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A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until 13th July for judgment in the Federal Government’s case against eight Chinese nationals and two other defendants accused of illegal mining activities in Nigeria. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after both the prosecution and defence teams adopted their final written addresses and […]
Orion Minerals has intersected a significant zone of visible copper sulphide mineralisation at the Flat Mine East prospect, within its Okiep copper project in South Africa’s Northern Cape. This discovery confirms strong resource growth potential down-dip of previously identified high-grade copper zones. The 7.88-metre intersection, the first resource-optimisation drill hole at the […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday released the schedule for the conduct of its primary elections, with presidential hopefuls expected to pay N60 million to secure their nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. NDC National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, disclosed this in a statement made available to […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ Mining Marshals unit, established by Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in partnership with Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake, has recorded mixed results in its first year of operations, as the Tinubu administration pushes to overhaul the country’s extractive sector. The specialized unit was inaugurated on […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has disqualified 59 aspirants seeking seats in the State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision followed an extensive screening process conducted by the party’s primary committee, which aimed to vet the eligibility and credentials of all contenders. This mass disqualification has […]
Pharmacists and other health professionals in Nigeria are calling for improved infrastructure to effectively combat cancer in the country. They say the current facilities are not enough to handle the growing number of cancer cases. This demand was made during a recent gathering of stakeholders in the health sector. The professionals emphasised that better-equipped hospitals, […]
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is set to formally declare his presidential ambition for the 2027 election. The announcement will be made on May 14, according to reliable sources within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This move is expected to shake up the political landscape as the country prepares for the next general elections. Governor […]
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has revealed why he decided to write his memoir after many years of silence. In a recent statement, he explained that he felt the time was right to share his own account of events that shaped Nigeria’s history. His decision has generated interest among Nigerians who want to […]
The National Assembly is taking steps to strengthen Nigeria’s data protection laws. This move comes as cyber threats and attacks continue to rise across the country. Lawmakers believe stronger laws are needed to better protect the personal information of citizens and organisations. The current data protection rules are seen as not strong enough to deal […]
Most federal colleges of education in Nigeria have started awarding Bachelor of Education degrees together with the National Certificate of Education (NCE). This development was announced by the Minister of Education. The change is part of efforts to improve the quality of teacher training in the country. The new policy allows students to earn both […]
