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APC chieftain fails live test of 112 emergency line on Channels TV

Updated 18:22 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 22:53 WAT · 10 outlets reporting

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Nigeria's 112 emergency number failed to connect during a live demonstration on Channels Television, according to multiple reports. Alwan Hassan, an APC chieftain and spokesperson for the Presidential Campaign Council, had insisted the service was operational before the test. The presenter, Seun Okinbaloye, attempted to dial the number on air, but the call did not go through. Hassan later attributed the failure to network issues, while Vanguard reported that he sought more time for the system to function fully.

What we know

  • The 112 emergency line failed to connect during a live test on Channels Television.
  • Alwan Hassan, an APC chieftain, appeared on the Politics Today programme.
  • Presenter Seun Okinbaloye conducted the live dial test.
  • Hassan blamed network issues for the failure.
  • Legit.ng reported the rollout is expected by March 2027.
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Why it matters: Legit.ng reported the full rollout of the 112 emergency number is expected by March 2027.

Sources

  1. VIDEO: 112 emergency number fails live test, APC chieftain seeks more time – Punch,
  2. Moment APC chieftain Alwan Hassan fails to connect to Nigeria’s 112 emergency number live on TV after claiming it works – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
  3. 112 emergency line fails during live test, APC chieftain blames network – The Sun,
  4. Live TV Drama As Nigeria’s 112 Emergency Line Fails Test Despite APC Chieftain’s Hype – Leadership,
  5. 112 emergency line fails live test, APC chieftain pleads for time – Vanguard,
  6. Tinubu’s campaign spokesperson under fire as 112 emergency number fails on live TV – Daily Post,
  7. Drama As Nigeria’s 112 Emergency Number Fails Live TV Test – Leadership,
  8. Emergency number touted by APC campaign spokesperson fails to connect on live TV – Nigerian Eye,
  9. Watch video: What happened when TV presenter called Nigeria’s 112 emergency line – Legit.ng,
  10. VIDEO: Moment Nigeria’s 112 emergency line failed APC chieftain on live TV – Nigerian Tribune,
  11. APC chieftain embarrassed as 112 emergency number fails during live interview – The Eagle Online,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
  • – Now also reported by Nigerian Tribune
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Legit.ng
  • – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
  • – Now also reported by Daily Post
  • – Story published - 5 outlets

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