31 Suspected Illegal Miners Arrested In Jos

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria31 Suspected Illegal Miners Arrested In Jos

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 11, 2025

Operatives of Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Saturday March 8, 2025 arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State capital. Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity in a statement said the suspects were arrested in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining activities in the state. According to the statement, items recovered...

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Anambra Govt clarifies Ban On Street Evangelism

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Govt clarifies Ban On Street Evangelism

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 11, 2025

The Anambra State Government has clarified the ban on street and market evangelism, saying the law is not to stop the spread of the gospel but curb noise pollution. Dr Law Mefor, State Commissioner for Information who gave the clarification in a statement made available to journalists in Awka on Tuesday said: “Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s recent encounter with an itinerant preacher at Onitsha Market was misinterpreted as a ban on evangelism, whereas his focus...

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El Rufai’s Later Day Protest and ‘Advocacy’

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsEl Rufai’s Later Day Protest and ‘Advocacy’

PilotnewsMarch 11, 2025

“Good governance, progress, or development, is only incremental and not automatic.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Nasir El Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for two terms of 8 years, has finally left his party after weeks of trolling both the party and the president. This must not come as a surprise. Most Nigerian politicians would do same therefore it must also not been construed as some form...

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Former Kaduna State Governor, El-Rufai Resigns From APC, Joins SDP

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFormer Kaduna State Governor, El-Rufai Resigns From APC, Joins SDP

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 10, 2025

Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has dumped the ruling party and defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The prominent politician cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision. El-Rufai announced this in a press statement released on Monday, March 10, 2025, even as he expressed his disappointment with the...

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King Charles III Curates Commonwealth Playlist Featuring Davido

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaKing Charles III Curates Commonwealth Playlist Featuring Davido

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 10, 2025

In celebration of Commonwealth Day on March 10, King Charles III has collaborated with Apple Music to launch “The King’s Music Room,” a curated playlist showcasing artists from across the Commonwealth, including Nigeria’s Davido. The playlist reflects the King’s personal taste, spanning various genres and eras. An Apple spokesperson described it as encompassing “1930s crooners to Afrobeats stars, disco divas, and reggae icons.” In the broadcast, recorded at Buckingham Palace, King Charles shares personal anecdotes...

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Anambra State Govt Bans Loud Preaching In Public

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAnambra State Govt Bans Loud Preaching In Public

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 9, 2025

…N500K fine awaits any defaulter The Anambra State Government has warned preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly markets, to stop henceforth. Governor Chukwuma Soludo gave the warning while accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents, explaining that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order would face the full wrath of the law. A viral video circulating on social media on Saturday showed the governor warning an unidentified roadside preacher at a market to...

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned to New Judge

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaNnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned to New Judge

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 8, 2025

…Six Months After Presiding Judge Stepped Down The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to a new judge. This decision comes six months after the previous judge stepped down from the case, which involves treasonable felony charges against Kanu. Confirming the development, Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed that the legal team received two key official...

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Jonathan Mourns Passing Of Former Presidential Spokesman, Doyin Okupe

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJonathan Mourns Passing Of Former Presidential Spokesman, Doyin Okupe

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 8, 2025

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of ex-presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, describing him as a courageous and dedicated public servant. In a letter of condolence to the Okupe family on Friday, Jonathan noted that the late politician made considerable contributions to the growth and development of the country. He stated: “It is with a heavy heart that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and...

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Protesters Demand the Dethronement of Owelle Nimo

CommunityNewsNigeriaPoliticsProtesters Demand the Dethronement of Owelle Nimo

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 8, 2025

Some indigenes of Nimo in Njikoka LGA, Anambra State, numbering no fewer than one hundred had on Thursday, demanded the dethronement of Igwe Maxi Ike Oliobi of Nimo, over sundry accusations of highhandedness and land racketeering, among others. The group also accused their Owelle of using udogachi operatives to harass and victimize innocent youths. Only about two weeks ago, Okechukwu Solomon Ajagu, from Nimo, was heavily brutalized and his eyes were seriously injured. According to...

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LG Leadership: Gov Adeleke Meets Traditional Rulers

CommunityNewsNigeriaLG Leadership: Gov Adeleke Meets Traditional Rulers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2025

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has stressed the need for the state’s citizens to be enlightened so that fake news cannot be weaponized to destroy the state. Governor Adeleke stated this at a special briefing session with the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, affirming that there is no court order reinstating the court-sacked Yes/No council chairmen. He said: “As one of the highly literate communities in Nigeria, we must avoid misinformation and disinformation,...

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