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Raw Materials Council, NSCDC Partner to Tackle Illegal Mining The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have struck a new partnership aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against illegal mining and boosting the value of the country’s mineral resources. The alliance was sealed during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, led by the Commander,  ACC Attah John Onoja, to the RMRDC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Speaking during the visit, ACC Onoja explained that the mission of the Mining Marshals is not only to provide on-ground security but also to ensure that mineral resources are extracted in ways that align with national laws and contribute to economic growth. He stressed that collaboration with RMRDC was vital in areas such as data access, technical expertise, and support for criminal prosecution of offenders. “This visit is about synergy,” Onoja said. ...

Raw Materials Council, NSCDC Partner to Tackle Illegal Mining The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have struck a new partnership aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against illegal mining and boosting the value of the country’s mineral resources. The alliance was sealed during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, led by the Commander,  ACC Attah John Onoja, to the RMRDC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Speaking during the visit, ACC Onoja explained that the mission of the Mining Marshals is not only to provide on-ground security but also to ensure that mineral resources are extracted in ways that align with national laws and contribute to economic growth. He stressed that collaboration with RMRDC was vital in areas such as data access, technical expertise, and support for criminal prosecution of offenders. “This visit is about synergy,” ...

ARASE!  I WILL FOREVER CHERISH YOUR KINDNESS AND LOVE -GOOD NIGHT BOSS It is already a week, and your unexpected and shocking departure still looks like a dream. How I wish it is?  When the news hovered without confirmation last week Sunday, there was panick and confusion. Many refused or chose not to believe it,others went into prayers demanding  heavenly intervention. I am really finding it difficult to believe you are no more. You were just too good to exit now, and this brings me to the saying that good things don't last. But why? You met the Commission on its knees with basically no direction. You came and gave it your all that after a year you had breathed life into it, restored its dignity and gave it a new hope. Your stay was brief but impactful and rewarding that till today, it seems to be the best season for a commission, dithering for freedom and relevance. You fought many battles, stepped on toes, and volunteered to pay the price for our salvation....

NUPENG Delegation Attends IndustriALL Regional Conference in Accra, Ghana Accra, Ghana – September 2, 2025 The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has joined other global labor leaders in Accra, Ghana, for the IndustriALL Global Union Regional Executive Meetings and Conference, a significant gathering that brings together trade unionists from across Africa to deliberate on workers’ rights, industry challenges, and the future of labor relations. Leading the Nigerian delegation is the National Executive President of NUPENG, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha, whose presence underscores the Union’s commitment to active participation in international labor dialogues and policy-shaping platforms. Joining him on the delegation are Comrade Omotayo Olayemi Tinuade, Secretary of the NUPENG National Women Committee, and Comrade Amodu Oluwasegun Oluwatobiloba, Vice Chairperson of the NUPENG National Youth Council. Their inclusion highlights NUPENG’s dedication...

DIG Abiodun Alabi Mourns Former IGP Solomon Arase, Describes Him as a Mentor and Patriot Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Abiodun Sylvester Alabi fdc (Rtd) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Police Service Commission, IGP Solomon Arase fdc, mni. In a statement issued on Sunday, DIG Alabi described the late Arase as "a good man, a true patriot, and a mentor," noting that his death is a huge loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large. "IGP Arase was not just a towering figure in the history of the Nigeria Police Force; he was a good man, a true patriot, and a mentor to many of us who had the honour of serving under and alongside him," the statement read. DIG Alabi praised the late IGP’s leadership style, describing him as a visionary who brought professionalism, integrity, and reformist zeal to the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that Arase’s contributions to community p...