The Federal Government’s efforts to combat illegal mining received a significant boost yesterday with the arraignment of several Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities in Lokpaukwu community, Umuchieze, within Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. The suspects, including eight (8) Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, were recently apprehended by the Mining Marshals, an elite security outfit crafted from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Marshals are tasked with ridding the mining sector of illegal operators. The Mining Marshals, codenamed “Operation Hayakin Kogo,” is the brainchild of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. This…
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said that Nigerian workers deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions as the driving force of the nation. Speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led by Comrade Festus Osifo, on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu said he is concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers and that his administration is prioritizing their concerns. “I pay attention to everything around me. A happy worker is a productive worker. And society depends…
A former Vice President of Nigeria and the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has commended President Bola Tinubu for securing local government autonomy following the verdict of the Supreme Court in case instituted by the Tinubu administration. In a post on his X handle, Atiku Abubakar said, “the judgment of the Supreme Court earlier today affirming fiscal autonomy to local government councils in the country is a win for the people of Nigeria. “The court’s ruling is a step in the right direction and a major corrective action in greasing…
President Bola Tinubu is planning to reshuffle his cabinet and remove non-performing ministers, Podium Reporters authoritatively gathered. This is in line with the President’s declaration during the cabinet retreat held last year to usher in the new Ministers, that he will not hesitate to sack non-performing Ministers. At the retreat, the President through the Policy Coordination Unit headed by Hadiza Bala Usman outlined KPIs for each ministry and cabinet member and the Ministers were made to sign a performance bond. President Bola Tinubu clocked one year in office over a month ago and there were huge expectations that he may…
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly ordered the immediate removal of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc (NSPM), Ahmed Halilu, and four other executives of the company, in a major shake up at the company. Ahmed Halilu, the sacked Managing Director of NSPMC is the younger brother to former First Lady, Aisha Buhari. He was appointed as MD in September 2022 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The shakeup in the leadership of NSPMC is coming months after Special Investigator Jim Obazee submitted his report to President Tinubu, in which it was rumoured to contain recommendations for…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared the forthcoming African Natural Resources & Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2024 as pivotal for harnessing Africa’s mineral resources to achieve sustainable economic development. Addressing the press about the 3rd edition of the summit, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria from July 16, Dr. Alake emphasized that the summit provides a vital platform that unites government officials, private sector stakeholders, and industry experts from across the continent. The goal is to galvanize a consensus aimed at driving economic growth, achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and fostering the development of cleaner…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. The President while reacting to the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court stated that a fundamental challenge to the nation’s advancement over the years has been ineffective local government administration, as governance at the critical cellular level of socio-political configuration is nearly absent. The President emphasized that with this Supreme Court pronouncement, the onus is now on local council leaders to ensure that the broad…
…congratulates Anambra APC Youths and their leadership The Knights of Sir Paul Chukwuma (KSP) proudly commends and appreciates Chief Sir Paul Chukwuma (Onyechinazo) for his recent generous donation of a brand new 2024 Toyota Hiace bus to the Anambra APC Youth Wing. This great act of philanthropy exemplifies Sir Paul Chukwuma’s steadfast commitment in ensuring that the youths become the engine room of progress in Anambra APC. The presentation of the bus is also testament to Sir Paul Chukwuma’s character in keeping to his promises. It is on record that the promise to gift a bus to the youth wing…
President Bola Tinubu has continued to leave no one in doubt that his government is determined to overhaul our tax system to deliver the best possible outcomes for businesses and also enhance Nigeria’s revenue generation architecture. This is why, upon assumption of office, one of the first major things President Tinubu did was to set up a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms headed by Taiwo Oyedele. Eleven months later, this committee has made some far-reaching recommendations including reforms in the withholding tax system in Nigeria. Earlier this month, the federal government approved a new regulation known as…
By Dada Olusegun Nigeria is a nation made up of largely religious people who are deeply conservative. Topics revolving around religion usually evoke sharp emotion-laden reactions just like those with tribal undertones. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous persons within the political elites have mastered the art of exploiting these weaknesses to further their political agenda. Last Thursday, the Nigerian media space (both mainstream and social media) was buzzing with talks of President Bola Tinubu’s administration agreeing to sign the Samoa Agreement, a partnership deal between the European Union on behalf of its member countries and the member countries of Organisation of African,…