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TCN extends maintenance on Jos, Bauchi, and Gombe transmission line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has extended maintenance on the Jos-Bauchi-Gombe 330kV single-circuit transmission line to complete the optical ground wire installation.
Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager, Public Affairs at TCN, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Yola on Monday.
Mrs Mbah said the maintenance exercise, which began earlier this year, would now continue until June 30, 2026.
She explained that the extension would enable contractors to complete the OPGW stringing along the 276-kilometre-long Jos-Bauchi-Gombe transmission line corridor.
According to her, customers served by the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) will experience limited power supply.
The affected areas include Bauchi, Gombe, Damaturu and Maiduguri.
Mrs Mbah said the electricity supply would be reduced between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., from Thursdays to Sundays, during the maintenance period.
She added that Yola, Jalingo and neighbouring communities would remain without electricity during the outage periods.
The TCN spokesperson, however, assured customers that power supply would be restored at the end of each day’s maintenance work.
Mrs Mbah expressed regret over the inconvenience the outage might cause and appealed for affected customers’ understanding.
She said efforts were being intensified to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe.
According to her, the project will improve grid monitoring, enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the reliability of electricity transmission in the affected areas upon completion.
(NAN)
The University of Jos came alive with music, glamour and excitement as Afro Soul sensation Big Chinni delivered a captivating performance at the Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026 pageant, one of the institution’s most anticipated annual social events.
The event, held on the University of Jos campus, attracted hundreds of students, alumni and guests who gathered to witness the crowning of the institution’s new king and queen and to celebrate creativity, fashion and student excellence.
Big Chinni thrilled the audience with an energetic Afro Soul performance, delivering a blend of soulful melodies and vibrant stagecraft that kept the crowd singing and dancing throughout her set. Her performance added excitement to an evening dedicated to showcasing talent, confidence and youthful creativity.
The pageant, widely regarded as a flagship event on the university’s social calendar, featured dazzling fashion displays, entertainment performances and competitive segments leading to the emergence of the new Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026.
The event was powered by NASCO Cornflakes, one of Nigeria’s leading breakfast cereal brands, whose colourful branding featured prominently across the venue, including the red carpet and main stage. The company’s support underscored its commitment to promoting youth development, campus engagement and student-focused initiatives.
Organisers said the collaboration between NASCO Cornflakes and the pageant reflected a shared vision of celebrating excellence, talent and the vibrant lifestyle of young people.
With her memorable performance, Big Chinni further strengthened her growing reputation as one of the emerging voices in the Afro Soul music scene, leaving the audience entertained and making the 2026 edition of Mr & Miss UNIJOS one of the most talked-about campus events of the year.
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