Illegal Mining Funds Banditry, Costs Nigeria $9bn Annually – FCT Police Commissioner
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has revealed that illegal mining has become a powerful cartel-driven enterprise bankrolled by influential Nigerians, fueling banditry and costing the country an estimated $9 billion (₦13.7 trillion) annually. Speaking at a media parley organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on “The […]
Nigeria to leverage on TICAD to strengthen trade ties
By Raliat Adenekan The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has said Nigeria will utilize the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, TICAD, to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with Japan and African partners. Tuggar, who made this known on Tuesday while speaking to State House Correspondents on Nigeria’s participation in the Tokyo International Conference on […]
More Than 3 Million Nigerians Remain Internally Displaced Due To Flooding
The Minister of State, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Tanko Sununu has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening humanitarian crisis, stating that more than 3 million people remain internally displaced as a result of flooding, insecurity, and other natural disasters. Our correspondent Nathan Williams, reports that speaking during the inauguration of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc […]
FG, NDLEA Partner on Agriculture as Alternative to Illicit Drug Production
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to leverage agriculture as an alternative source of livelihood for illicit drug producers, in a bid to strengthen food security and reduce drug abuse in the country. Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed […]
63-year-old Femi Kuti plays in 24 shows in 1 month in his North America tour
Afrobeat legend Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has completed a remarkable 24 shows in 1 month during his tour of Canada and the United States. This feat was shared in a social media post by his Grammy-nominated son Made Kuti, who hailed his father for continuing to push the boundaries of his stagemanship even at 63 years old. The tour by […]
NAPTIP Intercepts 25 Victims of Human Trafficking in Abuja, Warns Travel Agencies
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has disrupted a major human trafficking operation in Abuja, rescuing 25 women allegedly being trafficked to Saudi Arabia for labour exploitation. The victims, aged between 17 and 43, were intercepted by operatives of the agency in front of a hotel in Wuse II, Abuja, […]
COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Redeploys 18 Senior Officers
In a strategic shake-up aimed at boosting operational effectiveness, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and appointment of 18 senior officers to key positions across the Nigerian Army. The postings, announced on Sunday, affect Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at the Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders, […]
WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala commends President Tinubu for Stabilizing the Economy
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has credited President Bola Tinubu for working to stabilize Nigeria’s economy, affirming that the reforms are progressing in the right directions. Speaking to State House correspondents after a courtesy visit to President Tinubu today (Thursday) in Abuja, Okonjo-Iweala stressed the need to build upon the […]
House Of Reps Begin Probe Of N1.06TRN NG-Cares Social Intervention
The House of Representatives Committee on NG-CARES has begun investigation into the implementation of the $696 million (N1.06trillion) Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) social intervention program of the federal government. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Abubakar Kusada, who disclosed this at a briefing in Abuja said the investigation became imminent since […]
Military Denies Bello Turji’s Surrender, Says Manhunt Continues
Following reports that Bello Turji, a bandit leader, surrendered his arms and released 32 kidnap victims following a peace initiative brokered by Islamic clerics in Zamfara State, the military high command has dismissed the claims, stating that operations to apprehend the notorious bandit leader is still ongoing. Turji, a wanted bandit leader operating mainly in […]
