The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that despite being behind of other African countries in mining, Nigeria’s mineral deposits is valued at over $700bn with very huge potential to increase. Alake, who was speaking at a special session on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York, said Nigeria’s mineral resources make it one of the top 10 players in the energy sector. The minister spoke on the topic: “From critical minerals to energy transition: Africa in the driver’s seat” at the event organised by the Corporate Council of Africa. He said…
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The governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Kano has invalidated the victory of Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and declared All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nasiru Gawuna as winner of the 18 March election. More to follow…
The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) and the Kaduna State Government have resolved to address the state low utilisation its mineral resources The Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Maggaji Henry Danjuma stated this when he led members of the Assembly on a visit to the Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre office, Simon Obadiah Nkom in Abuja. Danjuma lamented that the state has been sitting on wealth but has not been able to utilise it due to ignorance. He added that it is time for the DG to educate them so that they can transfer it…
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, September 18, 2023, admitted in evidence more documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), against Ismail Mustapha, also known as Mompha. The Lagos Zonal Command of the agency had on January 12, 2022 arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, among others. Justice Dada had, on September 22, 2022, ordered that the trial of Mompha would continue in absentia, after he…
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has given the contractor seven days ultimatum to redesign Benin-Sapele. The minister insisted that the road would be redesigned irrespective of the fact that the contractor has gotten advance payment. The minister disclosed this on Monday during the joint inspection of some of the federal government road projects linking Edo and Delta States in Benin. Director of Information, Press and Public Relations Unit, Blessing Lere-Adams in a statement issued Monday said Umahi inspected the projects alongside the Deputy Governor of Delta State, John Onyeme and the Commissioner for Roads and Bridges in Edo…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) Joint Operation Area (JOA) have neutralised two terrorists at Kafanchan in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. The troops also apprehended 24 other suspected kidnappers during the conduct of several sting operations in JOA. Director of Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement issued Monday also revealed that five arrested criminal suspects were also charged to court for criminal conspiracy and possession of firearms at the Chief Magistrate Court Abattoir in Jos South LGA of Plateau State and sentenced to one year and sixx months imprisonment or an option of…
Aspira Nigeria Limited, a trailblazer in innovative cleaning solutions, proudly announces the signing of renowned culinary maestro, Hilda Baci as their brand ambassador for Viva Detergent and Dishwashing Liquid. This exciting collaboration brings together the unmatched cleaning power of VIVA and Hilda’s exceptional expertise in the culinary world. Hilda Baci has earned global acclaim for her culinary prowess, pushing the boundaries of taste, creativity, and technique. Her dedication to excellence, innovative approach, and journey to becoming a Guinness World Record holder have inspired many, making her partnership with VIVA a natural fit. Just as Hilda breaks records, Aspira’s flagship brand,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), says it will embark on indefinite strike on Friday if no progress is made on the ongoing talks with the federal government before the expiration of the ultimatum given. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja after the meeting between the federal government and NLC that was called to avert an indefinite strike ended without reaching any of the demands of the NLC. Checks revealed that the federal government has also invited the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for further talks today, at the Ministry of Labour and Employment in…
A group, Bauchi Coalition for Sustainable Democracy, Peace and Justice has called on the members of All Progressives Congress (APC) and supporters of the to maintain their calm and ensure a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the tribunal’s judgment on Bauchi governorship election. The Coordinator of the group, Ibrahim Mani, while addressing a press conference on Monday in Abuja, also urged the teaming supporters to keep praying for favourable judgement at the tribunal. He said the party presented ten witnesses with compelling pieces of evidence to substantiate the party’s arguments before the tribunal, while Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…
Joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralised three combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Abia state Director Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement issued Monday said the IPOB members were killed in a fierce encounter that ensued during a clearance operation in the early hours of Monday at Igboro Forest, between Arochukwu and Ohafia Local Government Areas of Abia state. He added that on winning the fire-fight, the troops wasted no time destroying several hideous camps used by members of…