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$9bn illegal mining cartel backed by elites – FCT CP The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Ajao Adewale, has raised alarm over the growing influence of cartels behind illegal mining in Nigeria, warning that the trade is being financed and protected by powerful elites. According to him, the illicit activity is now…
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu welcomed Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa on Monday following their historic win at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Saturday. The Super Falcons arrived at the Presidential Banquet Hall for a reception hosted by President Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai’s claim of membership and subsequently expelled him for 30 years. This decision follows reports from the Kaduna State Executives, who stated that El-Rufai has not joined the SDP and has been promoting other political parties. Initially, El-Rufai was given…
President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, has expressed deep condolences over the death of Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari. In a condolence message to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people, extended sincere sympathy to Buhari’s bereaved family, the Nigerian Government, and people. Xi described Buhari…
Breaking News: Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura as Tinubu, Osinbajo, Shettima, Others Pay Final Respects Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, bringing an end to a chapter in the nation’s political history. Premier Media gathered that the burial took place on Tuesday evening…
The Spokesperson’s Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed its condolences on the passing of President Buhari. Additionally, it encourages media professionals to actively share information on X.com and publish reports that will strengthen and promote the relationship between China and Nigeria.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) expresses its deep shock at the passing of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, which occurred today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, led by Acting National Chairman Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, extends heartfelt condolences to Her Excellency Hajia Aishat Buhari and the…
Every person has the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket, and to present petitions to public authorities.”– Article 37 of the Kenyan Constitution. Global Rights strongly condemns the violations of the right to peaceful assembly by Kenyan security forces during the “Saba Saba” protests. The killing of at least eleven people…
Wike’s CSO, CSP Mohammed Iya Musa, At Center of Abuja Land Grab Cover-Up Forgery, Intimidation, and Abuse of Office Alleged in FCTA’s Spiraling Land Allocation Scandal By Mohammed JinaduAbuja — July 7, 2025 New details have emerged linking Chief Supretendent Police (CSP) Mohammed Iya Musa, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Minister of the Federal…
Abuja, Nigeria – June 26, 2025In a move to deepen strategic collaboration between Nigeria and China, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) welcomed a delegation from the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to Abuja this week. The high-level visit focused on bolstering ties in governance, public sector reform, strategic planning, and…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, defended the N1.4 trillion budget before the Senate’s ad-hoc committee on Thursday. He emphasized that emergency rule should not replace democratic governance, according to the Senate’s statement. Ibas also insisted on the importance of tracking how allocated resources are utilized. Additionally, he revealed that…
The Senate Committee on South West Regional Development has screened and confirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominees for the governing board of the newly established South West Development Commission (SWDC). Chaired by Senator Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central), the committee charged the incoming board to set the pace for regional transformation by drawing inspiration from the…
(Politics) By: Mohammed Jinadu The Nigerian media space has been abuzz with discussions following a recent interview granted by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, where he delved into the nation’s perennial power crisis and the entrenched “electricity mafia” stifling progres. El-Rufai, known for his no-nonsense approach and reformist zeal, painted a vivid picture of…
(Foreign Affairs) By: Mohammed Jinadu Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent preemptive strike by Israel on Iran, a move that has triggered a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two nations. In a statement issued on Friday, the Nigerian government expressed deep concern over…
(Foreign Affairs) By: Afolabi Wahab A new chapter in China-Africa relations is unfolding, as Beijing announced a sweeping set of preferential trade and development measures aimed at boosting cooperation with African nations. The announcement came during a high-level Ministerial Meeting held in Changsha, Hunan Province, focused on fast-tracking outcomes from last year’s Forum on China-Africa…
An Agriprenure, Ambassador Segun Alabi has said one of the ways pineapple farming can be attractive to young people is for government to finance young entrepreneurs towards achieving self sustainability. Alabi also called on both the federal and state governments to provide enabling environment that will make Nigerians, especially the youths to embrace agriculture, through…
The Labour Party leadership in Jere Ward, Kaduna State, has firmly reaffirmed the membership and leadership role of Senator Nenadi Esther Usman within the party, dismissing recent reports questioning her affiliation as “false and politically motivated.” Speaking at a press conference at FADA Polly Unite 006, Ward Chairman Hussaini Lawal, flanked by other executives, stated…
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics starting July 1, 2025. Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a statement on Monday via X, noting that the state has engaged stakeholders for the past 18 months to ensure a smooth transition….
President Bola Tinubu has approved the issuance of critical regulatory licenses for the Kolmani Integrated Development Project, a major oil exploration initiative straddling Bauchi and Gombe states. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, during the commissioning of the permanent site of the Bauchi Oil and…
… as suspended State legislators, CSOs, and Lawyers appear before the panel Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, along with the leadership of their respective Houses of Assembly, have been granted a new opportunity to appear before the House of Representatives Panel on May 14, 2025, after missing…
