FG Unveils Major Platinum, Lithium, Gold Finds in Kaduna
Nigeria’s drive to diversify its economy has received a significant boost following the discovery of a vast mineral-rich province in Kaduna State containing substantial deposits of platinum group metals, gold, lithium, nickel, copper, and rare earth elements. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced the breakthrough on Tuesday at the African Natural Resources and […]
State Police Bill Scales Senate Hurdle
Nigeria has moved a step closer to adopting a decentralised policing system after the Senate approved a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police services across the federation. The proposed legislation, which received the backing of more than two-thirds of senators, introduces a dual policing structure that will operate alongside the existing federal arrangement, […]
Uba Sani: Terrorists Deserve No Second Chance
Governor Uba Sani has declared that terrorists should not be given a second chance, insisting that those responsible for killing innocent citizens must be decisively dealt with. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, the Kaduna State governor said bandits and terrorists have inflicted immense suffering on communities across the country through killings, kidnappings, and other violent […]
IAEA Chief Signals Inspections of Iranian Enrichment Sites Under U.S.-Iran Agreement
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that inspectors will eventually gain access to Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities, underscoring a key element of the interim agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end months of conflict and advance broader nuclear negotiations. Rafael Mariano Grossi, who leads the International Atomic Energy […]
Mamdani-Backed Candidates Score Major Primary Wins in New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani strengthened his influence within the Democratic Party on Tuesday as all three of his endorsed congressional candidates secured victories in their primary races, advancing to the general election and unseating two incumbent members of Congress. The results marked a significant political victory for Mamdani, demonstrating his growing sway over […]
Onyema: Nigerian Airlines ‘Dead on Arrival’ Amid Rising Costs
Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has warned that Nigeria’s aviation industry is facing a worsening crisis, saying local airlines are effectively “dead on arrival” due to soaring operating costs, high fuel prices, multiple taxes, and expensive borrowing rates. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Onyema said the aviation sector is under […]
Obi Condemns Sowore’s Remand, Warns Against Silencing Critics
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison, cautioning that any perception of state institutions being used to stifle dissent could weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Obi said he received news of […]
Insecurity: Oyo Govt Imposes 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs
Governor Seyi Makinde has imposed a 16-hour daily curfew in 10 local government areas of Oyo State as part of intensified measures to address security challenges following the abduction of students and teachers in the state. According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from […]
SEC Warns Investors Over Fake Dangote Refinery IPO Scheme
Nigeria’s capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has moved to stop what it described as misleading promotional activities linked to a non-existent public offer allegedly associated with Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE. The intervention followed reports of widespread marketing campaigns suggesting an upcoming initial public offering (IPO) by the refinery, prompting […]
Chelle Secures Improved Eagles Deal, Takes Over Olympic Eagles
Eric Sékou Chelle has secured a contract extension with improved remuneration and will also assume responsibility for Nigeria’s U-23 national team following an agreement between the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The decision was reached at a high-level meeting in Abuja attended by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Bukola […]
