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Newly Installed Transformer in Jos Community Vandalized Days After Installation
A newly installed transformer in Rikkos Yarkasu, Jos North, Plateau State, meant to improve power supply, has been vandalized just days after being set up by Jos Electricity Distribution (JED).
Community members allege that the delay in connecting power led to the looting, as vandals exploited the power outage.
Shapiu Usman, a youth leader, noted that the community had been in darkness for eight months.
JED’s Regional Manager, Engr. Kabiru Lawal, confirmed the transformer’s N24 million cost, explaining the delay resulted from unpaid community debts.
He added that transformer theft has surged recently, with 80 units reported vandalized across the region following a power disruption in the 330kV transmission line between Enugu and Benue.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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