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3219126	有图 <p>Nine years after the collapse of the 2nd Republic, the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida, in what was described as a transition to civil rule programme, succeeded in conducting elections for governorship seats in the then 30 states of the federation.</p><p>The elections which held in 1991, culminated on the verge of electing a president for what is now referred to as the 3rd Republic, after having put in place the executive and legislative arms of government at the three tiers of government.</p> <p>With the National Assembly comprising the Senate and House of Representatives fully in place with the complements of 30 state governors and their legislature, the final process which would have seen to the election of a president and his deputy was truncated when the results of the June 12, 1993 presidential elections were annulled by the military government.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p>By then the 30 state governors had served for nearly two years, but had to go when Gen Sani Abacha took over from the Interim National Government led by Chief Ernest Shonekan and sacked the entire democratic process replacing the state governors with military administrators.</p> Food security: Farmers battle high cost of inputs, interest rates, grains importation Party leadership: Assessing APC, ADC leaders<p>The manner through which their administrations were disrupted did not leave room for proper hand over or to connect with their people as they were not sure of their fate when the head of military formations or police commands were asked to take over from them pending the appointment of administrators.</p><p>An analyst said many of them feared that the fate that befall their predecessors, the 2nd Republic governors, who were arrested and subsequently put behind bars for long periods might happen to them, hence fled or kept low profiles for a while.</p><p>“You know, they were not sure what would happen to them so they had to scamper to safety before anything else,” he stated</p><p>After a while, when the haze cleared, some of them returned to prominence and even continued actively in politics while some returned to their previous businesses.</p><p>The period they were in office, January 1992 to November 1993, was, however, enough to provide a glimpse into their styles of administration. Some were accused of awarding contracts to their children, some had running battles with their godfathers and state Houses of Assembly, while some were known to take over the political structures in their states.</p><p>Some recall how heated the process of their elections was and the peculiarities guiding it leading to what became popularly known as ‘protest votes.’</p><p>At least three of the governors of that era came into office through that process. They were; Sir Micheal Otedola of Lagos, Kabiru Gaya of Kano and Saleh Michika of Adamawa.</p><p>This, according to a political observer involved asking party supporters to vote for opponents of their parties in protest due to the exclusion of those believed to be the preferred from the general elections.</p><p>In Lagos, it was attributed to the fight between two Social Democratic Party (SDP) aspirants, Dapo Sarumj and Femi Agbalajobi, while in Adamawa, the unresolved contestation between Atiku Abubakar and Bala Takaya of the SDP, which led to their ban, threw up the NRC candidate, Saleh Michika, while in Kano, it was believed that Abubakar Rimi, who had an overwhelming influence in the politics of the state fell out with the SDP candidate, Engr Magaji Abdullahi.</p><p>The two existing parties then, the NRC and SDP, on which platforms all the governors contested won 13 and 17 states respectively.</p><p>At that time, the six states of Ekiti, Ebonyi, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Bayelsa and Gombe, were yet to be created.</p><p>Four of the governors of that era, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, Jolly Nyame, Segun Osoba and Prince Abubakar Audu went ahead and contested the 1999 elections and won which saw them returning to their former positions.</p><p>Isiaka Adeleke of Osun, though remained politically active, did not return to the Osun Government House like the rest of his colleagues but won a seat to the Senate and was highly influential in the politics of the state until he died in 2017.</p><p>Then Plateau State governor, Sir Fidelis Tapgun, also continued on the political turf and was director general of the Obasanjo/Atiku campaign organisation, ambassador, minister and even expressed interest in contesting the governorship seat again in 2015.</p><p>Shaba Lafiagi also tried to return to the Kwara Government House but was not successful.</p><p>Kabiru Gaya of Kano was in the Senate for consecutive times but lost the contest at the last election.</p><p>But Abubakar Musa of Kebbi, after leaving power left politics completely and has been living a quiet life in his state.</p><p>The oldest among the set of governors then was Sir Micheal Otedola, who became governor at the age of 65, then Kolapo Ishola of Oyo, who was 58, Saidu Barda of Katsina, who was 55 and Ada George, who was 52.</p><p>Some of the youngest were; Saad Birnin Kudu, who was governor of Jigawa at the age of 32 and Maina Ma’aji Lawal, who was of Borno State at 38. Birnin Kudu is said to be the youngest governor ever in a democratic dispensation.</p><p>Out of the 30, more than half the number have passed away.</p><p>Those who have passed away are; Dahiru Mohammed, Bauchi; Inuwa Musa, Niger; Moses Adasu, Benue; Abubakar Audu, Kogi; Saleh Michika, Adamawa; Yahaya Abdulkarim, Sokoto; Sir Micheal Otedola, Lagos; Mohammed Dabo Lere, Kaduna; Bamidele Olumilua, Ondo; Akpan Isemin, Akwa Ibom; Felix Ibru, Delta; Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola, Oyo;</p><p>Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Anambra; Ogbonnaya Onu, Abia; Bukar Abba Ibrahim, Yobe; Isiaka Adeleke, Osun and Evan Enwerem, Imo.</p><p>Most of those around are in their 70s and 80s and are quietly retiring from business and politics due to age. They are; Jolly Nyame, Taraba; Fidelis Tapgun, Plateau; Olusegun Osoba, Ogun; John Odigie Oyegun; Edo; Okwesilieze Nwodo, Enugu; Maina Maaji Lawan, Borno; Ali Sa’ad Birnin Kudu, Jigawa; Abubakar Musa, Kebbi; Shaba Lafiagi, Kwara; Rufus Ada George, Rivers; Kabiru Gaya, Kano; Clement Ebri, Cross River and Saidu Barda, Katsina.</p><p>Searches by our correspondents have revealed that some of them are playing advisory roles to the current set of leaders in the country.</p><p>Osoba is believed to be one of pillars behind the Tinubu administration as the president is said to defer to him as an elder who got into politics before him.</p><p>Our correspondents who went in search of the former governors found out more interesting things about them.</p><p>Maina Ma’aji Lawan</p><p>After leaving the Borno Government House in 1993, Lawan continued in politics and was elected three times as Senator representing the people of Borno North Senatorial District.</p><p>His last election was in 2011, after which he declined to contest and continued with his business and farming life.</p><p>Sources close to the former governor say he has been into agricultural, processing and real estate business since the1980s, especially in Abuja where most part of his investments are located.</p><p>Maina is now a respected stakeholder in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, whose views are sought on major issues concerning the party in the state. He was part of those who endorsed and supported the second term ambition of Governor Babagana Zulum, it was gathered.</p><p>His last political outing was when he followed the campaign train of Governor Babagana Zulum to northern Borno, where he has many followers.</p><p>His last public outing is believed to be on June 17, at the wedding fatiha of his son, Karta Maina Ma’aji Lawan and his bride, Dr Zainab Abubakar Bello, at the Annoor Jumuat Mosque, Abuja.</p><p>Lawan was the managing director of Madison Nigeria Limited (1982-1991), chairman and CEO of Comodex Ltd (1995 to date), Chairman CEO KBB Engineering Ltd 1999 to date and Chairman CEO of Dansarki Farms Ltd, a multifaceted farm located at Kuje, Abuja.</p><p>Senator Lawan is also into real estate, commerce and very passionate about farming, being a large-scale commercial livestock farmer with extensive interests in cattle, poultry and fisheries.</p><p>Saidu Barda</p><p>Born on February 6, 1937, in Katsina, the former governor began his educational journey at the Katsina Central Elementary School and later attended the renowned Barewa College, Zaria. He furthered his training with various local and international qualifications, including diplomas from the London School of Economics and the University of Oslo.</p><p>Barda’s civil service career spanned over three decades, during which he held numerous key positions across Northern Nigeria and at the federal level. These included Permanent Secretary roles in multiple ministries and Director General of the Federal Ministry of Transport. He voluntarily retired in 1990 before venturing into politics.</p><p>In 1991, he emerged as the gubernatorial candidate of the National Republican Convention (NRC) and won the election to become the first civilian Governor of Katsina State. He served from January 1992 until the military takeover in November 1993.</p><p>Following his exit from public office, Alhaji Saidu remained an active national figure. He was appointed to the Vision 2020 Committee, served as Vice Chairman and later Deputy Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (2002–2014), and participated as a delegate at the National Conferences of 2005 and 2014.</p><p>A passionate advocate for education and community development, he founded the Saidu Barda Foundation in 2005 and established the Barda International College in 2006, serving as chairman of its Governing Board. In recognition of his service, he was awarded the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in 2011.</p><p>In May 25, 2024, Umaru Musa ‘Yar’adua University conferred an honorary degree on Alhaji Saidu in recognition of his decades-long service to Nigeria in public administration, politics, education, and national development.</p><p>Sources close to him confirmed that he is currently in London and he was said to be among those who visited late former president Muhammadu Buhari, while he was receiving medical treatment in London.</p><p>He is married with children and grandchildren. He enjoys reading, lawn tennis, and walking</p><p>Rufus Ada George</p><p>Chief Rufus Ada George, the third republic governor and the second elected governor of Rivers State, is currently, not too active in partisan politics, but he has been playing advisory role to governors of the state.</p><p>George, who marked his 85th birthday anniversary on July 11, 2025, was sworn in as the governor of Rivers State in January of 1992 and held office till November,1993.</p><p>The politician, who hails from Okrika, was born on July 11, 1940, and was still active in politics upon the return of democracy in 1999, when he became the leader of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in the state.</p><p>Presently, he is the Chairman of Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum, a group that advocates for good governance in the state.</p><p>Ada George is a professional Accountant and fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (I CAN).</p><p>During the recent misunderstanding between the suspended Rivers State governor and his godfather, Chief Nyesom Wike, Ada George was among the former leaders in the state who condemned the move by the House of Assembly loyal to Wike to impeach Governor Fubara.</p><p>He also opposed the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.</p><p>In March this year, Chief Ada George, though now old, attended a forum organised by the Ijaw National Council (INC) at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.</p><p>Also in March, the former governor was seen in his hometown in Okrika, paying respects to his deceased older brother.</p><p>Jolly Nyame</p><p>Since his release from the Kuje correctional centre last year, Jolly Nyame, the former civilian governor of Taraba State, has been living in Jalingo, the state capital and partly in his home town of Zing, about 70 kilometres away from Jalingo.</p><p>Nyame, sources say, is observing a low-profile lifestyle, but still in politics as he always attends key political gatherings within and outside the state.</p><p>He also occasionally receives supporters who visit him at his hilltop residence in Jalingo and his residence in his hometown, Zing.</p><p>Though, he is said to be in the APC, he is said to be very close to Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas as well Retired General Theophilus Danjuma.</p><p>He was recently appointed chairman of a committee set up by Governor Kefas to acquire houses located close to the Government House, Jalingo, and build modern structures which he declined.</p><p>Nyame was first elected as the first executive governor of Taraba State under the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) from 1992 to 1993.</p><p>He was elected again as the executive governor of Taraba State in1999 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) and served for two terms,</p><p>He, however, contested for a seat in the Senate, but lost to late Hajiya Aisha Jummai Alhassan. Regarded as the father of Taraba politics ‘Baban Taraba’, the former governor handed over power to late governor Danbaba Suntai, but soon after, the relationship between the duo turned sour. Sources said Nyame may be nursing an ambition for the Senate.</p><p>Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya</p><p>Alhaji Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya is an architect and a politician that began his political career in the second republic; he was a member of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN). He later joined the National Republican Convention (NRC) and contested the seat of Kano state governor. Ironically, he won when all political indicators of victory were pointing to the opposite direction of his party. He was elected as governor of Kano State in January, 1992, a position he held till November 1993.</p><p>However, for ten years, Kabiru Gaya thrived to remain afloat in the state political arena even during the military era. He was a member of the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), he was also in the 2003 gubernatorial seat race under the National Democratic Party (NDP).</p><p>In May 2007, Kabiru Gaya contested the seat for the Kano South Senatorial District and won. While in the Senate, he served as a deputy minority whip from 2007 to 2011, he also served in various committees.</p><p>Senator Kabiru Gaya’s bid to return to the Senate during the 2023 general elections failed as he lost to Suleiman Abdurrahaman Kawu Sumaila, and ever since he left the red chamber, he has remained largely silent both in the state and the national politics.</p><p>Abubakar Musa</p><p>Abubakar Musa was the 3rd Republic governor of Kebbi State. He was also a director general of the Nigeria Customs Service during the military era.</p><p>The former governor who is from Yauri area of Kebbi State, upon the military takeover of government from the civilian government in 1993 and dissolving the civilian administration in the country, retired to his home town in Yauri.</p><p>Since the sack of the civilian administration by the military regime under General Sani Abacha in 1993, the former governor has since embraced farming and he is said to be one of the major rice farmers/ rice producers in Yauri area of the state.</p><p>He is not in active politics; has been living a low profile life, restricting his movement and activities to his immediate environment. People in his area said he is more of a technocrat than a politician, that’s why he did not return to politics even when the military government under General Abdulsalam Abubakar lifted the ban on politics in the country.</p><p>The former governor was turbaned by the Emir of Yauri as the Garkuwan Yauri and he said to be over 87 years now.</p><p>Sha’aba Lafiagi</p><p>More than three decades after serving as the civilian governor of Kwara State, during Nigeria’s brief 3rd Republic, Alhaji Mohammed Sha’aba Lafiagi, remains one of the state’s most respected political figures.</p><p>His name is not commonly found in headlines these days, but his legacy lingers in the corridors of Kwara’s political history and its contemporary leadership struggles.</p><p>At 85, Lafiagi lives quietly, yet his influence continues to echo across party lines and traditional boundaries. Born on February 12, 1940, in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Sha’aba Lafiagi rose through the ranks of academia and public service.</p><p>He earned a degree in Agricultural Economics and later obtained advanced training from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in the United States.</p><p>His professional life before politics was shaped by years of service in the civil service and agricultural institutions, including roles within the Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and the National Cereals Research Institute in Badeggi.</p><p>Lafiagi’s political career came into national focus when he was elected governor of Kwara State under the Social Democratic Party’s banner in January 1992.</p><p>Though brief, his stint as governor earned him a reputation for discipline and alignment with the late strongman of Kwara politics, Dr. Olusola Saraki, under whom he gained political mentorship.</p><p>In the years that followed, Lafiagi maintained a relatively low profile until he returned to national relevance in 2009, when he was appointed chairman of the National Sugar Development Council under President Umaru Musa Yar’adua. That same year, he chaired the planning committee for the PDP’s Special National Convention, a role that once again thrust him into the inner circle of party politics.</p><p>He would later be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the PDP, further solidifying his status as a party elder.</p><p>In 2011, Lafiagi was elected to the Senate, representing Kwara North Senatorial District, where he served two terms until 2019. In the Red Chamber, he chaired the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence and was also a member of the Committee on Land Transport.</p><p>His time in the Senate marked him out as one of the few politicians from Kwara North who managed to maintain consistent relevance in Abuja, especially in matters relating to national security and regional development.</p><p>Among several others, his major senatorial project was his facilitation of the Lafiagi Water Works as part of his constituency project, aimed at improving access to potable water in his constituency.</p><p>Despite his efforts, including personal funding of the fuelling of the generator to ensure the pumping for water up to the year 2020, the project suffered neglect sparking public outcry. Some residents openly expressed disappointment, directly linking the failed water scheme to the senator’s legacy.</p><p>After bowing out of the Senate in 2019, Lafiagi made an unsuccessful attempt to clinch the PDP governorship ticket but lost the primary to Razak Atunwa, a former speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly.</p><p>Since then, he has not held any public office, elected or appointed. Yet, his name continued to pop up in internal party consultations and traditional political calculations within Kwara State.</p><p>In 2021, the elder statesman made headlines again. This time around not in politics but in the traditional sphere. Following the death of Emir Sa’adu Kawu Haliru of Lafiagi, the former governor joined a crowded race to succeed the late monarch.</p><p>Lafiagi was one of over 25 aspirants, including two of his sons and reportedly refused to step down from the race. His interest in the stool, according to insiders, dated back decades which he regarded as “a lifelong ambition”.</p><p>He was said to have once vied for the same throne in 1975, but was edged out due to political manoeuvring.</p><p>However, his last attempt was also unsuccessful following the appointment of Alhaji Mohammed Kudu Kawu as the 14th Emir of Lafiagi by the Kwara State government, ending months of high wire politics, suspense and lobbying. He is thus recognised as a technocrat, politician, elder statesman, and traditional stool aspirant.</p><p>Lafiagi has reportedly relocated to Abuja with his family, according to insiders. His last visit home, it was learnt, was during the 2024 Eid celebration. But he remains a revered voice in Kwara’s political landscape.</p><p>Within the PDP, he remains Dr Bukola Saraki’s right hand man and his counsel is still sought in critical decisions, especially those concerning the North Senatorial District. Though, largely out of the public eye, his experience and stature continue to shape internal discussions on power shifts, party cohesion, and regional representation.</p><p>In Kwara State, where politicians have witnessed contrasting political fortunes, Lafiagi has managed to stay relevant for over four decades, though not as popular as before.</p><p>Some of his supporters and kinsmen describe him as a man of service, loyal to the Saraki structure, with deep roots in both political and traditional institutions. When contacted, Lafiagi declined comment.</p><p>But a former chairman of his local government in Edu, Aliyu Labasa, described him thus: “He is still in the PDP, but has aged. He was really interested in becoming the Emir of Lafiagi then, being from the royal family, but despite his strong interest, he did not get it and has remained an elder statesman in the community.</p><p>“To describe him, there has not been a leader like that in Kwara North because, minus him, hardly can you pinpoint a person that has really empowered the people from Kwara North and beyond. He is a man that has a mission and is always ready to stand by his people. There is no politician from the district that has his record till now.</p><p>“Any core politician today in the region, if you do a thorough check, you would know that he must have had a hand in their development. He is a father to all of us, especially the young politicians”.</p><p>Also, one of his kinsmen, Mr Ahmed Hassan, described him as “one of Kwara north’s political enigma, not only in Edu Local Government Area. Alhaji Sha’aba is not really a flamboyant person which some of his critics misunderstood to mean that he is tightfisted. He seldom visits home now”.</p><p>John Odigie-Oyegun</p><p>John Odigie-Oyegun, after exiting the civil service, joined politics and became the first executive governor of Edo State under the Social Democratic party (SDP) between 1992 and 1993.</p><p>He later joined the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), which resisted the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida, when he annulled June 12, 1993 and had to go exile in London, to evade arrest.</p><p>Chief Oyegun, on returning from exile resumed his political activism and later became a leader of the All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) which metamorphosed into the Action Congress.</p><p>In 2014, Chief Oyegum joined a coalition group to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) and became the pioneer national chairman of the party on which platform late president Muhammadu Buhari emerged as Nigeria’s leader.</p><p>Currently, Chief Oyegun is still in active politics and like in 2015, he has also joined a coalition with the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State governor, Mal. Nasir El-Rufai, Senator David Mark, former governor Rotimi Amachi, former governor Rauf Aregbesola, among others to form the African Democratic Party (ADC), with a mission to defeat the incumbent president Bola Tinubu and the APC.</p><p>Fidelis Tapgun</p><p>Since leaving office as the governor of Plateau State, Fidelis Tapgun has actively participated in politics of the state. He has also held national positions, among other engagements.</p><p>He has been a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and has acted as a statesman and a guide.</p><p>Despite being a member of the PDP, there were times he has thrown his support behind Damishi Sango in another party to become the Plateau State governor, he (Tapgun) parted ways with the PDP leader in the state, Jonah Jang, But Sango did not win.</p><p>In 2015, Tapgun himself contested for the state governorship seat under the platform of the PDP, but lost at the primaries to G.N.S. Pwajok, after he was earlier disowned by the party prior to the election.</p><p>Recall however that Amb. Fidelis Tapgun, is a graduate of Political Science (1974) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.</p><p>Currently, a close source to him said, Tapgun hasn’t really shown much zeal and participatory intensions in current political dispensation, but rather concentrating on his private businesses, and also from property/plaza he is said to own in Jos.</p><p>From Ismail Adebayo, Birnin Kebbi; Ibrahim Musa Giginyu, Kano; Bassey Willie, Port Harcourt; Magaji Isa Hunkuyi, Jalingo; Kabir Matazu, Maiduguri; Mumini Abdulkareem, Ilorin; Usman A. Bello, Benin; Tijjani Ibrahim, Katsina; Ali Rabi’u Ali, Dutse; Dickson S. Adama, Jos</p><p>Ali Sa’adu Birnin Kudu</p><p>Barrister Ali Sa’adu Birnin kudu, the first civilian governor of Jigawa state is often in the state and in a good condition of health.</p><p>Our correspondent once cited the former governor in a Jigawa state government programme titled ‘citizen engagement program’ “Gwamnati da Jama’a”.</p><p>The former civilian governor usually comes to the government as he is accorded respect as one of the leaders of the state.</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. 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3219125	有图 <p>The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara, has hailed his predecessor and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.</p><p>Fubara, while felicitating with his political godfather on the conferment of the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa on him today by the University of Port Harcourt, said Wike’s illustrious accomplishments is a testament to his enduring impact, as a transformational leader and visionary statesman.</p> <p>The governor who recently reconciled with Wike after years of political misunderstanding that resulted in President Bola Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in the state and suspending elected officials, stated that he takes immense pride in the FCT minister’s remarkable milestone.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p>He said: “On behalf of my family and the good people of Rivers State, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Excellency, Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, GSSRS, CON, on the conferment of the prestigious Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa by the University of Port Harcourt.</p> Party leadership: Assessing APC, ADC leaders Democracy in Nigeria: 3rd Republic governors: Where are they?<p>“This distinguished recognition is not only a celebration of your illustrious accomplishments but a testament to your enduring impact, as a transformational leader, visionary statesman, and proud alumnus whose contributions have significantly advanced the cause of education and national development.</p><p>“Your unwavering commitment to infrastructural development, both in Rivers State and now in the FCT, along with your legacy of service, has inspired renewed hope in governance and uplifted countless lives across the country. It is only fitting that your alma mater honours you for your outstanding dedication and the strategic role you continue to play in shaping Nigeria’s future.</p><p>“We take immense pride in this remarkable milestone and join you in celebrating yet another feather to your cap. May this recognition fuel even greater accomplishments in your continued service to our nation.”</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p> </p> Fubara: Wike’s service legacy inspires Renewed Hope in governance – Daily Trust	查看 2645	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 17:39:20 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219124	有图 <p>Between Friday, June 27 when the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje resigned and Thursday, July 24, when the party chose a new national chairman, all the three major political parties in Nigeria, the APC, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were under interim leaderships.</p><p>Deputy National Secretary of the APC, Ali Bukar Dalori, had stepped in as acting national chairman when Ganduje resigned while for the ADC, Senator David Mark, assumed position as the interim national chairman of the party early July and in the PDP, Umar Damagum has continued as the acting national chairman.</p> <p>With Thursday’s confirmation of Yilwatda Nentawe as chairman of the APC, the party could be said to have wriggled itself out of the dilemma of being under an interim arrangement close to an election year, while the PDP, by fixing its convention for December, has succeeded in giving an indication that it is about to do something about its leadership.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p>The fact that the ADC has harvested major players from other parties and is trying to reorganise and reposition itself ahead the 2027 elections makes its interim arrangement understandable, according to analysts.</p> Democracy in Nigeria: 3rd Republic governors: Where are they? Insecurity: Despite N12.6trn allocations, Nigeria continues to battle Boko Haram, others<p>But the choice of Nentawe, whose name did not feature much among those likely to succeed Ganduje until early this week, has introduced new dimensions to the internal politics within the APC and changed the configuration of national politics.</p><p>Normally, political parties wait to see who their opponents are before fielding candidates for certain positions. This is to ensure that whoever they will nominate has the capacity to match those of the opponents in weight and tact.</p><p>But the APC has introduced a new dimension where it appeared to have disregarded the weight, experience and influence of other national chairmen and is prepared to take a risk with someone who does not come close in political experience to the others.</p><p>Analysts have described the scenario as interesting ahead of 2027, noting that the APC, a popular party is being led by a man who is largely unknown while the ADC, which has always trailed behind the major players and relatively unknown, is being chaired by a popular person.</p><p>ADC</p><p>The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been described in several quarters as one of the biggest of the smaller parties..</p><p>This is because it has in the past put up a fair showing trailing behind the bigger parties in terms of votes in presidential elections.</p><p>In 2007, the party fielded prominent professor of political economy, Prof Patrick Utomi, who polled 50,849 votes placing him 4th in the election.</p><p>In 2011, its presidential candidate, Rev, Peter Nwangwu, who garnered 51,682 votes but in terms of ranking, fell to the 8th position.</p><p>The party scored less in the elections when it fielded Dr. Mani Ibrahim Ahmad as its candidate who polled only 29,666 votes, and came 7th while in the 2015 elections it fielded the late banker, Obadiah Mailafia, who scored the highest votes for the party with 97,874, and placed 4th out of 73 candidates in the election and in the 2023 election, Dumebi Kachikwu ran as the candidate. It is, however, yet to win any governorship seat.</p><p>APC</p><p>The development in the ADC is in contrast to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which at its first attempt after registration as a political party, won the presidential election in 2015 and has repeated the victories in subsequent elections in 2019 and 2023.</p><p>It has since displaced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the ruling party not only at the national level but in many states.</p><p>The party currently controls 23 states as well as majority seats in both the Senate and House of Representatives. It has also witnessed mass defections into its fold recently.</p><p>Sources within the APC say Nentawe is not known to belong to any of the power bloc in the party as he is neither a member of the legacy parties that formed the party nor does he belong to the caucus of former governors’ forum which has a great influence on the party. He is equally not known to be in the loop of the president’s henchmen.</p><p>Outside the APC, our correspondents observe, his emergence has added a new shade of colour to what lies ahead in 2027, where all the major parties would be relying on the brinkmanship of their leaders to navigate the waters.</p><p>Despite the assurance that he has the capacity to do the job, analysts point to the fact that he is coming at a time when the other political parties have entrusted their affairs into the hands of seasoned and experienced politicians.</p><p>The ADC, which has former Senate President David Mark, could brag that it is being led by a retried military officer, a former governor, minister and one who had been in the Senate for 20 years at a stretch and held the position of senate president for eight years.</p><p>Damagum, who leads the PDP, comes with more years of experience as he has been a politician for a long time and rose to become the deputy national chairman of the PDP before he stepped in as acting national chairman of the party.</p><p>Apart from contesting the 2023 election in Plateau State, however, Nentawe is not known to have real political experience as he is just a few years in politics being a former lecturer and later INEC commissioner.</p><p>When he was declared the APC gubernatorial candidate for Plateau State in 2023, no less than 12 aspirants of the party protested on grounds that he was imposed by the former governor, Simon Lalong, and even threatened to leave the party.</p><p>A high-ranking APC senator from the North, who spoke with Weekend Trust on learning that Nentawe had been chosen as the APC national chairman, said it will affect the party negatively stressing that “they have further destroyed the party”.</p><p>He said though the new chairman is a nice person, he doesn’t know anybody.</p><p>“How could you be party chairman without knowing people? Anywhere he goes, he has to be introduced. Even pronouncing his name will be very difficult to many people,” he stated.</p><p>He continued: “I suspect that Tinubu wanted to bring Lalong, but he rejected it and presented Nentawe instead. Remember he is the one that even anointed him as Plateau governorship candidate for the party in the last election. This is what I suspect. And from his experience with them, Lalong may not want to go back. Remember how he was treated as minister.</p><p>“How could someone who served as campaign Director-General end up with Labour and Employment ministry? He is supposed to be given a very good ministry like that of Works, Agriculture or something related. That’s the most appropriate since the ministry was in the South during the last administration. But he even told me that even as minister, he couldn’t see the president to brief him on issues.</p><p>“Before, he (Lalong) was the one I suspected will be brought in as chairman because they want to balance it with a Christian from the North Central. But the current man doesn’t know anybody and nobody knows him,” he said.</p><p>The source went further to say the biggest challenge is that one could not compare Nentawe’s popularity with ADC’s David Mark’s.</p><p>He added: I also understand that they want to have absolute control over him, but the challenge is that he can’t do the kind of work that Ganduje did for them. He doesn’t have that capacity and exposure and his father was a clergy, so he won’t do that kind of jobs. The North Central is okay, but they should have given it to an experienced politician from that region.”</p><p>Nentawe Yilwatda</p><p>A source in Jos, the Plateau State capital said even though Nentawe could be described as a new comer in politics, he is also vast in other areas.</p><p>“He has a serious network within INEC considering his IT background, which is a critical department at the electoral empire.</p><p>“Someone might say he needs far more than knowledge to navigate the murky waters; but then, don’t be surprised that his technocratic skills would be of immense advantage to his party.</p><p>“Again, he is probably the first professor to be the chairman of a ruling party, even though I don’t have the facts. So, yes, he might be a new person in politics but maybe Tinubu wants him for other reasons. It is not everything that you will achieve through the political abracadabra,” he said.</p><p>Weekend Trust reports that Professor Nentawe was the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s Resident Commissioner in Benue State, during the March 2019 general elections.</p><p>He presided over the exercise which was declared inconclusive.</p><p>It was the election which returned former Governor Samuel Ortom of PDP for a second tenure after beating his closest opponent, Barr. Emmanuel Jime of the APC.</p><p>Ortom had scored a total of 410, 576 votes in 23 local government areas of the state while Emmanuel Jime polled 329, 022 votes to come a distant second during the inconclusive election.</p><p>Some observers had felt there was no need for a rerun of the election following the wide gap but Nentawe insisted on another round of the exercise, a move which was rejected by the PDP.</p><p>PDP’s State central agent, Barrister Alex Adum, a former commissioner in the state had alleged compromise by INEC.</p><p>But Nentawe directed that all grievances should be channeled to the court.</p><p>Before his retirement from civil service, he was described as a philanthropist. Many people recognised his generous nature and his desire to help others. Even after his retirement, he continued to help people, including students.</p><p>Many acknowledge that he assisted students with scholarships, showing his commitment to education. They said every year, he buys JAMB examination forms for thousands of students who wish to continue their education. He also helps candidates to secure admission into higher institutions. Additionally, he engages in building schools in villages and constructs boreholes, it was gathered.</p><p>He came into politics during the 2023 elections and became the governorship candidate of the APC.</p><p>He gave the PDP candidate, Caleb Muftwang, who was later declared winner of the elections, a keen contest.</p><p>He was supported by the then governor, Lalong and is believed to have worked closely with the House of Representatives member, Yusuf Gagdi.</p><p>As minister, he visited all attacked communities and donated millions of naira,l and assisted the communities with food items.</p><p>David Mark</p><p>David Mark has been through five elections and won all which has given him a first hand experience in election going through primary and secondary elections including court processes.</p><p>He became Senate president in 2007 and not only won the seat of the Benue South senatorial district but won the senate president seat. He won the seat a second time and served for cumulative eight years, making him the longest serving Senate president in Nigeria’s history.</p><p>While serving as Senate president, on Tuesday, 9th February, 2010, he was able to stabilise the polity when then President Umaru Yar’adua was ill by invoking the Doctrine of Necessity.</p><p>By virtue of his being Senate president, he belonged to the highest decision making body of the PDP for a long time deepening his experience in party politics.</p><p>It was also under his leadership as Senate president that the 1999 Constitution was amended paving the way for subsequent assemblies to follow.</p><p>Furthermore, he facilitated the completion of projects in his zone like the Oweto/ Loko Bridge project, Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo and the Otobi Multipurpose Dam and several others in the area.</p><p>As a former military administrator and experience in politics, many of his colleagues say, he is very well respected, a development that enables him to have his way in many instances.</p><p>A political analyst based in Kaduna, Abubakar Ahmed, on his part said that the emergence of the new national chairman of the APC came as no surprise to party insiders, as it was already known that he had the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.</p><p>“Even before the NEC meeting, insiders had already reported that this was the president’s choice and by implication, the choice of the party.”</p><p>He stressed that the success of any APC national chairman depends largely on presidential and gubernatorial support.</p><p>“How you succeed as a national chairman of the party is dependent on the support you get from the leader of the party, which by implication for the ruling party is the president,” he said. “If the president wants you to succeed, of course, he will give you all the needed support.”</p><p>Addressing the chairman’s qualifications, he argued that while there is no fixed requirement for the role, the new leader brings a wealth of experience.</p><p>“He has risen through the university system, taken part in state-level politics, contested as a gubernatorial candidate for the party, and served as a cabinet minister,” he said. “All these are experiences that qualify one to occupy such an office.”</p><p>In comparing the new APC chairman to opposition figures like the ADC Interim Chairman, David Mark, in terms of political experience, Abubakar said “That depends. We’ve seen party leaders who didn’t come close to the APC national chairman’s experience politically and they still did well.”</p><p>He added that past failures of APC leadership were often due to internal friction. “What consumed his predecessors, Adams Oshiomhole and so forth, was the friction between the governors and the party leadership at that time.”</p><p>Kano State-based politician and APC chieftain, Alhaji Abdulmajid Dan Bilki Kwamanda, said there is a huge task ahead of the new national chairman of the APC.</p><p>He said the party is currently experiencing a serious intra-party crisis as members have been lamenting how the party “sidelined” them, explaining that if care is not taken, the new leadership wouldn’t be able to tackle the overwhelming crisis and may end up failing.</p><p>“It is unfortunate that the leadership of our party is always oblivious of who really worked for it. I hope the new leadership will give internal reconciliation a top priority for them to succeed,” he said.</p><p>On the issue of the emergence of Senator David Mark as ADC’s chairman, Kwamada said, the development shouldn’t be taken lightly by the APC. According to him, Mark has what it takes to drive the new coalition to victory.</p><p>“We are beneficiaries of coalition and we should know that we were able to unseat a sitting government through coalition. Therefore, ADC shouldn’t be taken lightly. Take it or leave it, it is not going to be as easy as most of us believe it will be in 2027,” he said.</p><p>A renown political science professor at Bayero University, Kano, Professor Kamilu Sani Fage, on his part said that recent changes in the leadership of the ruling APC and opposition ADC could positively impact theirfortunes but only if the new leaders embrace democratic values and adopt policies that reflect the interest of Nigerians.</p><p>“Leadership in a political party is a very important factor in terms of success and unity of the party. As a result, these changes in leadership in APC and ADC are likely to make a positive contribution to the success of their respective parties. But this depends on, you know, the policies and the leadership style adopted by the new elected leadership in the party,” he said.</p><p>He noted that the APC is grappling with both internal and external crises, which predate the current administration.</p><p>“For example, the ruling APC is having serious internal problems and external challenges. Internally, you see, even before the death of former president Buhari, those from the line of CPC, were dissatisfied that they had been discriminated against in APC. Now he’s dead. I think that issue will likely come into the open more, and there is likely going to be more challenges in that regard,” Fagge explained.</p><p>He added that the party’s policies have alienated many Nigerians.</p><p>The professor noted that unless the new APC leadership resolves its internal conflicts, reforms governance style, and reconnects with Nigerians, the party risks electoral defeat.</p><p>Turning to the ADC, Fagge said the party’s ambition to emerge as a viable third force would require resolving structural and ideological fragmentation among its ranks.</p><p>“ADC also has its own challenges. ADC is trying to form a coalition and there is no proper structure. Some of them are members of another party. So, this is one of the challenges that the leadership of ADC will face. How do they unite the various elements so that they become one single formidable opposition against the ruling party,” he asked.</p><p>Sheriff Omotayo, a lecturer with the department of Political Science, University of Jos, said though Nentawe is new to national politics, his emergence as a chairman of the ruling party may not necessarily give him much difficulty.</p><p>He said, “As it is, party affairs have become more or less an appendage of the executive arm of government, where the president determines who he wants. So, in actual fact, it does not really matter who is chairman, especially of the ruling party.”</p><p>Abubakar Haruna, a political observer, said the APC chairman lacks much political experience compared to other chairmen of PDP and ADC, explaining that much is expected of him to lead the party successfully.</p><p>He said “In terms of leadership pedigree, David Mark stands out among the chairmen of the three major parties. A veteran politician, he brings a wealth of experience and deep understanding of political intrigues. In contrast, Nentawe is relatively new to party politics. Aside from a recent appointment as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, he has not held any major political office. Despite his academic credentials, he may lack the practical experience to steer the party through what is likely to be one of the most competitive elections in recent history.”</p><p>Haruna, however, noted that despite the challenge of experience that the APC chairman faces, “with strong backing from party elders and the president himself, Nentawe could still rise to the occasion. His first major test will be the upcoming Osun State governorship election”.</p><p>What powers do party chairmen have?</p><p>Many political analysts hold the view that the persona and principles of a national chairman of a party can either contribute to the growth or failure of a party.</p><p>An APC member who does not want to be named said a party’s national chairman is the one that members go to and is the one the state chapters relate with first before even the president.</p><p>“If the party chairman is known to tolerate indiscipline or is easily enticed, that can hinder the growth of the party,” he said.</p><p>He recalled that when the ANPP found itself in quandary in 2002, it set up a caretaker committee headed by Attahiru Bafarawa and Ali Modu Sheriff, then governors of Sokoto and Borno states respectively, saying the two men did a great job as they held the party together and resuscitated it to serve as a platform for members to contest elections.</p><p>Weekend Trust recalls that in 2014, when Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was chairman of the PDP, he made a commitment to return the party to its deserved position as supreme in running the affairs of the party.</p><p>Tukur, who was speaking from a position of knowledge as he was a prominent member of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) had witnessed what was practiced in the 2nd Republic when Chief Meredith Adisa Akinloye was the national chairman of the NPN and was said to preside over meetings even when the president of the country, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who was elected on the platform of the party was in attendance.</p><p>Politicians of that era recall that then, there was no position as party leader as it was the national chairman that dictated the pace and tempo in which the party operated.</p><p>The national chairmanship of the parties was so important that the founders were reluctant to relinquish the position to others, taking up positions as national chairmen of the party as well as presidential candidates as was the case with the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN); the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP); led by Malam Aminu kano and the Great Nigeria Peoples Party (GNPP); led by Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim.</p><p>But all that changed with the coming of the current dispensation when the president and governors took over the affairs of party, determining its pace and tempo.</p><p>Due to the manner, they are appointed, the chairmen are hardly allowed to act independently. Knowing they owe their appointments to the president, (in the case of a ruling party), who could in the same manner he brought them to office, sack them, they end up doing his biddings.</p><p>Analysts say the position was further weakened when the national chairmen surrendered to the president and governors because they were funding the parties.</p><p>Bamanga Tukur who tried to relive the NPN days got into trouble with the governors, who insisted on his removal as party chairman apparently because he was calling their bluff.</p><p>Our correspondent recalled how Tukur suspended then governor of Sokoto State, Aliu Magatakarda Wamakko, to enforce the principle of party supremacy.</p><p>Analysts say, now, presidents prefer persons they can control to be national chairmen of their parties.</p><p>One of them said that was why former president Olusegun Obasanjo did not support Sunday Awoniyi and why he later fell out with Barnabas Gemade and Audu Ogbe.</p><p>Tinubu seems to be toeing the Obasanjo path, making him the first president to have three national chairmen within a spate of less than two and half years.</p><p>When the APC was formed, its leaders probably wanted to shield the party from undue interference by governors by choosing those with equal pedigree, mainly former governors to be party chairmen.</p><p>The appointment of Nentawe is a departure from this tradition.</p><p>From Mohammed Ibrahim Yaba, Kaduna; Ibrahim Musa Giginyu, Salim Umar Ibrahim, Kano; Ado Abubakar Musa, Jos and Hope Abah, Makurdi</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). 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3219123	有图 <p>It’s almost a given in daily transportation to collect feedback, whether it’s a quick verbal check-in, like “Everything good back there?” or a structured passenger feedback form.</p><p>But collecting feedback is just the first step. What brings good changes is how you use feedback to improve.</p> <p>If you’re after change, we’re here to help. This guide walks you through seven advanced ways to turn raw feedback and suggestions into action and a competitive edge. Along the way, we’ll introduce tools like a form creator and NLP to support your process.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> You’ve collected passenger feedback—now what?<p>Transportation operators and mobility services often receive constant feedback, from app ratings and complaint emails to social media reviews. It can be overwhelming, but the issue isn’t the volume.</p><p>Here’s the real problem: most of that feedback isn’t used to make improvements</p><p>Collected? Yes.</p><p>Read? Maybe.</p><p>Acted on strategically? RARELY.</p><p>So what happens when feedback isn’t used and just sits idle?</p><p>For starters, opportunities for improvement are missed. Patterns go unnoticed. Minor issues snowball into bigger ones. Regular passengers feel ignored, and trust weakens quietly over time. Internally, teams lose visibility into the real passenger experience, and decision-making stays grounded in assumptions rather than data.</p><p>But what if every complaint, suggestion, or compliment became a strategic signal? That’s where we’re headed next.</p>7 ways to build actionable insights from the passenger feedback form<p>Passenger feedback often comes in unstructured, unexpected ways. In fact, according to Qualtrics, 85% of it is unsolicited, which makes it tricky to organize, let alone act on. But with the right approach, your flow will work.</p><p>Hopefully, the seven strategies we share below will help you turn feedback into meaningful improvements.</p>1. Integrate with operational systems<p>One of the most common graveyards for passenger reviews? A standalone Excel file with no app connections or even plugin integrations. And when feedback stays isolated, it rarely turns into action.</p><p>Make feedback part of your operational memory, not just a one-time data point. Integrations help with analysis and make it easier to keep records, spot recurring issues, track trends, and guarantee no feedback gets overlooked.</p><p>One tool that supports this kind of workflow is TIGER FORM. Unlike basic form tools that only export to spreadsheets, this tool is a QR form generator with on-site tracking. Since it combines QR-based forms and analytics on a single platform, it lets you trace form submissions and scans by country, location, and device.</p><p>This visibility is a big plus for transport services with wide coverage or mobile apps. You’re not just collecting feedback; you’re connecting it directly to your operations, so it can actually drive real improvements.</p>2. Categorize and tag feedback<p>One common mistake transport teams make is treating all feedback as the same.</p><p>A long list of open-ended responses or vague labels like “Customer Service” or “Experience” doesn’t help much. That’s where smart categorization and tagging come in.</p><p>So, instead of just using broad terms like “Service Quality,” break it down into specifics like “Punctuality,” “Cleanliness,” or “Staff Behavior.” Tag each comment with these, and where possible, add details like route, location, or time of day for a better starting point for action.</p><p>NLP tools, like Google Cloud Natural Language API, can automate this process, but human checks are key for accuracy early on. Over time, a well-tagged database helps spot trends, pinpoint recurring issues, and separate one-off glitches from deeper problems.</p>3. Use sentiment tracking and text analysis<p>A passenger saying “The driver was interesting” differs significantly from “The driver was aggressive.” But those differences can slip if you only look at star ratings or vague sentiment scores.</p><p>That’s where AI-powered sentiment analysis comes in. With machine learning models trained on transportation-specific language, you can scan written feedback for tone, urgency, and emotional weight–automatically and at scale.</p><p>This makes it easier to spot serious complaints, detect strong emotions, and flag comments that may need urgent attention—all without manually reading every entry.</p><p>Beyond sentiment tracking, text analysis tools can also group related feedback using techniques like topic modeling. So even if your survey didn’t ask about “baby strollers” or “air conditioning,” you’ll still catch recurring mentions when passengers bring them up.</p>3. Prioritize with scored models<p>Not all feedback is created equal. A single, well-articulated complaint about a safety issue is more critical than a dozen vague comments about music volume.</p><p>Most organizations falter in prioritization, either reacting to the most recent or visible feedback or defaulting to aggregate metrics that hide urgency.</p><p>Implementing a feedback scoring model helps separate signal from noise. Create a scoring matrix that considers:</p> Frequency: How often is the issue raised? Severity: Does it involve safety, cost, or legal liability? Operational impact: How easily can it be resolved or prevented? Customer value: Did this come from a frequent or high-value rider?<p>Once scored, you can sort feedback into tiers: “Immediate Attention,” “Operational Review,” and “Monitor for Trend.” This allows frontline teams to focus on the priorities.</p>5. Visualize data and build dashboards<p>Even with categorization and scoring in place, the raw data from the passenger feedback form can still be overwhelming. That’s why visualization isn’t just a presentation tool; it’s an operational necessity.</p><p>Dashboards help translate the abstract into the understandable. They allow teams across work process departments to monitor feedback in real time, spot emerging trends, and track the impact of interventions.</p><p>A strong dashboard can show key insights at a glance, like:</p> Heatmaps of complaints by route or location Graphs tracking sentiment over time KPIs like average response time or issue resolution rate Filters by category, date, or channel (app, SMS, in-person)<p>Interactive dashboards in regular team meetings or service reviews help shift decisions from guesswork to data-driven action.</p>6. Close the loop: acting and sharing<p>One big mistake in collecting feedback is not showing passengers that their voices matter. When people feel like their comments disappear into a black hole, they stop sharing, and you lose valuable insights.</p><p>Closing the loop means letting passengers know their input led to real changes. It doesn’t take much. A simple sign on a bus that says, “You asked for later trips—we listened,” can go a long way.</p><p>You can also send quick updates through email, SMS, or push notifications in your app to keep people in the loop. Instead, use a form builder that allows for follow-up messaging or feedback tracking, so passengers know their voices are being heard.</p><p>Internally, it’s just as important. When staff see that feedback led to better schedules or shorter delays, they’re more likely to take it seriously. Sharing results builds trust and encourages a culture that values listening, learning, and improving passenger satisfaction.</p>7. Iterate and refine continuously<p>Feedback systems are not set-it-and-forget-it. The nature of passenger expectations, technology, and service realities evolves constantly, and so should your methods for capturing and using feedback.</p> Revisit your survey questions: Are they still relevant? Are you asking for the right level of detail?</p><p> Tip: Consider periodic A/B testing to see which formats yield the most useful responses. Evaluate your scoring model and tagging structure: Are you picking up on emerging concerns? Should certain topics be weighted more heavily this year than last?<p>Most importantly, feedback should guide not just quick fixes but also future plans. For example, if passengers are unsatisfied with a new ticketing system, that’s a sign to improve how you introduce it.</p>Use QR code forms for passenger reviews to drive upgrades<p>At its core, feedback is a live connection to the customer experience as it unfolds. But without a system for turning that input into intelligence, most of its value slips through the cracks.</p><p>Transportation businesses that treat feedback not as a formality but as a strategic asset stand to gain much more than higher satisfaction scores. They gain foresight, agility, and a richer understanding of riders’ wants.</p><p>One practical way to start is to make it easy to collect feedback in the first place. Form QR codes are a low-friction, high-impact tool that lets passengers respond instantly, on the spot.</p><p>So what comes after collecting passenger feedback? Insight. Action. And eventually, transformation. Choose one of the seven methods to implement this month. Build from there to drive improvements.</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. 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Go to Picsman or its Photo Enhancer directly – No download works in your browser</p><p>Step 2. Upload your blurry photo</p><p>Step 3. Choose HD (Free) or Ultra HD (Pro) for maximum clarity, and enable “Enhance Face” if it’s a portrait</p><p>Step 4. Click “Generate” and wait a few seconds</p><p>Step 5. Preview and download your sharpened image</p><p>It’s that simple — AI handles the hard work, and you get a stunning result in seconds.</p>More Than Just Sharpening: What Else Can Picsman Do?<p>In addition to fixing blurry photos, Picsman offers:</p><p>✅ AI image upscaling to 4K</p><p>✅ Background removal & replacement</p>✅ Magic Eraser – Remove unwanted objects, people, texts from images</p><p> ✅ AI Clothes Changer – Try different clothes in portraits</p><p> ✅ Cartoon effects & filters</p>✅ Creative frames and aesthetic overlays</p><p>✅ …</p><p>It’s more than a photo enhancer — it’s an all-in-one creative toolkit.</p><p>Final Thoughts</p><p>Blurry photos don’t have to be a lost cause. With the power of Picsman, you can sharpen, enhance, and upscale your images without needing advanced tools or editing experience.</p><p>Whether you’re fixing your profile picture, reviving old memories, or polishing professional content — Picsman helps your images look their best.</p><p>👉 Try Picsman today — 3 days free, no commitment.</p><p>Your moments deserve to shine！</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p> </p> How to Make a Blurry Image Clear – Daily Trust	查看 5455	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 18:51:22 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219121	有图 <p>The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, and the Chairman Senate Committee on the review of the constitution is currently leading the Northwest zonal public hearing on the amendment of the constitution holding in Kano.</p> Party leadership: Assessing APC, ADC leaders Fubara: Wike&#8217;s service legacy inspires Renewed Hope in governance<p>Delegates and stakeholders from states are currently in attendance as the session begins.</p> <p>See pictures below:</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p> </p> PHOTOS: Barau leads Northwest zonal public hearing on constitution amendment – Daily Trust	查看 1671	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 18:57:36 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219120	有图 <p>A Chief Magistrate Court, on Friday in Abuja, remanded a social media influencer, Ghali Isma’il, at the Keffi Correctional Centre, who posted online videos purporting that President Bola Tinubu died as a result of a serious illness.</p><p>Department of State Services (DSS) operatives arrested Isma’il days after he posted the fake videos on the TikTok handle, @bola_asiwaju.</p> <p>Count one of the two-count charge, titled “Publication of false news with intent to cause offence against public peace,” read: “That you, Ghali Ismail, Male, twenty-nine (29) years of Jogana village, Gezawa LGA, Kano State, on or about the 20th Day of July, 2025 and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, did publish false information by uploading a video clip on your verified Tiktok handle (“bola-asiwaju”) wherein you falsely claimed that you reliably confirmed from official sources that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was critically ill, having been poisoned through his meal, with intent to cause public alarm and disturb public peace.</p><p> “You thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 418 of the Penal Code Act, Cap P3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p>Count two, “Inciting Disaffection to the Government,” read: “That you, Ghali Ismail, Male, twenty-nine (29) years, of Jogana village, Gezawa LGA, Kano State, on or about the 20th Day of July, 2025 and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, did publish false information by uploading a video clip on your verified Tiktok handle (“bola-asiwaju”) wherein you falsely claimed that you reliably confirmed from official sources that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was critically ill, having been poisoned through his meal, with intent to bring contempt or incite feelings of disaffection against the person of the President. You thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 416 of the Penal Code Act, Cap P3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.”</p><p>After taking arguments by both counsels to the DSS and that of the defendant, whose application for bail was denied, the presiding judge, Ekpeyong Iyang, ordered Ismail to be remanded in Keffi Correctional Centre.</p><p>The matter was adjourned till August 19.</p><p>Isma’il’s arraignment came a few days after a Journalism Professor at Kennesaw State University in the United States, Farooq Kperogi, apologized for publishing a false report that late President Buhari and his wife, Aisha, were divorced at the time of his death.</p><p>Biafrian agitator, Simon Ekpa, is being prosecuted by Finnish authorities for terrorism.</p><p>However, Ekpa insists that his icentary posts online were merely to create “content.”</p><p>Last week in Abuja, another Biafran separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu, told a federal high court that his online broadcasts which prosecutors said led to the deaths of hundreds of persons, was a joke.</p><p>In Finland, prosecutors, who are demanding a six-year prison sentence for Mr Ekpa, say his separatist activities, conducted online and coordinated from Finland, may constitute terrorism under Finnish law.</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p> </p> Court remands TikToker who claimed Tinubu died – Daily Trust	查看 3606	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 19:15:15 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219119	有图 <p>Ja’oji is a remarkable individual with a proven track record of making a positive impact in his community. His achievements include:</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> <p>– Empowering women: Providing sewing machines to women, enabling them to start their own businesses and become financially independent.</p><p> – Supporting youth: Providing okada (commercial motorcycle) riding opportunities for some youth in Kano, helping them to earn a living and support their families.</p><p> – Boosting agriculture: Providing agricultural equipment to farmers, enhancing productivity and contributing to food security.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Why Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji should be the next Minister of Humanitarian and Disaster Affairs:</p><p>– Proven track record: Ja’oji’s experience in providing support to vulnerable groups, such as women and youth, demonstrates his ability to design and implement effective programs.</p><p> – Community development expertise: His work in agriculture and entrepreneurship development showcases his understanding of the complexities of community development.</p><p> – Empathy and compassion: Ja’oji’s commitment to empowering others and improving livelihoods demonstrates his empathy and compassion for those in need.</p><p> – Leadership potential: His achievements and dedication to creating positive change make him an excellent candidate to lead the Ministry of Humanitarian and Disaster Affairs.</p><p>AY SADIK</p><p> Nigerian Voice of Politics</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p> </p> Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji: A Passionate Leader Dedicated to Empowering Communities – Daily Trust	查看 2339	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 19:42:54 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219118	有图 <p>Residents and businesses may experience power outage, starting Monday, July 28, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is set to commence scheduled maintenance on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line.</p><p>According to a public notice issued on Friday, July 25, the maintenance work will run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is expected to last until Thursday, August 21, 2025.</p> <p>The company warned that the maintenance exercise will affect power transmission across its network, leading to load shedding and potential outages in some areas.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p>“Customers may experience intermittent power supply and load shedding across our network due to the planned TCN outage,” the statement read.</p><p>While no specific areas were listed, the affected transmission line is a major route feeding electricity into parts of Lagos and nearby regions, raising concerns over supply stability during the maintenance window.</p> PHOTOS: Barau leads Northwest zonal public hearing on constitution amendment Party leadership: Assessing APC, ADC leaders<p>The company expressed regret over the anticipated inconvenience and appealed for customers’ understanding, adding that the exercise is necessary to improve the reliability and performance of the grid infrastructure.</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p> </p> 25-day Power Outage Looms in Lagos as TCN Begins Maintenance – Daily Trust	查看 1809	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 19:45:07 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219117	有图 <p>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the demise of Dr. Leon Usigbe, the State House Correspondent of the Tribune Newspapers and “a cherished member of the State House Press Corps.”</p><p>Dr Usigbe died in Abuja on Friday night after a brief illness.</p><p>Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday described Dr. Usigbe as “a veteran State House Correspondent and professional whose dedication to truth, balance, and ethical journalism earned him the respect of colleagues, public officials, and readers nationwide.</p><p>The President noted that Usigbe’s insightful reporting and calm demeanour contributed immensely to strengthening democratic governance and keeping the public well-informed about the workings of the presidency and government at large.</p> 25-day Power Outage Looms in Lagos as TCN Begins Maintenance PHOTOS: Barau leads Northwest zonal public hearing on constitution amendment<p>The President remarks: “I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues at The Tribune, and the entire State House Press Corps. May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn this great loss.”</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> </p> Tinubu mourns Veteran State House Correspondent, Usigbe – Daily Trust	查看 1755	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 21:24:22 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219116	有图 <p>There was anxiety and suspense among stakeholders during a mock search and rescue operation conducted at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Saturday.</p><p>The exercise was to test the preparedness of rescue officers and emergency responders for rescue operation when an aircraft accident or incident occurs.</p> <p>Several agencies involved in search and rescue participated in the exercise coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p>Agencies that participated in the exercise included the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Nigerian Air Force, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Lagos Emergency Service Agency (LASEMA) and other emergency service providers.</p> Tinubu mourns Veteran State House Correspondent, Usigbe 25-day Power Outage Looms in Lagos as TCN Begins Maintenance<p><i>Daily Trust</i>observed that there was a huge smoke of fire along the airport road following a bonfire set for the exercise, raising fear and apprehension from motorists, passersby and those living within the precinct of the airport.</p><p>This was followed by movement offire-fighting trucks from different directions of the airport. One of the trucks came out from an emergency exit along the perimeter fence of the airport.</p><p>The exercise was conducted along the flight path where most domestic and international flights take off.</p><p>Coordinator of the Search Mission, Mr. Abayomi Agoro who addressed the stakeholders after the exercise described the exercise as “a critical Aeronautical Search and Rescue Mock Exercise and a significant event in our ongoing commitment to aviation safety and emergency preparedness.”</p><p>He stated that Search and Rescue (SAR) “is not just a statutory responsibility” but a sacred duty and the assurance to pilots, crew members and passenger that in the face of unforeseen challenges, a capable and coordinated response will be activated without hesitation.</p><p>“Our ability to respond rapidly, accurately, and effectively in the event of an air incident can mean the difference between tragedy and survival.</p><p>“Today’s mock exercise is not merely a drill, it is a simulation of readiness, a practical demonstration of our synergy across multiple agencies: the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Nigerian Air Force, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other emergency service providers. It is an opportunity to test our operational plans, communication frameworks, inter-agency collaboration, and on-ground effectiveness.</p><p>He highlighted other benefits of the exercise to include Evaluation and Improvement; training and familiarity and stakeholder confidence.</p><p>He said with the exercise, stakeholders would be able to identify gaps in their current response strategies and improve them before a real incident ever occurs.</p><p>Agoro added, “Our goal is zero tolerance for uncoordinated or delayed response in emergency situations. We must ensure that every distress signal is met with an immediate, intelligent, and well-coordinated action — because lives depend on it.</p><p>“Let me sincerely appreciate the efforts of all agencies and individuals who have worked tirelessly to put this event together. I also commend all participants and observers here today for your commitment to strengthening our SAR capabilities.</p><p>“Let us take this exercise seriously, observe critically, and provide honest feedback — because the lessons we learn here may someday be the tools that save lives.”</p><p>Also speaking, Air Traffic Operations Manager, MMIA, Mr. Zubair Issa added that the exercise provided an opportunity to observe gaps in search and rescue operations.</p><p>He explained that in the course of the mock exercise, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) which is always in contact with the aircraft was able to contact every agency involved in search and rescue.</p><p>He stated that the military was involved in the exercise to provide cover and reduce civilian interference during a real search and rescue operation.</p><p>“The issue of coordination generally has to do with the tower because the tower is the one that gets information about the aircraft because the ATC communicates with the pilot. So when the thing happens, those that were supposed to be on ground were on ground,” he said.</p><p>See pictures:</p><p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. 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3219115	有图 <p>GovernorAbba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said review of the 1999 constitution must facilitate national unity, good governance and economic growth while calling for inclusivity, transparency and reforms that reflect the collective aspirations of all Nigerians.</p><p>He made this known through his Chief of Staff, Sulaiman Wali, who delivered a goodwill message on his behalf at the opening of the North West Zonal Public Hearing on the constitutional review, held in Kano on Saturday.</p> <p>Welcoming the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution and other delegates to the state, the governor described the assignment as a vital step in Nigeria’s democratic advancement.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p>“It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to Kano, the distinguished members of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for this very important national assignment. I equally welcome the citizens and stakeholders who have visited here today to deliberate on the future of our great nation. We are particularly delighted that Kano, a state that stands tall in population, history, and political consciousness, is privileged to host this iconic event,” he said.</p> PHOTOS: Barau leads Northwest zonal public hearing on constitution amendment 25-day Power Outage Looms in Lagos as TCN Begins Maintenance<p>He noted that the public hearing comes at a critical time in Nigeria’s political development, offering an opportunity for citizens to actively shape the nation’s legal and constitutional framework.</p><p>“Today’s engagement speaks to the heart of our democratic journey as a people. It reflects not only our collective commitment at strengthening the institutions of governance but also our shared aspiration to build a more inclusive, accountable, and resilient democratic society,” he said.</p><p>“This public hearing provides a vital platform for citizens to actively participate in shaping the legal and constitutional framework that governs them, thereby reinforcing the fundamental principles of transparency, representation, and justice, which underpin any thriving democracy.”</p><p>Governor Yusuf emphasized the centrality of the Constitution in nation-building, describing it as the “soul of governance.”</p><p>“The Constitution of any nation is the soul of its governance structure and processes, the compass of its justice, and the foundation upon which the collective aspirations of citizens rest. The Constitution, without doubt, defines the relationship between the government and the governed, and sets the foundation for the overall progress of the society. Therefore, reviewing it must be treated with the seriousness, fairness, and inclusiveness it deserves,” he noted.</p><p>The governor further urged that the review should be people-driven and promote equity across all sections of the country.</p><p>“It is imperative to underscore the fact that this review must, of necessity, be about creating a Constitution that works for all — North and South, men and women, young and old. It should be a vehicle that facilitates the strengthening of national unity, enhancing good governance, and fostering economic growth and development. Any amendment should, therefore, reflect the aspirations of our people and the realities of our time,” he stressed.</p><p>Quoting American jurist Cameron Smith, the message called for deepened transparency and accountability in governance.</p><p>“We must enshrine principles that will guarantee equal opportunities, reduce tension, and promote a truly inclusive federalism,” he added.</p><p>Governor Yusuf also commended the leadership of the National Assembly and the constitutional review committee for what he called “a timely and necessary” national duty.</p><p>He further urged the committee to be objective and patriotic in steering the process.</p><p>Speaking on Kano’s contribution to the process, the governor noted that the state had engaged in wide consultations and would soon submit a detailed memorandum.</p><p>“Our position has been meticulously articulated based on robust public engagements, on the basis of which a memoranda will, in due course, be submitted. The memoranda is a product and reflection of the yearnings, aspirations, and collective wisdom of the good people of Kano State,” he said.</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p> </p> Constitution review must facilitate national unity, good governance, economic growth – Gov Yusuf – Daily Trust	查看 4855	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 22:44:58 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219114	有图 <p>Popular Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola, has lost his father, Pastor N.A. Adekola, a cleric and church leader.</p><p>The actor made the announcement on Saturday via his Instagram page, where he shared a solemn photo of the late clergyman, with the brief caption: “Rest on my daddy.”</p> <p>While details surrounding the passing were not disclosed, the post quickly drew a flood of condolence messages from fans, fellow actors, and other well-wishers, many of whom described the elder Adekola as a man of deep faith and humility.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> <p>Pastor Adekola, a senior figure in the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), was the founder of the Itedo Alaafia District Headquarters.</p><p>He was widely known for his decades of service to the church and his contributions to spiritual growth within the community.</p><p>Mourners across social media have continued to celebrate his life and legacy, offering prayers and words of comfort to the grieving family.</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p> </p> Nollywood actor loses father – Daily Trust	查看 1471	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 23:16:01 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219113	有图 <p>Interim national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has said the North is bleeding, stressing that his party is the only platform that can address the avalanche of challenges bedeviling the region if voted into power.</p><p>He spoke at the 3rd expanded meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North) at the Abuja Continental Hotel, which was attended by ADC members and supporters across the country.</p><p>Mark, a former Senate President, while delivering a keynote address on the theme, “Unity, and social cohesion as panacea to the challenges facing Northern Nigeria”, said the North is confronted with deep-seated challenges of insecurity, poverty, ethnic, religious tensions, political fragmentation, social and economic stagnation.</p><p>He said, “These challenges did not develop overnight nor will they disappear until we resolve to take deliberate, collective and decisive action. We must first admit that we are the architects of our problems, we must stop the blame game if we truly and genuinely want to find a lasting solution.</p> Tinubu mourns Veteran State House Correspondent, Usigbe 25-day Power Outage Looms in Lagos as TCN Begins Maintenance<p>“Division has cost us progress, while indifference and inaction have continued to deepen our division. If we are to overcome our present travails, we must return to the principles of justice, equity, mutual respect, and shared purpose that once made Northern Nigeria a beacon of hope, peace, unity and development.</p><p>“The time for lamentation is over. The North is bleeding profusely, and we are the only ones who can heal it. Let us commit today to reject hate speech and divisive politics, invest in unifying projects—education, healthcare and infrastructure, hold each other accountable for our actions and inactions and shake hands across the divide and restore our bond of brotherhood.</p><p>“If we do these, I have no doubt we will rebuild this region into a powerhouse of not just peace and social cohesion but also of economic progress, human ingenuity and compassion.”</p><p>Mark lamented that in the last decade, banditry, terrorism, insurgency and communal clashes have turned villages in the North into battlegrounds, displacing millions and crippling the region’s economy.</p><p>He decried that despite its vast resources, the North remains the poorest region in the country, with alarming rates of illiteracy, unemployment and poor infrastructure.</p><p> <small>Sponsored</small><p>News Update: Nigerians have now been approved to get paid in US Dollars, acquire Ultra-premium domains for as low as $1700 and profit $15,000 (₦24Million naira). USA Company available to show you how to do this monthly. Click here to learn more.</p> </p><p><u>Click here</u> to start</p> </p> </p><p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.</p><p>SPONSOR AD</p> </p> Only ADC can tackle the challenges in Northern Nigeria – David Mark – Daily Trust	查看 3002	《每日信托报》	2025-07-26 23:37:00 2025-07-26 22:38:57	word
3219112	无图 <p>Een 45-jarige docent uit Utrecht die verdacht wordt van ontucht met drie minderjarige leerlingen, had volgens het Openbaar Ministerie ook expliciet materiaal van andere meisjes op zijn computer en telefoon. Dat bleek op een tussentijdse zitting, waarbij de verdachte niet aanwezig was.</p> <p>Volgens het OM zijn er beelden gevonden van vijf meisjes die inmiddels zijn geïdentificeerd. Mogelijk zijn er nog meer slachtoffers, omdat er ook niet-geïdentificeerde meisjes op zijn gegevensdragers zijn gevonden, schrijft RTV Utrecht.</p> Ontslagen <p>De man had langdurig contact met drie leerlingen die hij lesgaf op middelbare scholen in Utrecht en Almere. De meisjes waren toentertijd 16 en 17 jaar. In mei is de docent, die op dat moment werkte op een school in Rijswijk, op staande voet ontslagen. Er zijn geen aanwijzingen dat hij ook op die school slachtoffers heeft gemaakt.</p> <p>Olav A. zit sinds januari in voorarrest. Op 17 oktober is er weer een tussentijdse zitting in de zaak.</p> Utrechtse docent verdacht van misbruik leerlingen en bezit misbruikbeelden	查看 1023	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 04:10:08 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219111	无图 <p>In het doorgaans gesloten diplomatieke corps is openlijke kritiek op regeringsbeleid zeer ongebruikelijk. Toch uiten Nederlandse diplomaten hun onvrede over het uitblijven van politieke actie tegen de aanhoudende oorlog in Gaza. Een opvallend - en zeldzaam - signaal kwam deze week van Jaco Beerends, tweede man van de Nederlandse vertegenwoordiging in Ramallah.</p> <p>In een emotioneel beladen bijdrage op LinkedIn doorbrak hij de diplomatieke stilte: "We gingen van het ene verwerpelijke dieptepunt naar het volgende. De geschiedenis zal niet mild over ons oordelen. Om wat we deden, en vooral om wat we niet deden".</p> <p>De post kreeg veel bijval, ook van Ferdinand Lahnstein, de Nederlandse ambassadeur in Qatar. "Goede, dappere post, Jaco Beerends", zo reageerde hij onder het bericht. Ook andere diplomaten spraken hun steun uit met instemmende reacties en likes.</p> <p>Een Nederlandse ambtenaar die nauw betrokken is bij het Gazadossier zegt zich volledig te herkennen in de inhoud van Beerends" boodschap. "Ik snap de frustratie helemaal", zegt de gezant, die anoniem wenst te blijven.</p> Extreme omstandigheden <p>Beerends vertrekt deze maand uit Ramallah en zal een nieuwe post in Kenia vervullen. Hij kreeg in 2023 de vraag om aan de slag te gaan op de Westelijke Jordaanoever, in de bezette Palestijnse gebieden. Hij twijfelde.</p> <p>"Weer weg van mijn familie, en vooral vanwege de manier waarop mijn land zich opstelde na 7 oktober 2023" - de dag waarop Hamas een grootschalige terroristische aanval uitvoerde op Israël. De Israëlische reactie - maandenlange bombardementen en een intense militaire operatie in Gaza - duurt tot op de dag van vandaag voort.</p> <p>Volgens Beerends is het internationale humanitaire recht, ooit een leidraad voor Nederlands beleid, steeds meer ondergeschikt geraakt aan geopolitieke belangen.</p> <p>Juist omdat diplomaten zelden publiekelijk kritiek uiten op het regeringsbeleid, maakt zijn bijdrage indruk. Binnen Buitenlandse Zaken geldt dat je er beter het zwijgen toe kunt doen, als je carrière je lief is. Maar tegenover de NOS zegt Beerends dat de "extreme omstandigheden" in Gaza hem geen andere keus lieten dan zich uit te spreken.</p> <p>"Ik sta volledig achter wat ik heb opgeschreven en hoop dat er uiteindelijk iets verandert. Ik ben mij ook bewust dat dit een risico met zich meebrengt, maar de extreme omstandigheden vragen daarom. Hoe we ons verhouden tot ons vak, en hoe we omgaan met verantwoordelijkheden die daarin besloten liggen, raakt onder de huidige omstandigheden elke dag mensenlevens", zegt Beerends.</p> <p>"Uiteindelijk is het voor ieder een persoonlijke afweging hoe je je professioneel en persoonlijk daartoe wil en kan verhouden."</p> Goed over nagedacht <p>Nikolaos van Dam, oud-diplomaat met decennialange ervaring in het Midden-Oosten, zegt dat veel huidige ambtenaren van Buitenlandse Zaken "zwaar kritisch" zijn op het Nederlandse beleid ten opzichte van Israël, "maar velen durven niets te zeggen".</p> <p>"Beerends heeft hier duidelijk goed over nagedacht, want hij drukt zich heel genuanceerd en gematigd uit. Want iedereen met een klein beetje gezond verstand ziet dat het helemaal mis zit in Gaza."</p> <p>"De vraag is of onze huidige regering dit soort geluiden van ambtenaren zal tolereren. Ik hoop het wel, want ik zou willen dat er meer geluisterd gaat worden naar expertise. Zo niet, dan laat dat weer eens zien hoe ver de publieke opinie af staat van deze regering. Als ze verstandig zijn laten ze hem met rust."</p> <p>Een woordvoerder van Buitenlandse Zaken wijst in een schriftelijke reactie op de vrijheid van meningsuiting. "Rijksambtenaren hebben net als alle Nederlanders vrijheid van meningsuiting. Hierbij moet je er wel goed voor zorgen dat het uitoefenen van je functie niet wordt belemmerd. Om houvast en duidelijkheid te bieden geldt de Gedragscode Integriteit Rijk en de Ambtenarenwet."</p> Luid en activistisch <p>Sinds het uitbreken van de oorlog in Gaza is er in Nederland terugkerende discussie over de wapenleveranties aan Israël, de export van onderdelen voor het gevechtsvliegtuig F-35 en de Nederlandse steun aan UNRWA, de VN-organisatie voor Palestijnse vluchtelingen. Maar concrete maatregelen tegen Israël blijven uit.</p> <p>"Veranderingen moeten komen door steeds meer druk, van buiten en van binnen", stelt Beerends op LinkedIn. "Van formele instellingen en van gewone mensen. We moeten blijven zeggen wat dit is, tot het stopt, luid en activistisch van buitenaf, en misschien minder zichtbaar maar wel scherp van binnenuit de macht".</p> <p>Toch blijft zijn slotboodschap wrang: "Ik ben gestopt met posten over mijn werk. Het voelt belachelijk iets te zeggen over je baan terwijl de gruweldaden doorgaan, en politieke leiders die niet voldoende benoemen".</p> Zeldzaam protest uit diplomatieke kring tegen Nederlands Israël-beleid	查看 4925	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 04:20:40 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219110	无图 <p>Vakantiegangers in het Alpengebied moeten de komende dagen rekening houden met noodweer, onweer en zeer veel regen. Weerdiensten verwachten dat er zaterdag in het zuiden van Tirol wel 250 millimeter regen kan vallen. Dat is meer dan wat er normaal in een hele zomer valt.</p> <p>Ook op andere plekken in de Alpen kan veel regen vallen, zoals in de Oostenrijkse deelstaat Vorarlberg en in het noordoosten van Zwitserland.</p> <p>De Oostenrijkse omroep ORF meldt dat lokaal modderstromen en overstromingen kunnen ontstaan. Het nationale weerinstituut heeft voor de komende dagen code geel afgegeven in een groot deel van het Alpenland. In Zwitserland geldt in delen van het land code oranje vanwege de vele neerslag die wordt verwacht.</p> <p>De ANWB waarschuwt dat automobilisten hinder kunnen ondervinden van de hevige regenval en files: </p> Italië <p>Weerplaza meldt dat ook Italië te maken krijgt met zware buien. Met name in delen van Toscane en rond het Gardameer kunnen buien gepaard gaan met harde windstoten en grote hagelstenen.</p> <p>Vorig jaar leidde zware regenval tot grote overstromingen in Centraal-Europa. Toen kwamen in Roemenië, Polen, Tsjechië en Oostenrijk zeker achttien mensen om het leven.</p> Noodweer en veel regen verwacht in Alpen, ANWB waarschuwt vakantiegangers	查看 1262	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 06:51:01 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219109	无图 <p>Socialemediabedrijven, zoals Meta, Google en Reddit, kunnen niet aansprakelijk worden gesteld voor een racistisch gemotiveerde schietpartij waarbij in 2022 tien zwarte Amerikanen werden gedood. Dat heeft een hof van beroep in de staat New York geoordeeld.</p> <p>De zaak was aangespannen door familieleden van slachtoffers, winkelmedewerkers en klanten die getuige waren van de aanval. Zij vinden dat de bedrijven wel verantwoordelijkheid dragen, omdat volgens hen de dader mede door de sociale media is geradicaliseerd.</p> <p>Met het vonnis vernietigt het hof een uitspraak van een lagere rechtbank. Volgens het hof hebben Facebook en Instagram van Meta, YouTube van Google, 4Chan, Reddit en andere socialemediabedrijven recht op immuniteit. Die is het gevolg van een federale wet die online platforms beschermt tegen aansprakelijkheid voor content die door anderen op hun platforms is geplaatst.</p> Aanslag gefilmd <p>In mei 2022 schoot de dader tien mensen dood in een supermarkt in Buffalo. Hij filmde die aanslag via een camera op zijn helm en zond de beelden live uit op livestreamplatform Twitch. In de rechtszaak erkende hij dat hij de slachtoffer had gedood omdat ze zwart waren. De man is inmiddels tot levenslang veroordeeld, zonder de mogelijkheid tot vervroegde vrijlating.</p> <p>De zaak over de aansprakelijkheid werd behandeld door vijf rechters en ze waren het niet met elkaar eens. Drie van hen vonden dat de bedrijven niet aansprakelijk kunnen worden gesteld. In een verklaring schreven ze dat aansprakelijkheid de bedrijven zou ondermijnen en het "zou leiden tot het einde van het internet zoals wij dat kennen".</p> Federale zaak <p>De andere twee rechters waren het daar niet mee eens. Ze zijn van mening dat de bedrijven alles doen om gebruikers op de platformen te houden, of het nu gaat om video"s over koken of puppy"s of over witte suprematie en nationalisme. Daarmee zouden ze volgens de rechters wel aansprakelijk kunnen worden gesteld voor de aanslag.</p> <p>De aanval maakte in 2022 veel los in de VS. De vorige president, Joe Biden, noemde de ideologie van witte suprematie "vergif" en beschreef de racistische aanslag als "gruwelijk en weerzinwekkend".</p> <p>Er loopt nog een federale zaak tegen de dader. Daarin kan hij de doodstraf krijgen.</p> Rechters: sociale media niet aansprakelijk voor racistische schietpartij VS	查看 2348	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 09:25:38 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219108	无图 <p>Lagere belastingen voor ondernemers, meer financiële voordelen voor werkenden, extra investeringen in defensie, maar ook een kleiner basispakket in de zorgverzekering en een meer "activerende" sociale zekerheid. Het zijn enkele speerpunten uit het 81 pagina"s tellende concept-verkiezingsprogramma van de VVD, dat vrijdagavond laat op de website van de partij is gepubliceerd.</p> Geen cijfers <p>De VVD is de eerste partij die, midden in het zomerreces, het concept-verkiezingsprogramma presenteert. Het programma met als titel "Sterker uit de storm" is een lange opsomming van plannen, deels al bekend uit eerdere verkiezingsprogramma"s.</p> <p>Er staat niet bij hoeveel de voorstellen kosten en ook bij voorgestelde bezuinigingen, zoals op de zorg en het ambtenarenapparaat, staan geen cijfers. Dat komt later, op het moment dat de partij de economische effecten van het verkiezingsprogramma wil laten doorrekenen door het Centraal Planbureau.</p> <p>Na afloop gaf Yesilgöz een toelichting op de plannen:</p> <p>De VVD richt zich duidelijk op de Nederlandse ondernemer, de "hardwerkende Nederlander" en een sterke economische groei. Een streng asielbeleid komt zeker aan bod, maar is niet meer het belangrijkste speerpunt van de rechts-liberale partij.</p> "Hardwerkende Nederlander" <p>Ondernemers moeten vooral goed hun bedrijf kunnen runnen, zonder belemmerende regels of andere lasten. Daarom wordt bijvoorbeeld het tweede jaar loondoorbetaling bij ziekte geschrapt voor kleine ondernemers.</p> <p>Mensen met een koophuis hoeven ook niet te vrezen, want de hypotheekrenteaftrek blijft bij de VVD intact. "Wij kiezen voor de hardwerkende Nederlander. Als je hard werkt, moet je kunnen groeien en iets op kunnen bouwen. Als je hard gewerkt hebt, verdien je een fijn leven zonder zorgen", zo staat in het programma.</p> <p>Mensen met een uitkering, de niet-werkenden, worden harder aangepakt. De partij wil een ontkoppeling tussen het minimumloon en uitkeringen in de sociale zekerheid, met uitzonderingen voor de AOW en de regeling voor arbeidsongeschikten. De VVD vindt dat werkenden altijd een hogere koopkracht moeten hebben dan niet-werkenden en dat daar ook een aparte koopkrachtwet voor moet komen.</p> <p>Verder wil de VVD een uitkeringsplafond en korten op de bijstand als iemand slecht Nederlands spreekt of een geschikte baan weigert.</p> Een aantal voorstellen uit het VVD-verkiezingsprogramma: <p>De versterking van de Nederlandse krijgsmacht is een belangrijk punt voor de VVD. De partij vindt de verhoging van de defensie-uitgaven naar 3,5 procent van het bruto nationaal product nodig om "de Russische dreiging het hoofd te bieden". Als het niet lukt om in Nederland voldoende vrijwillige militairen te werven, is een herinvoering van de opkomstplicht niet uitgesloten.</p> Keuzes <p>Om de miljardenuitgaven aan defensie en veiligheid te betalen, zal er minder geld gaan naar sociale zekerheid en zorg. "We maken geld vrij om de economie flink te laten groeien, zodat we ook in de toekomst een welvarend land zijn", staat in het verkiezingsprogramma.</p> <p>"Dat betekent wel dat we keuzes zullen moeten maken in de zorg en de sociale zekerheid, zoals een kleiner basispakket, meer eigen bijdragen, een efficiënter zorgstelsel en een veel meer activerende sociale zekerheid." Er wordt niet ingegaan op het verkleinen van het basispakket en wat er bedoeld wordt met een "meer activerende sociale zekerheid".</p> Stikstof <p>Om ervoor te zorgen dat er voldoende wordt gebouwd pleit de partij voor een "forse stikstofreductie": 50 procent minder uitstoot in 2035. Over gedwongen uitkoop van boeren staat niets concreets in het concept-verkiezingsprogramma.</p> <p>De teksten over asiel bevatten geen opvallende nieuwe plannen. Enkele voorstellen zijn: veel minder vluchtelingen opvangen ("misschien wel 0"), sobere opvang, geen voorrang meer voor statushouders bij het toewijzen van een huis en strenge bewaking aan de grens.</p> Industrie en klimaat <p>Op het gebied van klimaat maakt de VVD, zoals verwacht, een pas op de plaats. De industrie mag niet uit Nederland vertrekken. "We kiezen voor realisme in klimaatbeleid. We moeten ons niet blindstaren op het creëren van een papieren werkelijkheid, maar ons richten op het goed uitvoeren van de plannen die er al liggen."</p> <p>Het concept-verkiezingsprogramma wordt nog voorgelegd aan de VVD-leden. Eventuele wijzigingen komen op het congres op 6 september aan bod.</p> VVD kiest voor ondernemers en defensie, wil snoeien in sociale zekerheid	查看 4590	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 09:45:01 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219107	无图 <p>In de Nigeriaanse deelstaat Katsina zijn het afgelopen halfjaar meer dan 650 kinderen overleden als gevolg van ernstige ondervoeding. Dat meldt Artsen zonder Grenzen.</p> <p>Volgens de hulporganisatie wordt de situatie in het noorden van Nigeria zienderogen slechter. Steeds meer kinderen hebben behandeling nodig vanwege ondervoeding. Volgens de hulporganisatie is het aantal kinderen dat met ondervoeding in een van de AzG-klinieken terechtkomt dit jaar ruim verdrievoudigd ten opzichte van vorig jaar.</p> <p>Het afgelopen half jaar kregen in Katsina 70.000 ondervoede kinderen medische hulp van de hulporganisatie. Onder hen waren 10.000 kinderen die in een ernstige toestand in het ziekenhuis werden opgenomen. Ook zien artsen dat steeds meer volwassenen ondervoed zijn. Onder hen zijn veel zwangere vrouwen en vrouwen die borstvoeding geven.</p> Extra kliniek met honderden bedden <p>Om de nood te bestrijden, deelt de hulporganisatie samen met de lokale autoriteiten voedingssupplementen uit aan 66.000 kinderen in het gebied. Ook is er in Katsina een extra kliniek met honderden bedden geopend, specifiek gericht op ondervoeding.</p> <p>Volgens Artsen zonder Grenzen worden de problemen in Noord-Nigeria verergerd door uitbraken van ziektes, een lage vaccinatiegraad, een slechte basiszorg en geweld in de regio. Maar ook de bezuinigingen op noodhulp spelen een rol, zegt de organisatie. "We zijn momenteel getuige van enorme bezuinigingen, met name door de Verenigde Staten, het Verenigd Koninkrijk en de Europese Unie. Die hebben reële impact op de behandeling van ondervoede kinderen."</p> "Ongekende hongersnood" <p>Eerder deze week meldde het Wereldvoedselprogramma (WFP) van de VN al dat Nigeria kampt met een "ongekende hongersnood". Ook het WFP legt een verband met de forse bezuinigingen. De regionaal directeur van WFP, Margot van der Velden, stelt dat "we geconfronteerd zullen worden met de hartverscheurende realiteit dat we de humanitaire hulp voor de bevolking in door conflicten verwoeste gebieden moeten opschorten".</p> <p>Jarenlang was de Amerikaanse overheidsorganisatie USAID een van de belangrijkste organisaties voor humanitaire hulp in het noordoosten van Nigeria. De regering-Trump heeft de buitenlandse hulp drastisch teruggebracht en USAID voor een groot deel ontmanteld.</p> Problemen in West- en Centraal Afrika <p>Het Wereldvoedselprogramma van de VN benadrukt dat de problemen zich niet beperken tot Nigeria. Ook andere landen in West- en Centraal Afrika merken de gevolgen van de teruggelopen financiering.</p> <p>Volgens Van der Velden kan het WFP veel minder hulp bieden dan voorheen. "In landen zoals Mali, Mauritanië, Niger, Kameroen en de Centraal-Afrikaanse Republiek zien we hetzelfde patroon: toenemende behoeften, slinkende middelen en groeiende risico"s."</p> AzG: meer dan 650 kinderen in Nigeria overleden door ondervoeding	查看 2889	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 12:43:59 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219106	无图 <p>De Olympische Spelen vorig jaar in Parijs hebben aanzienlijk meer geld gekost dan was gedacht én dan ze hebben opgebracht. "Als je het puur boekhoudkundig bekijkt, zijn de Spelen een mislukking", zegt econoom Pierre Rondeau van de Sports Management School in Parijs. "Maar er zijn ook positieve effecten."</p> <p>Vandaag is het precies een jaar geleden dat de openingsceremonie van de Spelen werd gehouden, op de Seine in het hartje van de hoofdstad. Op verzoek van de NOS zette econoom Rondeau alle nu beschikbare cijfers over de inkomsten en uitgaven op een rij.</p> Tekort van ruim 1,5 miljard <p>Ten eerste hadden de Olympische Spelen "directe kosten". Die werden betaald door het organisatiecomité, de COJOP, en door een speciale instantie, Solideo, die de infrastructuur bouwde. "Zij hadden samen een budget van 8,8 miljard euro", zegt Rondeau. "Maar uit onderzoek blijkt dat de inkomsten van de Spelen 7,1 miljard euro bedragen." Dat komt dus netto neer op een tekort van 1,7 miljard.</p> <p>De COJOP zelf zegt los van Solideo een overschot op de begroting te hebben van 76 miljoen euro, maar dat compenseert niet het bedrag van 1,7 miljard. "Dat overschot is mede te danken aan de Paralympische Spelen", zegt Rondeau. "Die waren minder verliesgevend dan gedacht."</p> <p>Los van de directe kosten zijn er ook indirecte kosten. De Franse overheid trok massaal de portemonnee, bijvoorbeeld om de Olympische Spelen goed te beveiligen en om het openbaar vervoer te verbeteren. De Franse Algemene Rekenkamer becijferde dat die indirecte kosten in totaal 5,9 miljard bedroegen. Dat is twee keer zoveel als vooraf was begroot.</p> <p>Volgens econoom Rondeau heeft de overheid de kosten - tegen beter weten in - te laag ingeschat. "Een groot deel van de kosten betrof de beveiliging. Die was begroot op minder dan 400 miljoen euro. Maar iedereen weet dat het beveiligen van de Olympische Spelen altijd meer dan een miljard kost. In Parijs bleek de beveiliging uiteindelijk 1,4 miljard te kosten."</p> <p>Bovendien moest de Franse staat dreigende stakingen afkopen. Niet alleen van de politie, maar ook van ov-personeel dat dreigde het werk neer te leggen en zo de Spelen te verstoren. Dat wilde de regering-Macron te allen tijde voorkomen. "Het ov-personeel kreeg daarom speciale premies van soms wel meer dan 1200 euro per persoon tijdens de Spelen. De extra kosten voor het openbaar vervoer kwamen daarmee uit op 600 miljoen."</p> Kosten of investeringen? <p>Uiteindelijk hebben de Olympische Spelen dus meer gekost dan werd verwacht en dan was begroot. Maar ook dat is maar een deel van het verhaal, benadrukt Rondeau. "De vraag is eigenlijk of je al die uitgaven ziet als kosten of als investeringen. Want als je naar de opbrengsten op langere termijn kijkt, dan verandert het beeld."</p> <p>De beveiliging kostte bijvoorbeeld 1,4 miljard, maar daardoor heeft Parijs zich wel op de kaart gezet. "De Spelen waren goed georganiseerd, zijn goed verlopen en waren veilig. Dat heeft het imago van Parijs voor bijvoorbeeld toeristen een positieve impuls gegeven", aldus de econoom. Toeristen kunnen jarenlang nog besluiten om Parijs te bezoeken vanwege dat goede imago.</p> <p>Daarnaast is er de infrastructuur. Ten noorden van Parijs verrezen een olympisch zwembad en een olympisch dorp. Aan de rand van Parijs werd een groot nieuw sportcomplex gebouwd en verspreid rond de stad werden wegen aangelegd of gerenoveerd. Die worden nu allemaal gebruikt door omwonenden en door Parijzenaars zelf. Gewone Fransen kunnen nog decennia profiteren van de olympische infrastructuur.</p> <p>"Dat is echt de erfenis voor de lange termijn. Ten noordwesten van Parijs staat bijvoorbeeld het stadion van Colombes. Dat werd gebruikt voor de Olympische Spelen van 1924. En dat stadion staat er nog steeds. En het wordt nu, honderd jaar later, nog altijd gebruikt."</p> Moeilijk in geld uit te drukken <p>Verder is de "erfenis op de lange termijn" moeilijk te meten. Het is nauwelijks te becijferen wat extra toeristen, meer openbaar vervoer en nieuwe stadions over een aantal jaren opbrengen áls het al in geld is uit te drukken.</p> <p>Econoom Rondeau: "Misschien moet je dit soort grote sportevenementen niet alleen maar op de korte termijn en financieel beoordelen. Eigenlijk zijn ze dan altijd verlieslijdend. Ze kosten altijd meer geld dan ze opbrengen. Maar op lange termijn kunnen er wel degelijk positieve effecten zijn."</p> Olympische Spelen van Parijs kostten miljarden meer dan was begroot	查看 4523	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 13:23:05 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219105	无图 <p>Goedemorgen! In Rotterdam wordt vandaag de jaarlijkse Zomercarnaval Straatparade gehouden. En in Frankrijk begint de Tour de France Femmes.</p> <p>Eerst het weer: vandaag wisselen zon en wolken elkaar af. Vanmiddag ontstaat landinwaarts een enkele bui. Bij een zwakke tot matige westenwind liggen de maxima tussen 22 en 25 graden.</p> <p>Ga je op pad? Hier vind je het overzicht van wegwerkzaamheden en hier lees je over de situatie op het spoor.</p> Wat kun je vandaag verwachten? Wat heb je gemist? <p>De VVD heeft als eerste partij, midden in het zomerreces, het concept-verkiezingsprogramma gepresenteerd. Het programma met als titel "Sterker uit de storm" is een lange opsomming van plannen, deels al bekend uit eerdere verkiezingsprogramma"s.</p> <p>Enkele speerpunten uit het 81 pagina"s tellende document: lagere belastingen voor ondernemers, meer financiële voordelen voor werkenden, extra investeringen in defensie, maar ook een kleiner basispakket in de zorgverzekering en een meer "activerende" sociale zekerheid.</p> Ander nieuws uit de nacht: En dan nog even dit: <p>In de ecologische wijk Oosterwold in Almere zijn de bewoners fel tegen de komst van een filiaal van McDonald"s. Ondanks de bezwaren van omwonenden wil het fastfoodbedrijf niet langer wachten op toestemming van de gemeentes. Na de bouwvak start de bouw van het restaurant.</p> <p>Dat mag juridisch, maar het restaurant moet het gebouw wel op eigen kosten slopen als de gemeente beslist dat de bezwaren gegrond zijn.</p> <p>Zowel McDonald"s als de inwoners zijn het wachten op de gemeente zat:</p> <p>Fijne dag!</p> Wekdienst 26/7: Zomercarnaval in Rotterdam • Tour de France Femmes van start	查看 1681	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 13:30:43 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219104	无图 <p>Bij een busongeluk in Peru zijn zeker achttien mensen om het leven gekomen. Ook raakten 48 mensen gewond.</p> <p>De dubbeldekkerbus was onderweg van de hoofdstad Lima naar het Amazonegebied van Peru. Het ging mis in de omgeving van Tarma, een stad in het Andesgebergte zo"n 240 kilometer ten oosten van Lima. De bus raakte van de weg en stortte naar beneden. Hoe het ongeluk kon gebeuren, wordt nog onderzocht.</p> <p>Het voertuig kwam ondersteboven naast een rivier terecht:</p> <p>Busongelukken komen geregeld voor in Peru. De wegen in het land zijn in slechte staat en voertuigen worden slecht gecontroleerd. Probleem is ook dat na ongelukken de noodhulp langzaam verloopt en niet goed georganiseerd is. Volgens officiële cijfers kwamen vorig jaar zo"n 3200 mensen om het leven bij verkeersongevallen.</p> Zeker 18 doden bij busongeluk in Peru, ook tientallen gewonden	查看 832	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 15:03:55 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219103	无图 <p>Gisteravond leek er een staakt-het-vuren in de maak, maar in het grensgebied tussen Thailand en Cambodja wordt nog altijd gevochten. Vooral Thailand lijkt de wapens nog niet te willen neerleggen.</p> <p>Bij het grensconflict zijn nu volgens de autoriteiten in de twee landen zeker 32 mensen gedood. In Thailand staat het dodental op negentien, voornamelijk burgers. Cambodja meldt na de gevechten van vandaag dertien doden.</p> <p>Het conflict tussen de twee landen laaide eergisteren op. Beide landen zeggen dat de ander is begonnen met schieten. Cambodja en Thailand hebben al meer dan honderd jaar ruzie over de grens. Zowel Thailand als Cambodja claimt tempels die op de grens staan.</p> <p>Vanwege het conflict zijn tienduizenden mensen gevlucht of geëvacueerd. In Thailand zijn in vier getroffen grensprovincies meer dan 58.000 mensen gevlucht naar tijdelijke onderkomens, meldden de Thaise autoriteiten gisteren. In Cambodja gaat het om meer dan 23.000 evacuaties.</p> <p>De VN-Veiligheidsraad hield gisteravond in New York een spoedvergadering achter gesloten deuren. Daar riep Maleisië, dat zich als bemiddelaar opwerpt, op tot een einde aan de vijandelijkheden.</p> Vreedzame oplossing <p>Cambodja was eerder al akkoord gegaan met een voorstel van Maleisië voor een staakt-het-vuren. De opstelling van Thailand is echter niet helemaal duidelijk.</p> <p>Het Thaise ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken zei eerst dat het in principe akkoord was met het plan en dat de regering het zou overwegen. Maar een bestand moest wel gebaseerd zijn op "de juiste omstandigheden ter plaatse". Over wat die omstandigheden zijn, heeft het land geen duidelijkheid gegeven.</p> Niet zelf aanvallen <p>Er kwam in New York na afloop geen officiële verklaring van de raad, maar bronnen melden aan persbureau AP dat alle vijftien leden de partijen opriepen tot de-escalatie, terughoudendheid en een vreedzame oplossing van het conflict.</p> <p>De Cambodjaanse ambassadeur bij de VN zei na de vergadering dat Cambodja "onvoorwaardelijk" om een onmiddellijk staakt-het-vuren had gevraagd. Ook zou hij hebben opgeroepen tot een vreedzame oplossing.</p> <p>Hij reageerde op beschuldigingen dat Cambodja Thailand had aangevallen, door te vragen hoe een klein land zonder luchtmacht een veel groter land kan aanvallen met een leger dat drie keer zo groot is. Hij benadrukte: "Dat doen wij niet."</p> Correspondent Zuidoost-Azië Mustafa Marghadi: <p>"Er lijken in Thailand krachten te spelen die de gevechten nog even willen laten doorgaan. Thailand had het in de Veiligheidsraad helemaal niet over een staakt-het-vuren. Het verklaarde alleen dat Cambodja moet ophouden met de "grove schendingen van het Thaise territorium".</p> <p>Ondertussen wordt er nog steeds gevochten. Weliswaar op minder plekken dan gisteren, maar er worden nog altijd mensen gedood, met in totaal zeker 32 doden. Omdat Thailand een staakt-het-vuren afhoudt, groeit de angst voor een uitgebreider en langduriger conflict. Iets wat beide landen zich eigenlijk niet kunnen veroorloven.</p> <p>In Thailand heerst politieke instabiliteit, de economie draait slecht. En Cambodja is gewoon overduidelijk veel zwakker dan Thailand. Dus eigenlijk zit geen van de twee landen hierop te wachten, maar heeft op dit moment vooral Thailand het gevoel dat ze nog door moeten vechten.</p> <p>Het Thaise leger staat overigens niet onder de leiding van een minister. Het is een gigantisch machtsbolwerk in Thailand, dat dus ook moeilijk te controleren is. Wat hun motivatie is weten we niet, maar dat ze nog doorvechten, is duidelijk."</p> Weer gevechten bij grens Thailand en Cambodja, Thailand lijkt bestand af te houden	查看 3690	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 15:43:21 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word
3219102	无图 <p>Lichtgrijs, donkergrijs, vuilnisbakkengrijs, chocoladebruin, goudbruin, crème, zwart in allerlei tinten: wie goed naar de auto"s op de Nederlandse wegen kijkt, ziet weinig kleur. Grijzigheid voert de boventoon, lijkt het.</p> <p>Cijfers van het CBS leren dat die indruk ook klopt. Om een paar voorbeelden te noemen: in 2000 reden er in ons land 1,1 miljoen grijze auto"s rond, nu zijn dat er 3,1 miljoen. Aan het begin van deze eeuw telde ons land bijna 600.000 zwarte bolides, nu zijn dat er bijna vier keer zoveel: 2,2 miljoen.</p> <p>Met een wagenpark van ruim 9 miljoen auto"s betekent dat dus dat het merendeel inmiddels grijs of zwart is. In 2000 was het wagenpark 6,3 miljoen auto"s groot, waarvan toen nog geen kwart zwart of grijs was.</p> <p>En wie oude beelden bestudeert van bijvoorbeeld het Polygoonjournaal uit de jaren 70 en 80, ziet veel meer rood, blauw en zelfs de toen modieuze kleur oranje op de snelwegen.</p> Veilige kleuren <p>Leasemaatschappijen bepalen voor een groot deel de kleur van het Nederlandse wagenpark. Zij schaffen jaarlijks honderdduizenden nieuwe auto"s aan en die komen op een bepaald moment ook weer als tweedehands op de markt.</p> <p>Willemijne de Wit van leasemaatschappij Athlon Nederland heeft wel een verklaring voor die grijzigheid. "Het is een beetje saai ja. De leaserijder bepaalt natuurlijk de kleur. Bij onze zakelijke klanten zien we dat neutrale kleuren het meest worden gekozen. Veilige kleuren. Dat zijn dus zwart, grijs, blauw en wit", zegt ze. "Werkgevers hebben daar ook een rol in. Die willen een zakelijke, representatieve auto. Maar ik vraag me af: is een rode auto dan niet zakelijk en representatief?"</p> <p>De Wit zegt ook dat werkgevers een gangbare kleur makkelijk vinden, zodat ze de auto makkelijk kunnen doorschuiven naar iemand anders. "Stel, ze zitten met een gele auto waar niemand anders in wil rijden... dat is wel een probleem dan."</p> <p>Andere gehoorde argumenten: vuil is op een grijze auto bijna niet te zien en ook de restwaarde speelt soms een rol. Iemand kan een paarse of kanariegele auto hartstikke mooi vinden, maar misschien raak je die na vier of vijf jaar aan de straatstenen niet meer kwijt. Onverkoopbaar dus.</p> <p>Milou Ket uit Purmerend, stylist-ontwerper met kleur als expertise, heeft het over kuddementaliteit. "Het is een beetje deprimerend hoor. Iedereen wil op elkaar lijken. Niemand durft met zijn hoofd boven het maaiveld uit te komen. En dan kiezen we blijkbaar voor grijs, terwijl kleur mensen zo gelukkig maakt, blijkt ook uit onderzoek. Wie een mooie, kleurige bos bloemen ontvangt, voelt zich gewoon prettiger."</p> <p>Ze denkt wel dat er heel voorzichtig verandering op komst is. "Vooral bij de kleinere auto"s, daar durft men toch wat meer. Rood zie ik veel, fel blauw, veel nuances groen." Volgens Ket zie je die overgang naar warmere kleuren ook in het interieur van huishoudens. "We zien zoveel narigheid om ons heen, in onze eigen omgeving willen we graag dat het gezellig is en vriendelijk. Een warme omgeving."</p> Liefde, passie, leven <p>Fiat nam in de zomer van 2023 het radicale besluit om te stoppen met de productie van grijze auto"s. Door zijn modellen meer kleur te geven, wil het merk zijn Italiaanse roots benadrukken met kleuren geïnspireerd door zon, zee, strand en lucht.</p> <p>Met veel bombarie nam topman Olivier François van Fiat toen - zittend achter het stuur van een nieuwe Fiat 600e - een duik in een oranje kleurenbad. "Italië is vreugde, optimisme, liefde, passie, het leven. Wat heeft grijs daarmee te maken? Helemaal niets", aldus François. Hij gruwelt van fabrikanten die massaal Duits grijs, Japans grijs en Frans grijs op de markt brengen: "Dat is een veilige keuze die altijd verkoopt. Daar willen wij dus van af."</p> <p>En dan nog een broodjeaapverhaal: dat je meer premie betaalt als je een zwarte auto hebt. De waarheid: de kleur is niet van invloed op de verzekeringspremie. Volgens het Verbond van Verzekeraars is het ook niet bewezen "dat een auto met een felle kleur minder vaak is betrokken bij een ongeluk."</p> <p>Ook de SWOV, het instituut voor wetenschappelijk onderzoek van de verkeersveiligheid, kent geen onderzoek in ons land dat wijst op een hoger ongevalsrisico vanwege de kleur van een auto.</p> Auto's zijn vooral grijs of zwart: waar zijn de vrolijke kleuren gebleven?	查看 4370	荷兰国家广播电视台	2025-07-26 17:22:49 2025-07-26 22:30:16	word

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