Nigerian Lawmakers Launch Probe to Recover $9bn Lost Yearly to Illegal Mining
House committee vows to end illegal mining, recover billions in lost revenue, and restore accountability to Nigeria’s mineral sector.
House committee vows to end illegal mining, recover billions in lost revenue, and restore accountability to Nigeria’s mineral sector.
Okereke says Nigeria’s ministerial screening has become a mere formality rather than a constitutional confirmation process that ensures competence.
Former PDP presidential aspirant urges electoral, economic, and political reforms, warning Nigeria risks repeating past failures.
Governor Soludo says residents have “taken over” his re-election campaign after multiple groups and teachers endorsed him.
INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu ends tenure; May Agbamuche-Mbu appointed acting chair after Yakubu’s constitutionally limited second term concludes.
Akpabio and Kalu urge urgent constitutional reforms to enhance state policing, local autonomy, and democratic accountability in Nigeria.
Responding to ADC Secretary Aregbesola, Anambra Governor Soludo says politicians shouldn’t only speak when they’re out of power.
ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola says INEC should showcase technology ahead of elections, and display results simultaneously on polling day.
Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal urged collective accountability and planning to ensure transparency and trust in Nigeria’s democratic process.
Power minister Adelabu declares 2027 governorship ambition, pledging to reclaim Oyo for APC after previous election defeats.
Former APC National Secretary Iyiola Omisore has announced his 2026 Osun governorship ambition under the governing party.
Saraki has criticised Governor AbdulRazaq’s comments and urged decisive action against worsening insecurity in Kwara.
Atiku has criticised Tinubu’s Plateau visit, calling it a mockery of leadership and a sign of insensitivity to victims.
PDP chieftain Adetokunbo Pearse has slammed the 10th National Assembly, describing it as a “rubber stamp” that only serves President Tinubu’s interests.
PDP’s Ifaluyi-Isibor says purported Scotland investment never existed, accusing Edo governor of embarrassing the people.
EU observers warn Nigeria risks flawed 2027 elections, urging urgent reforms, transparent INEC leadership, accountability, inclusiveness, and stronger media protections.
PDP dismisses Anyanwu’s allegations, affirms national convention will proceed, and describes President Tinubu’s Independence Day speech as uninspiring.
Samuel Anyanwu has written to PDP National Chairman Illya Damagum, citing breaches of the party constitution over state committee dissolutions.
Governor Oyebanji has commended Ekiti’s growth in infrastructure, health, education, and economy, as “phenomenal”, urging peaceful conduct ahead of elections.
ADC criticises government’s cancellation of independence parade, calls it symbolic and proof of presidential disconnect.
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