On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General AssemblyThe Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its 2nd High-Level Roundtable Event on Critical Minerals Development in Africa on September 22, 2025, in Manhattan, New York. Held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, under the theme: “Forging a Common African Voice, Advancing Global Partnerships”, this high-level event will convene African Heads of State, ministerial representatives, multilateral institutions, and global private sector executives to address Africa’s pivotal role in the burgeoning critical minerals economy. The 2nd roundtable will be convened by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
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I still can’t understand why the Professor Mahmood Yakubu-led Independent National Electoral Commission has refused to do business with the Esther Nenadi-Usman-led Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party. There is no ambiguity in the Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 4 which cleared all issues on the legitimate headship of the party. This is the highest court in our land. Any new court action by anybody can’t change this ruling. So, Nenadi-Usman is clearly the legitimate Interim National Chairman of the LP. But Professor Yakubu has so far refused to give full effect to the Supreme Court judgement. INEC…
The federal government has announced its decision to withdraw a criminal complaint against the unruly Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo in a statement issued Tuesday said the decision to withdraw criminal charges was made after reviewing the entire incidents, including appeals made by well-meaning individuals and remorse shown by the actors. He noted: “In the last 48 hours, I have been in consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and those involved in the unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviours of certain individuals at our airports of recent. “Though…
The Minister for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been commended for his efforts in enhancing security in the nation’s capital. TheHintsNews reports that the minister had directed the clearance of shanties and criminal hideouts in the federal capital, in an effort to make the area safer for residents and visitors. An Abuja-based public affairs analyst, Akinloye Oyeniyi, in a statement issued Tuesday said the minister was not only rejigging the infrastructural aspect of Abuja and its environs, but has now moved to securing lives and properties. The commendation came amidst the minister’s response to growing concerns about…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has said that the federal government remained unwavering in its determination to transform Baro port from a dormant facility into a thriving inland gateway. He added that the ministry was working closely with the Federal Ministries of Works and Transportation to deliver an integrated framework that combines infrastructure, operational, operational efficiency and private sector participation. He made this known on Tuesday in Abuja when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on stakeholders’ engagement on the challenges and prospects of the Baro River Port. The minister revealed that…
Abian’s Best Interest Association, a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group in Abia State has decried the deplorable state of schools in the state The Convener of the group, Hon. Eze Chikamnayo, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said the group, in continuation of its Local Government Area (LGA) tours visited several Local Government Areas in the State, where it interacted with stakeholders on developmental issues before embarking on an on-the-spot inspection of public schools in particular. He revealed that in Ugwunagbo, LGA, schools visited included Ihie Community Primary School, Ihie Ukwu Primary School, Asa Umunka Primary School,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the sudden probe of opposition leaders by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as an assault on political freedom. Its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement issued Tuesday noted that the pattern of ignoring All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts with fresher and well-documented cases, while targeting opposition figures with stale allegations, was proof of selective justice. TheHintsNews report that the anti-graft agency on Monday detained one of the leaders of the coalition and former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, and also invited Imo State Government officials to “urgently”…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Tuesday, commissioned the federal government’s state-of-the-art Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Hub for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, as well as the newly refurbished State Library Complex housing the hub. Shettima in a statement issued Tuesday by my his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha said the ICT hub was part of the pledge by President Bola Tinubu to support every venture that summons the courage to redefine the future of work, skills, and industries in Nigeria. The Vice President also commissioned…
A new campaign, ‘Fair Start’, has urged Nigerian employers to take bold, measurable steps to close the gender gap and dismantle systemic barriers in the workplace. Launched on Africa Women’s Day in Lagos’ financial district, the campaign featured a bicycle-powered storytelling activation and is amplified online through #LevelTheField. Christinah Akintoye, Narrative Practice Lead at Gatefield, in a statement said that the campaign showcased prominent Nigerian professionals and business leaders, spotlighting the persistent exclusion of women from entry-level roles to the executive suite. Despite a decade of gender inclusion pledges, progress has stalled. Insights from the McKinsey Women in the…
Scores of Boko Haram terrorists have met their waterloo in Kareto, a town located in the Mobbar Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, following an attempted, but failed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) ambush on Operation Hadin Kai troops of 145 Battalion Damasak from Sector 3. In a statement issued Tuesday, the army authority said in the failed ambush, the terrorists detonated the IED and followed through with direct fire on troops, who immediately carried out anti ambush drills and outflanked the terrorists leading to the neutralisation of scores of the insurgents instantly. It reads: “Troops after exploiting the…