The Unfilltered Reporting
If I’m Your Father Where’s my Honour, if I’m your Master Where’s my Fear?
By Bamidele Atoyebi In recent high-level political gatherings, the air has been thick with commendations for the central government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. Governors and stakeholders have converged to laud the President’s vision, framing themselves as ambassadors of a new Nigerian dawn. However, as the applause echoes in the capital, a poignant question arises from […]
Environmental DNA and the Question of Trust in Mine Rehabilitation
The mining industry has never struggled to promise rehabilitation. The harder task has always been proving it. Now, Anglo American says it is turning to environmental DNA — known as eDNA — to independently measure ecological recovery at its rehabilitated coal mine sites in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. If applied rigorously and transparently, the technology […]
Adamawa Tops as 616,873 Apply for Police Recruitment
By Rachel Akper The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced that 616,873 Nigerians applied for the ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force, with Adamawa State recording the highest number of applicants nationwide. According to figures released by the commission, Adamawa led with 38,989 applications, followed by Benue State with 34,511, Kaduna State with […]
The Real Story Beneath the Bonanza: Geopolitical Goldmine at costerfield
If you want to understand why the mining world is currently fixated on a patch of ground in central Victoria, look no further than the drill results coming out of Alkane Resources’ Costerfield mine. This isn’t just another gold hit; it is a discovery that has effectively handed Alkane the keys to the critical […]
Nigeria Now China’s Largest Export Destination in Africa
By Rachel Akper Nigeria has emerged as China’s biggest export destination in Africa in 2025, recording $24.91 billion worth of goods, according to newly released trade figures. The data shows Nigeria leading other African economies in the value of imports from China, underscoring the country’s growing commercial ties with Beijing and its strong demand […]
Ramadan: BUK Don Slams Price Hike by Traders in Fire-Gutted Kano Market
By Rachel Akper A senior lecturer at Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi, has condemned the increase in prices of food items and other essential commodities by some traders affected by the recent fire incident at the popular Singer Market. Kurfi made the remarks in Kano while reacting to complaints by residents over […]
TCN Demolishes Illegal Structures in Edo Transmission Corridor
By Rachel Akper The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has demolished illegal structures built along its transmission corridor in Edo State in a bid to protect critical electricity infrastructure and ensure public safety. The exercise was carried out on the Ihovbor–Ajaokuta 330kV transmission line in Ihovbor community, Edo State. TCN officials said the […]
Iran Rejects Trump’s Missile Claims as ‘Big Lies,’ Pushes Back on Protest Death Toll
Iran’s foreign ministry on Wednesday dismissed claims by U.S. President, Donald Trump that Tehran is developing missiles capable of striking the United States, describing the allegations as deliberate falsehoods aimed at escalating tensions between the two countries. Responding via X, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said: “Whatever they’re alleging regarding Iran’s nuclear programme, Iran’s […]
Kaduna Ex-Lawmaker Distributes 10,000 Bags of Rice to Residents for Ramadan, Lent
By Rachel Akper A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Shehu Bawa ABG, has distributed over 10,000 bags of rice and other grains to vulnerable residents across Kaduna State as part of efforts to ease the impact of economic hardship during the Ramadan and Lent fasting seasons. The food distribution exercise, which […]