Flood Kills 5, Many Injured In Yola, Adamawa State Capital

NewsNigeriaFlood Kills 5, Many Injured In Yola, Adamawa State Capital

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 27, 2025

At least five dead bodies have so far been recovered from flooding that devastated some parts of the Yola South local government area of Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria, as rescue operations are still ongoing to recover missing persons, authorities said. No fewer than 55 people were injured and are receiving treatment at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola. Ladan Ayuba, head of operations, Adamawa/Taraba states at the National Emergency Management Agency, said the overnight downpour...

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Nigeria Defeats Morocco to Win 10th WAFCON Title

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigeria Defeats Morocco to Win 10th WAFCON Title

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 27, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their record tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title by defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final played on Saturday at the Stade Moulay Abdellah, Rabat. The match saw Nigeria battle back after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Morocco took an early lead with captain Ghizlane Chebbak scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a second goal from Sanaa Mssoudy ten minutes later. The first half was dominated by the...

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Calabar Carnival 2025: 71 Embassies Confirm Participation

Arts & CultureNewsNigeriaCalabar Carnival 2025: 71 Embassies Confirm Participation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 26, 2025

At least 71 embassies have signalled interest in participating in the 2025 edition of Carnival Calabar, reaffirming the international appeal of what is widely regarded as Africa’s biggest street party. Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, made this disclosure on Friday during the commissioning of the newly remodelled Channel View Hotel in Calabar, a major hospitality investment expected to boost tourism in the state ahead of the carnival. Governor Otu emphasised that the...

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Aliko Dangote Retires from Dangote Cement Board

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAliko Dangote Retires from Dangote Cement Board

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 26, 2025

…Emmanuel Ikazoboh Appointed  Chairman Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. The decision, effective 25 July 2025, marks the end of an era for the cement giant and signals a renewed focus by the business magnate on his refinery, petrochemical, and fertiliser ventures. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Mr Anthony Chiejina, Chief Branding and...

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Reps Consider Bill to Stop Public Servants from Using Private Schools, Hospitals

NewsNigeriaPoliticsReps Consider Bill to Stop Public Servants from Using Private Schools, Hospitals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 24, 2025

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed for first reading a bill seeking to bar public and civil servants, along with their immediate family members, from patronising private schools and healthcare services. The bill, sponsored by the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Amobi Ogah, seeks to mandate public officials to rely solely on government-owned institutions for their children’s education and their family’s medical care. Hon. Ogah, while speaking with journalists shortly...

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NAF Celebrates One Year Of Zero Aircraft Accidents

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNAF Celebrates One Year Of Zero Aircraft Accidents

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 24, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded a significant milestone in its operational history, completing 12 consecutive months without a single aircraft mishap. This was announced during the 2025 Safety Review Board (SRB) meeting held on Tuesday, 22nd July, at the Air Marshal MD Umar Blue Room, NAF Headquarters in Abuja. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, described the feat as the outcome of consistent reforms, strict adherence to operational...

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I May Run for President in 2027 If Obi Steps Aside – Datti

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI May Run for President in 2027 If Obi Steps Aside – Datti

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 24, 2025

…Dismisses Defection Rumours Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, has revealed that he may consider contesting for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027 if Obi and another unnamed political figure from the south decide not to run. He made the disclosure on Tuesday during an interview on Prime Time, a current affairs programme on Arise Television. While reaffirming his unwavering support for Obi, Baba-Ahmed stressed that seeking the presidency is...

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Power, Violence, and Electoral Subversion: The Undermining of Democratic Institutions in Nigeria

ColumnsNational SecurityNigeriaOpinionPower, Violence, and Electoral Subversion: The Undermining of Democratic Institutions in Nigeria

PilotnewsJuly 24, 2025

The trajectory of Nigeria’s democratic development remains fraught with contradictions. While regular elections may signal democratic continuity, the persistent entanglement of electoral processes with money, violence, and state-sanctioned repression undermines the substance of democratic governance. The 2015 presidential election serves as a critical juncture in this narrative, revealing the extent to which institutional legitimacy can be compromised when democratic processes are subordinated to power politics and strategic violence. One of the most controversial episodes preceding...

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Adamawa Gov’t Approves N22.8 Billion Budget Adjustment

BusinessNewsNigeriaAdamawa Gov’t Approves N22.8 Billion Budget Adjustment

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2025

The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a budget reallocation of N22.8 billion within the existing 2025 budget of N486.2 billion. Mr. Emmanuel Pridimso, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, disclosed this to newsmen after the Council meeting chaired by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House in Yola on Wednesday. According to him, many ministries had already exhausted their operational funds due to rising costs. “We are seeing increased prices in nearly all sectors,...

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Senate Receives Over 42 Proposals For Creation Of New States

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Receives Over 42 Proposals For Creation Of New States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2025

…Akpabio Says None Pass Legislative Process The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has confirmed that the Senate has received over 42 proposals across the six geopolitical zones of the country for the creation of new states. Akpabio, while clarifying plenary in response to concerns raised by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), stressed that no new state has been approved by the Senate. He dismissed claims circulating on social media that the National Assembly...

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