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Borno Orders Cholera Prevention Measures in Schools By Auwal Abdulrazaq The Borno State Government has directed all schools across the state to immediately activate epidemic prevention and control measures following a confirmed cholera outbreak in Maiduguri and surrounding communities. Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, issued the directive. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, who described the outbreak as a serious public health emergency requiring swift and coordinated action from educational institutions. In a statement released on Monday, Wakilbe instructed education secretaries, school administrators, principals, and head teachers to implement comprehensive cholera prevention protocols in line with…

Court Awards N26.4m Damages in Gombe Granite Sale Dispute By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe A Gombe State High Court has ordered Jipa Jan Nigeria Limited and one of its directors, Abdullahi Jalo, to pay N26.4 million in damages to Heritage Homes Limited over a failed transaction involving the sale of granite stones and ballast materials. Justice Abdulsalam Muhammad of High Court No. 8 delivered the judgment after finding that the defendants breached a contractual agreement and misled the claimant company during the transaction. Court documents revealed that the dispute arose from a business deal initiated in September 2016 when Jalo…

Cut Off from the World: Gombe Community Where Residents Carry Corpses on Foot By Abubakar Rabilu For residents of the Afghanistan community in Garko Ward of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, the arrival of the rainy season signals not relief but hardship, fear and isolation. Whenever heavy rainfall occurs, the only road leading into the community becomes flooded and impassable, while a fragile wooden bridge serving as the settlement’s lifeline turns into a dangerous crossing point, cutting off thousands of residents from the outside world. For years, community members have endured the situation, hoping for government intervention. But…

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol, Diesel Price By Auwal Mungadi The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), otherwise known as diesel, in a move aimed at easing energy costs and supporting economic activities across Nigeria. Under the new pricing structure, the ex-depot price of petrol has been reduced to N1,250 per litre from N1,275 per litre, while diesel now sells at N1,700 per litre, down from N1,800 per litre. The refinery said the latest adjustment reflects its commitment to…

Nigeria Launches Ebola Screening for Hajj Returnees, Others By Abdulrazaq Mungadi Nigerian authorities have introduced mandatory Ebola screening measures for returning Hajj pilgrims and other international travelers as part of efforts to prevent the importation of the disease amid an ongoing outbreak in parts of East Africa. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in collaboration with aviation authorities, has intensified surveillance at international airports ahead of the arrival of thousands of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, expected to begin on June 4. Under the new protocols, all passengers traveling to Nigeria must complete an Ebola Health Declaration…

Arsenal vs PSG: What Defined the Champions League Final? By Abdulrazaq Mungadi Paris Saint-Germain may have retained the UEFA Champions League title after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Arsenal, but the final was ultimately defined by three key factors: resilience, tactical adaptation and composure under pressure. For much of the first half, Arsenal looked the more likely winners. Kai Havertz’s early goal handed the Premier League champions a dream start, and Mikel Arteta’s side executed their game plan effectively. Arsenal were organised, disciplined and largely successful in restricting PSG’s attacking threats. Their defensive structure frustrated the French champions and…

Arsenal vs PSG: Clash of an Irresistible Force and an Immovable Object By Abdulrazaq Mungadi The UEFA Champions League final has often been described as football’s ultimate examination, a stage where talent, tactics and temperament are tested under the brightest lights. This year’s showdown between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) offers all three, but perhaps more importantly, it presents a fascinating tactical battle between two teams whose strengths appear perfectly designed to challenge one another. If football’s oldest paradox asks what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object, then the Champions League final may provide the answer. For…

From Dream to Reality, Heralding the Arrival of Jewel Post Newspaper With modernity taking humanity to an unprecedented level ever experienced in the known history of the world, especially in the information and communication sector that has propelled other growth and development indices, here comes another opportunity for the people to be adequately informed by getting all the sides to issues and happenings surrounding our governance and social interactions. Launching the ‘Jewel Post’ on this auspicious occasion of Nigeria’s 27th Year of uninterrupted democratic rule, Nigerians and the world community who have the desire to be informed about…

Democracy at 27: Between Hope, Hardship, Search for Good Governance By Abdulrazaq Mungadi When Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999 after years of military dictatorship, many citizens believed the country was entering a new era of freedom, development, and prosperity. Twenty-seven years later, Nigerians across different walks of life continue to express mixed feelings about the country’s democratic journey, acknowledging gains in some sectors while lamenting economic hardship, corruption, unemployment, and failed expectations. From traders struggling to survive harsh economic realities to youths demanding accountability and community leaders calling for political reforms, many Nigerians say…

2027: Biggest Winners of Parties’ Primary Elections   By Haruna Gimba The primary elections conducted by major political parties across Nigeria over the last two weeks have produced a mix of results with far-reaching political implications. The exercise, which is the first phase ahead of the general elections, was marked by the surprising emergence of new and old faces that may reshape the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Some known names on the political stage tightened their grip on power by securing return tickets to the respective offices they currently hold; for some lawmakers, it is for…