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[REVISED STORY] By Tse Tse Tuk, Aminu Adamu Originally Published: January 23, 2026 (Updated: February 20, 2026) On Saturday, 13 September 2025, Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered another disruption after a forced outage on the Aba–Itu 132kV Single Circuit transmission line cut bulk power supply to Akwa Ibom State and parts of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) network. The incident plunged Uyo, Eket, Itu and surrounding communities into darkness within minutes. Authorities described the event as a “system disturbance.” However, documents and petitions seen by The North Journals suggest the outage may be linked to alleged procurement irregularities…

By Aminu Adamu Ahmed Peace and Conflict Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola A peace studies lecture in Yola connects classroom theory with the lived reality of conflict in Lamurde, Adamawa State. When Professor M. I. Gambo addressed students at the Centre for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, his message was both unsettling and clarifying. Conflict, he said, is unavoidable wherever human beings coexist. What determines the survival of a society is not the absence of conflict, but its capacity to understand, manage and resolve it. For many students in the lecture hall, the discussion was academic. For…

By The North Journals Sport Desk In a final characterized by unprecedented drama including a protest walk-off and a high-stakes penalty miss Senegal silenced the home crowd in Rabat. Pape Gueye’s 94th-minute goal proved the difference as the Teranga Lions proved their mettle as the new giants of African football. In a final defined by high-octane drama, a temporary pitch walk-off, and a missed “Panenka” penalty, the Teranga Lions of Senegal emerged as the kings of African football on Sunday night. A thunderous extra-time strike from Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye was enough to secure a 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco…

By Tse Tse Tuk, Aminu Adamu A legal dispute is escalating between Nigeria and the United Kingdom after Jupiter Lithium Limited, a UK-based mining firm, initiated international arbitration against the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the collapse of a major lithium project in Kaduna State. Information that surfaced in late 2025 shows that Jupiter Lithium has filed a case at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a World Bank-affiliated tribunal that resolves disputes between foreign investors and sovereign states. The case, registered on December 1, 2025, is listed as Jupiter Lithium Limited v. Federal Republic of Nigeria…

By Aminu Adamu West and Central Africa is heading into a worsening hunger emergency as sharp cuts in humanitarian funding collide with rising violence, mass displacement and economic strain, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. According to new projections, about 55 million people across the region are expected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse during the June–August 2026 lean season, while more than 13 million children are likely to suffer from malnutrition over the year. The figures, drawn from the latest Cadre Harmonisé food security analysis, the regional equivalent of the Integrated Food Security Phase…

By Moses Amos In the quiet footballing communities of Osun State, a new name is steadily gaining attention among grassroots coaches and local football enthusiasts. Olanrewaju Kabiru Olaide, a young central defender from Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government Area, is being tipped as one of the most promising defensive prospects of his generation. Born and raised in Ikirun, Olaide represents a new wave of Nigerian defenders defined not just by physical strength, but by intelligence, discipline, and tactical awareness. Those who have watched him play describe a defender who appears calm under pressure and remarkably composed for his age. Olaide’s…

By SCOJA Fellows, HumAngle Foundation A new policy brief has raised fresh concerns over the growing public health threat posed by extreme heat in Adamawa State, revealing widespread lack of awareness about heat-related illnesses and the compounding impact of power outages during peak temperature periods. The brief, published in January 2026 by the Adamawa Strengthening Community Journalism and Advocacy (SCOJA) Fellows of the HumAngle Foundation, shows that 76 per cent of residents cannot identify the symptoms of heatstroke, while 73 per cent say heat-related illness has become common in their communities. The findings are based on data collected in December…

By The North journals Sport Desk Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria in a high-stakes quarter-final clash on Saturday. From the first whistle, the Eagles imposed their rhythm, combining intensity, tactical discipline, and relentless energy that left the Algerians struggling to respond. The breakthrough came just after the break in the 47th minute, when Victor Osimhen soared above the Algerian defence to connect with a perfectly timed cross from Bruno Onyemaechi, giving Nigeria a crucial lead. Ten minutes later, Akor Adams…

By Aminu Adamu Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states recorded a sharp escalation of violence in 2025, as rival insurgent groups clashed and civilians continued to bear the brunt of attacks, according to data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) and the Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS). The surge in violence has exposed a widening contrast between relative calm in major urban centres and worsening insecurity in rural and border communities, where residents say attacks have become more frequent and deadly. Rising Death Toll In the first half of 2025, over 2,266 people were killed by Non-State…

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has shared a deeply emotional message following the loss of close associates he described as “brothers,” expressing gratitude for the support shown to their families and reflecting on the weight of the tragedy. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Joshua said he had not fully realized how special the men were while they were alive, noting that he often spent time with them casually, unaware of the significance of their presence in his life. “Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my…