His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom on Friday, December 20 hosted key members of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) at his palace. The meeting aimed at addressing the prolonged electricity blackout affecting the Epe Federal Constituency. Parties at the meeting, sought to find sustainable solutions to the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), Nigeria, has urged the government to take proactive measures to combat the rising cases of electricity cable vandalism in the Epe Division. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 9, 2024, the group proposed the installation of discreet CCTV cameras at strategic locations to protect the … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that the recurring incidents of electricity infrastructure vandalization in the Epe Federal Constituency have left residents in a state of despair. Barely days after the restoration of electricity to parts of the constituency, vandals struck again, targeting cables around Ketu, Epe, and plunging the area back into darkness. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
Electricity distribution companies in northern Nigeria recorded losses of approximately N74bn between July and September 2024, amid persistent blackouts and national grid collapses, according to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In early November, the country experienced its 10th national grid collapse of the year, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirming the incident. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Branch, has raised concerns over the increasing problem of electricity vandalism in the community. This comes after a recent incident where a power cable in Araga-Poka was damaged, causing further power outages in the area. The council commended local leaders for their … 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 Federal Government, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to restoring electricity across Northern Nigeria, where 17 states have faced power outages due to extensive vandalism of transmission lines. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that full power restoration would be achieved within 14 days, with partial restoration expected in the next three days. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set ablaze just a week before the presidential election. Authorities suspect that these fires are linked to an earlier incident on October 8, when an incendiary device was placed at a different ballot drop box in Vancouver. Police departments in both cities reported that a … 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
The Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Epe, Com.Moibi Ibrahim, has called on the youth in the community to remain calm and avoid any form of destructive actions after the recent vandalism of the high-tension cable that are newly installed. The cable, which was located around Sala (Isimi Lagos), was damaged … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported on Sunday that suspected vandals attacked its transmission line, which supplies power to Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. In a statement from General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, it was revealed that the vandals cut down tower No. T372 along the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line on … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Dauda Saidu, a scavenger, for allegedly desecrating a grave at Yelwa Christian Cemetery and stealing iron rods. In a statement released on Sunday, spokesman Ahmed Wakil noted that Saidu was apprehended on September 20, 2024, for trespassing, vandalism, and theft. “Saidu unlawfully entered the Christian cemetery in … Read more
The Kano State Police are conducting house-to-house searches and have arrested over 400 suspects to recover items stolen during the #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Police Command has instructed its officers to carry out house-to-house searches to recover items stolen during the “#EndbadgovernanceinNigeria” protest in Kano. The protest, which initially began … Read more
Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has criticized those exploiting the ongoing nationwide protest to destroy and vandalize the properties of fellow Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a diverse group of Nigerians took to the streets on Thursday to begin a nationwide demonstration over the severe hardships in the country. Reports emerged that … 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
Former Benue Governor Ortom denies responsibility for the state’s insecurity, attributing issues to withheld financial assistance. Ortom highlighted his efforts against the herdsmen crisis, including enacting the anti-open grazing law. Ortom criticized his successor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, for making unsubstantiated allegations and emphasized his sacrifices to protect the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate … Read more
Federal Ministry of Works collaborates with police to enhance security on Third Mainland Bridge Federal Controller of Works in Lagos emphasizes zero-tolerance for vandalism on public infrastructure Increased police patrols lead to arrests of vandals, including those responsible for theft of LED road stud lights EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Ministry of Works is … Read more
TCN announced the collapse of transmission tower T290 during the cable stringing process along the Jos-Gombe. Three additional towers on the Bui-Damboa 132kV transmission line collapsed due to vandalism. TCN’s General Manager reported the incident occurred on Monday. the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that tower number T290, one of the four new towers … Read more
Explosions occurred at Shell’s gas plant in Gbarain, Bayelsa, affecting a pipeline. Residents linked explosions to suspected vandalism, causing smoke and gas emissions. SPDC is investigating the incident and ensuring community safety. EKO HOT BLOG reports that multiple explosions occurred on Tuesday at the Shell Petroleum Development Company’s gas processing plant in Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government … Read more