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Oyo Monarch Suspended for Breaching State Mining Laws

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The Oyo State Government has suspended Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, the Sobaloju of Ofiki, over his alleged involvement in illegal mining within the Atisbo Local Government Area. The suspension, effective immediately, follows claims that the monarch violated Executive Order 001/2023 by facilitating unauthorized mining and trespassing on government-gazetted lands. In a statement issued Tuesday, Moses Alao, Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media, confirmed that the order was designed to regulate the state’s mining sector and protect public assets. Chief Sobaloju faces allegations of violating Executive Order 001/2023 by facilitating unauthorized mining operations and…

Borno Mosque Blast: 8 Suspects Arrested.

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Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have apprehended eight suspects linked to the December 2025 suicide bombing of a Borno mosque. The arrests follow intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations aimed at dismantling terror cells in the region. However, tragedy struck Maiduguri on Christmas Eve 2025 when a suicide attacker infiltrated the crowded Gamboru Market mosque. As evening prayers began, an improvised explosive device (IED) ripped through the sanctuary, leaving five dead and dozens more fighting for their lives in local hospitals. A major breakthrough in the Borno…

NDLEA 2026 Blitz: Baroness “Mama Kerosine” Nabbed, 22 Indians Detained in Cocaine Bust as National Sweep Uncovers Opioids, Skunk, in Coffee Shipments

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The NDLEA has launched into 2026 with a series of high-impact busts, reinforcing its relentless ‘War Against Drug Abuse.’ From intercepting Ketamine and Ecstasy hidden in coffee mixes bound for the UK and Zambia in late December, to the New Year’s seizure of 31.5kg of cocaine at Apapa Port, the agency remains a step ahead. Most recently, 22 Indian crew members from the MV Aruna Hulya were taken into custody following the discovery of illicit cargo on January 2nd. In a statement released Sunday, January 4, 2026, NDLEA Director of…

FG Capacity for Infrastructure Finance Strengthened by New Tax Laws, Says Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the harmonised tax laws will strengthen the finances of the federal government’s to fund infrastructure and other National developmental programs. He made this known during his new year speech, Tinubu said 2026 marks a critical phase in implementing the country’s tax reforms, designed to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria. Tinubu further emphasised that the reforms are not about raising taxes, but about creating a structural reset, driving harmonisation and strengthening the social contract. He announced that the new tax legislation,…

Scores Feared Dead as Armed Assault Upends Peace in Shanga, Kebbi

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A wave of terror gripped the Gebbe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State following a sudden, lethal assault by gunmen that left numerous residents dead and scores of others injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants struck unexpectedly, firing sporadically and triggering a mass exodus as families fled into nearby bushes and neighbouring villages for safety. While the exact death toll remains unconfirmed due to the scale of the displacement, local sources describe the attack as “unprecedented” for the historically peaceful area. Confirming the attack, the Kebbi State…

US Sokoto Airstrike “Lacked Precision,” Missed Target — Ex-FRCN DG

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Dr. Ladan Salihu, former FRCN Director-General, has raised sharp concerns over the Christmas night U.S. airstrike in Sokoto, claiming the mission lacked precision and entirely missed its intended target in Jabo village. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed on X that the Christmas night strike was conducted at the ‘request of Nigerian authorities,’ framing the mission as a collaborative effort to neutralize ISIS targets in Sokoto. “Lethal strikes against ISIS demonstrate the strength of our military and our commitment to eliminating terrorist threats against Americans at home and abroad,” AFRICOM said.…

Kwara Explosions: Multiple Blasts in Offa Spark Fear Amid US Military Action in Nigeria

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A night of celebration turned into one of terror for Offa residents as a series of explosions tore through the town late on December 25. While properties were destroyed and families fled in panic, the timing of the blasts has raised serious questions: they occurred just hours after President Donald Trump authorized a massive wave of airstrikes against ISIS terrorists in Sokoto. Authorities are now investigating if the Kwara explosions are a byproduct of the broader military operations shaking the region.” Dual explosions rocked the vicinity of a Muslim prayer…

Diplomatic Clarity: China Distances Itself from Illegal Mining Activities

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The Federation of China Mining Federation of Nigeria has debunked reports alleging that Chinese mining companies are infiltrating Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and engaging in illegal activities, describing the claims as false and misleading, restating its commitment to Lawful Mining in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Tuesday, December 23, the federation said it had observed the recirculation of media reports alleging some Chinese nationals of illegal mining, seizure of critical mineral resources, environmental damage, and even fuelling terrorist activities in…

NDLEA Arrests Female Lagos Drug Kingpin; 23.5kg Cocaine Stashed in Kids’ Room

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……. Agency Intercepts Italy-Bound Opioids, Nabs Businessman and Beninoise National in Raids In its relentless mission to purge Nigeria of narcotics, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a decisive blow to a persistent cocaine trafficking syndicate. Barely twenty months after the high-profile arrest of cartel leaders Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinka Toheebat Dauda across Lagos and Ogun—resulting in multi-billion-naira seizures—operatives have apprehended another key figure who had been a fugitive since May 2024. Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, a high-ranking member of the syndicate, was nabbed at her Lagos…

Bauchi Supports Continued AHBN Engagement to Tackle Zero-Dose Gaps

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government, through the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BASPHCDB), has encouraged the African Health Budget Network (AHBN) to seek external funding to sustain its Zero Dose Learning Hub Community of Practice (CoP), an evidence-based advocacy initiative focused on reducing the number of zero-dose children in the state. The call was made during the 2025 Bauchi State Zero Dose Learning Hub Annual Scorecard Validation Meeting held at the Polio Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Bauchi. Speaking at the meeting, the Executive Chairman…