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Naija & The News Wednesday, 21 October 2026
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Power Outage: What It Means For You

The House of Representatives is calling for an end to the power outage in four states.

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What Happened

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intervene in the industrial dispute between the National Union of Electricity Employees and the Benin Electricity Distribution Company over the prolonged disruption of electricity supply in four states.

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Who Is Affected

The shutdown has disrupted electricity supply and forced the shutdown of some critical services, affecting residents and businesses across Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti states.

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What Next

The House has called on the Federal Government to intervene in the dispute and facilitate an amicable and lasting resolution between NUEE and BEDC, and to make alternative power arrangements for hospitals and other critical public services.

The takeaway

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intervene in the power outage dispute affecting four states.

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