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INVESTIGATION: Inside illegal mining operations of notorious Nigerian terrorist

View this email in your browser Headlines INVESTIGATION: Inside illegal mining operations of notorious Nigerian terrorist Terrorists are into mining to diversify sources of income to continue financing terrorism activities. Read More Emefiele regains freedom from prison The former governor was granted a N300 million bail on 22 November. The bail also requires Mr Emefiele to produce two sureties in like sum. 2024 Budget: Tinubu's improved funding for education still below UNESCO recommendation A review of the proposed budget revealed that the government's proposed spending for education next year is less than seven per cent. INTERVIEW: Why APC lost presidential, National Assembly polls in Kano — Senatorial candidate Abdulsalam Abdulkarim, who operates in the mining sector, explains why insecurity is rife in Zamfara and Niger states and why Nigeria should expand its focus beyond the petroleum sector to change its revenue profile. Most Recent Stories Over 1.5 million households get N20,000 each from Nigerian govt – Official The official also said the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme will commence across the country as soon as school resumes for the new session. Read More How Kano governor violates law in demolishing property – lawyers Mustapha Kashim, a lawyer, said though the government can demolish properties, it must notify the tenants beforehand. Bethlehem cancels Christmas celebrations; see why The Church of the Nativity, built where Mary is believed to have laid her firstborn among the animals in the stable, is usually busy with visitors by now. Not this year. Israel-Hamas War: UN Security Council misses another opportunity to stop war Although a watered-down version of the initial proposal would have called for the cessation of hostilities, 13 countries still voted in favour of the modified version while two (Russia and the US) abstained. Nigeria has 3,413 prisoners on death row – Official Mr Umar said that a total of 1,840 inmates sat for the 2023 NECO/SSCE, while many others are undergoing various academic programmes in custodial centres nationwide. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Business CBN lifts ban on cryptocurrency transactions Ex-CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, had announced restriction on cryptocurrency transactions due to the money laundering and terrorism risks they posed. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Legendary actor Dejumo Lewis is dead Mr Lewis was famous for his Kabiyesi role in The Village Headmaster, Nigeria's longest-running television soap opera shown on NTA from 1968 to 1988. Flashback: Tunde Kelani's 2008 Nollywood classic 'Arugba' About 15 years ago, in the hallowed corridors of Nigerian cinema, Arugba graced the silver screen, making it one of the best indigenous movies of all time. Opinion Before your bull wanders off, By Funke Egbemode Somehow, I am worried today about my sisters in public office: the deputy governors, state and federal lawmakers, Directors-General, professors, special advisers and special assistants. They have been on my mind all week. Something tells me that one or some of them have untethered bulls roaming, roaring around, seeking who to devour. Of Ndigbo, survival and the art of managing success, By Osmund Agbo Despite the devastation of the Nigerian-Biafran war, during which our people faced grave financial ruin and witnessed their homes flattened by artillery fire, our resilience remains legendary. Even Gowon acknowledged the remarkable recovery speed during his visit to Onitsha years ago. No matter the challenges — chasing, shooting, looting, or burning — we rise. That indomitable spirit defines the people East of the Niger. Dubawa Seven public figures who were victims of viral death hoaxes in 2023 Death hoaxes, although now common due to social media, are not a new phenomenon. A death hoax is a deliberate report of a person's demise, which is later discovered to be false. While these are done by random people for different reasons, in some cases, the said victim might intentionally spread the claim. Orange Mobile Company – Sierra Leone, not rolling out free 50GB to customers Claim: A viral WhatsApp message states that Orange Mobile Network – Sierra Leone is rolling out free megabytes to customers. The statement added that customers with old Orange sim cards are entitled to 50GB if they click on the link in the post. Health BHCPF – Nigerian govt to disburse N50bn to upgrade, expand PHCs The federal government established the BHCPF in 2014, under Section 11 of the National Health Act; to provide funding to improve access to primary health care. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.