According to the company, the blackout will impact customers in McPherson, University, and Ogunmakin areas between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

In a statement shared on its official X handle, TCN explained that the disruption is necessary to allow engineers carry out planned maintenance on the 40MVA 132/33KV power transformer at the McPherson Transmission Substation.

The General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the exercise will involve preventive maintenance and routine technical checks on the transformer to ensure its continued efficiency and reliability.

She noted that the maintenance is aimed at improving performance and preventing unexpected faults on the transmission network.

“The maintenance exercise is to enable TCN crew undertake preventive routine checks on the transformer to ensure continued optimal performance,” Mbah said.

She added that during the period, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) will be unable to supply electricity to customers in the affected areas.

TCN further stated that the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery and strengthen the stability of the power infrastructure.

The company apologised to residents, businesses, and other affected consumers for the inconvenience, urging them to bear with the temporary disruption.

It assured that power supply would be restored immediately after the completion of the maintenance work.

The court also directed him to publish a formal apology in two national newspapers and across all his social media platforms within 14 days.

Naija News reports that the dispute began in September 2024 during an online exchange between VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof.

During the argument, VeryDarkMan allegedly accused Mr Jollof’s wife of engaging in adulterous relationships with politicians and internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, in an attempt to secure a political appointment for her husband in Delta State.

In response, Mr Jollof condemned the remarks and described the online critic as a product of a broken home, also questioning his upbringing.

Following the allegations, Mrs Atsepoyi filed a ₦500 million defamation lawsuit against VeryDarkMan.

In a judgment delivered on May 13, 2026, Justice R. Harriman ruled that the statements made by the defendant were defamatory and not backed by any evidence.

The judge held that the words were defamatory in their natural meaning and therefore actionable.

According to the court, the claimant was entitled to both general and aggravated damages due to the widespread circulation of the statements and their impact on her reputation.

Justice Harriman awarded ₦20 million as general damages and ₦10 million as aggravated damages, bringing the total to ₦30 million.

The court also ordered the defendant to publish a retraction and apology across two national newspapers and all his social media accounts within 14 days, covering the publications made on September 15, 16, and early September 19, 2024.

Additionally, the court restrained VeryDarkMan, his agents, and associates from making any further defamatory remarks against the claimant.