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Body of seven-year-old boy recovered three days after Niger flood
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 29, 2025
The body of a seven-year-old boy, Mohammed Ashraff, who was swept away by floodwaters in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, has been recovered. Ashraff went missing on Thursday, June 26, during a flood incident in Emiliman Nassara,...
Body of seven-year-old boy washed away by flood recovered in Niger community
Daily Post
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June 29, 2025
The body of a seven-year-old boy, Mohammed Ashraff, who was washed away by floodwaters at Emiliman Nassara, Nasarafu Ward 2, in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, has been recovered after three days. His body was found on Saturday, June...
FG declares state of emergency on Suleja-Minna Road construction, revokes contract with Salini Company
National Accord Newspaper
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June 29, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road due to the poor quality of work and abandonment of the project by the contractor, Salini Nigeria Limited. Minister of Works,...
FG declares state of emergency on Suleja-Minna Road construction
Eagle Online
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June 29, 2025
The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna Road. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Saturday during the inspection of the road that has become dilapidated and almost...
Nigerian Govt declares state of emergency on Suleja-Minna road construction
Daily Post
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June 29, 2025
The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Saturday during an inspection of the road. Umahi explained that the road project was...
Seplat Energy Commissions Three New STEAM Labs In Edo
Daily Independent
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June 29, 2025
1 BENIN – As part of its continuous investment in the education sector, the NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned three new state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) laboratories in Benin City,...
Etsu Nupe hosts colloquium on agriculture, unveils endowment fund
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 28, 2025
Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, on Saturday, in Abuja, organised a ‘Colloquium on Agriculture’ and an Endowment Fund Launch of the Etsu Yahaya Abubakar Foundation. The one-day epochal...
Etsu Nupe, pillar in Niger state’s development – Bago
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 28, 2025
Governor Mohammed Umar-Bago of Niger state has said the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, is a critical pillar in the nation’s socio-economic development. He spoke on Saturday in Abuja at a one-day Colloquium on Agriculture organised by Abubakar,...
Niger to Nationalize Uranium to Wrest Control Over Its Resource From France
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 25, 2025
Accusing French state-owned Orano of illegally extracting a disproportionate share of Uranium, Niger’s government said that nationalization will make way for “optimal enjoyment of the wealth from mining resources by Nigeriens.” In yet another...
Agricultural recovery: Hope in Southern Africa’s post-drought revival
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
As Africa grapples with escalating hunger crises, new report sounds the alarm TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – In a promising turn for Southern Africa, Lesotho has been removed from the UN’s Hunger Hotspots list, marking a significant milestone in...
Niger Govt to crack down on sellers of adulterated fertilisers
Daily Post
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June 24, 2025
The Niger State Government has disclosed that its new policy on agriculture will crack down on sellers of adulterated fertilisers to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality products that meet safety standards. Permanent Secretary of the...
Seplat Energy Donates Three New STEAM Labs to Edo Schools
This Day
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June 28, 2025
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City As part of its continuous investment in the education sector, the NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has inaugurated three new state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) laboratories...
NAF Airstrikes Destroys Terrorist Hideouts In Niger
Information Nigeria
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June 28, 2025
The Nigerian Air Force, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, executed precision airstrikes in Niger State, neutralising several terrorists while supporting ground operations targeting perpetrators of recent assaults. According to a statement...
‘Going For Leisure When You Couldn’t Visit Niger State Where People Died’ – Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu
Naija News
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June 28, 2025
Naija News reports that the former governor of Anambra State described the trip as a grave misstep at a time when Nigerians face deep economic deprivation and widespread insecurity. In a post via 𝕏 on Saturday, Obi wrote that Tinubu’s travel...
Niger workers union backs nationalisation of Orano-operated Somair mine
Mining Technology
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June 24, 2025
The main mine workers’ union in Niger has expressed support for the government’s decision to nationalise the Somair uranium mine, amid ongoing tensions with the mine’s operator Orano. The union emphasised that mining operations would continue...
Seplat Energy commissions STEAM Labs in three Edo schools
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 28, 2025
As part of its continuous investment in the education sector, the NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture on Friday commissioned three new state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) laboratories in Benin City, Edo...
NAF Air strikes kill scores of terrorists, destroy logistics and hideouts in Niger State
Business Day
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June 28, 2025
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a series of precision air strikes in Niger State, killing scores of terrorists and destroying their logistics and hideouts. The operation, carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1 between June 24...
Seplat Energy deepens educational impact with three new STEAM labs in Edo State
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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June 28, 2025
As part of its continuous investment in the education sector, the NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned three new state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) laboratories in Benin City, Edo State....
NAF Airstrikes Kill Scores of Terrorists, Foil Fresh Terror Attacks on Niger Communities
This Day
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June 28, 2025
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said that the air component of Operation Fansan Yamma killed scores of terrorists and foiled fresh terror attacks in communities in Niger State during coordinated air interdictions. The...
How Food and Beverage Manufacturers Can Minimize their Exposure to the Wave of Citric Acid Based Lawsuits
JD Supra - California
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June 27, 2025
A recent wave of consumer class action lawsuits is targeting food and beverage makers that use "all natural," "no preservatives," or similar labels on their products. One common group of targeted products are those which contain citric acid, an...