Bank document, with approval estimated for 25 May 2027. The date can change and approval does not mean immediate disbursement.
Do foreign graduates now have to write a test for NYSC?
Not yet. The Education Ministry has asked a committee to consider it. No rule, date or format has been announced. Any final decision will come from the Education Ministry and NYSC.
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