The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is probing the claims and counter-claims of Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited over taxation and operational matters. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development announced on Friday that a fact-finding team has been set up to engage both parties towards resolving the dispute and restoring industrial harmony. Led by Dr. Mary Ogbe, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals...

President Bola Tinubu has admitted error, conferred the honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas. It will be recalled that since announcing in his speech on Independence Day anniversary that Abbas would receive the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour while Senate President Godswill Akpabio would get the GCON honour, the matter has generated controversy among lawmakers. Some House...

The Yobe State Government and the Tunisian government have expressed willingness to partner with each other in the areas of commerce, agriculture and education, among others. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General, Press and Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor that the decision was reached when the Tunisian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Mohsen Antit, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Buni on Thursday. The statement said the diplomat had explained that Yobe...

The Senate had resolved on Thursday to amend the North West and South East Development Commissions Acts, while the South-South Development Commission Bill passed for a second reading on the floor of the red chamber. Opeyemi Bamidele, leader of the Senate who led the debate on the two bills said amendment to the North West Development Commission Act, 2024, would provide for geo-political representation in the governing board of the commission. He explained that the...

…Confirms Nominees for Civil Service Commission, State and LG Auditor General During the plenary on Thursday, the Anambra State House of Assembly Service Commission invoked the relevant sections of the Anambra State House of Assembly Service Commission to appoint Mr. Anthony Emeka Uyenu, as the Acting Clerk of the Assembly. Mr. Anthony who worked in the House of Assembly for many years, was the Sergeant-at-arms of the Anambra State House of Assembly before he was...