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Delta Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Stolen Bus Incident

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Opposition Criticizes FG Over N2.23tn Ransom Payments Amid Security Concerns

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NNPC Reiterates that Old Port Harcourt Refinery is Fully Operational

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Northern Christian Leaders Caution Against Politicization of Tax Reform Bills

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Gombe Government to Implement New National Minimum Wage

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The Gombe state government has announced that it will adopt the new national minimum wage of N70,000 for its workers,...

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Gov Fubara’s N126m Investment Targets Reduction of Maternal Mortality

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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has broken new ground in funding for the health sector with the approval and...

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Nigerian Army Troops Defeat Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Kaduna State

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Troops from the I Division of the Nigerian Army have achieved a significant victory in Kaduna State by neutralizing one...

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Catholic Bishops Urge President Tinubu to Reevaluate Economic Policies

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Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and Archbishop of Owerri, has urged...

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Student Loan Scheme Is Inclusive and Accessible to All, Presidency Assures

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The presidency has provided further details regarding President Bola Tinubu's student loan scheme, addressing recent concerns about the potential exclusion...

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Dangote, Others Spearhead Nigeria’s Malaria Elimination Campaign

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Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has launched the Nigeria End Malaria Council in Abuja....

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President Tinubu Commits to Strengthening Nigerian Military and Improving Defence Facilities

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to use his constitutional powers to enhance and equip the Nigerian military further. Speaking...

The Federal Government has pledged to seek justice for the 12 miners who were brutally killed by bandits in Unguwar Magro Village, located in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This tragic incident has shocked the nation, drawing attention to the urgent need for enhanced security measures in areas affected by mining activities. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made a statement today expressing profound sorrow over the loss of the miners. He confirmed that security agencies are actively working to track down those responsible for this heinous act and promised that they will be brought to justice. "We are committed to ensuring that those who committed this atrocity will face the full force of the law," Alake said. In response to the attack, the government has decided to suspend all mining operations at the site until a thorough investigation is completed. This measure is intended to ensure that no further incidents occur while authorities are working to secure the area and gather crucial information. Alake highlighted that the Mining Marshals, along with intelligence units and other security agencies, are intensifying their efforts to locate the bandits. These criminal elements are believed to have crossed into Niger State from neighboring regions, making the operation to track them down even more challenging. The Minister noted that this attack has been categorized as a special case, leading to a coordinated response from various agencies to uncover the bandits' activities and dismantle their operations. The fight against banditry, particularly in the mining sector, is a high priority for the current administration. Alake emphasized, "There is a new Sheriff in town, and combating banditry in the mining sector is a mandate we are taking seriously. Those who think they can invade villages and kill innocent people to pave the way for illegal mining will be in for a rude awakening. We will not tolerate such lawlessness." Furthermore, Alake revealed that preliminary reports suggest the involvement of non-Nigerians in funding these illegal mining operations. He warned that anyone found guilty of supporting or participating in these activities would be prosecuted for economic sabotage and waging war against the Nigerian state. This includes individuals and entities from other countries, underscoring the government's commitment to addressing this issue on an international scale. The Minister also urged foreign embassies in Nigeria to monitor the activities of their nationals in the mining sector carefully. He warned that any involvement in criminal conduct by foreigners could negatively impact diplomatic relations between Nigeria and their home countries. In a recent event on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Alake revealed that Nigeria's mineral resources are currently valued at over $700 billion. He highlighted the potential for further discoveries and Nigeria's readiness to meet the increasing global demand for these vital resources. The Minister's remarks underscored the importance of securing the mining sector to ensure its continued growth and contribution to the national economy.

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FG Vows to Avenge Murder of 12 Miners in Niger State, Tightens Security in Mining Areas

by Martins Nwakaji

4 months ago

The Federal Government has pledged to seek justice for the 12 miners who were brutally killed by bandits in Unguwar...

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Nigerian Government Aims for World-class Community-based Police Force, says Minister

by Martins Nwakaji

4 months ago

The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has outlined the Federal Government's ambitious plan to establish a...

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Italian Foreign Minister’s Call for More African Students Stirs Controversy Within Coalition

by Martins Nwakaji

4 months ago

Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, has recently proposed a significant increase in the number of African students studying in Italy....

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