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I’m Leaving 22days, But Available Anytime You Need Troublemaker – El-Rufai

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Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state said he will be leaving office in 22 days, but will be available anytime the people “need a troublemaker.”

El-Rufai stated this while commissioning the Gombe Geographic Information Systems service centre, on Saturday.

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The governor also performed the groundbreaking ceremony of 550 Shongo Homes and Gardens under the Family Homes Fund in Gombe State.

He said, “I will be leaving in 22 days, but I will be available anytime you need a troublemaker.

READ ALSO: El-Rufai, PDP In A Fight To Finish In Kaduna

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“I will be in the private sector, I’m not going to be any chief of staff. I will take a break and advice people like Governor Inuwa Yahaya, if they need it.”

His comment comes as reaction to reports of him becoming the Chief of Staff to the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

El-Rufai, However, Said He Won’t Be Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff After Leaving Affice On May 29.

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There have been speculations that El-Rufai was of those being considered for the position of the president-elect’s Chief of Staff.

However, El-Rufai said he would rather remain in the private sector while contributing to Nigeria’s development.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state said he will be leaving office in 22 days, but will be available anytime the people “need a troublemaker.”

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READ ALSO: Why Governors Are Against New Naira —El-Rufai

El-Rufai stated this while commissioning the Gombe Geographic Information Systems service centre, on Saturday.

The governor also performed the groundbreaking ceremony of 550 Shongo Homes and Gardens under the Family Homes Fund in Gombe State.

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He said, “I will be leaving in 22 days, but I will be available anytime you need a troublemaker.

“I will be in the private sector, I’m not going to be any chief of staff. I will take a break and advice people like Governor Inuwa Yahaya, if they need it.”

His comment comes as reaction to reports of him becoming the Chief of Staff to the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

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READ ALSO: El-Rufai Absent As Northern Govs, Others Campaign For Tinubu In Borno

El-Rufai, however, said he won’t be Tinubu’s Chief of Staff after leaving office on May 29.

There have been speculations that El-Rufai was of those being considered for the position of the president-elect’s Chief of Staff.

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However, El-Rufai said he would rather remain in the private sector while contributing to Nigeria’s development.

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JUST IN: NIWA Bans Unlicensed Boat Operations To Improve Waterway Safety

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The National Inland Waterways Authority has announced an immediate ban on all loading activities from unauthorised points across the country to curb boat accidents and improve safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways.

Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, announced the new directives, saying, “NIWA has placed an immediate ban on loading activities from all unauthorised loading points across the country. No commercial passenger boat shall be allowed to load from any point other than those recognised and registered by NIWA.

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“It is mandatory for all commercial boat operators to provide and enforce the use of lifejackets on the boats always. Every commercial passenger boat must properly display its Boat Name Letters and Load line.”

He also gave the directive that “all unlicensed boats and watercraft be removed from the waterways.”

READ ALSO:Tragedy As Navy Boat Capsizes After Free Medical Outreach In Delta

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Adding that, “All unlicensed boat drivers and operators are banned from operating any boats or watercraft on the waterways.”

Several deadly inland waterway accidents have occurred in the past six months. For example, in April, a boat carrying traders on the Niger River capsized near Sokun Village in Lapai LGA (Niger State) due to a sudden storm.

Local media reported that
an unspecified number of traders” drowned when the overloaded boat went down in strong winds. No definitive casualty count was released for that accident, but it underscored the danger of river travel during seasonal squalls.”

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Another occurred in July, in Niger State. A passenger boat laden with rice, livestock, and about 40 people collided with a submerged log and capsized on the Shiroro River (near Zumba market in Shiroro LGA).”

READ ALSO:Navy Rescues 99 In Rivers Boat Mishap

Rescue teams later recovered 15 bodies and identified three more people still missing; 26 passengers wearing life jackets were rescued.

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In Sokoto State, two deadly accidents occurred in mid-August 2025. A heavily loaded boat ferrying women, children, and motorcycles to the Goronyo market capsized.

The most recent accident occurred in September in Niger State. A wooden boat carrying mourners to a condolence visit capsized near Gausawa in Borgu LGA on the Kainji Reservoir’s Malale River. More than 27 people were reported to have been confirmed dead.

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Edo Deputy Gov Orders Restoration Of Water Supply To Health Facility

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Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa has ordered the immediate restoration of regular water supply to General Hospital, Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West local Government Area of the state.

The deputy governor’s order followed complaints of inadequate water supply to the health facility by patients and staff of the hospital during an on the spot assessment of the hospital by the Idahosa on Tuesday.

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In a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor was said to have assured the people of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration’ collaboration with critical stakeholders to boost health care in the state.

READ ALSO:Edo Deputy Governor, Idahosa Felicitates Muslims On Eid-ul-Mawlid

Idahosa, who noted that the revitalisation of the state’s health care sector was part of the SHINE agenda of the governor, expressed satisfaction with the level of work at the hospital.

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The deputy governor, while reiterating the commitment of Okpebholo-led government to improving the livelihoods of the people, disclosed, “We came today on oversight, to see the current situation of the hospital, and, it is clear the hospital needs some transformation.

“This is the major hospital that services the entire region. The traffic is quite high. So, we were asked to come here today to inspect the hospital today by His Excellency, the Executive Governor.

READ ALSO:By-Election: Idahosa Assures Of More Infrastructural Development In Ovia

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It is his mandate and in line with his campaign promises to ensure that all the thirty four hospitals across Edo State meet the highest standard.

“Based on that, we are here, and the assessment is good, and, we will do the needful to ensure that what is needed is put in place.”

Earlier at a stopover at the resident of the Odionwere of Iguobazuwa, Pa Edward Igbinovia, the deputy governor, has assured of the government readiness to transform the general hospital.

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According to him, the hospital will be provided with a perimeter fence, renovation of the doctors quarters and provision of solar powered lighting to boost efficiency.

The Ag. Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Moses commended the government on the promises to transform the hospital

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UNIBEN Releases Screening Results, Begins Admission Process

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The University of Benin has released the results of its just-concluded Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening test, with scores now accessible on candidates’ UNIBEN portal pages.

The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, announced this on Tuesday via a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Benin.

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Ehanire, however, urged candidates to disregard the “NOT ADMITTED” status currently appearing on their slips.

READ ALSO:UNIBEN Veterinary Medicine Faculty Shut Down Over Non-accreditation

She clarified that the admission process had officially commenced and would run until Oct. 31, in line with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board schedule.

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According to her, all candidates who scored 50 per cent and above in the screening are eligible for consideration, subject to the recommended admission guidelines.

“Further details on the admission process will be released in due course,” she said.

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