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TCN Reports Fresh Vandalism on Lokoja–Gwagwalada Line, Disrupting Power Supply to Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a new act of vandalism on the 330kV Lokoja–Gwagwalada transmission line, affecting power supply to Abuja.
The incident, which took place early on November 9, resulted in damage to three transmission towers (T306, T307, and T308) and the theft of two spans of aluminum conductor. TCN engineers discovered the damage after several failed attempts to re-energize the line.
While an alternative line continues to supply power to the area, TCN is working to replace the damaged conductors.
This latest incident follows a series of attacks on power infrastructure, including previous cases on the Gwagwalada–Kukuwaba–Apo and Gwagwalada–Katampe lines. TCN has called on local communities to support security efforts, stressing the impact of vandalism on the stability of Nigeria’s national grid.
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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