THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has stressed that a harmonious relationship between state governments and mining operators is crucial not only for attracting investment but also for advancing the nation’s mining sector. Speaking during a mediation parley with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and representatives from …
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DANGOTE Cement Plc (DCP) has achieved a ‘B’ score in climate change and water security disclosures according to the recently released 2024 CDP results. CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action which empowers investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to …
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THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the recall petition against suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing missing contact details from the petitioners. This may imperil the Commission from acting on the petition. In a statement on Tuesday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and …
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A former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), and three others were re-arraigned on Tuesday before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja for an alleged N33.2 billion fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought the charges against Dasuki alongside a former General Manager of the Nigerian …
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SENATOR Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dismissed as false the rumours claiming she received ₦500 million from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Kogi Central senator described the claims as a complete fabrication designed to mislead the public and damage her reputation. In a statement on Tuesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan categorically denied ever receiving such …
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Keystone Bank has taken over Bacita Sugar Company, also known as Josepdam Sugar Company, over its failure to settle a N25,358,203,258.09 debt. Taken over on Tuesday (today), Keystone Bank appointed Yunus Abdulsalam (SAN) as Receiver/Manager of the firm with immediate effect. This development followed an order of the Federal High …
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Donald Trump on Monday described those attacking Tesla vehicles as “terrorists,” vowing that they would face serious consequences. Trump condemned the attacks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, where he praised Elon Musk for his contributions to the administration. The Tesla owner heads the Department of Government Efficiency, …
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THE naira appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,531.19 to a United States dollar on Monday, March 24, 2025. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed that the naira gained N5.70. This represents a 0.37 per cent gain when compared to the N1,536.89 per dollar recorded …
Read More »A 37-year-old woman, Linda Stephen, has approached a Kaduna Customary Court seeking a divorce from her husband, Felix Stephen, citing his excessive s3xual demands and alleged physical abuse. In her petition, Linda, a resident of Ungwan Sunday in Kaduna, told the court that she could no longer cope with her …
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THE Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the Comptroller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The confirmation by the Senate on Tuesday was a sequel to the presentation and consideration of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo North led Senate Committee on Interior. In his presentation, Senator Oshiomhole urged …
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