Following years of intense negotiations, Nigeria has formally acceded to the Charter of the African Extractive Minerals Development Bank (AEMBANK). The historic signing ceremony took place during the AFNIS London Roadshow 2025. Hajiya Shinkafi, representing the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake, officiated the signing. She expressed immense satisfaction that this groundbreaking institution has finally come to fruition. Shinkafi noted that AEMBANK will bring long-desired support to the mining sector, driving job creation, economic growth, and indigenous empowerment. Shinkafi in a statement on Monday, emphasized that this move places Nigeria, and Africa at large, on a definitive…
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President Bola Tinubu has conferred Aviation Sector Reforms Award on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, transformative reforms, and unwavering commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s aviation sector for global competitiveness. The honour was bestowed during the weekend at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. NEAPS, a flagship initiative of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), is designed to encourage, celebrate, and honour exceptional stewardship in Nigeria’s public service. Presenting the award plaque to the Aviation Minister…
The presidency has explained that its decision to thwart the military takeover of government in Benin Republic was due to the request for Nigeria’s assistance by the neighbouring country. TheHintsNews reports that a group of soldiers, identifying themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (MCR) and led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri Pascal, had on Sunday morning seized control of the state television station early this morning. In a broadcast statement, they announced the ousting of President Patrice Talon, the dissolution of all government institutions, the suspension of the constitution, and the closure of national borders. The soldiers cited widespread…
The National Leader of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rafiu Kwankwaso has said that the federal government is overwhelmed with the escalating security challenges in the country. The former Governor of Kano state in a statement issued Monday said this was evident in its tacit endorsement to allow state governments to establish and deploy vigilante security outfits with little or no professional training. TheHintsNews reports that while some state governments have established security outfits to tackle the insecurity in their domain, vigilante groups are not new to the system. Every part of the country has a form of…
In strict compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu prohibiting the deployment of police personnel for VIP escort and guard duties, the police has revealed that it has constituted a special enforcement team to monitor and ensure total adherence to the presidential order. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement issued Saturday said the enforcement team carried out an extensive monitoring exercise across key locations in Lagos State. He said: “On 6th December 2025, commencing at about 1000 hours, the enforcement team carried out an extensive monitoring exercise across key locations in Lagos State, including…
A former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Senator Iyiola Omisore has said that all the disqualified aspirants were told that the former Governor of the state and the Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola was behind their disqualification ahead of the December 13 Osun State governorship primary. Omisore said the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Chief Obinna Uzoh said the committee was under pressure to ensure that seven aspirants out of nine were disqualified. TheHintsNews reports that the Screening Committee led by Uzoh concluded its proceedings on December 4, 2025, and submitted its report to…
Troops of Sector 5, Operation Peace Shield have rescued 10 kidnapped victims and recovered arms, ammunition and ransom money in Kaduna. In a statement issued Friday, the operation followed the abduction of several women from their farms at Ungwan Nungu in Sanga Local Government Area on 29 November 2025, prompting an immediate and sustained search-and-rescue operation by deployed troops. The statement reads: “At about 0640 hours on 5 December, 2025, the troops made decisive contact with the kidnappers as they attempted to receive ransom payment from relatives of the victims. “The criminals were met with superior firepower, forcing them…
The Court of Appeal has upheld the judgment of a Federal High Court which stopped the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), also known as VIO from further stopping, impounding or confiscating vehicles on the road and imposing fines on motorists. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel held that there was no basis to overturn the Federal High Court’s ruling of October 16, 2024, which prohibited VIO officials from harassing motorists The appellate court in the judgment delivered by Justice Oyejoju Oyewumi on Thursday in Abuja held that the case of the VIO was lacking in merit. The…
Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralised two bandits in Taraba as they intensified their ongoing offensive across the State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 6 Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad in a statement issued Thursday said the troops also recovered weapons and also arrested a key suspect linked to criminal activities in the region. He noted: “On 2 December 2025, troops launched a deliberate clearance operation under Operation Zafin Wuta across Shiid, Agia and Tyozua villages in Takum LGA following credible intelligence on the activities of armed groups within the Tor-Tser general area.…
In a major policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an increase in cash withdrawal and deposit regulations, effective January 1, 2026. The apex bank in a circular signed by the Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Dr. Rita Sike said the weekly cash withdrawal limit for individuals has been increased from ₦100,000 to ₦500,000 across all channels, including ATMs, Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals, and over-the-counter transactions. She noted that corporate entities would now enjoy a higher weekly limit of ₦5 million, up from the previous ₦500,000. Sike stated: “As part of efforts to…