Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has instituted a prohibition on all forms of religious preaching within the state, mandating that individuals who wish to preach must acquire a license. The Director General of Niger State Religious Affairs, Umar Farooq, confirmed this prohibition during a telephone conversation on Thursday, stating that any individual desiring […]
Local government chairmen in Ondo State have accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of depriving them of essential funds necessary for the effective administration of their councils, despite the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments. Revealing that the state government had disbursed a mere N4 million from the N600 million monthly […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has completed the pilot phase of its Automated Excise Register System (ERS), now officially operational at three pivotal excise facilities across the nation: British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) PLC in Oyo State, International Tobacco Company (ITC) Limited in Kwara State, and Leaf Tobacco & Commodities Nigeria Ltd in Kaduna […]
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has described the defection of Hon. Jerry Joseph Damara from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “historic political breakthrough” for the state and the ruling party nationwide. Hon. Damara, a prominent Tangale-Waja political figure and business mogul, officially joined the APC after obtaining his […]
The Cross River State Taskforce on Illegal Mining has stepped up its efforts to combat unlawful excavation in the state, arresting several suspected miners in Akamkpa Local Government Area. The arrests were made during a series of raids in limestone-rich communities following repeated reports of illegal mining activities. Chairman of the taskforce, Prince […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Oladele Alake, will participate in a one-on-one session at the African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference, themed “Leadership and Innovation Shaping the Future of Mining,” will bring together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders from across Africa. Alake’s session will focus […]
The price of gold has surged to a record high, with spot gold reaching $3,535 per ounce. This increase comes as the Nigerian government intensifies its efforts to combat illegal gold mining in the country. The government’s crackdown on illicit mining activities aims to protect the nation’s precious resources and ensure that the benefits […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the state government have found themselves embroiled in intense altercations, ignited by the PDP’s assertions that Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have forsaken their duties in favor of international travels, lacking clear directives or handover protocols. A widely […]
The United States government has launched a series of lawsuits against Southern California Edison (SCE), accusing the utility giant of negligence that allegedly sparked some of the worst wildfires in Southern California’s recent history, including a blaze that ravaged parts of Los Angeles in January. The Department of Justice (DOJ), in filings submitted […]
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s economy and driving sustainable growth across key sectors. Shettima stated this on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), led by its President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, during a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Highlighting […]
