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The global appetite for gold and critical minerals has skyrocketed in recent years, driven by industries ranging from electronics to renewable energy and luxury goods. While this demand fuels economic growth in some parts of the world, it is casting a long shadow over Africa, where the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)…
In a remarkable display of international cooperation and advanced border security, Nigeria has made headlines with the swift arrest of criminals listed on INTERPOL’s red list. According to a recent statement by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, these individuals, wanted by various European countries, were apprehended within just two days of attempting to enter…
In a recent wave of online reports and social media discussions, a story surfaced claiming that a 22-year-old woman named Zainab Muhamadu was facing trial—and potentially the death penalty—in Zamfara State, Nigeria, for converting from Islam to Christianity. The story, which sparked significant controversy and concern, was quickly picked up by various media outlets and…
Nigeria’s electricity sector has long been a topic of heated debate, with millions of citizens grappling with unreliable power supply despite decades of reforms and investments. Recently, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made headlines by sharply criticizing the country’s electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for their failure to deliver adequate power to Nigerians. Labeling them…
In a recent Senate debate on the 2025 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi sparked controversy by proposing the relocation of communities near Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. His argument? The sight of “old houses” and informal settlements, such as those in Chika, Aleita, Piwoyi, and Kuchingoro, presents a poor image of Nigeria…
In a bold move to revolutionize healthcare delivery in Ebonyi State, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has announced a significant salary increase for newly recruited medical doctors, raising their monthly pay from N150,000 to an impressive N500,000. This landmark decision, unveiled on May 19, 2025, during the inauguration of the state’s Health Activation Programme in Abakaliki,…
On the morning of May 20, 2025, a heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria, that has left a family shattered, a community in mourning, and a nation once again grappling with the devastating consequences of police misconduct. A young secondary school student, identified as Taiwo, was fatally struck by a…
Malnutrition remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Nigeria, particularly for its youngest citizens. According to a recent report by UNICEF, approximately 2.9 million Nigerian children under the age of five are grappling with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), a life-threatening condition that requires urgent intervention. This staggering statistic places Nigeria as the…
In a landmark move in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against corruption, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a sprawling estate of 753 luxury duplexes to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The ceremony, which took place on May 19, 2025, in Abuja, marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts…
On May 20, 2025, the Nigerian Senate took a significant step toward reshaping the country’s anti-corruption framework by passing the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act Amendment Bill for its second reading. This proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Idiat Adebule (APC, Lagos West), seeks to strip key anti-graft agencies, including the Economic and Financial…
