Minister of solid minerals, Alake emerges chairman of Africa Minerals Strategy Group

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMinister of solid minerals, Alake emerges chairman of Africa Minerals Strategy Group

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 6, 2024

Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development has been unanimously elected the pioneer chairman of the newest mining pressure group, the Africa Minerals Strategy Group. Speaking at the signing of the resolution, Dr. Alake charged African leaders to forge a common front to get maximum benefits from the mineral resources on the continent. The event which was held on the sidelines of the 30th edition of Investing in Africa Indaba, Cape Town, South Africa,...

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Rivers Crisis: There’s no peace in Rivers, Wike is not sincere with claim – Inko-Tariah

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRivers Crisis: There’s no peace in Rivers, Wike is not sincere with claim – Inko-Tariah

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 6, 2024

Opunabo Inko-Tariah, former Special Adviser to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that there is no peace in Rivers State, stressing that the former Rivers Governor is not sincere with the claim. It will be recalled that a few days ago Wike told journalists in an interview that peace had returned to Rivers State and that the three arms of government are working independently and harmoniously. Inko-Tariah, in an interview on Tuesday...

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President Tinubu confirms commitment to tackle insecurity

National SecurityNewsNigeriaPresident Tinubu confirms commitment to tackle insecurity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 6, 2024

…Inducts new combat helicopters into NAF Inventory President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inducted 2 new T-129 ATAK Helicopters and a King Air 360ER Beechcraft into the Order of Battle (ORBAT) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at NAF Base, Makurdi, Benue State, thereby confirming his commitment to tackle insecurity in the country. The acquisition and induction of the platforms no doubt stands as a symbol of Tinubu’s enduring commitment to the ideals of patriotism and...

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NAFDAC bans alcoholic beverages in sachets, bottles of 200ml and below

NewsNigeriaNAFDAC bans alcoholic beverages in sachets, bottles of 200ml and below

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The importation, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of alcoholic beverages in sachets, and bottles of 200ml and below have become illegal in Nigeria effective 1 February 2024. The director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced this at a press conference on Monday. “Alcoholic drinks in sachets, PET and Glass bottles are pocket-friendly and can easily be carried around, by the under-aged (including primary and secondary...

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Tinubu inducts newly acquired military aircraft for Nigeria Air Force

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTinubu inducts newly acquired military aircraft for Nigeria Air Force

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

…asks the military to step up the fight against terrorism President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, commissioned two TK129 ATAK helicopters and a King Air 360i aircraft acquired by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) while tasking the security agencies to do more in the fight against terrorism in the country. The new military choppers were inducted in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. President Tinubu, who is away in France, was represented by Vice President...

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High Commission warns S. Africans might attack Nigerians if Super Eagles win AFCON S. Finals

NewsNigeriaSoccerHigh Commission warns S. Africans might attack Nigerians if Super Eagles win AFCON S. Finals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa has urged Nigerian visitors in the Southern African country to maintain “good conduct” before, during and after the Super Eagles’ clash with Bafana Bafana on Wednesday. On Saturday, 3 February, South Africa outscored Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time in the last quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2023. A day earlier, Nigeria also clinched the semi-final ticket after beating...

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Palliative: Workers In Jigawa State Reject Wage Award Of N10K

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPalliative: Workers In Jigawa State Reject Wage Award Of N10K

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2024

The N10,000 wage award proposed by the Jigawa state government as a palliative in response to the removal of fuel subsidy to workers has been rejected by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC. The Unions in a joint press statement signed by the state chairmen and secretaries of NLC and TUC after a meeting held in Dutse, the state capital, described the state government’s announcement of the wage award as...

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Nigerian Immigration Service Repatriates18 Cameroonians

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian Immigration Service Repatriates18 Cameroonians

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2024

No fewer than 18 Cameroonian irregular immigrants residing in Makurdi, the Benue state capital have been repatriated by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Benue Command. The State Comptroller, Mr. Jerry Omezi, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Makurdi on Monday, saying the Command got an intelligence report that a residence in Makurdi, at No. 22, Jonah Jang Crescent, Nyiman, was housing irregular immigrants. “The place was identified, our officers were detailed to carry out surveillance there, and they identified...

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Economic Hardship Bits Harder On Beggars In Kogi State

EconomyNewsNigeriaEconomic Hardship Bits Harder On Beggars In Kogi State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2024

With the economic crunch across the country, beggars in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, have described their condition of living as terrible and unbearable due to the decline of assistance from members of the public. The beggars called on the State and the Federal Government to find meaningful solutions to the current social and economic challenges facing the country. A beggar at the popular old market in Lokoja, who identified himself as Malam Abubakar Alli,...

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Governor Sani Identifies Causes Of Security Challenges In The North-West

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Sani Identifies Causes Of Security Challenges In The North-West

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2024

Security challenges bedeviling the North-West region of the country have been attributed to poverty and unemployment. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State observed on Monday while receiving members of the Kaduna State Elders Forum who paid him a congratulatory visit over his victory at the Supreme Court. He said that the best way to tackle the challenges was through good governance, saying his government was adopting good governance as the best non-kinetic approach as a...

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