Receiving a delegation of the Nigeria-China Chamber of Mines, led by its National President, Dr. Olugbenga Ajala, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake, has announced that the …
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By Lillian Okenwa “With all the happenings in Nigeria, if the president, his friends, and spokesmen believe that Nigeria is doing well, it’s either they do not live in Nigeria …
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Zamfara assembly suspends two lawmakers suspected of aiding kidnap of Speaker’s father, colleague’s murder
by editorby editorZamfara House of Assembly on Monday suspended two of its members for their alleged involvement in aiding and abetting banditry in the state. The two lawmakers are alleged to have …
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Zamfara report on banditry: Two ex-Govs indicted, another for trial, 15 Emirs to be removed
by editorby editorBy Olalekan Bilesanmi (The Vanguard) It isn’t a list anyone would be proud of. In plain terms, it is a frightening list. But here it is in black and white: …
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Insecurity: Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger Lead As Gunmen Kill 1,031 Nigerians In 1 Month
by editorby editorZamfara, Kebbi and Niger states topped the chart as 1,031 people were reported killed in June 2021, across the country. A total of 275 persons were killed in Zamfara State, …
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Insecurity: General Abdulsalami Denies Link With Bandits, Other Terrorist Groups
by editorby editorFollowing posts on social media linking former military Head of State with banditry in his native Niger State, General Abdulsalami A. Abubakar (rtd), has denied any such link, saying he …
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Unspecified number of students kidnapped in Kaduna varsity, as SGF insists Nigeria won’t fall to bandits, terrorists
by editorby editorBy Yemi Oyeyemi, Abuja An unspecified number students of a private university, GreenField University, have been abducted from their campus along the Abuja – Kaduna road Tuesday morning.At least 25 …
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Niger governor, others begin onslaught on banditry; inaugurates health sector projects
by editorby editorNiger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has said that he is leading about seven of his colleagues towards ending banditry and other criminal activities in the State. The Governor disclosed …
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el Rufai explains how collaboration with Niger govt has helped in banditry battle
by editorby editorGovernor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has commended his Niger State counterpart, Abubakar Sani Bello for sustaining close collaboration against banditry within the boundaries of the two states. Governor El-Rufai, …
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North-Western states, Kwara, Niger agree to close schools over COVID-19; fight banditry as one
by editorby editorGovernors of The North-western States and two others from the North-Central States of Kwara and Niger have resolved to shut down schools from next week Monday as part of measures …