The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has teamed up with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to unlock the vast mining potential of the North Central region and increase jobs through mineral processing. Receiving the management team of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC)in his office, theMinister of Solid Minerals Development Mr Dele Alake disclosed that more than 300 small-scale and artisanal miners have been organised into cooperatives, as part of ongoing persuasive efforts to steer them away from illegal mining and integrate them into the formal sector. According to him, the Bola Tinubu administration has so far arrested over…
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By Segun Adewale in Gombe Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading manufacturer of cement, ready-mix, mortar, and Plaster of Paris products, celebrated the graduation of 15 female truck drivers alongside 5 community drivers under its flagship Women on Wheels initiative. The graduation ceremony was held on Thursday, 9 April, 2026, at the company’s Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State. Our Correspondent reports that the newly inducted female drivers underwent rigorous technical and safety training. They were equipped with the competencies required to operate heavy-duty vehicles efficiently while upholding industry best practices. Beyond addressing driver shortages, the initiative is strengthening road safety…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has paid a sympathy visit to victims of kidnapping recently rescued by security agencies in Alkaleri Local Government Area, commending the Federal Government for its swift intervention in addressing insecurity. During the visit Saturday, the Governor expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deploying special forces and other security assets to the area, noting that the intervention has significantly weakened the activities of bandits. He disclosed that many of the perpetrators have been neutralized, while others have been arrested, adding that between 40 and 50 kidnapped…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde is allegedly plotting to remove the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. This allegation was made on Sunday by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose in a tweet on his x account. According to Fayose, the removal is premised on the Olubadan’s failure to attend the installation of new chiefs by the state government earlier this month. “I heard reliably that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is plotting the removal of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rahidi Adewolu Ladoja. “The plot is to commence this week, with Government Query to be issued against the…
Ahead of next month’s gubernatorial primary of the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a prominent group in the party, The Justice Forum, has declared support for the incumbent Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. Aside from that, the group has instructed its supporters to cast their votes for Hamzat, in order to be the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 governorship and possibly succeed Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The group members include the former Governor, Babatunde Fashola; ex-Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire; and the Chairman of the GAC, Tajudeen Olusi, and others. The Chairman of the House of Representatives…
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Ifako-Ijaiye, led by Rotn.Olurotimi Adeleye (MM) will hold a strategic advocacy session with the general public, community leaders, and civil society organizations on Wednesday , April 15 2026 at the Unity Centre, 5/7 Iju-Ajuwon Road, Elliot Bus Stop, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos State. The event, according to the coordinator aims to align local initiatives with the national Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, fostering collaboration for sustainable grassroots development. ‘It is also to facilitate robust deliberation on pathways for sustainable development, grassroots empowerment, and inclusive governance…
The Renewed Hope Ambassador (RHA), Ifako-Ijaiye Chapter, under the visionary leadership of its Coordinator, Rotr. Olurotimi Adeleye, extends a grand and hearty welcome to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his official working visit to Lagos State. Today marks a historic milestone as Mr. President joins the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, to commission a series of landmark “Legacy Projects.”These projects stand as a testament to the synergy between Federal vision and State execution, further consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade. The long-standing debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025. Following verification, ₦3.3 trillion has been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a fair and transparent resolution. Implementation has begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling ₦2.3 trillion. The Federal Government has already raised ₦501 billion to fund these payments. Out…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with Professor Attahiru Jega, the special adviser on livestock development, on the passing of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who attended the Janazah prayer for the late Hadiza Jega at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday, 5 April, 2026, conveyed the President’s condolences to Professor Jega and his family. The President described Hajiya Hadiza as a woman of uncommon grace, character, and a strong anchor for Professor Jega as he navigated public life, including serving as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Tinubu also extolled her support…
President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, lauded the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for transforming Ogun State and changing the face of aviation in the state through the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan. The trio spoke as President Tinubu inaugurated the airport and the state’s new airline, Gateway Airline, among other landmark projects, including road and housing projects in the state. Speaking on the occasion, Tinubu thanked Governor Abiodun for his strides in office, saying that the Governor had justified the confidence reposed in him by the President and the people of…