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Tragedy: 60-Year-Old Driver Dies in Abandoned Well Mishap

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A somber cloud hung over the CBN Quarters along Hadejia Road on Saturday as residents mourned the tragic death of 60-year-old Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, who fell into an abandoned well and drowned.

The Kano State Fire Service revealed that Uku had been driving a car belonging to the first wife of the Minister of Defence. After dropping off guests at a nearby residence, he stepped out to relieve himself, unaware of the lurking danger.

According to the Public Relations Officer of the Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, Uku accidentally stepped onto a dilapidated, debris-covered well.

The fragile cover gave way, plunging him into the depths.

Rescue efforts led by Hassan Ahmad Muhammad saw Uku pulled out unconscious, but despite a rapid rush to Sir Sunusi Hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.

The tragic incident has raised fresh concerns about public safety, particularly in areas with poorly maintained infrastructure.

Uku’s body has been handed over to CPL Faruku Musa of the Dakata Police Division for further investigation.

Residents have called for immediate action to identify and seal abandoned wells to prevent similar tragedies.

 

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Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

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Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

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By Adenike Lawal 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

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UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.

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