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In an in-depth conversation with Dr. Temitope Olaifa, a distinguished lecturer in international peace and security, and the visionary founder of the Stephanie Peace Building and Development Foundation, a disconcerting narrative unfolds about the calamitous repercussions of mining activities in Ogun State, Nigeria.  The narrative exposes a grim reality where the once-promising mineral resources of Ogun State have morphed into a distressing curse, inflicting severe harm upon the communities that were meant to reap their rewards. Dr. Olaifa, whose academic and professional pursuits have centered around conflict resolution and sustainable development, casts light on a distressing chapter…

Tragedy struck in Nnewi, Anambra State, as a 30-year-old pastor met an untimely demise by leaping from a two-storey building.  The deceased, identified as Prosper Igboke, had been a pastor at a local Pentecostal church and hailed from Umunneochi, Abia State. Reports indicate that the unfortunate incident was spurred by profound disappointment inflicted by his romantic partner.  Apparently, Prosper Igboke’s female lover turned down his marriage proposal, which left him heartbroken and shattered. An undisclosed relative of the late pastor disclosed, “The incident took place last month. At just 30 years of age, he met…

The Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Kofarmata, has strongly advised students of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, to steer clear of the pitfalls of drug abuse. In an official statement released by the Director of Information at the Ministry for Higher Education, Malam Sunusi Kofar Na’Isa, this call to action was communicated on a Friday in Kano. During a crucial meeting with stakeholders at the university’s theater hall, Kofarmata emphasized the gravity of drug abuse as a societal scourge that can dismantle lives. He appealed to the students’ union to lead the…

In line with the stipulations of the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021, the Ogun State Government has taken a crucial step towards identifying the shoreline communities along the Gulf of Guinea.  This endeavour marks the commencement of the Littoral Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) operationalization, executed in collaboration with the National Boundary Commission. The objective of this initiative is to ensure that communities affected by petroleum operations receive their entitled benefits.  As per the Petroleum Industry Act, these communities are entitled to 3% of the actual annual operating expenditure of upstream companies from the previous fiscal year.  …

In a shocking turn of events, a suspected child trafficker met a gruesome fate as he was set ablaze by an enraged mob in Lapai, the administrative headquarters of Lapai Local Government area in Niger state.  The incident unfolded just moments before the Jumma’t prayer last Friday, casting a dark shadow over the community. The suspect, identified as Dule Sakon Kano, was taken into custody with two innocent children, their ages ranging between four and five years old.  Startlingly, during a brief interrogation conducted by the furious mob, Kano confessed to his involvement in a disturbing ritualistic…

In a shocking revelation, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has unveiled that the recent raid on female hostels, resulting in the theft of valuable belongings, at the Rivers State University in Port Harcourt, was orchestrated by students of the institution. Governor Fubara made this revelation during his visit to the university premises in the aftermath of the incident, which led to a protest by the affected female students. The unfortunate incident occurred when a group of suspected armed robbers stormed three hostels adjacent to the university’s back gate on Thursday.  Their brazen act resulted in the…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified the persistent surge in unclaimed dividends within the nation’s capital market, reaching an alarming N190 billion, as a consequence of inadequate identity management practices across the country.  In a recent statement during the second post Capital Market Committee (CMC) media briefing in Abuja on Friday, Mr. Lamido Yuguda, the Director-General of SEC, highlighted the role of identity-related challenges in driving this concerning trend. Attributing the escalating figures to issues stemming from identity management, Yuguda also linked the rise to instances of multiple subscriptions during banking consolidation and identity management processes. …

Contrary to initial narratives, the Nigerian Army has said  that no money was stolen during the attack.on one of its military vehicles in Benin, Edo State. The Nigerian Army responded to media reports regarding an attack in a recent incident in Benin which occurred on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Yemi Sokoya, and also the Public Relations Officer of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Benin, released an official statement on Friday to address the inaccurate portrayal of the incident. According to Sokoya, a clerk from the 4 Brigade…

Fareedah Ogundairo In a shocking incident that highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement personnel, officers and operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’, were subjected to a brutal attack by smugglers in the Dankama Area of Katsina State. According to an official press release issued via the agency’s Twitter handle, the Customs team, responsible for upholding government fiscal policies and protecting the nation’s economic interests, came under a violent onslaught from a group of suspected smugglers armed with dangerous weapons. During the course of the harrowing attack, Inspector of Customs (IC) Haruna A. sustained…

The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has provided details surrounding the sudden and tragic demise of one of its students, Ayomide Akeredolu. The student passed away after collapsing in his hostel on Thursday. FUTA’s management revealed that Ayomide Akeredolu had been unwell before he collapsed. Despite efforts and medical assistance at the school’s health center, the attempts to revive him proved unsuccessful. Mr. Adegbenro Adebanjo, FUTA’s Director of Corporate Communication, stated in an official statement that Akeredolu was taken to the university’s healthcare facility, where medical professionals confirmed that he had been brought in already deceased. “The…