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Nigeria has been granted the hosting right for the African Energy Bank after beating Ghana, Benin Republic, Algeria, South Africa and Cote d’Ivoire in a keenly contested bidding. The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, told newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, that the award of hosting rights for the bank highlighted Nigeria’s robust
The Egba Traditional Council has suspended the Olu of Obafe in the Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Taofeek Owolabi, for six months over allegations of land grabbing levelled against him by the Agboro Olatunde Community Development Association. The suspension was contained in a letter dated December 13, 2024, signed by the Alake
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The Egba Traditional Council has suspended the Olu of Obafe in the Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Taofeek Owolabi, for six months over allegations of land grabbing levelled against him by the Agboro Olatunde Community Development Association. The suspension was contained in a letter dated December 13, 2024, signed by the Alake
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending illegal mining in Zamfara State due to the persistent security challenges linked to mining activities in the state. Speaking to journalists in Gusau on Thursday, Abunumah Samuel, the Mining Officer of the Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral Resources, disclosed that the Ministry, in collaboration with security
Nigerian Govt vows to end illegal mining in Zamfara
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending illegal mining in Zamfara State due to the persistent security challenges linked to mining activities in the state.
Speaking to journalists in Gusau on Thursday, Abunumah Samuel, the Mining Officer of the Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral Resources, disclosed that the Ministry, in collaboration with security agencies, has developed a comprehensive strategy to clamp down on both legal and illegal miners in the state.
Samuel reminded the public that the government had suspended all mining activities in Zamfara since 2019 to combat rising banditry, stating that the ban remains in effect for all miners, including those with valid licenses.
“The ban affected everybody, including those with licenses to mine. They must wait for further directives from the authorities,” Samuel said.
He stated that any individuals or groups who refuse to comply with the ban would face legal action.
“Those who refuse to comply with this directive will soon be arrested and brought to book,” he warned.
Meanwhile, in the ongoing effort to tackle illegal mining, the police in Zamfara recently arrested 16 suspected illegal miners, including six foreigners from Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, as well as 10 Nigerians.
According to the state’s police commissioner, Mohammed Shehu, the arrests were made at an illegal mining site owned by notorious bandit kingpin Halilu Buzu, who was recently killed by security operatives.
Shehu revealed that dangerous weapons, excavators, mining chemicals, and other items were recovered from the suspects.
He lamented that illegal mining has continued for years despite the ban, and that many of those involved had no permits from the relevant authorities.
The Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has disclosed that no funding has been coming to her ministry and that she has had to personally fund some of the projects. The minister stated this during the “Empower Her” fundraising dinner held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday
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The Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has disclosed that no funding has been coming to her ministry and that she has had to personally fund some of the projects. The minister stated this during the “Empower Her” fundraising dinner held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday