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TCN Commences Digitisation Of Old Transmission Substations

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it has commenced the digitisation of old transmission substations in its network.

The TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Friday.

According to Mbah, the digitisation project was aimed at improving the automation system of old transmission substations, and their connectivity with the proposed TCN’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.

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SCADA is a system that aims to monitor and control field devices at remote sites.

She said that the scope of work for the project included the supply, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of Substation Automation Systems, as well as the control and relay protection systems in the substations.

This project would further contribute to grid management and reduce system losses.

“The digitisation project is funded by the World Bank under NETAP (Nigerian Electricity Transmission Project), managed by the Project Management Unit of TCN.

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“In Port-Harcourt region alone, five substations would be digitalised, and these include: Afam 1; Ahoada; Yenegoa; Owerri; and Uyo substations,” she said.

She stated that the team from TCN-PMU, and the general manager (Transmission), Port-Harcourt region, formally handed the duly executed document on the digitisation project to the contractor at the Afam 1 substation.

Mbah said the handing over marked the beginning of the digitisation process for TCN’s old substations.

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Five-year-old Boy Shot Dead By Hijackers In South Africa

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A 5-year-old boy, Ditebogo Junior, was shot dead after his father’s Toyota Hilux was hijacked outside their home in Soshanguve, in the north of Gauteng, South Africa.

Police spokesperson, Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said that the child had gone out to welcome his father, Ditebogo Phalane, when he arrived home around 10:30pm on Friday, May 10, 2024.

An unconfirmed number of armed suspects allegedly hijacked the father’s White Toyota bakkie and shot the five-year-old boy who later died in hospital,” Masondo said.

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Phalane’s cousin, Gift Makoti took to X to share the heartbreaking news about the boy’s passing.

My cousin was Hijacked hours ago in Soshanguve block Uu, they took his Bakkie. He was with his son, they shot the 5yr old boy!! He didn’t make it!! What has this country come to now!!!!!???! That’s a CHILD man!!!!!!” he wrote

He posted photos of the young boy, Ditebogo Phalane Jnr, with his father smiling and looking happy. He said that the boy’s father was inconsolable.

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“He and his son had a strong bond. His son was always out and about with him, keeping him company. I don’t know how he is going to live without his son,” he said

The tragic incident has left social media users shocked and angry.

Many have made contributions to help erect a tombstone for the boy.

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American Comedian, James Gregory Is Dead

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American comedian, James Gregory, known for calling himself “The Funniest Man in America” has passed on at the age of 78.

Gregory’s family said he died on Thursday, May 9, from cardiac complications.

James took up comedy in the early ’80s when he was 36 after years of working as a salesman, and, he became the first comedian to take the stage at the legendary Punchline club in Atlanta.

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While he was known as a Southern comedian, he traveled all across the country performing shows for the next four decades.

His biggest claim to fame came when he dubbed himself “The Funniest Man in America” in the ’80s, and, later he took the URL domain “funniestman.com”, cementing himself in his fans’ minds as the funniest man.

He is survived by his three nieces and other extended family.

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JUST-IN: 34 Dead, 16 Missing In Indonesia Floods

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At least 34 people have died and 16 more were missing after floods on Sumatra island in western Indonesia, the spokesperson for the West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency said Sunday.

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“Until now our data shows that 34 people died: 16 in Agam and 18 in Tanah Datar. At least 18 others are injured. We are also still searching for 16 other people,” Ilham Wahab told AFP, referring to two districts in West Sumatra province.

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