The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has ordered the immediate closure of an illegal gold mining site in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The directive, announced on Wednesday in Abuja through his media aide, Segun Tomori, followed reports of illegal activities in the area and government’s determination to curb environmental hazards linked…
The Niger State Government has banned the taxation of hawkers and other petty traders across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, Mr Bologi Ibrahim, on Tuesday in Minna. The CPS stated that the governor made the announcement while…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s standard-bearer in Nigeria’s last presidential election, has announced plans to run for president again in 2027, firmly rejecting rumours that he might stand as a deputy to the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during a televised interview on Sunday, Obi declared, “I’m going to contest for the President of…
A middle-aged woman and her two children have lost their lives in a fire incident which occurred on Sunday night in Ondo State. The fire incident happened at Rainbow Street, Onipakala Junction, off Adeyemi Road, Ondo, in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. A family source, speaking under anonymity, told the News Agency…
Former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, has condoled with Nigeria on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “towering figure in African leadership.” Koroma, who served as Sierra Leone’s president from 2007 to 2018, made the remarks in a statement signed by him and released to the News Agency…
Seven people were injured on Tuesday when a two-storey building under construction in Akure suddenly collapsed. An eyewitness speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said workers at the site were among those injured and were immediately taken to hospital for treatment. The Ondo State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Sunday…
Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has suspended the Action Democratic Party (ADP) over its refusal to sign the council’s binding constitution, escalating tensions within the nation’s coalition of political parties. The suspension was confirmed in a letter issued by IPAC National Secretary, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, following an emergency session of the council’s General Assembly held…
In a devastating incident that took place on Monday morning, a chemical plant explosion claimed the lives of five individuals and left another injured in the city of Liaocheng, located in China’s eastern province of Shandong. The accident occurred in the hydrogen peroxide production area of Luxi Chemical Group, a major chemical company in the…
The minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said that Nigeria is committed to prioritising identity verification on consular services to bolster its new visa regime. Mr Tuggar disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a pitch presentation by ASFAAR, a visa and tour company, aimed at easing visa processing for Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu…
An all-English Europa League final is looming after Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 and Tottenham Hotspur prevailed 3-1 against Bodø/Glimt on Thursday. Casemiro’s header and Bruno Fernandes’ brace led United to a dominant victory in Spain, leaving them in a comfortable position for the semi-final return leg next Thursday at their Old Trafford stadium….
