BREAKING: National Grid Has Collapse Yet Again

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October 14, 2024

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BREAKING: National Grid Has Collapse Yet Again—-Darkness has hit Nigeria as the National grid recorded another collapse on Monday.

The Spokesperson of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Emeka Ezeh confirmed the grid collapse in a statement on Monday evening.

According to him, the general system collapse occurred at 18.48 hours on Monday.

The Disco said the development had led to a loss of power supply across its franchise.

“The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform her esteemed customers of a general system collapse that occurred at 18:48 hours today, 14th October 2024. This has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across the EEDC network.

“Consequently, due to this development, all our interface TCN stations are out of supply, and we are unable to provide services to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States.

“We are on standby awaiting detailed information of the collapse and restoration of supply from the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo”, he said.

Also, Eko Distribution Company confirmed the grid collapse.

It wrote, “Dear Valued Customer,

“Kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 18:48hrs which has resulted to 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 power supply is restored.

“Kindly bear with us.”

DAILY POST observed power supply was interrupted around 6:50 pm on Monday.

In August 2024, the grid recorded partial failure which resulted in a blackout. The national grid also collapsed in July this year.

Data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria showed that the country’s national grid has collapsed about 227 times in the last 14 years.

This comes amid the hike in electricity tariff in April by 240 percent which has worsened the hardship Nigerians are facing.

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JUST IN: After 56 Days in Captivity, Ogbomoso Pupils and Teachers Regain Freedom, Presidency Confirms

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JUST IN: After 56 Days in Captivity, Ogbomoso Pupils and Teachers Regain Freedom, Presidency Confirms—-The Nigerian Presidency has confirmed that all pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on schools in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have regained their freedom following coordinated rescue operations by security agencies.

Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development on Friday via his official X account, stating that the victims had been successfully rescued after spending weeks in captivity.

The mass abduction occurred on May 15, 2026, when heavily armed men riding motorcycles and dressed in military camouflage stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attackers invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School in Esiele, and L.A. Primary School in Ahoro-Esiele, firing gunshots to create panic before whisking away dozens of pupils and teachers.

Among those kidnapped were children as young as two years old, alongside at least seven teachers, in one of the most shocking school abductions recorded in Nigeria’s southwest region.

The assailants reportedly marched their captives into the forests surrounding Old Oyo National Park, an area increasingly associated with the activities of armed criminal groups. The incident triggered widespread fear across affected communities, forcing schools to close indefinitely as worried parents withdrew their children from classrooms.

The abduction sparked national outrage, with civil society organizations, activists, celebrities, and concerned citizens demanding urgent intervention from authorities. The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) also declared an indefinite strike in Oyo State, insisting on stronger security measures to protect schools and educational workers.

In response, a joint security operation involving the Nigerian Army, Amotekun Corps, police personnel, and local hunters was launched. Security operatives reportedly engaged the kidnappers in a series of confrontations as efforts intensified to secure the safe return of the victims.

The successful rescue marks the end of a traumatic ordeal that gripped Oyo State and drew attention to the persistent threat of school abductions in parts of the country. Families, community leaders, and education stakeholders have welcomed the development, while calls continue for improved security around schools to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Presidency has yet to release full details of the rescue operation, but the announcement has brought relief to families and communities who endured weeks of uncertainty following the abduction.

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BREAKING: Portugal Exit 2026 World Cup as Merino’s Stoppage-Time Winner Sends Spain into Quarter-Finals

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BREAKING: Portugal Exit 2026 World Cup as Merino’s Stoppage-Time Winner Sends Spain into Quarter-Finals—-Mikel Merino struck in the first minute of stoppage time to hand Spain a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup campaign and booking La Roja’s place in the quarter-finals.

Portugal’s hopes of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end after Mikel Merino’s late strike earned Spain a dramatic 1-0 victory in a tense Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium.

Just when extra time appeared inevitable, substitute Merino delivered the decisive moment in the 91st minute, calmly slotting home after being picked out by Ferran Torres to send Spain into the quarter-finals and leave Portugal devastated.

The highly anticipated Iberian derby lived up to its billing, with both sides creating opportunities in an evenly contested first half. Spain threatened through Mikel Oyarzabal and the lively Lamine Yamal, while Portugal came close through Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix and Nuno Mendes. Goalkeepers Unai Simón and Diogo Costa were both called into action as neither side could find a breakthrough before the interval.

After the restart, Spain gradually took control of possession, patiently probing Portugal’s defence with Rodri, Pedri and Dani Olmo dictating the tempo in midfield. Portugal remained disciplined at the back and looked dangerous on the counterattack, but Roberto Martínez’s side struggled to create clear-cut chances as Spain’s pressure continued to build.

The decisive moment finally arrived deep into stoppage time. Ferran Torres threaded a clever pass into the path of Merino, who had only been on the pitch for a few minutes. The Arsenal midfielder kept his composure, steering a low finish beyond Diogo Costa to spark jubilant celebrations among the Spanish players and supporters.

Portugal threw everyone forward in a desperate search for an equaliser. Bernardo Silva came agonisingly close in the dying moments, but his header drifted over the crossbar as Spain held firm to secure a famous victory.

The defeat marked a bitter end to Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup campaign. The 41-year-old captain, who had confirmed before the tournament that this would be his last appearance on football’s biggest stage, was unable to inspire Portugal to another comeback despite leading the line throughout the contest. As the final whistle blew, Ronaldo received a standing ovation from supporters, bringing the curtain down on one of the greatest World Cup careers in football history.

Spain, meanwhile, march confidently into the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of the United States and Belgium. Luis de la Fuente’s side once again demonstrated their resilience and patience, with Merino’s late heroics keeping alive their dream of lifting a second FIFA World Cup trophy.

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