“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that there was a forced outage on the Alaoji 132kV Transmission Line at about 3:59am today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, due to an earth fault and distance protection failure.

“TCN’s maintenance crew has since swung into action and is currently working on the line to ensure that normal bulk power supply is restored as quickly as possible.

“Consequently, the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has been unable to off-take electricity supply for distribution to its customers in Owerri, Yenagoa, and Ahoada.

“TCN apologises for any inconvenience this outage will cause affected electricity customers,” TCN stated.

As part of the alleged failures of the Tinubu government, Obi cited insecurity, unreliable electricity supply and worsening economic hardship.

Particularly, he mentioned that President Tinubu, in the build-up to the 2023 elections, had promised Nigerians 24-hour electricity and told them not to re-elect him if he failed to keep the campaign promise.

However, in response to the call and submission, presidential spokesperson Onanuga accused Obi of misrepresenting Tinubu’s 2023 campaign promise. He said the president did not promise 24-hour electricity for all Nigerians.

The presidential media aide added that those claiming Tinubu made such a promise are simply being mischievous.

According to him, Tinubu was addressing Lagosians during his campaign speech, and the context was about paying estimated electricity bills.

“Concerning President Tinubu’s campaign promises on power supply, it is misleading for Peter Obi to parrot the claim that candidate Tinubu guaranteed 24-hour electricity for all. What he actually said on that occasion in Lagos and which Obi and his followers have consistently misquoted, for the sake of mischief, was: “Whichever way, by all means necessary, you will have electricity, and you will not pay for estimated bills anymore. A promise made will be a promise kept. If I don’t keep the promise and I come for a second term, don’t vote for me—unless I give you adequate reasons why I couldn’t deliver.,” Onanuga said.

To justify his principal’s performance in office, specifically in the power sector, the presidential aide said Tinubu’s administration had signed the Electricity Act, expanded prepaid meter deployment and invested in alternative power sources.

The mission noted that Nigerians granted entry into the U.S. must understand that visas come with clear conditions and timelines that must be respected at all times.

According to the embassy, failure to comply with visa conditions could lead to serious consequences, including visa cancellation, denial of future applications, deportation, and long-term travel restrictions.

It advised Nigerian travellers to pay close attention to the duration of stay approved by immigration officers and avoid remaining in the country beyond the authorised period.

“Whether you’re studying, working, or visiting the United States, always honour the terms of your visa. Follow the rules. Stay only for as long as you are authorized. Keep your documents updated. Make choices that safeguard your dreams.”

The mission added that respecting immigration procedures benefits not only individual travellers but also strengthens trust in the broader visa system between both countries.

“When you respect the process, everyone wins.”

The latest advisory comes amid growing restrictions imposed by Washington in response to concerns over visa abuse, overstays, and compliance issues involving Nigerian travellers.

Over the past year, the U.S. government has introduced stricter visa measures affecting Nigerians across several categories.

In January 2026, the U.S. government partially suspended the issuance of several visa categories to Nigerians outside the country who did not already possess valid visas. The affected categories included B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visas, as well as immigrant visas.

The decision followed concerns over overstay figures involving Nigerian nationals. U.S. authorities cited data showing a 5.56 percent overstay rate for visitor visas and an 11.90 percent overstay rate for student and exchange visa holders.

Earlier in 2025, the United States also reduced the validity period of most non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians to three months with single entry. The move marked a major shift from the previous visa regime and affected thousands of prospective travellers.

American authorities linked that decision to reciprocity concerns, visa abuse, documentation irregularities, and rising cases of overstays.

In addition to visa restrictions, the U.S. has strengthened its screening process for applicants. Visa applicants are now subjected to tougher background checks, including stricter verification of travel history, documentation, and social media disclosures.

The embassy also warned that individuals found guilty of visa fraud, misrepresentation, or submission of false information could face severe penalties, including permanent bans and possible criminal prosecution.