Author: Aminu Imam

FG moves to strengthen mining laws, stops illegal mining

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FG on mining laws

The President, Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Mrs. Rose Ndong, has said that the Federal Government has commenced the process of reviewing extant mining laws in the country. Ndong told newsmen in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state yesterday that a review of the laws that have been in existence since 2007 would give the government more control over mining activities, and reduce the incidence of illegal mining in the country. According to the president, the review o of mining laws, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Mining, would provide and strengthen…

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₦400bn probe: El-Rufa’i gets fresh trial in rights suit

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El Rufa’i gets fresh trial

The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has nullified the Federal High Court judgment in a fundamental rights suit filed by former state governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, ordering a fresh hearing before another judge. In a unanimous ruling on March 17, the three-member panel held that the lower court violated el-Rufa’i’s right to fair hearing, citing lack of proper service of hearing notice. The court ruled that the entire proceedings were a nullity. The case stemmed from a Kaduna State House of Assembly probe that indicted el-Rufa’i over an alleged ₦400 billion…

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“Security agencies working ’round the clock’ ” – Minister

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Minister Idris on insecurity

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that security agencies are operating around the clock to protect citizens, while actively taking steps to strengthen safety across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reassured the public, in an interview with the BBC on Saturday, amid growing concerns over national security, including the recent attack in Maiduguri. Recall that over 20 people were reportedly killed and more than 100 injured when blasts struck on Monday, targeting the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the Monday Market…

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Kano Gov. fulfills promise to support families of 16 slain hunters in Edo

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Kano Gov. fulfills promise

Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf on Friday fulfilled his promise to support families of 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, with provision of cash and food assistance. Kano Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Abdullahi Waiya, led a government delegation to Bunkure Local Government Area on Friday, where he presented ₦300,000 each to the families of the 16 deceased alongside food items. He also presented ₦200,000 each along with food items to 13 survivors. Waiya said the visit was at the instance of the…

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UN CSW70: Engagement, advancing justice for women empowerment

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By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu At the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), the global community once again affirmed a powerful truth: justice for women and girls is the cornerstone of sustainable development, peace, and equality. Yet, beyond the declarations and negotiated texts lies a more important question ,how do we translate global commitments into real impact at the grassroots? For us at the Helpline Social Support Initiative Abuja, in collaboration with DEPOWA and our global partners, our CSW70 Side Event was not just another…

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Sultan declares today Eid-el-Fitr, as Ramadan ends

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Sultan declares Ramadan end

…Demands offensive against terrorists Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared today Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr after the non-sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement, conveyed in a statement signed by Sambo Wali Junaidu on behalf of the Sultanate Council, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, confirmed that no credible reports of the Shawwal moon were received on Wednesday, March 18 – the 29th day of Ramadan. Consequently, Thursday, March 19, was declared…

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Nigeria’s power crisis deepens, as GenCos shut down

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GenCos shut down

The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) said the situation is making it difficult for GenCos to maintain their equipment, buy gas, and cover basic running costs. Nigeria’s power generation companies (GenCos) are warning that many of them are shutting down due to a huge debt of about ₦6.8 trillion. The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) said the situation is making it difficult for GenCos to maintain their equipment, buy gas, and cover basic running costs. According to APGC’s CEO, Dr. Joy Ogaji, the unstable national grid is also…

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Nigeria ranks 4th in ‘Global Terrorism Index’ – Report

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Nigeria on Global Terrorism

…Borno attacks among deadliest Nigeria has emerged as one of the countries with the sharpest rise in terrorism-related fatalities worldwide, even as global figures show a significant decline in overall terror deaths.  This troubling development is contained in the 2026 edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), which paints a sobering picture of the security landscape in parts of Africa, particularly Nigeria. According to the report, Nigeria recorded the largest increase in terrorism fatalities in 2025, with deaths rising by 46 percent to a total of 750. The document attributes…

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“Nigerian jollof ‘best in Africa’ – King Charles declares at State Banquet

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King Charles declares at Banquet

…Hails Nigeria as Tinubu wraps historic UK visit A blend of humour, cultural celebration, and high-level diplomacy marked the climax of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s historic state visit to the United Kingdom, as King Charles III declared Nigerian jollof rice “the best in Africa” while reaffirming strong bilateral ties between both nations. Speaking during a grand state banquet held in honour of President Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, the British monarch drew laughter with a playful nod to the long-running “jollof wars” among West African countries. “Only last week,…

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Retired police officers plan protest at Aso Villa

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Police officers plan protest

The Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday next week, if the Bill to exit the Nigeria Police from the CPS remains unsigned by the deadline. Chairman of Kaduna State Chapter, retired Chief Superintendent of Police Mannir M. Lawal (Zaria), and the retired Assistant Superintendent of Police Ɗanlami Maigamo, stated this in a press statement jointly signed and made available to VoL in Kaduna. According to the statement, this follows the outcome…

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