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The Net Closes In: NSCDC Drops Major Update On Ongoing Criminal Prosecution Linked To Stone Rockers Quarry!.
The NSCDC Mining Marshals, led by Assistant Commandant Attah Onoja, have clarified that the 13-month shutdown of the Stone Rockers quarry site in Abuja was executed because the location serves as a crime scene for an active criminal case, meaning it cannot reopen until the Federal High Court resolves the matter. This response follows recent media attention and petitions sent by the quarry to President Bola Tinubu and other officials, which claimed the closure was unlawful and done without a court order. Onoja emphasized that the site was sealed as a locus criminis rather than as an administrative punishment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Stone Rockers and its director, Kolawole Olaiya, are currently facing trial under Charge No. FHC/ABM/VR/338/2026 for alleged illegal mining inside a mineral title area legally owned by Lord’s Career Ventures Nigeria Limited. The prosecution emerged from extensive investigations following petitions from the complainant that were forwarded by the Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Interior. Investigators apprehended the defendants at coordinates confirmed by a January 2026 Mining Cadastre Office letter to fall within Mining Lease No. 000395 ML. The agency also noted that it holds substantial documentary evidence, including a cooperative August 2025 letter from the defense team containing relevant admissions.
Addressing the defendants’ public appeals, the Mining Marshals criticized attempts to seek administrative intervention or pressure authorities while judicial proceedings are active, arguing that the petition to the President was an effort to sway public opinion after failed attempts to harass the Commander via ICPC petitions. Furthermore, while workers initially arrested during enforcement were previously dropped from charges for acting as subordinate employees without criminal intent, the agency indicated that their participation in recent protests has prompted prosecutors to review this decision and potentially relist them if deeper involvement is proven. Rejecting allegations of financial inducement or bias, the Mining Marshals reaffirmed their dedication to eradicating illegal mining and urged media outlets to maintain rigorous verification standards for reports concerning the case.
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“NO BOUNDS!” Reuben Abati Unleashes A Scorching Knockdown On Atiku Over President Tinubu’s Freedom Of Movement!.
Arise Television anchor Reuben Abati has pushed back against criticisms from African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar regarding President Bola Tinubu’s three-week European vacation. Speaking on the Morning Show, Abati dismissed Atiku’s objections as insufficiently researched and “embarrassing,” pointing out that the president is fully entitled to travel and vacation as long as his absence remains within the 21-day constitutional threshold under Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution, which exempts him from needing to formally transfer power.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Responding on Monday during the Morning Show, Abati characterized the inquiries coming from Atiku’s camp as poorly researched and embarrassing. He maintained that President Tinubu holds every right to travel and visit any destination of his choice, provided his absence stays within the constitutional limit that would otherwise mandate a formal handover of power.
Elaborating on the legal and operational aspects, Abati noted that President Tinubu embarked on a three-week working vacation to which he is fully entitled. He pointed out that the presidency appears to have carefully structured the trip to remain within the 21-day threshold outlined under Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution, meaning there is no indication that a formal transfer of power was required. While acknowledging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) explanation that the president needed time to rest or “refuel,” Abati suggested that the opposition camp missed a more valid line of critique. He highlighted that a genuine vulnerability lay in the timing of the leadership movements: simultaneously as the president departed for Europe, the Vice President of Nigeria was out of the country on a trip to Angola.
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“STRICTLY OFF-LIMITS!” Inside The Privacy Laws And Federal Strategies Guarding Tinubu’s US Files!.
Wole Afolabi (SAN), a member of President Bola Tinubu’s US legal team, has refuted allegations that his team is attempting to conceal damaging details regarding the president, maintaining instead that their legal strategy strictly adheres to United States laws. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Afolabi addressed the ongoing legal tussle over the disclosure of records tied to historical drug trafficking allegations. He clarified that while the US government has already made certain documents public, it is withholding specific portions under Freedom of Information Act exemptions, driven by FBI and DEA concerns that full disclosure would jeopardize investigative techniques, confidential informants, and undercover agents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Defending the legal approach, Afolabi noted that failing to leverage these statutory protections would constitute professional malpractice. He emphasized that the authorities’ resistance stems from institutional security protocols rather than an effort to shield Tinubu personally, pointing out that if US agencies possessed actionable evidence of drug trafficking, the president would have faced formal indictment. While reinforcing that being investigated does not equate to guilt and that the presumption of innocence stands, Afolabi declined to comment on the specifics of the $460,000 forfeited to the US government in the 1990s, citing attorney-client privilege.
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Economic Earthquake: Nigeria Leaves Previous Financial Records In The Dust With Historic Remittance Inflow!
According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), diaspora remittance inflows processed via International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) hit $947 million in July 2026, marking the highest monthly total ever documented through formal financial networks. This record-breaking figure demonstrates major headway toward the $1 billion monthly target championed by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso. Furthermore, IMTO inflows climbed to $3.8 billion during the first seven months of 2026—a 50.2 percent surge compared to the same timeframe in 2025—underscoring a robust consolidation of formal channel transfers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This steep growth stems from a series of central bank reforms designed to enhance the competitiveness, transparency, and accessibility of formal remittance pathways. Key measures highlighted by the apex bank include transitioning to a market-determined exchange rate, updating regulatory guidelines for IMTOs, deploying the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), and fostering closer collaboration with diaspora groups, banks, and transfer operators. Additionally, the CBN tightened compliance by mandating that all remittance transactions route through designated settlement accounts managed by authorized dealer banks.
Beyond the headline statistics, these rising diaspora flows significantly reinforce Nigeria’s external financing standing, elevate foreign exchange transparency and liquidity, and provide vital backing for household livelihoods and investments. Reflecting on the milestone, Governor Cardoso noted that while reaching $947 million in July brings the country to the doorstep of their ambitious $1 billion monthly goal initially set nearly two years prior, the long-term focus remains on sustaining these growth conditions to consistently maintain monthly inflows above $1 billion.
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