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Again, national grid collapses

Published

1 year ago

March 28, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Nigeria, on Thursday, suffered another national grid collapse.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the development to its customers through its social media handles.

The AEDC said the national grid collapsed at about 4:28 pm, plunging the country into darkness.

“Dear valued customers, please be informed that the current power outage is due to a system failure from the national grid. The system collapsed at about 16:28 hours today 28 March 2024, causing the outage currently being experienced across our franchise area.

“We appeal for your understanding as all stakeholders are working hard to restore normal supply,” the Abuja DisCo said.

Also, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company said: “Dear valued customer, kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 16:28hrs which has resulted in a loss of power supply across our network.

We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as the power supply is restored. Kindly bear with us.”

The PUNCH reports that the grid collapsed on February 4.

Recall that on December 12, 2023, The PUNCH reported that Nigeria witnessed a system collapse of its national grid, leading to a crash in power generation from 4,032.8MW to 43.5MW the preceding day.

Power generation figures obtained from TCN at the time showed that electricity on the system moved up to 115.4MW around 3 pm on December 11, 2023, before rising further to 240.9MW at about 4 pm.

Nigeria’s national power grid collapsed 46 times from 2017 to 2023, a report by the International Energy Agency said in a report.

According to the report, Nigerians endured more nationwide blackouts in 2023, especially on September 14 when the grid collapsed due to a fire on a major transmission line.

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Reps to Set Up Committee to Monitor Situation in Rivers State

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5 hours ago

April 13, 2025

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives will set up a special committee on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to oversee activities in Rivers State.

This move comes after the National Assembly approved a declaration of a state of emergency in the state.

Naijablitznews.com recalled that the declaration was made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and later reviewed and adjusted by lawmakers.

One key change made by the National Assembly was to give itself the power to supervise how the emergency measures are carried out, instead of leaving it to the Federal Executive Council.

The committee, made up of selected members of the House, will ensure that the emergency rules are followed properly and that actions taken in Rivers State respect the constitution and rule of law.

This step is part of the House’s duty to make sure government actions remain transparent and lawful, especially in times of crisis.

Members of the Committee include:

1. Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere – Chairman

2. Rt. Hon. Ali Isa J.C. – Deputy Chairman

3. Rt. Hon. Isiaka Ibrahim – Member

4. Rt. Hon. Idris Ahmed Wase – Member

5. Rep. Aliyu Muktar Betera – Member

6. Rep. Sada Soli – Member

7. Rep. James Abiodun Faleke – Member

8. Rep. Igariwey Iduma Enwo – Member

9. Rep. Shehu Saleh Rijau – Member

10. Rep. Wole Oke – Member

11. Rep. Akarachi Etinosa Amadi – Member

12. Rep. Patrick Umoh – Member

13. Rep. James Barka – Member

14. Rep. Alex Egbona – Member

15. Rep. Isa Anka – Member

16. Rep. Amos Daniel – Member

17. Rep. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu – Member

18. Rep. Onuh Onyeche Blessing – Member

19. Rep. Fatima Talba – Member

While the Head of Secretariat is Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi.

This development underscores the resolve of the House of Representatives to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and ensure that the extraordinary measures undertaken during the emergency period remain subject to legislative oversight, guided by transparency, accountability, and the best interest of the good people of Rivers State.

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2027: Atiku’s Opposition Front is a mission impossible-Wike declares

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7 hours ago

April 13, 2025

ADMIN

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar opposition is a mission to nowhere.

Wike made this declaration on Sunday, asserting that any opposition fronted by him is destined for massive failure.

Wike’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, issued a press statement in response to Atiku’s recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna on Sunday.

Atiku, accompanied by political allies such as former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, paid Sallah homage to Buhari.

Olayinka via his official Facebook page derided Atiku’s explanation for the visit, labeling it as mere political posturing.

“Those of us who have sense know that any opposition being led by Atiku is a failure from the beginning,” Olayinka wrote.

According to him, Atiku’s commitment to the opposition remains questionable, claiming the former PDP flagbearer would not hesitate to switch sides if offered a political deal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The reason is, if tomorrow President Tinubu calls Atiku and tells him, ‘Don’t worry, I will hand over to you in 2027, just join APC,’ he (Atiku) will be in the APC immediately,” Olayinka added.

The FCT Minister’s spokesman further ridiculed the former Vice President’s visit to Buhari, suggesting that Atiku should have extended the same courtesy to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta for Lisabi Day.

“I am still waiting for Atiku to carry body and go to Abeokuta to pay Lisabi Day homage to OBJ sha. Also, we are doing the Egungun Festival in my hometown next month. Let him not forget to pay Egungun Festival homage to us in Okemesi Ekiti,” Olayinka wrote.

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Christian Chukwu’s Death A Monumental Tragedy— Hon Nnaji

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8 hours ago

April 13, 2025

ADMIN

The member representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, has described the death of former Nigerian national team captain, Christian Chukwu at 74 as a monumental tragedy for football enthusiasts and the nation.

Hon. Nnaji in a statement in Abuja stressed that he received the news of the death of the football idol with profound grief and sadness adding that his passing has left a huge gap in Nigerian and African football.

The lawmaker noted that Late Chukwu exhibited an exceptional talent in his playing days both in Rangers International club of Enugu and in Super Eagle such that he was nicknamed Chairman because of his special ability in warding off attackers in defence.

He praised Chukwu’s contributions to Nigerian and African football describing him further as a colossus whose impacts both as a player and a coach would not be forgotten in a hurry..

“His achievements as a footballer from Nkanu West Local Government, brought glory, honour and recognition to my constituency, Enugu State, the country and African Continent at large.

“In bidding him farewell, let us remember Christian Chukwu as the captained of the Super Eagles’ squad that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations and a bronze medal as a coach of the Super Eagles in 2004 African Cup of Nations, (AFCON)

Christian Chukwu coached the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team as the head coach from 2002 to 2005 and led the team to a bronze medal at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia.

Late Chukwu was also Assistant Coach to Golden Eaglets’ team that won the FIFA U16 World Cup in China in 1985 and was also part of the technical crew that contributed to the Super Eagles’ qualification for their first FIFA World Cup finals in 1994 and he coached the Rangers International of Enugu and the Harambee Stars, Kenya’s senior male national team.