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Incident Overview On Sunday, 27 July 2025, at approximately 17:00 hrs, a wooden boat carrying 17 passengers—16 of whom were girls aged between 10 and 13—capsized mid-river on its journey from Digawa Village (Jahun LGA) to Zangon Maje town (Taura LGA), in Jigawa State . Rescue and Recovery Operations Preliminary reports from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command confirm the following: 7 passengers rescued alive 4 bodies recovered 5 individuals still missing as of the latest report.   The rescue operation was led by NSCDC officials in collaboration with local divers and community volunteers, and is ongoing in efforts to locate the missing.  Victims & Community Impact That 16 of the 17 passengers were young school-aged girls underscores the tragic nature of the incident and raises serious concerns about waterway safety in the region. Families and communities in Digawa and Zangon Maje are grieving the loss and anxious about the fate of the m...

Background & Trigger On Tuesday, 29 July 2025, tensions quickly escalated in Gurfata village, located within the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja). A dispute began around 10:30 a.m. when a Fulani herder, identified as Shaibu Adamu, attempted to walk through farmland owned by a local Gwari farmer named Sa’adu. When Sa’adu objected and insisted Adamu use an alternate path, a heated altercation ensued, resulting in both men sustaining minor injuries . Violence Escalates According to security consultant and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the confrontation reignited underlying ethnic tensions. As solidarity mobilised across both communities, violence erupted: Adamu Ibrahim, Shaibu’s elder brother, reportedly retaliated by attacking a Gwari resident, Dahiru Yakubu, with a machete. Yakubu was taken to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, where he later died from his wounds. His death triggered a violent reprisal from enraged Gwari youth...

Manchester City have completed the re-signing of James Trafford, the promising 22-year-old goalkeeper, after Burnley agreed to a £27 million transfer, plus potential add-ons, securing Trafford on a five-year contract until June 2030. He is expected to wear the iconic No. 1 jersey.  🔁 A Homecoming to Remember Trafford originally joined City’s youth system at age 12 and spent nearly eight formative years developing at the club. Manchester City reportedly exercised a matching rights clause to override Newcastle’s offer and bring him home.   Following two loan spells at Accrington and Bolton, he transferred to Burnley in 2023 for around £15 million. During an outstanding 2024–25 campaign, he delivered 29 Championship clean sheets, matched a record for consecutive shutouts, and helped Burnley win promotion.   🔮 What It Means for the Goalkeeping Squad With Pep Guardiola overseeing the move, Trafford joins a reinforced goalkeeping lineup alongside Ederson and new signing Marcu...

🔥 Brazil Extends Their Reign Brazil, the defending champions of the Women’s Copa América, powered past Uruguay with a commanding 5–1 semi-final victory, booking their spot in the final and reinforcing their dominance in South American women’s football . ⚽ Early Goals Set the Tone Amanda Gutierres kicked off the scoring in the 11th minute with a pinpoint header from Marta. Just two minutes later, Giovana Garbelini (Queiroz) pounced on a loose ball to make it 2–0. Marta, winning her first penalty goal in the tournament, struck in the 27th minute to seal a 3–0 lead by the half-hour mark . ⏱️ Uruguay Fights Back, But Brazil Reasserts Control An own goal by Isa Haas in the 51st minute gave Uruguay hope—but any momentum was short-lived. Gutierres struck again in the 65th minute with a stunning free kick to restore Brazil’s three-goal cushion. Substitute Dudinha put the finishing touch on the match in the 86th minute, bringing the score to its final tally of 5–1 . 🏆 What’s at ...

On July 28, 2025, 31-year-old Palestinian activist and educator Awdah Hathaleen (also known as Odeh Hadalin)—who helped make the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land—was shot in the chest and later died during a confrontation with an Israeli settler in the West Bank village of Umm al-Khair in Masafer Yatta. Witnesses report that the shooting occurred amid tensions after settlers bulldozed Palestinian property, prompting stone-throwing by residents. Hathaleen was standing away from the clash when he was struck by gunfire.  The alleged shooter, identified via video posted online, is Yinon Levi, a controversial settler previously sanctioned by the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada for prior violent acts.  Israeli police briefly detained Levi but later released him to house arrest, sparking outrage. Meanwhile, four relatives of Hathaleen remain detained by Israeli authorities.  Sanctions Rolled Back Under Trump President Joe Biden had imposed sancti...

📉 Support Falls Sharply in New Gallup Poll A new Gallup poll, conducted between July 7 and 21, 2025, reveals a dramatic drop in American support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Only 32% of U.S. adults approved Israel’s conduct—down from 42% in September 2024—while 60% disapproved—a record high since Gallup began tracking public opinion on this issue in late 2023 . 🧭 Stark Partisan & Demographic Divides Republicans remain supportive: about 71% approve of the war effort, compared to just 8% of Democrats and 25% of independents . Among younger voters (under 35), only about 9% approve, and just 6% hold a favorable view of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Overall, 52% of Americans now view Netanyahu unfavorably—the lowest rating recorded since 1997 . ⚠️ Broader Context and Implications Public opinion is now significantly diverging from U.S. policy. Despite growing public disapproval, U.S. Congress continues to overwhelmingly support Israel, defeating effor...

As of July 29, 2025, Gazan authorities confirm that over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict with Israel, which began on October 7, 2023 following a Hamas-led attack. The vast majority of the dead are civilians, including over 18,500 children and nearly 9,800 women. Nearly 146,000 people have been injured, and many more remain uncounted under rubble as Gaza’s infrastructure collapses ** **. 📍  Humanitarian Catastrophe in Numbers Death toll: At least 60,034 confirmed killed according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which is widely considered the most reliable tally by international bodies like the U.N. and WHO, though it likely underestimates the actual figure . Injured: Approximately 145,870 people have been wounded since the onset of operations . Demographics: Children and women comprise nearly half of all fatalities, with nearly 31% of the dead under 18, per ministry data . 🍽️  Famine Conditions and Starvation Crisis The Integrated Food Security ...

On July 30, 2025, at approximately 23:24 UTC (11:24 PETT), a moment magnitude 8.7–8.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, about 136 km east‑southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of roughly 19.3 km . It has been described as the most powerful quake in the region since the catastrophic 1952 Severo‑Kurilsk earthquake—a magnitude 9.0 event . Immediate aftermath: tsunami waves strike In the remote Russian Far East, tsunami waves up to 4 metres (13 ft) high inundated parts of the Severo-Kurilsk settlement, flooding infrastructure including a port and fish-processing plant; thankfully, no fatalities were reported, though several people sustained injuries and buildings—including a kindergarten—were damaged . Alerting the Pacific: warnings and evacuations The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific basin, activating alert systems in: Japan — issued warnings for its Pacific coast, evacuating over 900,000 people; wave...

Tensions have surged in Ghana after widespread protests in Accra, where demonstrators demanded the expulsion of Nigerians from the country over alleged involvement in violent crimes such as kidnapping, prostitution rings, ritual killings, and armed robbery. 🧾 What Sparked the Protests The protests took place in central Accra (Circle area), where crowds carried placards with messages like: “Nigerians must go” “End prostitution” “End ritual murders” “Our health at stake due to mass prostitution” Video footage shared by Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju on X showed protesters wrapped in Ghana’s flag and dressed in red—the color symbolizing resistance. 🗣️ Grievances Laid Bare Protesters accused Nigerians of exacerbating crime in Ghana, attributing mass kidnapping, prostitution, ritual killings, and violent offenses to the Nigerian community residing in the country: “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals.” “You are in someone’s country—you can’t just be doing anyhow.” 🤝 Off...

In a heartbreaking incident in Okitipupa, Ondo State, a young woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death during an argument over alleged infidelity. The Incident The victim, identified as Michael Ikuedowoni (25), was living with his girlfriend, Augustina Mowari, in a one-room apartment in Okitipupa Local Government Area. The couple frequently clashed over trust and accusations of cheating. On Sunday, July 27, 2025, the situation escalated into violence. Mowari reportedly stabbed Ikuedowoni in the leg with a pair of scissors during the heated argument. He was rushed to a hospital but died after his condition worsened following initial treatment. Police Response The Ondo State Police Command, represented by spokesperson DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed Mowari’s arrest. He stated the case is under investigation and will be charged to court upon completion of inquiries. Context & Past Precedents Similar incidents have occurred in Nigeria, where domestic dispu...

A year after devastating floods washed away the Namnai Bridge in Taraba State, weak government action and prolonged inaction tragically culminated in loss of life. 🌊 From Collapse to Crisis In late 2024, severe floods destroyed the Namnai Bridge, a critical link connecting Taraba State to Benue and the broader South. Despite public pledges and federal government assurances that reconstruction would begin in early 2025, no visible work had commenced as of July. ⚠️ Risky Crossing Turns Deadly With no repairs underway, travelers resorted to makeshift boat crossings at the abandoned bridge site. On July 25, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., one of these boats carrying vehicles and passengers capsized in the swollen river. At least three people died, while others remain missing. Four vehicles were retrieved from the river bed. 🧾 Government Inaction Under Fire Local leaders and civil society groups condemned the delay, criticizing both state and federal governments for ignoring repeated calls for in...

Gombe State has reportedly invested at least ₦9 billion over the last six years to improve water supply infrastructure. Despite this considerable expenditure, residents continue to grapple with persistent shortages—raising concerns about the impact and execution of such projects. 📉 Investment Under Review vs Reality on the Ground Officials confirm the state allocated roughly ₦9 billion towards efforts to expand and maintain clean water access, including upgrades to the regional supply system funded through federal collaboration and the rehabilitation of boreholes across eleven local government areas.   In 2022 and 2023 alone, water-related spending totaled over ₦13 billion, with major budget lines covering the Pindiga augmentation project and maintenance of the regional water scheme.   The ambitious expansion project—with an initial contract value of ₦11.49 billion awarded in 2022—aimed to lay 160 km of new pipelines, construct booster stations, upgrade treatment plants, and ...

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, following allegations that he solicited funds for an upcoming Oil & Gas Summit without official authorization. 🚨 What Led to the Suspension? The aide had been raising funds in the name of the Edo State Government, promoting a summit slated to start on August 7, 2025, in Benin City. Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Umar Ikhilor announced the suspension and demanded immediate reimbursement of all donations collected by Isere. Potential donors were also warned to halt further dealings with the suspended official. ❌ Summit Put on Hold In light of the controversy, Governor Okpebholo ordered the immediate cancellation of the summit, which had been intended to bring together stakeholders in oil and gas. This underscores that no official summit will proceed under the current circumstances. ✅ What This Means The swift action taken by Okpebholo highlights a zero-tolerance ...

A shocking scandal has ignited public fury in China following revelations that sexually exploitative images and videos of women—many taken without consent—were circulated widely in encrypted Telegram groups. 📱 How It Started Users shared intimate photos and footage secretly captured in locations such as public restrooms, private bedrooms, and even via pinhole cameras hidden in everyday objects. The largest group, known as the “MaskPark tree hole forum”, had over 100,000 members, including groups dedicated to sharing images of wives, girlfriends, and ex-partners. 🌐 Why It Sparked Massive Responses Pornography is illegal in China, and such non‑consensual sharing deeply shocked critics due to the invasion of privacy and digital abuse it represented. A related hashtag on Weibo surpassed 270 million views, amplifying public condemnation. One comment read: “We are not … ‘content’ that can be randomly uploaded, viewed and fantasized about. We can no longer remain silent—because next could b...

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reports that shop prices rose by 0.7% in July compared to a year earlier—the largest annual increase since April 2024, up from a 0.4% year-on-year rise in June. Meanwhile, food prices surged by 4.0%, accelerating from 3.7% in June and marking the fastest growth since February 2024. 🍽️ What’s Driving the Surge Prices for staples like meat and tea drove much of the food inflation, as global supply constraints tightened. Despite inflation across grocery items, discounts in fashion and furniture provided limited relief for consumers. 👥 Impact on Consumers The continued rise in food prices—now rising for the sixth consecutive month—is placing further strain on household budgets, particularly for low-income families. According to BRC CEO Helen Dickinson: “Families will have seen their food bills increase…” She called on the government to halt further tax increases, highlighting the financial pressure already facing retailers and shoppers. 🛒 Retail Lands...

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has dismissed concerns that swirling transfer rumors around forward Alexander Isak are disrupting the squad’s pre-season preparations. Despite mounting speculation over Isak’s future, Howe emphasized that the players remain fully focused on training and upcoming fixtures. 🔍 Isak’s Situation Isak, who scored 23 Premier League goals last season—only second to Mohamed Salah—was notably absent from Newcastle’s Asia pre-season tour, raising eyebrows across the football world.  The Swedish striker, with 62 goals in 109 appearances since joining in 2022, has increasingly been linked with a high-profile move—Liverpool reportedly targeting him with bids up to £150 million.  💬 Howe’s Response Following a 3–2 defeat to Arsenal in Singapore, Howe reiterated that, while the squad would naturally feel the absence of a player of Isak’s caliber, professionalism has ensured stability: “You don’t get a chance … to think of anything other than training, the ...

Colombia have secured their spot in the final of the 2025 Women’s Copa América after defeating Argentina 5‑4 in a nervy penalty shootout, following a 0‑0 draw in the semifinal stage. The match took place on July 29, 2025, in Quito, Ecuador . 🧤 Spotlight on Katherine Tapia Colombian goalkeeper Katherine Tapia emerged as the hero, saving Paulina Gramaglia’s attempt during the shootout and shifting momentum in Colombia’s favor. Despite Argentina mounting pressure, Tapia kept faith with crucial stops throughout the game . 🎯 The Penalty Drama Mayra Ramírez opened Argentina’s shootout with a miss—her shot hit the crossbar. Wendy Bonilla calmly scored Colombia’s decisive kick. A final miss by Argentina’s Eliana Stabile, striking the bar, sealed Argentina’s exit and Colombia’s win at 5‑4 . 🌍 Colombia Achieves More Than a Final Spot With this victory, Colombia not only advance to the Copa América final but also secure Olympic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Games—a prima...

By TNN-Trending News Network – July 29, 2025 Massive Civilian Casualties Despite Humanitarian Pauses Israeli forces killed at least 92 people across Gaza within a 24-hour period, including 19 civilians seeking aid, even amid declared “pauses” intended to facilitate relief efforts . The total death toll in Gaza has now climbed to approximately 59,900–60,000 people since the conflict began in October 2023, according to live updates from Al Jazeera and corroborated by the Gaza Health Ministry . Worsening Humanitarian Crisis: Starvation and Aid Blockades The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has warned that Gaza is facing a “worst-case famine scenario”, as hunger, displacement, and restrictions on aid intensify . At least 147 people, including 88 children, have died from malnutrition, and at least 14 lost their lives in just the preceding 24 hours due to extreme starvation . International Condemnation and Legal Pressure Two Israeli rights organizations—...

Trending News Network, July 2025 In a rapidly shifting political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, the spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly stated that Peter Obi “can’t risk returning to the PDP”—marking a critical stance amid mounting speculation about his political trajectory. 🚨 PDP Comeback Rumors: Denied by Obi’s Camp Former Borno State governor Ali Modu Sheriff claimed Obi has already “concluded plans” to rejoin the PDP for the 2027 election. However, Obi himself has neither confirmed leaving Labour Party nor rejoining PDP, with supporters and aides rejecting such suggestions outright . Meanwhile, calls for Obi’s return to the PDP persist. The Anambra PDP chapter publicly invited him back, citing party renewal and stronger electoral prospects . Yet the Labour Party—a platform Obi built around—has resisted those overtures. Deputy National Chairman Ayo Olorunfemi urged Obi to ignore calls to dump the LP and instead focus on rebuild...

Unprecedented Agricultural Support Kaduna State government, under Governor Uba Sani, has unveiled an ambitious plan to support 100,000 smallholder farmers by distributing 400 truckloads of free fertilizer across all 23 local government areas. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to boost food security, reduce production costs, and promote rural livelihoods. Dabo noted that the rollout will begin with around 300 truckloads, with full targets expected soon . Inclusive Oversight and Transparency To ensure fair beneficiary selection and transparent distribution, the state launched a multi-stakeholder committee. It includes representatives from religious and traditional institutions, civil society, labour unions, local officials, security agencies, and anti-corruption bodies. Similar teams will be replicated at grassroots levels to monitor delivery and verify recipients . Fertilizer & Insurance Coverage Under the plan: Smallholder farmers will receive two free bags of ...

Vice‑President Kashim Shettima has unveiled an ambitious national reforestation effort: planting 20 billion trees during the next rainy season as part of a bold strategy to restore Nigeria’s depleted forests and promote environmental sustainability . 🆘 A Dire Forest Emergency Nigeria has lost over 90% of its original forest cover, with approximately 400,000 hectares vanishing each year . Shettima declared this loss both an environmental crisis and economic emergency, warning that neglecting forests jeopardizes economic stability and livelihoods . 🌱 Reforestation Plan Inspired by Ethiopia The initiative draws inspiration from Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, which successfully combined environmental restoration with job creation and climate resilience . Nigeria aims to replicate this model by mobilising mass participation as part of a broader continental green renaissance . 💡 Economic & Environmental Opportunities Nigeria’s forest sector holds estimated ...

The Federal Government, through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), today launched the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), unveiling a fully digital registration platform to empower Nigeria’s unemployed youths. New Digital Format Aims for Greater Transparency and Inclusivity At a launch event in Abuja, NDE Director‑General Silas Agara announced that Phase Two registration has officially commenced, featuring a national rollout of upgraded hardware and software across all 37 states and the FCT . This digital infrastructure ensures applicants can register online and avoid the bottlenecks experienced in the first phase. Applicants will now register based on their state of residence rather than state of origin, improving accessibility and fairness for those who live away from their home states . Eligibility Criteria and Key Dates Required documents: Valid National Identification Number (NIN) Ages accepted: Between 18 and 45 years Registration pe...

Nigeria’s real estate sector has experienced a dramatic valuation leap, surging to ₦41.3 trillion in 2024, thanks to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) recent GDP rebasing exercise . This upward revision positions real estate as third-largest sector by GDP, behind only trade and crop production . Precision in GDP Rebasing The rebasing incorporated newer base years and access to richer data. This improved methodology revealed that real estate’s output had been significantly undervalued prior to the revision . In 2023, the sector was initially pegged at ₦10.5 trillion—then adjusted to ₦30.7 trillion. In just one year, it rose even further to ₦41.3 trillion by 2024, highlighting both measurement improvements and actual expansion . Sector Share & Growth Trajectory As of Q3 2024, real estate services posted a nominal growth rate of 46.52%—up sharply from the previous year’s quarter . On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the sector expanded by 16.15%, contributing...