Major Developments: Power Minister, Emergency Number, Rail Projects Approved

Supreme Court on Thursday restored David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership, setting aside Court of Appeal's status quo order. The move effectively reverses INEC's delisting of the Mark faction.

President Tinubu nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to Senate confirmation. The appointment comes as Nigeria addresses ongoing power sector challenges.

In significant infrastructure development, Federal Executive Council approved major rail projects in Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna to boost economic growth. Transport Minister Taiwo Oyedele announced the contracts after FEC meeting chaired by President Tinubu.

Nigeria gets unified national emergency number as NEC approved 112 for coordinated disaster and security response nationwide. Vice President Kashim Shettima chaired the virtual 157th NEC meeting.

Customs Service intercepted illicit drugs valued at ₦18.9 billion in joint operation with NDLEA at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos. Customs Area Controller Frank Onyeka emphasized ongoing inter-agency collaboration to curb contraband.

With these developments, how will the new Power Minister address Nigeria's electricity challenges, and which of these infrastructure projects most directly affects your daily commute or business operations?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/01/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-friday-morning-126/