Nationwide blackout as electricity grid collapses again

Nigeria experienced a total blackout on Saturday as the national electricity grid collapsed, for the fourth time in 2024.

The incident which occurred around 3,10pm was confirmed in a statement on Saturday by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).
It said the power outage being experienced within its franchise was due to a system failure from the national grid.

“Please be informed that the power outage being experienced is due to a system failure from the national grid at 3:10pm today, affecting the power supply to our franchise areas,” the AEDC said.

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company also confirmed the development.

In a statement, the DisCo said all its interface in the Transmission Company of Nigeria stations were out of supply, saying it was unable to provide services to customers in Abia, Anambra,  Ebonyi,  Enugu, and Imo states.

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“The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company wishes to inform its esteemed customers of a general system collapse which occurred at 15:09 hours today, 6th July 2024. This has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across the network.

“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, Osogbo,” the statement by the EEDC Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, read.

The national electricity grid, on February 4, collapsed for the first time in 2024.

Also, the country suffered another nationwide blackout on March 28.

On April 14, the nation’s electricity grid experienced another system collapse.

Nationwide blackout as electricity grid collapses again

Why Peter Obi will lose in 2027 – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri a Social media influencer and former aide to ex-President, Reno Omokri, says Peter Obi will not win in 2027 if he contests the presidential election.

Omokri said unlike the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdoms, Keir Starmer, Obi had no clear stand on any issue.

He said, ” One thing we learnt from the #UKElection2024 is this:  If you want to win an election, focus on telling the public what you want to do first and how you would govern the country better.

“Do not concentrate on attacking the government in power or your other opponents. You could do that, but it should not be your single issue. You have to offer a better alternative to the public.

“That is why I am amused when people think Peter Obi is coming in 2027. If he contests again, he will only lose, and worse, he will divide the opposition’s vote and make President Tinubu’s re-election easier.

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“Let me ask you a question. Where does Peter Obi stand on the issues? He is against the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. What are his alternatives to that policy? He attacks the Government over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu but does not say how he will end the insurgency in the Southeast. And worse, he even obeys IPOB’s Monday sit-at-home.

“He attacked President Tinubu for ending fuel subsidy, yet he said he would not borrow. Therefore, how would he retain subsidy without borrowing or remove it without increasing inflation?

“Other than that, what does Peter Obi really stand for? He talks about ending consumption and increasing production, but he is Nigeria’s single largest individual importer through his trading business-next supermarket.

“You see, when you are not blinded by tribalism, it is clear to see that Peter Obi is no Keir Stammer. He is just the head of the political wing of IPOB, who will set Nnamdi Kanu free and treat the secessionist tendencies of IPOB with his gloves, just as Buhari did with Boko Haram.

“Again, we know what Keir Stammer stands for. It was very clear during the campaigns. But other than his plan for “religious war” against the Muslim Ummah, and his intention to free Nnamdi Kanu, what does Peter Obi stand for?”

Why Peter Obi will lose in 2027 – Reno Omokri

Sultan declares Sunday start of Islamic new year 1446 AH

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, July 7, 2024, as the first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of the Islamic year 1446 after Hijrah.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Sambo Junaidu, on Friday.

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Junaidu stated that there was no report of sighting the moon by national and the various moon sighting committees across the country.

He said, “The national and the various moon sighting committees across the country did not receive any report on the sighting of the new moon of Muharram on Friday, 5th July, 2024, which is the 29th of Dhul’Hijja 1445 AH, hence Saturday, 6th of July, is the 30th of Dhul’Hijja.”

The Sultan felicitated Nigerian Muslims on the new year.

He urged them to continuously pray for peace, progress and development of Nigeria.

Sultan declares Sunday start of Islamic new year 1446 AH