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Illegal Mining Fuels Banditry, Costs Nigeria $9 Billion Annually, Says FCT Police

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

….as Mining Marshals warn against biased reporting, seek media backing The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has revealed that illegal mining has become a powerful cartel-driven enterprise bankrolled by influential Nigerians, fueling banditry and costing the country an estimated $9 billion (₦13.7 trillion) annually. Speaking at...

‘SAN SSS screening controversy’: Odinkalu counters Akinboro

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

*Former NHRC chairman notes ex-CJN Ariwoola instituted rule in 2022, urges truly independent NBA Chidi Odinkalu, a prominent rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has challenged claims by former NBA General Secretary Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, criticizing the recent requirement for newly cleared Senior...

Niger State Farmers to Benefit from New Agricultural Push

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

In a move to strengthen agricultural investment, the Niger State government, under the leadership of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, has restated its commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s food sovereignty agenda. Governor Bago, speaking at the 2025 Agric & Export Expo in Lagos, highlighted the immense investment potential within...

FCTA Vows To Clear Shanties, Criminal Hideouts

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is intensifying its efforts to clear illegal settlements and shanties that are a threat to security and a roadblock to development projects in Abuja. This ongoing crackdown on criminal hideouts, particularly in Durumi and Area 1 in Garki, is a direct response to the...

Governor Bago Backs Tinubu’s Reforms, Baro Inland Port Project

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago recently expressed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda, saying the changes have positively impacted the entire country. Governor Bago met with members of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on the Baro Inland Port. He commended the President for providing...

Woli Arole slams ladies who adopt ‘braless’ policy

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

Comedian and actor Woli Arole has condemned the trend of women attending public events without wearing bras. In a post on Instagram, he described the act as “highly indecent” and expresses concern that normalising such practices could lead to a collapse of moral standards in society. Arole argues that braless dressing is...

The 8 Best Countries for Teachers to Move to for a Better Salary and Family Life.

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

If you are a Nigerian teacher wanting to boost your earnings through teaching abroad without leaving your loved ones behind, you have got to check out these eight top countries that offer great pay and make it easy to relocate with family. From tax-free salaries in the Gulf to high...

Media sustainability: Soneye Urges Government to Boost Nigerian Media with Tax Incentives, Duty Reliefs

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2025August 19, 20250

Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has called on the Federal Government to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Soneye made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday...

Tinubu vs. Obi: APC Chieftain Questions Obi’s Ability Based on Past Performance

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2025August 19, 20250

Peter Obi, who is eyeing the nation’s top job, has often reiterated his single four-year term to provide good governance for all Nigerians. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has dismissed the capacity of opposition figure Peter Obi to perform better in office, insisting that even...

FCMB, Dutch Bank Launch N20M Program to Spur Agri-tech Growth in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2025August 19, 20250

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have launched FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme. This initiative is to identify, support, and finance Nigeria’s most promising agritech startups and Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). In collaboration with Heave Ventures, the programme enhances access to capital while fostering the...