Ex-military generals behind illegal mining in Nigeria Oshiomhole alleges
Adams Oshiomhole, Senator representing Edo North has alleged that retired military officers coordinate illegal mining activities nationwide. Mr Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, stated this on Friday when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Ekong Samson, submitted the
Niger Delta Group Petitions Tinubu Over Alleged Plot to Frame Ex-MEND Scribe
A Niger Delta Peace advocacy group, the Movement for the Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta (MSDND) has sent a protest letter to President Bola Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over an allege plot to frame up the Former
Metal Meets Muscle: China to Host World’s First Human-Robot Marathon in Beijing this April
China is set to host the world’s first marathon featuring both human and robot runners in Beijing’s Daxing district this April, with 12,000 human athletes and dozens of humanoid robots competing in a 13-miles race. Robots in the race must resemble humans
Transformer Vandal Electrocuted in Ogun
An unidentified man was electrocuted while attempting to vandalize a transformer in the Akute area of Ogun State, according to the Ogun State Police Command. The community had been experiencing issues with theft and damage of electrical wires from their power transformer, prompting
Nigerian Police Neutralize ESN Kingpins in Imo
In a significant milestone in the fight against terrorism, the Nigeria Police Force has neutralized three deadly terrorist kingpins associated with the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State. The operation, which took place on January 24, 2025, was carried out by operatives
Smog chokes Baghdad as oil-fired factories belch out smoke
Iraqi grocery store owner Abu Amjad al-Zubaidi is grappling with asthma, a condition his doctor blames on emissions from a nearby power plant that fills his Baghdad neighbourhood with noxious smoke. In winter, a thick smog frequently envelops the city of
Remains of Missing Pastor Discovered in Bayelsa Home
Residents of the Jacob Beredugo street along the Osiri area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital were on wednesday night thrown into shock and disbelief following the discovery of the skeleton of 45 years old Preacher, Esere Okilo in his residence 15 months
Governor Diri Charges NYSC Members to Embody National Unity
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged Corps members deployed to the state to “become a symbol of unity” and play a vital role in fostering unity and promoting a sense of common identity among Nigerians. Speaking through the Commissioner for Youths
Firm Commits To Oil Investment, Employment Opportunities In Akwa Ibom
Lekoil Nigeria Limited has expressed its commitment to the sustainable development of Akwa Ibom State in South-South Nigeria through investment in oil and gas operations, employment opportunities and community growth. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Lekan Akinyanmi, said the commitment towards
179 Oil Theft Cases in Just One Week-NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says it uncovered 179 incidents of crude oil theft in the past week. The company stated that the war on crude oil theft and vandalism rages on as industry-wide security collaboration continues to safeguard hydrocarbon infrastructure. According