Live broadcast of Big Brother Naija Season 10 interrupted by power failure. Organizers assure viewers that housemates are safe and technical teams are fixing the issue. Transmission suspended for over two hours, sparking panic and speculation among fans. Big Brother Naija Season 10’s live transmission was abruptly suspended on Friday evening after a sudden power … Read more
Residents Accuse BEDC of Rerouting Power Lines Landlords Protest Worsening Power Supply Protesters Demand End to Blackout Aggrieved residents of Akure staged a protest at the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) headquarters in Ondo State on Tuesday, demanding an end to the worsening power supply in their community. Eko Hot Blog reports that the protesters, … Read more
Nigeria was plunged into darkness on Wednesday after the national power grid collapsed once again. EKO HOT BLOG reports the grid has now collapsed 11 times between January and November 2024. In October alone, the grid experienced three collapses within a single week, leading to widespread blackouts and significant public outcry. The official Twitter account … Read more
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off the northern California coast, as reported by the US Geological Survey. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued for both northern California and southern Oregon, affecting roughly 4.7 million people. However, the warning was later lifted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the earthquake’s epicentre was near Ferndale, … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed Thursday’s National Grid collapse to a sudden frequency spike from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz. In a statement, TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah explained that the disturbance, which marks the second grid collapse in three days, began at approximately 11:29 AM on Thursday. Recovery efforts were immediately initiated, and the … Read more
The National Grid suffered its second collapse in just two days on Thursday, November 7, plunging large parts of Nigeria into darkness once again. This latest incident follows a similar collapse on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the country’s electricity infrastructure. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
The Nigerian national grid has reportedly suffered another collapse, according to a post from the Nigeria National Grid’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, marking the ninth such incident in 2024. This setback follows a series of grid collapses late last month, where three incidents occurred within a single week, sparking widespread power outages across the … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the full restoration of electricity supply to Damaturu in Yobe State and Maiduguri in Borno State after completing extensive repairs on the 330kV Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri transmission line. In a statement on Friday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the Gombe-Damaturu line was successfully reactivated … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has partially restored electricity to seven northern states after a nine-day blackout caused by vandalism on the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. TCN announced that power was restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe states at 4:56 PM on Wednesday following repairs to the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged power outage affecting the northern part of Nigeria. The group alleges that the Federal Government’s inaction is contributing to the region’s worsening economic woes. In a statement, ACF criticized the government for its lack of urgency in addressing the issue, which has led … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has provided insights into the prolonged power outages affecting major cities in Northern Nigeria, explaining that the ongoing security challenges in the region have significantly hindered repair efforts. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, TCN acknowledged that the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported the vandalism of two towers along its 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines, resulting in power outages affecting parts of Kano and Kaduna states. In a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company confirmed that the damage occurred on both transmission lines, with … Read more
Some areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have regained power following Monday’s nationwide blackout, according to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The blackout occurred after a national grid collapse late Monday, leaving the entire country without electricity. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has clarified that the national grid collapse on Monday evening was only partial, affecting multiple areas across the country. The collapse occurred around 6:48 PM, plunging parts of Nigeria into darkness. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri … Read more
The national electricity grid has collapsed once again, plunging the country into darkness. The collapse occurred around 6:18 pm on Monday, with power generation dropping significantly before completely shutting down. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West … Read more
Suspected vandalism of transmission towers has caused a power outage in Bayelsa State, with efforts underway to restore electricity and prevent further incidents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bayelsa State is currently experiencing a power outage due to suspected vandalism of two transmission towers, T98 and T99, in the Igbogene community of Yenagoa Local Government Area. … Read more
National power grid collapse causes widespread electricity outage in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national power grid suffered another collapse today, plunging households and businesses into darkness across the country. At precisely 3:09 pm, the entire system went offline, causing widespread disruptions in electricity supply. Local electricity distribution companies swiftly began notifying their customers … Read more
AEDC announces a power outage in parts of Abuja, including Durumi, due to heavy rainfall, with efforts underway to restore supply. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced that parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, will experience a power outage due to heavy rainfall. This online media platform reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governors of the 36 states have united to address the issue of unreliable power supply in the country. According to reports, the Governors have agreed to take action to break the monopoly held by Discos in power distribution. Editor’s Picks Clean Sweep: APC Secures Landside Victory In Latest LG … Read more
Electrical Worker Electrocuted in Jos During Repair Work. Identified as Friday, he was fixing a fault when power was suddenly restore. Despite prompt response to faults, JEDC’s PR officer couldn’t be reached for comment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an employee of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company, (JEDC) has been electrocuted while carrying out repairs in … Read more