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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.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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