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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.
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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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FG Clears the Air on Rumours of Adire Replacing NYSC Uniform
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to rumours claiming it has approved Adire as the new fabric for the NYSC uniform.
It can be recalled that the Federal Government recently announced plans to review the NYSC uniform, which sparked speculation online that Adire had already been selected as its replacement.
However, the government has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding the new uniform.
“I mentioned Adire during the discussion. I also mentioned Ankara. My intention was simply to cite examples of some of the proposals that have been put forward in the course of our consultations. It was not an announcement that any particular fabric has been adopted or approved to replace the current NYSC uniform.”
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