Bauchi State Government Cracks Down on Illegal Mining
The Bauchi State Government has taken a significant step to regulate the mining sector by banning traditional leaders from issuing consent letters to prospective investors without clearance from the Ministry of Natural Resources Development. This move aims to curb illegal mining, environmental degradation, and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures. According to the […]
NNPC Ltd. Woos International Investors to Tap into Nigeria’s Vast Energy Resources
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is calling on international investors to tap into the country’s vast energy resources. Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari made this appeal during the 2025 Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Milan, Italy, highlighting Nigeria’s potential as a top destination for oil and gas investment in Africa. […]
Soludo Orders Arrest of Security Operatives Over Onitsha Shooting
Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the immediate arrest of security operatives involved in a shooting incident near Emeka Offor Plaza at Onitsha Main Market, which claimed the life of at least one person on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses said the operatives, attached to a government task force, opened fire during an enforcement […]
Zamfara Governor Woos Investors with Mining and Infrastructure Opportunities
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has opened up the state to investment opportunities, highlighting its vast potential in mining and infrastructure development. Speaking at the fifth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network conference in Algiers, Algeria, Lawal assured international investors that Zamfara is open for business. The governor emphasized the state’s rich mineral deposits, including gold, copper, […]
South Korea Sends Charter Plane to the US to Repatriate Detained concerns
A Korean Air charter plane departed from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport on Wednesday morning, bound for the United States, to facilitate the repatriation of hundreds of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid. The workers were among the 475 individuals arrested at a Hyundai-LG battery plant under construction in Georgia, with most being South […]
Mimiko Criticizes Political Rivals, Backs Tinubu’s Leadership Credentials
Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has expressed strong views on the current political landscape, openly criticizing several high-profile politicians while endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a proven leader with unmatched administrative experience. In a recent statement, Mimiko accused former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola of opposing President Tinubu not out of […]
American Woman Charged With Registering Her Dog to Vote
A California woman is facing felony charges after prosecutors alleged she fraudulently registered her pet dog to vote and even boasted about it on social media. Laura Yourex, 62, appeared in a Sacramento County court on Tuesday, where she was formally charged with election fraud and perjury. If convicted, she could face up to […]
Nigerian Academy of Medicine Raises the Alarm Over Imminent Collapse of Health Sector
The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMed) has expressed grave concern over the worsening state of the country’s health sector, warning that underfunding, decaying infrastructure, and mass migration of health professionals are pushing the system to the brink of collapse. The alarm was raised on Tuesday during the Academy’s 2025 Annual Lecture, Induction Ceremony, and Scientific […]