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Jigawa: 1 dead, over 30 feared drowned in vessel mishap

Aminu Imam
Jigawa vessel mishap

Tragedy has struck Jigawa state, after a vessel conveying about 40 passengers capsized in the Ringim local government area, leaving over 30 people feared drowned.  According to reports, the disaster occurred on Sunday evening, in the Malamawar Ƴan-Dutse community. The vessel was transporting approximately 40 passengers, predominantly female farmers, laborers, women, and children – when it suddenly overturned while crossing the river. The incident has plunged the local community into deep mourning as emergency teams continue intensive search operations. The Jigawa State Police Command officially confirmed the disaster through its…

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2027: “APC risks losing Kano, 8 other states, unless…” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele on 2027

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that it risks losing control of nine states in the 2027 governorship elections unless the party and its governors strengthen their political structures. Ayodele, in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, cautioned the APC against assuming that its current dominance across several states would automatically translate into electoral victories in 2027. According to him, the next general election will be more complex than previous polls, with technology expected to…

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New Minimum Wage: “We’re ready for major national action” – NLC

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NLC on minimum wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its preparedness for a major national struggle for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, who hinted at this while making his remarks at the commissioning of the Comrade Godwin Abumisi Pensioners Legacy House and Multipurpose Hall in Abuja, said it is no longer acceptable to discuss the welfare of workers without also discussing the welfare of those who have completed their active years of service. He advised workers and pensioners to get prepared for the ideological and…

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“How ironic that el-Rufa’i’s own family are now fighting the courts” – Sa’adatu Sambo 

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Sa’adatu Sambo in el Rufa'i

Sa’adatu Sambo, daughter of the Late Senator Abubakar Sodangi, has recently responded to the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i.  Sambo’s statement was published online, where she maintained that her Late father, Senator Sodangi, left behind an intact legacy and dignity. “Alhamdulillah, my father died with his dignity intact, by the grace of Allah (SWT). His legacy is also intact”, she posted. She added that: “He did the job he loved for more than five decades, not four. So, Alhamdulillah, ala kulli hal. However, it is not just…

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‘Blackout to hit 6 Northern states’ – TCN

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TCN on blackout

Residents of six northern states will experience a two-day power outage this weekend following a planned maintenance exercise by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The affected states are Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba. In a statement issued yesterday, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the temporary blackout is due to the scheduled installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) on the 330kV Jos–Bauchi–Gombe single-circuit transmission line at the Bauchi 330/132/33kV transmission substation. The company said the maintenance work will affect electricity supply to customers served by…

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2027: Wike-loyal PDP faction endorses Tinubu, cites national interest

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Wike PDP faction endorses Tinubu

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 general election, saying the decision was driven by national interest rather than partisan considerations. In a statement issued on Friday, the group said it was backing the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for a second term, arguing that President Tinubu’s leadership and confidence in Wike had contributed significantly to the transformation of the FCT. The faction praised Wike’s…

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‘Nigeria’s borrowing costs threatening its economic recovery’ – OPEC 

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OPEC on 9ja economy

Nigeria’s economic recovery could come under renewed pressure from persistently high borrowing costs and inflation despite stronger crude oil production and ongoing economic reforms, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has warned. In its July ‘Monthly Oil Market Report’, OPEC said Nigeria’s near-term economic outlook remains positive, supported by higher oil production, improving macroeconomic stability, stronger business activity and continued reform efforts. However, it cautioned that inflationary pressures and expensive credit continue to pose significant risks to sustained growth. According to the report, Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.9%…

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S’Court dismisses suit seeking removal of Nigerian Army’s Arabic inscription logo

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Nigerian Army logo

The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of the Arabic inscription from the Nigerian Army’s emblem. Delivering judgment on Wednesday in Lagos, the court held that a single individual does not have the legal standing to represent all Nigerians in a case seeking the removal of the Arabic inscription from the Army’s logo. The court therefore struck out the suit, ruling that the plaintiff lacked the authority to bring the action on behalf of the entire Nigerian population.

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“Change economic policies or quit” – ADC to Tinubu

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ADC on Tinubu's scorecard

…Says 139m poor Nigerians is his ‘scorecard’ The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to either abandon what it described as his ‘failed’ economic policies or resign, following recent reports showing worsening poverty and hunger across Nigeria. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party cited the latest World Bank report indicating that about 139 million Nigerians, representing roughly 60% of the population, now live below the national poverty line. The ADC also referred to a World Food Programme…

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‘Power shortages worsening food insecurity’ – Bank of Agriculture  

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Bank of Agriculture

The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) has warned that Nigeria’s persistent electricity shortages are posing a serious threat to food security, agricultural productivity and rural economic development, as millions of citizens and farming communities remain without reliable power supply. The bank raised the concern during a capacity-building workshop on the proposed Clean Energy Access Framework (CEAF) held in Kaduna for its staff. The initiative was organised in collaboration with DalaHill LP, and supported by the Africa Climate Foundation (ACF), as part of efforts to strengthen the bank’s ability to finance renewable…

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