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National Grid Restored After Explosion Causes Third Collapse in One Week
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the restoration of the national grid following its collapse at around 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
In a statement, TCN attributed the incident to an explosion at the 330kV Jebba transmission substation in Niger State, which triggered a temporary disturbance across the grid.
TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, explained that a protection system was activated immediately after the explosion, preventing further damage by isolating the affected section. Engineers promptly worked to reconfigure the busbar arrangement and restore power to the grid.
This marks the third grid collapse in a week and the eighth incident this year.
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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