Author: Aminu Imam

37 killed in gas leak at Plateau mine

Aminu Imam
37 miners killed in Plateau

No fewer than 37 miners were killed in Kampani Zurak community, of Wase local government area of Plateau state, following a carbon monoxide leak in the early hours of yesterday. A miner in the community, Safiyanu Haruna, who confirmed the incident, said that over 20 victims who sustained injuries in the incident had been rushed to a hospital in Wase town for treatment. According to Haruna, the incident occurred around 6:30am when the victims, who had performed their morning prayers, returned to the mining site and suddenly fell victims to…

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Tinubu orders NNPCL to remit oil taxes, royalties directly

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Tinubu orders NNPCL

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the collection of management and frontier exploration fees by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as part of a sweeping Executive Order aimed at safeguarding oil and gas revenues due to the Federation. The directive, announced in a statement yesterday by the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Uloma Amadi, also orders the direct remittance of taxes, royalties, and profit oil under Production Sharing Contracts to the appropriate fiscal authorities, effectively blocking deductions at source. According to…

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“Naira could hit ₦1,100 to $1 in 2026′ – Ɗangote

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Dangote on Naira

Chairman of the Ɗangote Group, Aliko Ɗangote, has predicted a significant strengthening of the naira, saying the currency could reach 1,100 to a dollar this year. Dangote made the remarks on Tuesday during the launch of the Nigeria Industrial Policy in Abuja, an event attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other dignitaries. While the Naira currently trades around ₦1,300 to a dollar, Dangote said government reforms signal better days ahead. “I mean, today, if you look at it, Your Excellency, I believe with the policies that you have implemented in…

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Kaduna: Gov. restores Christian pilgrimage after 11yrs

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Gov. Xtian pilgrimage

Kaduna state has resumed its Christian pilgrimage programme after an 11-year hiatus, with 50 intending pilgrims preparing to embark on the journey under government sponsorship. The revival, announced during the 2025 orientation programme, has been welcomed by Christian faithful, who described it as a “strong statement of fairness, equity, and inclusive governance”. Head of Service in Kaduna, Jimami Baƙo commended Uba Sani, governor of the state, for bringing back the programme, noting that it reflects a leadership that values spiritual growth alongside physical and economic development. Commissioner for information in…

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“71% Nigerians find banking app support ineffective’ – Report

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Report on banking app

A new industry report has revealed that 71 percent of Nigerians consider in-app support on banking applications ineffective, highlighting persistent usability challenges in the country’s growing digital finance space. The report, titled: ‘State of UX in Financial Apps: Nigeria Report 2025′, was released yesterday by Interswitch. The study, which surveyed hundreds of banking app users and included interviews and technical assessments based on global usability standards, found that while digital-banking adoption continues to rise, the quality of in-app support has not improved at the same pace. According to the findings,…

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Electoral Act Amendment Debacle: “Democracy under threat in Nigeria” – ACF

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ACF on Electoral Act

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has observed with dismay the threat to democracy as a result of the controversies surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bills in the Senate and House of Representative. The ACF National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, opined that the 10th National Assembly was being influenced by external forces and failing to assert its constitutional independence. The Forum is insisting on real-time transmission of election results in the proposed law, believing that it will enhance transparency and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. The ACF appealed to the…

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“Nasir el-Rufa’i is a threat to national security” – Chief Femi Fani-Kayode

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“Three very serious allegations were made last week by the former Minister of the FCT and former Governor of Kaduna state Malam Nasir el-Rufa’i. Firstly, that he bugged Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the President’s National Security Advisor (NSA)’s phone, and is privy to his most sensitive conversations, secondly that the National Security Advisor’s office has imported large sums of dangerous chemical weapons into the country for unspecified purposes; and thirdly, that there is a conspiracy between the NSA and Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, his successor in office, to “destroy…

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Tinubu names Uba Sani ‘Renewed Hope Ambassador’, Deputy  DG

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Tinubu names Uba Sani

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as ‘Renewed Hope Ambassador’ and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment is with immediate effect. The President, as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor Sani to the role for his salient leadership and organisational abilities. The governor’s responsibilities will include working in close collaboration with the director-general of Renewed Hope Ambassador and the party hierarchy, particularly the national chairman of the APC, to ensure harmony, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination across…

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“Nigeria imports $4bn worth of cotton, textiles annually” — Arewa Cotton CEO

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Arewa Cotton CEO

Managing Director of Arewa Cotton and Allied Products Ltd., Anibe Achimugu, has revealed that Nigeria imports an estimated $4 billion worth of cotton, textiles and garments annually, warning that the trend is crippling local production and threatening jobs across the value-chain. Achimugu, who also serves as President of the National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN), made the disclosure during an interview on television yesterday. He attributed the decline of Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector to smuggling, high production costs and inadequate power supply, which have forced many textile…

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NASS approves ₦1.5tr Army Budget for 2026

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NASS approves2

The joint committee of the 10th Senate and the House of Representatives has approved the Nigerian Army proposal to spend ₦1.50 trillion in its 2026 budget. Lawmakers also pledged to ensure that funds allocated to the Army are released promptly to support effective implementation. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, announced the decision after a closed-door budget defence session in Abuja with the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu. According to Yar’Adua, members of the joint committee expressed satisfaction with the Army’s budget presentation. However, he noted…

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