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National Power Grid Collapses Again: Engineers Rush to Restore Power Across Nigeria

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Nigeria’s national power grid reportedly suffered another collapse on Tuesday, impacting several regions and plunging parts of the country into darkness.

Around 1:39 p.m., the grid’s power generation began to decline sharply, with reports showing an initial drop from 2,711 megawatts at 1 p.m., compared to an earlier peak of 3,631 MW.

Before this, the grid had reached 3,934.77 MW early in the morning around 6 a.m., indicating that power output was fluctuating even before the collapse.

However, the situation deteriorated further between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., when power generation dropped completely to zero, according to industry monitors.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) later issued a statement acknowledging what it described as a “partial disturbance” in the national grid at 1:52 p.m. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s spokesperson, attributed the incident to a sequence of line and generator failures that led to significant instability in the grid system.

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She explained that while a major section of the grid experienced a power disruption, data from the National Control Centre indicated that not all areas of the grid were impacted equally, with some areas maintaining minimal service.

TCN officials noted that efforts were underway to restore power supply to the affected regions as quickly as possible.

Engineers were reportedly dispatched to assess and stabilize the disrupted lines and generator units.

By 2:49 p.m., power had been successfully restored to the Abuja area, with ongoing efforts to gradually bring other affected areas back online.

“We are working to reinstate bulk power supply across the country and hope to have full service soon,” Mbah said, adding that they regretted any disruption caused to households, businesses, and essential services dependent on consistent electricity.

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This incident follows a series of recent power instability issues in Nigeria, where grid failures and inconsistent electricity supply have long been a challenge for both the government and private sectors.

Over the years, these disruptions have sparked conversations on the urgent need for energy sector reforms.


 

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LeBron James Steps Away from Social Media, Cites Negativity in Sports Coverage

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LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star, has announced a temporary break from social media.

The 39-year-old made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after sharing a post by Rich Kleiman, agent to NBA star Kevin Durant, criticizing the media’s focus on negativity.

Kleiman wrote, “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes… I, for one, find it all a waste of breath.” James shared the post, adding a simple comment: “AMEN!!”

In a follow-up post, James confirmed his social media hiatus, writing, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”

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James, known for his strong presence on and off the court, is taking this break amidst ongoing discussions about the role of media in shaping public perceptions of athletes.

 


 

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Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu Presents 3 Trillion Naira As Budget For 2025

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Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu presents 3 Trillion Naira as the budget for the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025 to the house of assembly. The assembly meeting was led by Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The budget is themed Budget of Sustainability and will be a blue print for the commitment to Lagosians.

The ceremony was held in the state house, Alausa, Lagos. With this proposed bill the state government is focusing on environment, education, technology, security and public safety.


 

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Diezani Alison-Madueke Seeks Court Approval to Amend Lawsuit Against EFCC Asset Forfeiture

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Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.

At a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke’s counsel confirmed filing the amendment motion and serving the EFCC. Notably, no EFCC representatives appeared in court.

The embattled ex-minister also sought an extension of time to contest the EFCC’s public notice regarding the sale of her confiscated properties, claiming she was denied a fair hearing during the forfeiture proceedings.

The EFCC, however, rejected Alison-Madueke’s allegations, maintaining that the forfeiture cases were lawfully adjudicated over time.

Justice Ekwo adjourned the case to February 17, 2025, to consider the motion to amend the originating process.

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