It stressed that mining activities in the state remain suspended pending the release of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guide the resumption of exploration. The development followed reports of a recent lead poisoning in the Bugundu Local Council of the state. Reacting to the incident, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, noted […]
Niger State governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago, has decried the rate at which Africans rely heavily on food importation adding that, Africa currently imports $55 billion worth of food including maize, wheat oils, rice, and other agricultural products annually. Bago said this when he met with the officials of Arab Contractors in Cairo Egypt, shortly after […]
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a N5 billion suit against her colleague, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, who represents the Ebonyi North Central Senatorial District, over alleged defamation. The suit, filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan through her lawyer, Michael Numa, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, seeks to declare as false and […]
European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism, with a €300 million grant targeted at addressing the root causes of terrorism, especially in the North-East and North-West regions of the country. Speaking at a workshop focused on reviewing Nigeria’s policy framework and National Action Plan on Preventing […]
The chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and President, Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged representatives of the 14-member countries to improve international cooperation and collaboration as vital tools to curb corruption in the West African region. He gave the charge in Suleja, Niger State on […]
Manchester United are to play games in Malaysia and Hong Kong immediately after the Premier League season finishes next month. The Red Devils will take on ASEAN All Stars in Kuala Lumpur on 28 May before travelling to play Hong Kong two days later. United will fly to Asia immediately after their final league game […]
The United States imported $643.1m worth of goods from Nigeria in the first two months of 2025, just a month before the implementation of new tariffs by the Trump administration. The tariffs, which take effect on April 9, 2025, have raised concerns about their potential impact on Nigeria’s trade. However, oil and minerals are exempted […]
Nigeria and Sweden yesterday resolved to deepen bilateral relations through trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria will continue to be a dependable ally of Sweden in all seasons, noting that both countries are poised for a partnership “anchored in innovation, powered by people, and […]
Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond Bank and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, has passed away at age 85. “With deep sorrow, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, on 8th April 2025,” his son, Uzoma Dozie, said […]
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialised in buying bank account details from individuals to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. Sunday’s modus operandi involved encouraging young people to open multiple bank accounts, paying them either N25,000 or […]
