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2 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an increase in rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector. This development aims to raise the level of services, improve transaction traffic, and develop infrastructure within the sector. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, disclosed this during a news briefing in Abuja, […]

< 1 mn read Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has declared Monday as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic calendar, 1st Muharram 1446AH. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Establishment, Alhaji Auwal Manu-Dogondaji, in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. The 1st of Muharram, which signifies the Islamic New Year, falls on a […]

2 mn read Eighteen months after Governor Dapo Abiodun commissioned the Agbara Fire Service Station in Ogun State, the facility remains inoperative. Despite being touted as a critical addition to support the Agbara, Lusada, and Igbesa areas, the station has not commenced operations, leaving the community reliant on a private company’s fire services. Residents have experienced multiple fire […]

< 1 mn read Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reinstated Chief Jonathan Zamuna as the paramount ruler of Piriga in Lere Local Government Area, highlighting the crucial role of traditional institutions as stabilizing forces. The reinstatement, which follows a court judgment issued on June 10, 2024, was announced during a meeting with the State Council of Chiefs on […]

2 mn read Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives, known as the “G60,” have called on sacked Rivers lawmakers to respect the Court of Appeal’s decision and avoid putting undue pressure on the judiciary. Speaking to the press in Abuja, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) emphasized the clarity of the constitutional provision which mandates that a lawmaker must […]

< 1 mn read The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has issued a call to its members to support the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This appeal was made by Lucky Osesua, the newly elected National Chairman of the union, during a press conference in Abuja following […]

< 1 mn read The federal government of Nigeria has responded to widespread criticism over the signing of the Samoa Agreement, which includes clauses related to supporting LGBT rights. The agreement stipulates that nations receiving financial and other aid from advanced societies must align with certain human rights standards, including those pertaining to LGBT rights. The signing of this […]

< 1 mn read Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has stated his intention to remain neutral in resolving the party’s internal disputes. He made these comments after meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Transition Committee at the Labour House in Abuja. Obi emphasized his commitment to impartiality despite criticism and […]

2 mn read In June, Nigerian security agencies made significant progress in combating various crimes, arresting a total of 2,678 suspects nationwide. The Strategic Communication Interagency Policy Committee (SCIPC) provided these updates through the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, at a news conference in Abuja. Key achievements included: 1. **Rescue Operations and Recoveries**: – 93 kidnap […]

2 mn read In a fresh development in the ongoing Kano emirship tussle, Abdul Muhammed SAN and other counsel representing the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, have withdrawn their legal services before the State High Court. This action occurred during a hearing where the applicants, including the Attorney General of Kano State, the Speaker of the Kano […]

< 1 mn read Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, the newly inaugurated Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu in Yobe, has pledged to not fail President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians. Speaking with newsmen during the inauguration of the Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Abuja, Balarabe-Abdullahi expressed gratitude for his appointment and promised to leverage his […]

2 mn read The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commissioned three newly-acquired 80-tonne bollard-pull tugboats to enhance the berthing of vessels at the Dangote Refinery and Lekki Deep Seaport. During the inauguration in Lekki, Oyetola stated that the tugboats, named MT IRAGBIJI, MT DAURA, and MT BAMA, will support port security, patrol, surveillance, and […]

2 mn read Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has equipped 1,050 newly recruited hunters with security gadgets and safety materials to enhance community policing efforts. During the distribution event in Lokoja, Ododo emphasized that the security of lives and property is his primary responsibility. He urged the hunters to deal decisively with criminals and protect the state. […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria has reassured its citizens that it will not enter into any international agreements that are detrimental to the nation’s interests. This statement, made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, followed concerns about the recent signing of the Samoa Agreement. Idris clarified that the Samoa Agreement, signed […]

< 1 mn read Nigeria has been awarded the hosting rights for the African Energy Bank (AEB), surpassing competitors such as Ghana, Benin Republic, Algeria, South Africa, and Cote d’Ivoire. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), announced this in Abuja, emphasizing Nigeria’s robust energy sector and strategic vision for Africa’s energy future. Lokpobiri thanked […]

< 1 mn read Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South District, revealed his use of technology to stay security conscious, even while on the floor of the National Assembly. He made this known during a plenary session on July 3, 2024, while contributing to a motion raised by Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South. Ndume’s motion was in response […]