Reps seek stronger reforms to tackle illegal mining, money laundering in extractive sector
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives has intensified efforts to tackle illegal mining, insecurity and illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s extractive sector, warning that unchecked exploitation of mineral resources is depriving the country of huge revenues and threatening national security. Chairman of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploitation, Security […]
30-yr-old emerges youngest LG chairman in Edo
Ovia South-West Local Governmen, Edo State, roduced the youngest chairman in its history as 30 years Anthony Osarobo won the election
We’ll honour those who died in Oriire kidnap rescue operation – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has promised to honour the civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in the rescue of Oriire kidnap victims
NELFUND debunks fake upkeep suspension notice
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as fake a social media document claiming that upkeep allowances under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session were suspended.
ADC to FG: Stop measuring success by rescues, prevent kidnappings
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Saturday urged the Federal Government to stop measuring success by rescue operations and instead prevent kidnappings, arguing that the real test of security is whether Nigerians can live, travel and send their children to school without fear.
Rescued Oyo victims undergoing medical checks, will be handed to Makinde – Presidency
The Presidency said on Saturday that the children and teachers rescued from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, are currently undergoing medical examinations.
