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2 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun

The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners in Zamfara State to vacate mining sites, saying the ban on mining remains. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake gave the order, according to his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, in boss’ reaction to reports of a recent lead poisoning outbreak in Bugundu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

2 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun

National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has rejected the award of Excellence in Leadership to be conferred on him by the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Osun State chapter. He accused Osun State Government of manipulating NES, following the abrupt postponement of the award, due to what he described as undue political interference and manipulation by the state government. NES had in a letter dated 7th April, 2025 signed by its Chairman, Prof.

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Adekunle Jimoh |Jide Orintunsin

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. The late matriarch, who died at 93, passed away on Saturday night. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Hajiya Safara’u as a woman who nurtured generations of leaders who went on to excel in various fields.

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Mike Odiegwu |Bolaji Ogundele |Jide Orintunsin |Sanni Onogu

Senate, House okay Tinubu’s emergency rule declarationPresident hails lawmakers patriotismFubara: no hand in oil pipeline bombing Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè  Ibas (retd), yesterday said his mission is to restore law and order, stabilise the polity and create the necessary environment for the full restoration of democratic institutions. Ibas made this known in a broadcast last night hours after he assumed office at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

2 months ago | thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun

Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has unveiled how his friend, late General Sani Abacha plotted to violently overthrow his administration, despite their deep relationship. He also revealed the hatred late Abacha had for the claimed winner of the annulled June 13 election, Chief MKO Abiola. Babangida made these revelations in his new literary work – “A Journey in Service” presented to the public on Thursday in Abuja.