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JED Reports Major Power Outages in Northern Nigeria as Vandals Target Transformers and Cables
The Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) has reported severe infrastructure damage following a recent power outage across northern Nigeria, with over 80 transformers vandalized and cables looted. Plateau State was hardest hit, hindering power restoration efforts for affected communities.
Speaking on Friday, November 8, JED’s Chief Technical Officer, Eng. Hamisu Wakili Jigawa, highlighted the impact, noting that entire lines were stripped and aluminum conductors stolen, affecting around 213 kilovolt circuits. In some cases, transformers were dismantled, leaving empty shells behind.
Jigawa urged local communities to strengthen security measures around electrical assets to prevent further disruptions, warning that continued vandalism could result in extended power outages.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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