The newly sworn in Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, says his team is set to implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive in line with the mandate of the sector. The Minister, who assume duty at the Ministry headquarters on Monday in Abuja, however said that he has a roadmap to be unveil in the days ahead for the sector. Alake said: “Having worked with Mr. President in his cabinet as a commissioner for eight years, I understood what results are, and we are here to achieve results. I believe we can do it with all hands on deck.” “We won’t…
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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike says his administration will demolish buildings that contravened the master plan of the nation’s capital. He also declarer his readiness to revoke all land titles that have not been developed in Abuja. Wike who stated this on Monday during a live broadcast pledged to restore the master plan of the city. The Minister, however, warned all residents that have developed illegal structure to correct the wrong by demolishing the structure. He also warned herdsmen grazing their animals in city centre to move to grazing reserve in the area councils.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), has called for transparent implementation frameworks and robust strategies to ensure accountability and effective utilization of N5 billion federal government financial support to the 36 states. It, therefore, proposed the involvement of institutions like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to serve as a monitoring and evaluation team for the execution of these projects It’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, in a statement issued Monday said the decision to remove petrol subsidy has brought attention to the…
A group, Niger Delta Women League (NDWL) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Senate President Godswill Akpabio due to his unguarded statements and wielding the gavel to seal a celebration of an elite 10th Senate over the sufferings of the masses. Against this background, the group has vowed to mobilise one million Niger Delta women on the 26th September, 2023 to the gate of the National Assembly to either thank the Senate for impeaching Akpabio or pressure them to do the needful. The group made this known in a statement issued Monday and jointly signed its National President, Hon. Sheila…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued Saturday said, the Federal Ministry of Youth is to be re-assigned to a Minister-Designate soon. He said: “The Ministers-Designate allocated to the Federal Ministries of Transportation, Interior, and Marine & Blue Economy have been reshuffled as follows: “Adegboyega Oyetola is redeployed as the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy; Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo is redeployed as the Honourable Minister of…
The leader of Niger military junta, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, says while the country does not want war, it will be ready to defend itself if necessary. TheHintsNews reports that the leader of the mutineer had in a broadcast on Saturday told the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to have a rethink over its planned attack on his country, saying it won’t be a walk in the park. Tchiani, who stated this Saturday added that member countries of ECOWAS do not realise that Niger has become the key to containing the region from destabilisation against the backdrop of increased…
The construction of Keana Dam in Keana local government area of Nasarawa state has been abandoned despite the payment of N47.6 million by the federal government to Karl T Geotechnical and Engineering Services LTD. Tracka, the Non governmental organisation tracking various government projects revealed that the federal government paid the said amount between 2021 and 2022. It also revealed that the host community said the contractor was last seen on site over a year ago. The residents of the community said the contractor abandoned the site after digging the dam and laying it with stones. It said: “Between 2021 and…
Four key Boko Haram commanders, 13 main fighters, and a total of 45 family members laid down their arms and surrendered to the troops of Sector 3 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Cross Kauwa and Baga of Kukawa Local Government, Nigeria, between August 14 and 15. Thier decision to surrender may not be unconnected to the escalated kinetic and non-kinetic operations by the MNJTF, coupled with a dwindling logistic supply in Boko Haram hideouts. The MNJTF in a statement issued Sunday said: “Over two days, from 14 to 15 August 2023, four key Boko Haram commanders, 13 main fighters,…
Three persons have escaped death in a multiple crash that occurred in the Anthony Obanikoro area of Lagos on Saturday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LATSMA) in a statement made available on its verified X (Twitter) handle #followlasma, explained that the multiple accidents involved a 40-foot container, two Toyota Camry cars (KRD 432 JA and APP 43 HN), and a tipper loaded with sand (T 17001LA). It said investigation revealed that due to brake failure, the 40-foot container truck, while traveling at top speed, collided with three other vehicles, including a fully loaded tipper with sand. It stressed that…
The leader of the Niger Republic junta, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani has told the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to have a rethink over its planned attack on his country, saying it won’t be a walk in the park. Tchiani in a broadcast Saturday night also accused the regional body of planning to invade Niger with the aid of a foreign power. He described the sanctions imposed on Niger by ECOWAS as illegal and inhuman. Tchiani added that he had no ambition to stay in office beyond three years and announced a 30-day period of what he called national…