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PDP Govs Attack ADC As APC Describes PDP As Failed Party
Daily Independent
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August 25, 2025
2 ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors on Monday attacked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for criticising its meeting held in Zamfara on Saturday. This is even as the All Progressives Congress (APC) described PDP as a party...
10 family members, 15 others die in Niger boat tragedy
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 28, 2025
At least 25 people, including 10 members of the same family, lost their lives in a boat accident in Shiroro Local Council of Niger State. The incident occurred about 11.45am on Saturday, in Gunu community, as passengers were travelling to the...
13 Dead, 26 Rescued In Niger Boat Accident — NSEMA
Information Nigeria
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July 27, 2025
No fewer than 13 passengers have been comfimed dead while 26 others were rescued in a boat accident which occurred at Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the the ferry, conveying 39...
PDP Governors Hit Back at ADC Over Zamfara Meeting
Lagos Post Online
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August 25, 2025
The Peoples’ Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) has criticised the comment made by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding its meeting on Saturday in Gusau, Zamfara State. In a statement following its Saturday meeting in Gusau,...
‘Don’t Engage In Activities That Further Compound The Problems’ – Tinubu Reacts To Yola Flood, Niger Boat Accident
Naija News
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July 28, 2025
The President, in a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the communities and families of those affected. President Tinubu noted that while flooding is a...
13 Dead, Including Women And Children, In Niger State Boat Tragedy, 26 Rescued
Sahara Reporters
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At least 13 people have been confirmed dead and 26 others rescued alive in the tragic boat mishap that occurred on Saturday in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), which made this...
13 Bodies Recovered After Boat Mishaps In Niger Community
Daily Independent
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July 27, 2025
1 Chinwendu Nnadozie MINNA – Less than two months after flood disaster claimed over 200 lives in Mokwa and properties worth several millions of Naira destroyed, 13 corpses have been recovered while others are still missing after boat mishaps...
13 bodies recovered, buried after Niger boat accident
Punch
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July 27, 2025
Thirteen bodies have been recovered from the unfortunate boat accident that occurred in Shiroro local government of Niger State on Saturday. The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Baba Arah, confirmed this...
Fresh Cases Of Railway Vandalism: NRC Nabs Suspects In Katsina, Niger
Daily Independent
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July 27, 2025
1 CHIDI UGWU, ABUJA – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has recorded significant breakthroughs m the fight against railway infrastructure vandalism, with multiple arrests made m Katsina and Niger States in relation to recent incidents. Eight...
17 Best Perennials To Grow For Gorgeous White Flowers
AOL
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White flower bush in front of brick house - Oleksandr Sharkov/Getty ImagesWhite flowers may seem dull, but their contrast with shades of green creates a calming, peaceful atmosphere in your garden. Who doesn't want to feel relaxed in their outdoor...
Over 1,000 terrorist groups plague Africa as Gambari calls for strategic defense unity at summit
National Accord Newspaper
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August 25, 2025
Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs and United Nations Permanent Representative, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has revealed that over 1,000 terrorist groups are currently active across Africa, posing a significant threat to the continent’s...
Africa Intelligence Brief Comprehensive News Roundup For August 25, 2025
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) On August 25, 2025, Egypt launched an AI tax reform task force to modernize revenue collection. The UN pressed Libya to resolve constitutional disputes, while Libya's coast guard fired on a European rescue vessel in the...
Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign launched in Accra
Graphic
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August 25, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign has started a historic 40,000-kilometre road journey across 39 African countries, from August 18, 2025. This initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa with the sole objective of promoting a...
Trump Administration Wants to Banish Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
The Intercept
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August 25, 2025
The Trump administration announced Monday it was processing Kilmar Abrego Garcia for expulsion to Uganda, threatening to banish him to the United States’ growing network of deportee dumping grounds for the second time. Abrego Garcia, a native of...
Sinner and Alcaraz renew rivalry, Djokovic chases 25: US Open preview
The National News
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The final Grand Slam of the season is here and the world's top players have descended on New York for one last shot at major glory this campaign. The US Open draws were released on Thursday. Here are some of the main talking points before the...
En África, Rusia está cambiando un grupo paramilitar por una réplica que puede controlar. ¿Cuál es el plan de Putin?
KVIA - Texas
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August 25, 2025
Por Nimi Princewill, CNN Wagner, un temido grupo de mercenarios rusos conocido por haber encabezado un fallido motín contra Moscú y acusado de cometer graves abusos contra civiles en África, está siendo reemplazado en el continente por otro grupo...
Zamfara meeting: Your attack irresponsible, PDP replies ADC
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 25, 2025
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors’ forum has described as irresponsible an attack launched by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the meeting of his governors which held in Gusau, capital of Zamfara state. The ADC, through its...
New report raises alarm over presence of 22 Islamic terror groups amidst counter-insurgency gains
Business Hallmark
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August 25, 2025
A leading human rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) recently released frightening figures chillingly indicating that upwards of 22 Islamic terrorist groups have established headquarters in...
OPINION: Break Nigeria Now!
The Will
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August 25, 2025
August 25, (THEWILL) — Nigeria should be divided like the fingers but united like the fist.—Nnamdi Azikiwe One does not eat “I almost” in a stew. (What one missed narrowly, one cannot enjoy at all) Is Nigeria truly a country—or better still, is it...
Crisis hits Awka Diocese of Anglican Church over land sales
The Sun Nigeria
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August 24, 2025
Archbishop, members trade blame The Diocese of Awka (Anglican Communion) in Anambra State is embroiled in a controversy over land sales, with the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, His Grace Rev Alexander Chibuzor Ibezim, in the eye of the...