Ex-military generals behind illegal mining in Nigeria Oshiomhole alleges

Jan 26, 2025

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

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Niger Delta Group Petitions Tinubu Over Alleged Plot to Frame Ex-MEND Scribe

Jan 26, 2025

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

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Metal Meets Muscle: China to Host World’s First Human-Robot Marathon in Beijing this April

Jan 26, 2025

  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

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Transformer Vandal Electrocuted in Ogun

Jan 25, 2025

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

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Nigerian Police Neutralize ESN Kingpins in Imo

Jan 25, 2025

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

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Smog chokes Baghdad as oil-fired factories belch out smoke

Jan 25, 2025

    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

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Remains of Missing Pastor Discovered in Bayelsa Home

Jan 25, 2025

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

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Governor Diri Charges NYSC Members to Embody National Unity

Jan 25, 2025

  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

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Firm Commits To Oil Investment, Employment Opportunities In Akwa Ibom

Jan 25, 2025

    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

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179 Oil Theft Cases in Just One Week-NNPCL

Jan 25, 2025

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

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