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The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, said it has commissioned two 150MVA power transformers and 75MVA reactor at its new 330/132/33kV Bauchi Transmission Substation.

The feat, according to a statement signed and made available to journalists on Monday by its General Manager, Public Affiars, Ndidi Mbah, is geared at increasing bulk electricity supply to Bauchi State and the wider Northeast region.

The commissioning, which according to the release took place on July 3, marks the completion of a major infrastructure project that began in February 2022.

According to TCN, the new substation adds 240 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the national transmission grid and currently supplies power to the existing Bauchi 132/33kV Substation.

As part of the project, two new transmission towers were also said to have been erected to enhance network flexibility and reliability in the region.

The project was executed under a partnership between TCN and the World Bank and is expected to improve power supply to customers primarily within the Jos Electricity Distribution Company’s franchise area.

“This development underscores TCN’s commitment to expanding the transmission grid and improving electricity infrastructure nationwide,” said TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs.

She added that the new substation is anticipated to boost economic activities and improve the quality of electricity supply across Bauchi State and the entire Northeast region.

Popular Australian actor, Julian McMahon is dead.

Julian McMahon died in Clearwater, Florida on July 2 2025, after a private battle with cancer.

McMahon’s wife, Kelly, announced his passage in a statement shared on Friday.

She wrote, “With an open heart, I share with the world that Julian McMahon, my beloved husband died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer.

“His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible. We wish all of those to whom Julian brought joy to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories”.

The 56-year-old actor is known for his roles in Fantastic Four, Charmed, and Nip/Tuck.

The deceased actor is the son of William McMahon, a former Australian Prime Minister.

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said that President Bola Tinubu rescued Nigeria when the country was at a dangerous crossroad, facing multiple crises that threatened its unity and stability.

Ribadu stated this in Abuja at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 18 Regular Course.

He described the situation as dire, with security threats cutting across all regions of the country.

According to him, the challenges spanned the country, from the insurgency-ravaged North East to the violence-plagued North West, the restive Niger Delta, and separatist agitations in the South East.

The former EFCC boss reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to overcoming what he termed inherited, intractable security challenges.

The NSA said bold strides have been made in restoring security and rebuilding national confidence across the country.

He disclosed that the government’s counterinsurgency efforts have so far led to the neutralisation of over 13,500 terrorists and criminals, while more than 124,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters, along with their families, have surrendered.

Ribadu also recommended the active engagement of military veterans in the ongoing fight against insecurity, emphasising the value of their experience and knowledge in addressing complex threats.

The Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council of Plateau State, Barr. Christopher Kyohroh John, has identified rampant drug abuse and cultism as the twin devil that fuels insecurity in the state.

Kyohroh made the assertion when the Plateau State Fact-Finding Committee set up by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to investigate the root causes of recurring violence across Plateau from 2001 to date, visited the council on Friday.

He noted that cases of inter-communal violence, land grabbing and cattle rustling are often traced to drug abuse and cultism.

While addressing the team led by Major General Nicholas Rogers (Retd), Kyohroh said, “Our security challenges in Jos North are mostly internal — drug abuse, cultism, occasional kidnapping, and proliferation of arms.

“These are not terrorist attacks or ethnic clashes but homegrown issues that require collective action.

“Unlike other LGAs where we’ve seen land disputes and mass killings, Jos North is dealing with internal threats like drugs and cultism.

“We have, however, taken measures to prevent escalation, but more is needed. The use of drugs emboldens these youths and fuels isolated killings. We need support at every level to tackle this.”

Also speaking during the visit, Rogers reaffirmed the committee’s mission of finding lasting solutions to the wave of crisis that has continued to rock the state.

“We are here to listen, to assess, and to provide recommendations to His Excellency that will help restore peace and development to this land.

“We want to understand why the crisis has lingered for so long and what solutions can be explored,” he assured.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has emphasised the vital role of journalists in safeguarding democracy by holding leaders accountable at all times.‎

‎Mbah made the call on Saturday at a two-day capacity retreat for members of the State House Press Corps, SHPC, in Enugu.

‎Represented by Prof. Sam Ugwu, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Mbah described the media as the nation’s conscience.

‎“As a bastion of democracy, it is essential that journalists must never lose sight of their sacred responsibility to hold leaders accountable and strengthen institutions.”

‎“In today’s world, where truth is increasingly under assault, your role has never been more critical,” he said.

‎Speaking on the workshop theme, ‘Artificial Intelligence Utilisation for Effective Journalism’, Mbah called for ethical and responsible journalism.

‎He urged journalists to embrace AI as a powerful tool, while staying grounded in journalistic integrity.

‎Mbah also highlighted technology-driven reforms by his administration, including a Command and Control Centre for security surveillance and a smart school initiative.

Also speaking, SHPC Chairman, Anule Emmanuel, commended the governor for his visionary leadership and hospitality.

‎It was reported that the retreat was attended by SHPC members, media strategists, tech experts and government officials.

Two Nigerian government agencies, the Galaxy Backbone and the Rural Electrification Agency, have signed a partnership to provide electricity and digital connectivity to schools, hospitals, and other public institutions across the country.

This comes as the federal government agencies said the initiative is expected to help unlock $25 billion in revenue annually associated with the lack of electricity and other infrastructural development in Nigeria.

This was made known during a Memorandum of Understanding signing event in Abuja on Friday.

Speaking on the partnership, the Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanyu, said it would ensure effectiveness in government services to Nigerians.

He explained that the collaboration will ensure that hospitals, universities, security outfits, and government institutions have access to electricity and digital connectivity.

“We are going to target public institutions to make them more efficient and reduce the cost of governance.

“Already, we are looking at starting with a number of federal institutions within Abuja, including the National Hospital and some security outfit institutions within Abuja, and we would like to work this infrastructure deployment to get out of Galaxy Backbone, Abuja.

“Imagine providing access to the internet and electricity to the lowest micro-level of the sub-national, the local government level. Imagine how we would transform local government administration. And this is very much also in line with Mr. President, where the roles and responsibilities of local government have been brought back to make them more effective and to make sure that governance has gone down to the community level,” he stated.

On his part, the Managing Director of REA, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, said the MoU is an effort by President Bola Ahmed to drive inclusive development in Nigeria.

He emphasised that the initiative would unlock $25 billion annually associated with lack of electricity and infrastructural development in the country.

According to him, the partnership will ensure that no community is left behind in Tinubu’s government’s renewed hope agenda and the realisation of its $1 trillion economy target.

“For us, today (Friday), we are showing and demonstrating how two different government agencies can collaborate towards the development of this country. Today, we are showing we are planting the seed to unlock a $25 billion economy. The cost of lack of electricity and associated development initiatives within the country is costing the country $25 billion annually.

“Today, we are looking at contributing to the objective of Mr. President towards the realisation of the $1 trillion economy. Today, we are planting the seed for the development of small, medium, and micro enterprises across the country. Today, we are enhancing the governance of this country by making public institutions more efficient, operating with less cost, and also having all the necessary digital requirements for them to carry out their own functions.

“The nexus between electricity, financial inclusion, and the digital economy cannot be overemphasised. We have seen it over and over in the study that wherever there is no electricity, there is no financial inclusion, and there is no digital value that has been created within those communities. Nigeria has the highest number of people without electricity, which by extension means that the country has the highest number of people that are financially excluded, and they are not reaping the benefit of the digital economy,” he stated

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has reacted to Nico Williams rejecting a summer transfer move to Barcelona.

Recall that the Athletic Bilbao winger came close to joining the LaLiga champions this summer.

The Spain international had agreed to join the Catalan club but made a U-turn at the last minute over uncertainty regarding Hansi Flick’s side registering him in the upcoming LaLiga season.

When asked about the development, Bellingham said he does not care about Williams rejecting Barcelona.

“I don’t care,” Bellingham said (via Fabrizio Romano) ahead of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup quarter-final tie with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

“It’s not about Real Madrid, so I don’t care,” the England international added.

Barcelona will never ever again go for Williams, as the door to bring him to Camp Nou is closed forever.

Following his failed move to Barcelona, Williams signed a long-term contract with Athletic Bilbao.

Rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has revealed what comes to his mind whenever he hears the name of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In an interview with Soundcity, the Wehdone Sir crooner stated that hardship is what comes to his mind whenever President Tinubu’s name is mentioned.

The interviewer asked: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. What comes to your mind when you hear his name?”

Falz replied: “Hardship. No elaboration.”

Last month, Falz argued that Nigeria has retrograded under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In an interview with Arise TV, he stressed that not much progress has been made, adding that the President has the remaining two years of his tenure to prove himself