The Senate committees on Appropriations and Solid Minerals on Wednesday affirmed the imperative of increasing budgetary allocations to the solid minerals development ministry to enable the mining sector to lead the way in diversifying the nation’s economy. Addressing the Senate committee on Solid minerals during a budget defence session, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake reeled out his achievements over the past three months, stating that a solid foundation has been laid...

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has resolved the leadership crisis of the Action Alliance (AA). The court affirmed the authenticity of Kenneth Udeze chairmanship of the party. The court dismissed the suit brought against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and three other chieftains of the party. Suing on behalf of the party, Honourable Alfred Kuboro, Samuel Bamidele Obaro and Chief Chinedu Ukadike, who are plaintiffs in the matter,...