• Igbo men struggle in politics due to zero tolerance for treachery – Pete Edochie
• NERC says states lack control over national grid, federal power stations
• WFP warns it may halt food aid to Nigeria over funding shortage
• Makinde unveils ‘Tourism Reset Agenda’ to boost Oyo’s economy
• Senate adjourns till September, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension continues

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.

Igbo men struggle in politics due to zero tolerance for treachery – Pete Edochie

Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has said Igbo men often face challenges in politics because they find it difficult to tolerate treachery.

Speaking in an interview on Afia TV, Edochie explained that Igbo culture places high value on loyalty and trust, making it hard for them to maintain strategic political relationships once betrayal occurs. He noted that this cultural trait can limit their ability to form lasting alliances in politics.

“The Igbo man is not a good politician,” Edochie said. “If you hurt him once in politics, he will never allow you to hurt him again. He will recoil. That’s the average Igbo man.”

NERC says states lack control over national grid, federal power stations

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that state governments have no jurisdiction over the national grid or power stations established under federal law or operating with federal licences.

This clarification follows the controversy surrounding the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission’s decision to reduce the Band A electricity tariff.

In a notice on Thursday, NERC emphasized that while states with regulatory authority can develop their own electricity markets and set tariff methodologies, they must reflect the true cost of electricity or cover the difference through subsidies.

WFP warns it may halt food aid to Nigeria over funding shortage

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that it could stop food distribution in Nigeria if urgent funding issues are not resolved. The agency said its life-saving operations in the Northeast are on the brink of collapse.

According to WFP Country Director David Stevenson, nearly 31 million people in Nigeria are facing acute hunger, the highest number ever recorded. Without immediate support, millions risk being displaced, exploited, or recruited by extremist groups.

“This is no longer just a humanitarian crisis,” Stevenson said. “It’s a threat to regional stability as families pushed beyond limits are left with nowhere to turn.”

Makinde unveils ‘Tourism Reset Agenda’ to boost Oyo’s economy

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday launched a new blueprint for tourism development, tagged the “Tourism Reset Agenda,” aimed at eliminating bottlenecks, attracting investors, and transforming the sector into a self-sustaining economic pillar.

Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 International Tourism Summit in Ibadan, Makinde said the initiative marks a strategic shift to reposition tourism as a key driver of the state’s economy.

According to his media aide, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the roadmap includes placing the Ministry of Culture and Tourism under the governor’s direct supervision, creating a Tourism Investor Liaison Unit, and introducing a public-facing Tourism Investment Dashboard.

Senate adjourns till September, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension continues

The Nigerian Senate has adjourned plenary till September 23, 2025, for its annual recess, just two days after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was denied a return to legislative duties.

With the recess now in effect, the Kogi senator will remain suspended until plenary resumes. Akpoti-Uduaghan was handed a six-month suspension on March 6, 2025, over allegations of misconduct and insubordination after she opposed a seat reassignment during the February 20 plenary.

The Senate had previously stated it might reconsider the suspension if she issued a formal apology, which she has yet to do.