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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.
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Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
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24 Children Abducted from Orphanage in Kogi State
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
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Afia Schwarzenegger Reacts to Xenophobia in South Africa
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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