By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Ter Tyoshin and Chairman Tyoshin Traditional Council, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue state, Chief Daniel Abomste has petitioned Governor Samuel Ortom over the invasion of his domain by armed Fulani herdsmen and other aggressors leading to the gruesome murder of 14 of his subjects. The petitioned was also […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Revenue from the solid minerals sector to the Federation Account rose by 54 percent in 2020 to N128 billion compared to N75 billion recorded in 2019, an audit report of the mining sector by the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has indicated. NEITI in a statement by its Head, Communications […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that “he did not run after power, but power ran after him.” Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta, while responding to some issues raised during a symposium, organised by the national leadership of the Keggites Club of Nigeria through the Unity in Diversity Forum. The lecture, […]

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Most Revd Ignatius Kaigama, has urged Federal and State governments to address the issues causing brain drain, especially among youths in the nation. Kaigama, who made the appeal at the flag-off of the 2022 Lenten Campaign held at the Pro-Cathedral in Abuja on […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite, weekend, assured artisanal and small scale miners of accessing loan facilities up to N100 million to boost their productivity. Adegbite made this known during his inspection of the ongoing construction of Gemstones Market in Ojoo, Akinyele Local Government Area of […]