52 h. ago 45,000 in Ukraine without electricity after Russian strikes — Official

Tens of thousands of people in southern Ukraine have been left without power after Russian strikes, despite Kremlin claims it is not launching attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Kyiv said Tuesday. Russia has rejected a joint US-Ukrainian proposal for an unconditional and full ceasefire but says it agreed a temporary halt on Ukrainian energy sites. Read More

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1 week ago London’s Heathrow airport closed after fire triggers major power cut

Britain’s Heathrow airport, Europe’s busiest, was shut down early Friday for 24 hours after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling facility west of London, officials said. Airport authorities said they “expect significant disruption” over the coming days, with hundreds of flights and thousands of passengers affected. “Heathrow is experiencing Read More

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1 week ago DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law

Tribune Online DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reiterated that the Nigerian Armed Forces remain fully committed to upholding the rule of law and respecting the rights of citizens, following criticism over recent attacks on electricity distribution company (DisCo) offices by military personnel. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of […] DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law Tribune Online

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2 w. ago VIDEO: CCTV footage shows military officers forcibly entering Ikeja Electric office

A newly surfaced CCTV video has captured the moment military officers stormed the Ikeja Electric office, forcefully entering the premises and assaulting staff members. The footage, which went viral on X on Monday, shows armed officers kicking down doors and barging into offices. Shared by Arise TV journalist Oseni Rufai, the video show the officers, Read More

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2 w. ago Eko Disco accuses soldiers of attacking, abducting staff over power outage

Some soldiers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly attacked an office of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company in Badagry, Lagos State over a power outage. PUNCH Online gathered that the attack happened around 1 am on Friday. This is coming one week after officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force from the Sam Ethnan Read More

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3 w. ago KERC Engages Stakeholders Ahead Of Electricity Market Takeover

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has engaged critical stakeholders in the energy sectors ahead of the official takeover of the electricity market from the Abuja Electricity Regulatory Commission. The KERC will on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 officially assumed the regulation of the electricity market, following the approval of the federal government in September […]

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3 w. ago Niger Assembly approves new leadership for electricity regulatory commission

Tribune Online Niger Assembly approves new leadership for electricity regulatory commission The Niger State House of Assembly has officially ratified the appointments of the Chairman and Commissioners for the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission. This decision came as a result of an executive recommendation from Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, presented by Speaker Rt. Hon. Muhammad Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji during a recent plenary session. ALSO READ Anambra […] Niger Assembly approves new leadership for electricity regulatory commission Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG Unveils National Assets Register For Transparency, Investment

The federal government has officially launched the National Electronic Assets Register, a digital platform designed to provide real-time access to information about the country’s assets. The initiative aims to enhance transparency and attract more investments to Nigeria by serving as a central database where the public, policymakers, and government agencies can track and manage public […]

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3 w. ago NAF apologises for troops’ invasion of Ikeja Electric, pledges disciplinary action

By Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has issued a formal apology to the management and staff of Ikeja Electric following an invasion of the company’s headquarters by troops attached to its Logistics Command in Lagos. The apology was delivered during a joint press briefing held at Ikeja Electric’s office, where the Air Officer […] The post NAF apologises for troops’ invasion of Ikeja Electric, pledges disciplinary action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NAF apologises for Ikeja Electric invasion, vows disciplinary action

From Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has issued a formal apology to the management and staff of Ikeja Electric following an invasion of the company’s headquarters by troops attached to its Logistics Command in Lagos. The apology was delivered during a joint press briefing held at Ikeja Electric’s office, where the Air Officer […] The post NAF apologises for Ikeja Electric invasion, vows disciplinary action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Military invade Ikeja Electric over ₦4bn unpaid bill, brutalise workers, destroy equipment

By Adewale Sanyaolu Men and officers from the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, have stormed the Ikeja Electric office in Alausa, Lagos, beating workers and destroying power and IT equipment. Confirming the development to TheSun.ng at the Ikeja Electric office, Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Kingsley Okotie, said the invasion of their […] The post Military invade Ikeja Electric over ₦4bn unpaid bill, brutalise workers, destroy equipment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago JUST IN: Military men invade Ikeja Electric head office, assault workers

The headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has been invaded by military men. Our correspondent learned that the armed men in military uniform invaded the company opposite MITV in Ikeja, Lagos, at about 7:40 am on Thursday. As of the time of filing this report, staff and other persons found in the office are being Read More

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4 w. ago Military men invade Ikeja Electric head office, assault workers

The headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has been invaded by military men. Our correspondent learned that the armed men in military uniform invaded the company opposite MITV in Ikeja, Lagos, at about 7:40 am on Thursday. As of the time of filing this report, staff and other persons found in the office are being Read More

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4 w. ago JUST IN: Military men invade Ikeja Electricity head office, assault workers

The headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has been invaded by military men. Our correspondent learned that the armed men in military uniform invaded the company opposite MITV in Ikeja, Lagos, at about 7:40 am on Thursday. As of the time of filing this report, staff and other persons found in the office are being Read More

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