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Nigerians React As Senate Summons Mines Minister-Threatens Zero Allocation In 2024 Over Disregard Of Invitations
The Senate has issued a summons to Mr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Mines and Solid Minerals, requiring him to appear before its Committee on Solid Minerals next Wednesday. The committee expressed dissatisfaction with Alake’s consistent disregard of invitations and criticized his purported excuses, particularly citing travel with President Bola Tinubu….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During the meeting, the panel voiced concerns about the Minister’s alleged neglect of his responsibilities to elevate the mining sector on the international stage, emphasizing his perceived lack of experience in the field. The Committee warned of potential consequences, threatening to allocate zero funds to the Ministry in the 2024 fiscal year if Alake does not amend his non-responsive approach to their invitations.
Senator Sampson Ekong, the Committee Chairman, asserted the importance of accountability and transparency in revitalizing the sector, highlighting the vast untapped potential of Nigeria’s solid minerals. He disclosed plans to expedite the processing of the Bitumen bill for Senate consideration, aiming for positive legislative frameworks that can contribute significantly to the nation’s economy.
Despite a slight improvement in the sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s GDP in 2021, standing at 0.63%, Ekong deemed it disappointing considering the substantial mineral resources available. The committee aims to address challenges such as artisanal dominance in mining activities, urging the responsible development of the solid minerals sector for economic diversification and national prosperity. Senator Onawo Ogoshi further suggested the possibility of withholding budgetary allocations to the Ministry in the 2024 fiscal year if the Minister continues to disregard the Committee’s invitations.
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The Battle For Nigeria’s Soul: Fayemi Begs Catholics To Enter Politics And Clean Up The Corrupt System.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has called on Nigerian Catholics to actively engage in the nation’s political and electoral processes. Speaking at the plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBC) held at the Our Lady and St. Kizito Pastoral Centre in Oke-Gada, Ede, Osun State, he cautioned that shunning politics under the assumption that it is a “dirty game” only clears the path for individuals lacking moral principles to capture positions of power.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Addressing the theme “Faith in Action: Empowering the Catholic Laity for Active Political Participation Ahead of the 2027 General Elections,” Fayemi emphasized that Christians have a fundamental duty to infuse public life with their values to advance justice, accountability, and the common good. He stressed that civic involvement must extend far beyond simply casting a ballot, encompassing active steps like running for office, joining political parties, keeping a close eye on electoral procedures, educating fellow voters, and holding leaders strictly accountable.
Urging the laity to reject the notion that governance should be left in the hands of the godless, Fayemi noted that when committed believers turn away, unprincipled opportunists take the reins. He further advised voters to look past ethnic biases, religious divisions, financial inducements, and blind party loyalty as they approach the 2027 elections, focusing instead on candidates whose platforms champion human dignity, peace, security, development, and overall societal welfare.
To turn this vision into reality, Fayemi encouraged eligible Catholics to secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), join voter education drives, monitor elections, and help strengthen democratic institutions. Concluding his address, he stressed that the Catholic Church must prioritize political formation, pointing out that encouraging members to participate without proper preparation for public service is not enough.
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Military Fires Back: Army Slams Fake News Over Alleged Clerics Abduction At Yari’s Zamfara Estate
The Nigerian Army has strongly refuted claims that several Islamic clerics were kidnapped at the Zamfara home of former governor Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, located in the Talata Mafara Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
While clarifying the situation, the military verified that an abduction did indeed take place involving travelers moving from the Sububu forest region in Bakura Local Government Area in the direction of Talata Mafara.
Speaking on Sunday through a statement, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba—the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for 8 Division/Sector 2 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA—categorically dismissed the reports tying the incident to Yari’s property as entirely false and misleading.
According to military intelligence, the victims were seized while in transit along the Sububu forest axis toward Talata Mafara rather than at the former governor’s residence. Security forces, alongside allied agencies and local intelligence teams, have ramped up tactical operations in the region to track down and rescue the victims.
In light of the incident, the Army has cautioned citizens against spreading unverified or sensational details that might trigger widespread panic or hinder ongoing security efforts. Osoba urged the public to completely ignore distorted narratives that could jeopardize tactical missions or cause undue alarm.
Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi has instituted a legal action against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) at the Federal High Court in Abuja, following the institution’s alleged failure to release the academic records of Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In the originating motion filed on September 9 by his counsel, Anderson Asemota, Arabambi—represented alongside the Vice Chancellor as respondents—stated that his formal request for a Certified True Copy (CTC) of Obi’s 1984 Bachelor of Arts degree certificate in Philosophy (certificate number D000198) was ignored. He noted that the application, submitted under the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act, 2011 on August 6 following an initial letter, was neither granted nor formally declined with a written notice of refusal within the statutory timeframe prescribed by the law. Consequently, the suit seeks an order of mandamus to compel the university to fulfill its statutory duty by responding to his July 16 request.
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