The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is partnering with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to unlock the vast mining potential of the North Central region. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, made this known when he received the management team of the commission, led by its Managing Director, Dr Cyril Tsenyil, in his office. A statement on the visit was made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja by Lara Owoeye-Wise, Special Assistant on Media to the minister. In the statement, Alake said the initiative would help create jobs through mineral processing and other value chains…
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has warned residents against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents in the state. The warning follows a recent operation conducted by the Air Component of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, in the Jilli general area of Gubio Local Government Area on Saturday. Jilli is a border community between Gubio Local Government Area of Borno and Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe. Zulum, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mr Dauda Iliya, described Jilli market as a notorious hub allegedly used by insurgents and their logistics suppliers.…
The Police Command in Rivers has arrested a 24-year-old suspect over alleged kidnapping and rape in the state. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Sunday that the suspect was apprehended following a complaint lodged by a young woman. Agabe said the victim reported that she was taken to a bush in Ulakwo, Etche Local Government Area of the state, where she was assaulted, raped, and dispossessed of her valuables. She added that the victim, who was later released by her abductor, reported the incident on Saturday. She explained that upon receiving the report, operatives…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday released an updated list of its Convention Committee and sub-committees ahead of its April 14 national convention. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja said the update was aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring a smooth and credible convention. It was earlier reported that the party had released its National Convention Central Coordination Committee, with Sen. Liyel Imoke as chairman and Sen. Aminu Tambuwal as deputy chairman. The party urged all committee members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence and called on stakeholders to support the process. READ…
The Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy and the Spanish Navy ship, BAM Furor, have conducted a joint maritime security exercise to improve operational effectiveness within Nigeria’s maritime domain. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Abdullahi Mustapha, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mustapha said the exercise, codenamed “Exercise Coastal Grip,” was held on Saturday. According to him, the exercise aligns with the strategic vision of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, which focuses on building a capable, responsive, and mission-oriented Navy. “The exercise is aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Command, has confirmed an incident involving a fully loaded Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanker that caught fire in the Kwangila area of Zaria LGA. Mr Andrew Longkam, the state Sector Commander of the corps, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Kaduna. Longkam said the tanker, belonging to Greenville Company, was parked by the roadside along the Funtua–Zaria road when a gas valve malfunctioned, leading to ignition and a fire outbreak. He said the fire affected some nearby shops and left three adult males with varying degrees of burn injuries. “The…
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has neutralised scores of terrorists and destroyed their operational assets in Jilli, Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri. Uba said the airstrike successfully hit a major Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics hub. He stated that the operation was conducted on Saturday following sustained Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions over the Bindul–Jilli axis. According to him, the Bindul–Jilli corridor is a…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it has dislodged several drug joints across the state. It said the operation led to the arrest of 21 suspects and the seizure of various illicit substances and weapons. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the agency’s State Commander, Mr Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying the development followed the recent donation of three operational vehicles by the Kano State Government to the command. The commander said the arrests were made on April 11 during…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has launched an investigation into alleged civilian casualties following an airstrike in Jilli, Borno State. In a statement on Sunday, spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the incident was reported to have occurred on Saturday. Ejodame said reports indicate the strike may have hit a local market in Jilli, raising concerns about civilian casualties. He said the Chief of the Air Staff had ordered the immediate activation of the Civilian Harm Accident and Investigation Cell. According to him, the cell has been deployed to the location on a fact-finding mission into the allegations.…
MTN Nigeria has opened applications for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), increasing the cohort size to 25 fellows from 20 in previous editions. Mr Tobe Okigbo, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Nigeria, said in a statement on Saturday that the expansion symbolizes the company’s 25th anniversary in Nigeria. He noted that the move underscores MTN’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s media landscape through capacity building and innovation. Okigbo said the programme reflects the company’s investment in media professionals who shape narratives around connectivity, digital transformation, and societal development. According to him, the initiative equips…