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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 24 passengers were rescued, 14 bodies recovered, and 42 people remain missing following a boat accident on the River Niger in Ibaji Local Government Area, Kogi State. The agency reported that the incident occurred at about 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, when a boat carrying approximately 80 passengers capsized while travelling from Onugwa community to Olushi village. “Upon receiving the report, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, immediately activated the Agency’s Abuja Operations Office, directing personnel to the scene in support of ongoing local rescue efforts,” NEMA…

Lara Adejoro The Federal Capital Territory Administration on Wednesday distributed free mother-baby kits and Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders to women in the territory to reduce maternal and neonatal risks and improve household health. This distribution took place during the launch of the FCT Mother-Baby Kit Project, tagged “Renewing Hope: One Baby at a Time”, and the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project, tagged “Renewing Hope: One Home at a Time,” in Abuja. Every year, Nigeria continues to face unacceptably high rates of maternal and infant mortality. While the country has made some progress, many women still lose their lives during childbirth,…

• Power-grabbers, ambitious politicians threaten ADC existence, says Lukman• Party flays proposed sale of NNPCL, by Tinubu govt Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that more governors from opposition parties are on the verge of crossing over to the All Progressives Congress (APC), riding on the back of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. Meanwhile, a founding member of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Lukman, has raised the alarm that the party might not make headway in the 2027 poll due to the antics of those bent on grabbing power and controlling the party’s structure. The ADC also accused the Tinubu…

Adeleke urges political leaders to uphold rule of law Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the alleged attempt by the court-sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen in the state to illegally pay almost N13 billion of the local council funds as legal fees. Relatedly, Governor Ademola Adeleke urged President Bola Tinubu and other political leaders to respect the rule of law and uphold judicial processes as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary. In a leaked letter trending online, one of…

• Obi warns of bleak future, says APC policies pushing Nigerians deeper into poverty• Atiku’s aide faults Tinubu’s speech, says citizens’ reality contradicts govt’s claims• CAN, Anglican Primate decry leadership failure, rising poverty, deepening divisions• Experts call for new constitution, mobile voting to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy• Stakeholders push for urgent electoral reforms ahead of 2027 polls Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria’s leaders, opposition figures, clerics, and governance experts have delivered a sobering verdict on the state of the nation, warning that worsening poverty, insecurity, weak institutions, and declining democratic standards demand urgent reforms to rescue the country’s future. Presidential candidate…

In agriculture, precision isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Farmers are increasingly expected to do more with less, maximizing yield while minimizing waste, input costs, and environmental impact. While high-tech machinery and fully automated systems promise unmatched efficiency, the reality is that these solutions often come with price tags that are out of reach for smaller farms or those just starting to integrate precision techniques. Fortunately, achieving measurable gains doesn’t always require a massive investment. With carefully chosen, entry‑level upgrades, even modest budgets can yield significant improvements in productivity and accuracy.Smart Upgrades for Tractors and ImplementsThe heart of any farm operation lies…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the expanded State Executive Council (SEC) following his return to office after a six-month suspension by President Bola Tinubu. Fubara, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, noted that the decision takes immediate effect. Touched by the action are commissioners, special advisers and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment. The officers had served under Fubara’s administration before emergency rule was declared on March 18, when they were all forced out of office. Keen political watchers had expected the governor to retain some of the cabinet members…

Kogi Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, yesterday, paid a condolence visit to the Ejeh of Ibaji and Chairman of Ibaji Area Traditional Council, at his residence over the loss in a boat mishap. Represented by his Deputy, Joel Salifu, the governor assured the people that the state government would not relent until efforts to rescue the remaining victims are fully exhausted.The Guardian reports that the state government had reported an additional six deaths after the initial 20 victims in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. The monarch noted that the visit serves as a genuine show…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw the Commissioner of Police in Kano, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, insisting that the CP’s continued presence can no longer guarantee security in the state. The governor also called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser to urgently intervene in the security architecture of Kano to avert an impending security threat. Yusuf’s red alert followed the conspicuous absence of the Commissioner of Police, along with police officers and men, at the Sani Abacha Stadium during the Independence Day parade. The police are accused…

Calvin Bassey has played football in a good number of countries across the world… Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has reveals that he loves Nigerian football fans due to their high level of passion, Soccernet.ng reports. Bassey was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, but he moved to England early in his life. So, that made him eligible to play for any of the three countries. However, he decided to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria, making his debut in 2022, and that has proven to be the right decision so far. Nigeria players, Semilore Ajayi, Moses Simon and Calvin…