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By Peter Omopo The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of more than 35 miners in Kanpani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling for stricter enforcement of safety regulations across mining sites nationwide. In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Communication and Media at NOA, Paul Odenyi, the Director-General of the agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, described the incident as completely unacceptable in a modern society. He stressed that strict compliance with safety regulations is essential to safeguard lives and protect critical infrastructure, warning that the dangers associated with unauthorised mining…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his courage, diligence and commitment to the development of the state. In a statement issued on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Governor Bago’s leadership style and described his stewardship as transformative. The President acknowledged the governor’s efforts in key sectors, including health, education and infrastructure, as well as what he described as a revolution in agriculture that has earned him the nickname “farmer governor.” According to the statement,…

By Olugbolahan Kuku We broke the news of the 1,000 free JAMB forms from the stables of the Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA on February 20, 2026. That was the screening exercise that was carried out on Wednesday February 18 and Thursday February 19, 2026 to determine the eligibles for the actual delivery of the forms. Monday 23 2026, the JAMB forms were delivered and handed over to 1,000 youths of Agboyi-Ketu who are qualified to write JAMB and determined to further their education! The multipurpose hall of the LCDA Secretariat was again filled beyond capacity as the Chairman and her…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has secured commitments from five West African countries to operationalise the regional Combined Maritime Task Force (CMTF) as part of efforts to strengthen security in the Gulf of Guinea. The development was reached at the fifth meeting of the Sub-Committee of Chiefs of the Naval Staff under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held in Accra, Ghana, from February 16 to 20. Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone expressed interest in joining Nigeria to operationalise the task force, which is scheduled for inauguration in Lagos from May 31 to June 1.…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s market capitalisation has surged by 125 per cent since April 2024, rising from about N55 trillion to over N123.93 trillion, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Director-General of the SEC, Emomotimi Agama, disclosed the figures in Lagos while addressing members of the Capital Market Working Group on market liquidity. Agama said the significant growth recorded since the current administration assumed office in April 2024 reflects increasing investor confidence and resilience within the capital market. “Since this administration came into being in April 2024, we have seen market capitalisation grow from about N55 trillion to…

By Peter Omopo Chess advocate and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has gifted a chessboard to Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, describing him as Africa’s best after an impressive performance on the pitch. Onakoya, who recently visited Madrid, fulfilled a childhood dream with a trip to the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Spanish giants Real Madrid. He shared photos from the pitch side on his social media page, capturing the memorable moment at the historic arena. During the visit, Onakoya also attended one of Lookman’s matches and expressed admiration for the Nigerian international’s display. He noted…

By Peter Omopo The Cross River State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all scrap-related activities across the state following what it described as a disturbing rise in vandalism and destruction of public infrastructure. In a statement issued by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem Charles Ani, the government expressed concern over increasing cases of theft and deliberate damage to critical public assets. Affected facilities include public utilities, road installations and other essential community infrastructure. The government said the incidents have disrupted services, caused economic losses and heightened safety risks for residents. According to the statement, security investigations…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion in stranded, abandoned and underutilised capital across its public and private sectors, the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has said, describing the figure as one of the largest pools of dormant economic value on the continent. According to the organisation, research reviewed by the group shows that as much as $900 billion may be tied up as dead capital in residential real estate and agricultural land. It also cited estimates of tens of thousands of abandoned buildings owned by federal, state and local governments, valued at about ₦9.5 trillion.…

By Peter Omopo Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said the mining site in Plateau State where 37 miners recently lost their lives had been sealed during his tenure as Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Fayemi, who served in the cabinet of former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2015 and 2018, stated that decisive action was taken against the facility after an official inspection in 2017. At least 37 miners reportedly died last Wednesday following exposure to carbon monoxide at an underground mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. More than 25 others were hospitalised after…

By Peter Omopo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may reduce its benchmark interest rate as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its two-day meeting in Abuja, with analysts projecting a return to monetary easing. Market consensus on Monday suggests the apex bank could lower the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by at least 50 basis points to 26.50 per cent from the current 27.00 per cent. The decision will be taken by the MPC, the highest policy-making body of the CBN, which sets monetary benchmarks that shape Nigeria’s financial services sector and broader economic direction. At its last meeting in…